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40 Dinars - Hussein 15th Hijrah Century
| Issuer | Jordan |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Weight | 14.31 g |
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| Obverse description | Unadorned bust of King Hussein bin Talal in civilian dress, facing right, rendered in high relief with fine portrait detail including mustache and suit and tie. The Arabic legend arcs along the left rim reading the royal title and kingdom name, while the name 'الحسين بن طلال' appears in calligraphic Arabic script along the right rim. The English legend 'THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN' curves along the lower periphery. The field is plain and deeply mirrored, consistent with proof striking. |
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| Reverse description | Central composition depicting the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Sakhrah) and the Kaaba enclosed within a circular border, flanked by stylized sun rays and cloud motifs above, all symbolizing the commencement of the 15th Hijri century. A Quranic verse from Surah At-Tawbah (9:40) arcs across the upper field in elegant Arabic calligraphy. Below the central design, the dual dating in both Hijri (١٤٠٠هـ) and Gregorian (١٩٨٠م) calendars appears alongside the denomination 'اربعون دينارا' (Forty Dinars) in Arabic numerals and script. |
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Issued to mark the start of the 15th Hijri century — a calendrical milestone that fell in 1980 CE — this was part of a broader wave of commemorative gold struck across the Islamic world for the occasion. Jordan's issue was produced in relatively small numbers, placing it firmly in the commemorative rather than the circulation category from the day of issue. Hussein bin Talal ruled Jordan from 1952 until his death in 1999, and his reign saw several gold commemorative programs aimed largely at foreign collectors and diplomatic gift markets.