Currency in Jordan – The Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
The official currency of Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar, abbreviated internationally as JOD.
What Does the Jordanian Dinar Look Like?
Jordanian banknotes currently in circulation include denominations of:
- 1 dinar
- 5 dinars
- 10 dinars
- 20 dinars
- 50 dinars
Coins in use include:
- 1 qirsh (piastre)
- 5 qirsh
- 10 qirsh
- 25 qirsh
- 50 qirsh
- 1 dinar
One Jordanian dinar is subdivided into 10 dirhams, 100 qirsh (piastres), or 1,000 fils, although smaller units like fils are rarely used in everyday transactions.
Unique Features of Jordanian Banknotes
Each Jordanian banknote reflects the country’s royal heritage and important national landmarks.
- The 1 dinar note features King Abdullah I along with imagery of historic sites.
- The 5 dinar note showcases King Hussein, one of the country’s most influential modern rulers.
- The 10 dinar note highlights King Talal, known for his role in constitutional development.
- The 20 dinar note features King Abdullah II, reflecting the modern era of the kingdom.
- The 50 dinar note depicts King Abdullah II alongside significant national symbols and architecture.
Modern Jordanian banknotes are printed on high-quality cotton-based paper and include advanced security features such as:
- Watermarks and embedded security threads
- Holographic elements and colour-shifting ink
- Microprinting and intricate geometric patterns
How Much is the Jordanian Dinar Worth?
The Jordanian dinar is one of the highest-valued currencies in the Middle East and is officially pegged to the US dollar, helping maintain its stability.
You can find the current exchange rate for the Jordanian Dinar at the top of this page in the “Exchange Rate” section.
You can follow the live JOD rate in the "Currencies" tab or visit our live exchange charts page.