¼ Dinar - Hussein (FAO) 1389 (1969) front ¼ Dinar - Hussein (FAO) 1389 (1969) back
¼ Dinar - Hussein (FAO) 1389 (1969) photo
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¼ Dinar - Hussein FAO

1389 (1969) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 17 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Jordan
King
Hussein bin Talal (1952-1999)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1389 (1969)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Dinar ¼ JOD = USD 0.35
Currency
Dinar (1949-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#9590
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Date below olive tree within circled wreath with F.A.O. logo below

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
1969 ١٣٨٩
ربع دينار F.A.O. QUARTER DINAR

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1969 Jordanian ¼ Dinar coin commemorating Hussein (FAO) 1389 is notable for its unique design, featuring a portrait of King Hussein on the obverse and the FAO emblem on the reverse. The coin was minted to celebrate Jordan's participation in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1389 (1969)  60000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dinar - Hussein (FAO) 1389 (1969) coin.