Jordan
Jordan banknotes unite Hashemite portraiture with Petra, the Dome of the Rock, and finely engineered security features, creating one of the most symbolically layered currencies in the Middle East.
1994–2002 | High Denomination Series
2022–2025 | New Generation Series
Design & Visual Identity
The highest denomination, the 50 dinars note, features King Abdullah II paired with Petra (Al-Khazneh), the defining Nabataean monument of the series. The 20 dinars note presents King Hussein alongside the Dome of the Rock, reflecting the Hashemite Custodianship of Jerusalem and linking the currency to one of the most significant religious sites in the region. The 10 dinars note depicts King Talal with Qasr Al-Harranah, while the Roman Theatre in Amman appears on lower denominations as a clear anchor to the Greco-Roman Decapolis layer. Parallel issues also include Qasr Amra, extending the series into UNESCO-listed desert architecture.
The 5th series introduces a distinct visual and technical shift, incorporating the Sinai Rosefinch, Jordan’s national bird, as a fauna element, alongside SPARK Flow color-shifting features and advanced motion security threads. These elements create a dynamic surface where metallic inks and optical effects respond to movement, distinguishing the modern dinar from earlier, more restrained issues.
Historical & Cultural Context
Jordan’s banknotes are defined by the interaction between dynastic continuity and geographic depth. Petra establishes the ancient Nabataean layer, Qasr Al-Harranah and Qasr Amra represent early Islamic desert culture, while the Roman Theatre anchors the classical period. The Dome of the Rock extends the visual framework into the religious sphere, where Hashemite custodianship gives the imagery legal and historical weight beyond architecture.
This combination produces a currency where monarchy, archaeology, religion, and landscape are tightly interwoven, with each denomination acting as a precise historical and territorial reference.
For Collectors
For collectors, Jordan offers a structured field built around Petra 50 dinars, Dome of the Rock 20 dinars, Qasr Al-Harranah 10 dinars, Roman Theatre issues, and the modern Sinai Rosefinch series. The addition of SPARK Flow security features, motion threads, and the shift toward brighter, high-contrast designs in the latest series creates strong collecting pathways focused on Middle Eastern architecture, royal portrait continuity, and advanced banknote technology.
Quick Facts
Currency: Jordanian Dinar
Issuer: Central Bank of Jordan