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½ Dirham / 50 Fils - Hussein
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 7.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Jordan |
|---|---|
| King | Hussein bin Talal (1952-1999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1398-1411 (1978-1991) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Fils 0.050 JOD = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Dinar (1949-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Lettering:
١٤٠٦هـ-١٩٨٥م
نصف درهم
٥٠ فلسا
FIFTY FILS
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM
OF JORDAN
Translation:
1985-1406
Half Dirham
50 Fils
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ½ Dirham / 50 Fils coin from Jordan featuring Hussein 1398-1411 (1978-1991) is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature the new logo of the Central Bank of Jordan, which was established in 1978. The logo features a stylized representation of the ancient city of Petra, which is a symbol of Jordan's rich history and cultural heritage. This coin was also the first to use the 75% copper, 25% nickel alloy, which was a new composition for coins in Jordan at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1398 (1978) | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1401 (1981) | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1404 (1984) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1406 (1985) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1409 (1989) | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1411 (1991) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dirham / 50 Fils - Hussein 1398-1411 (1978-1991) coin.
