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3 Dinars - Abdullah II Amman: Arabic Culture Capital
| Issuer | Central Bank of Jordan |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Value | 3 Dinars |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of King Abdullah II in civilian attire, centered in the field. Surrounding the effigy, an Arabic legend arcs across the upper portion of the coin reading the king's full title, while a bilingual inscription along the lower rim reads '3 DINARS / ٣ دنانير' and 'THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN'. The dual date '٢٠٠٢م ١٤٢٣هـ' appears in the lower field, denoting both the Gregorian and Hijri years. |
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| Reverse description | A stylized depiction of a traditional Jordanian architectural structure, rendered in low relief and occupying the central field. An Arabic legend arcs across the upper portion of the coin reading 'عاصمة للثقافة العربية' (Arab Cultural Capital). Below the architectural motif, the bilingual inscription 'Amman 2002' appears in the center of the lower field, with the legend 'The Arab Cultural Capital' curving along the lower rim in Latin script. |
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Amman's designation as Arab Culture Capital in 2002 was part of a rotating program established by the Arab League to spotlight member cities annually — a largely ceremonial honor, but one Jordan used deliberately to frame Abdullah II's early reign as culturally engaged following his 1999 accession after his father Hussein's 47-year rule. This commemorative was one of several issues that year positioning the young king on an international stage.
Nordic gold, developed in the 1990s, was adopted widely for commemorative and high-denomination circulation coins across Europe before Middle Eastern mints began specifying it. Its warm yellow tone mimics gold without the cost.