Jordanian dinar · JOD
د.ا symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.
Currency info
Adopted: 1950
Currency family: Other
The Jordanian dinar is one of the strongest currencies globally, with 1 JOD typically worth more than 1 USD.
- Introduced in 1950 after Jordan's independence, replacing the Palestinian pound
- Pegged to the British pound sterling until 1967, then to the US dollar
- Subdivided into 1,000 fils, with coins and banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Jordan
- One of the world's highest-valued currencies relative to major global currencies
- Maintained relative stability due to Jordan's fixed exchange rate policy
Countries currently using this currency
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Historical predecessor
Palestinian pound