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1 Dīnar, Central Bank of Jordan, Jordan, 1423–1442 (2002–2021) (Pick 34)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1423-1442 (2002-2021)

Issuing entity

Jordan

This 1 Dīnar note was issued in Jordan by the Central Bank of Jordan, with dates recorded from 1423–1442 (2002–2021). It belongs to the Dinar (1949-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein (1999-date). It measures 133 × 74 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 34.

Obverse: Sherif Hussain ibn Ali at right. Two silver coins at center right. Denomination in upper left and right corners. Reverse: Great Arab Revolt scene. Denomination in both upper and bottom right corners. Its lettering reads “THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN / CENTRAL BANK OF JORDAN / ONE DINAR”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date), De La Rue, Żejtun, Malta (1975-date). Watermark: Sherif Hussain ibn Ali Some notes in this series also have cornerstone watermarks. Signatures recorded for the type: Michael Marto "2nd sign" (MM") (Minister of Finance); Umayya Salah Toukan (UST₁) (Governor of The Central Bank); Bassem Awadallah (BA) (Minister of Finance); Ziad Fariz (ZF₁) (Minister of Finance); Hamad Al-Kasasbeh (HAK) (Minister of Finance); Basem Al-Salem (BAS) (Minister of Finance); Mohammad Abu Hammour (MAH) (Minister of Finance); Faris Abdel Hamid Sharaf (FAHS) (Governor of The Central Bank) and further combinations.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Some notes in this series have cornerstone watermarks. The 2002 note does not have these cornerstone watermarks, as seen here under backlight: The 2002 note has two security strips. One is a narrow plain black strip and the other is a wider strip with “CBJ 1” repeated on it: UV activity on a 2002 note at 365nm: Under UVC (254nm) the denomination block on the obverse can appear yellow:

Physical characteristics

Size
133 × 74 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Sherif Hussain ibn Ali Some notes in this series also have cornerstone watermarks

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date), De La Rue, Żejtun, Malta (1975-date)
Currency
Dinar (1949-date)
Signatures
Michael Marto "2nd sign" (MM") (Minister of Finance) Umayya Salah Toukan (UST₁) (Governor of The Central Bank) Bassem Awadallah (BA) (Minister of Finance) Ziad Fariz (ZF₁) (Minister of Finance) Hamad Al-Kasasbeh (HAK) (Minister of Finance) Basem Al-Salem (BAS) (Minister of Finance) Mohammad Abu Hammour (MAH) (Minister of Finance) Faris Abdel Hamid Sharaf (FAHS) (Governor of The Central Bank) Suleiman Hafez (SH) (Minister of Finance) Ziad Fariz (ZF₂) (Governor of The Central Bank) Umayya Salah Toukan (UST₂) (Minister of Finance) Ezzedine Mohiuddin Kanakriyah (EMK) (Minister of Finance)
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Jordan

Design

Obverse
Sherif Hussain ibn Ali at right. Two silver coins at center right. Denomination in upper left and right corners.
Reverse
Great Arab Revolt scene. Denomination in both upper and bottom right corners.
Reverse lettering
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN / CENTRAL BANK OF JORDAN / ONE DINAR

Identification

Value
1 Dīnar
Dates recorded
1423-1442 (2002-2021)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 34

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P34
  • NumistaN# 204450

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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