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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