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  • 5 Qirsh 2000-2020, KM# 73, Jordan, Abdullah II
  • 5 Qirsh 2000-2020, KM# 73, Jordan, Abdullah II
  • 5 Qirsh 2000-2020, KM# 73, Jordan, Abdullah II
Description

Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein (born 30 January 1962) has been King of Jordan since 1999 upon the death of his father King Hussein. Abdullah is considered to be the 41st generation direct descendant of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, through his belonging to the ancient Hashemite family, which has ruled Jordan since 1921.

Obverse

Bust of Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein left surrounded by the texts "Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan".

Engraver: Robert Elderton

عبدالله الثاني ابن الحسين
ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Reverse

Value at left within lines below date with written value at lower right.

Two different styles of the date:
1. Short هـ and مـ in dates (2000 & 2012)
2. Long هـ and مـ in dates (2006, 2008, 2009 & 2015)

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
١٤٣٠هـ - ٢٠٠٩مـ
٥
خمسة
قــــــــروش
FIVE
PIASTRES

Edge

5 Qirsh (Piastres)

KM# 73 Schön# 78
Characteristics
Material Nickel Clad Steel
Weight 5 g
Diameter 25.8 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# MS4
Mint
Royal Mint

Related coins

Nickel Plated Steel, 5 g, ⌀ 26 mm
Pattern

Nickel Plated Steel