Set Category: Varieties

Set Name: Jordan - Circulation Type Coins

Set Description: The "circulation-type" coins of Jordan are divided into six distinct issues, based on the general characteristics of the coins as discussed below. The reason I call these coins "circulation-type" as opposed to just "circulation" is that there are some dates included in this group that were never released into circulation; they were minted exclusively for collector mint sets. Additionally, the coins in this group are all MS coins, and not proofs. Proof strikes for many of the coins in this group exist, and are included in my "Jordan - Proof Circulation Type Coins" signature set.

# 1st Issue: 1949 #
This is the first issue of Jordanian coins ever. It consists of 7 coins (6 denominations). The initial batch of the 1 Fils denomination was erroneously minted bearing the incorrect singular "Fil". This was fixed in later strikes, thus creating KM #1 and KM #2.

# 2nd Issue: 1955-1967 #
This issue differs very slightly from the first issue. The only difference is that the English side of the coin reads "THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN" whereas the 1st Issue coins read "THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF THE JORDAN". This issue consists of 28 coins: 1955 (5 coins), 1960 (3 coins), 1962 (4 coins), 1963 (1 coin), 1964 (7 coins), 1965 (6 coins), and 1967 (2 coins). Notice that the 1964 issue has two versions of the 5 Fils denomination. This is because the first variation of the coin bears Islamic "AH" date 1383, while the second variation bears the date 1384. Keep in mind that the Islamic calendar is not in sync with the Gregorian calendar and is based on the lunar cycle.

# 3rd Issue: 1968-1977 #
This issue was introduced shortly after the Central Bank of Jordan replaced the Jordan Currency Board (1964). Initially, the same denominations that had been in circulation previously were kept, with one exception: the 20 Fils was replaced by a 25 Fils. Shortly afterwards, however, a ¼ Dinar (250 Fils) denomination was also introduced. One side of the coins featured the denomination and date while the other featured the late King Hussein I of Jordan. All in all, this issue consists of 27 coins: 1968 (6 coins), 1970 (5 coins), 1972 (2 coins), 1974 (5 coins), 1975 (6 coins), and 1977 (3 coins).

# 4th Issue: 1978-1991 #
This issue is identical to the previous issue except for the fact that the image of King Hussein had been modified to feature the monarch as an older man. This issue consists of 27 coins: 1978 (7 coins), 1981 (4 coins), 1984 (5 coins), 1985 (7 coins), 1989 (3 coins), and 1991 (3 coins).

# 5th Issue: 1992-1998 #
A new, refreshing design was long-overdue when this issue was introduced. The new set of coins completely eliminated the 1 Fils, but all other denominations remained. Additionally, two new high denominations were introduced: the half Dinar and the Dinar coins. Keep in mind that a Dinar consists of 100 Piastres (or Qirsh's), which is equivalent to 1000 Fils. This issue consists of 18 coins: 1992 (3 coins), 1993 (2 coins), 1994 (1 coin), 1996 (8 coins), 1997 (3 coins), and 1998 (2 coins).

# 6th Issue: 2000-present #
Due to the untimely death of King Hussein I, the 5th Issue was discontinued and similar coins, but bearing the likeness of King Abdullah II, were introduced. This issue consists of 9 coins. 2000 (5 coins), 2004 (2 coins), 2006 (2 coins), 2008 (4 coins), and 2009 (1 coin). In 2000, there are two varieties of the 1 Qirsh coin. The first variety has the Gregorian date to the left and the Islamic date to the right. In the second varierty, these dates are flipped.


Set Goals: This set contains all "circulation-type" coins ever minted by government of Jordan.

Owner:     Mahdi Bseiso


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Signature Set Details:
Slot NameCoin InfoGraded ByCountry
KM# 1 FIL AH1368//1949 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 2 FILS AH1368//1949 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 3 5F AH1368//1949 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 4 10F AH1368//1949 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 5 20F AH1368//1949 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 6 50F AH1368//1949 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 7 100F AH1368//1949 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 8 FILS AH1374//1955 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 9 5F AH1374//1955 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 10 10F AH1374//1955 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 11 50F AH1374//1955 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 12 100F AH1374//1955 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 8 FILS AH1379//1960 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 9 5F AH1380//1960 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 10 10F AH1380//1960 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 9 5F AH1382//1962 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 10 10F AH1382//1962 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 11 50F AH1382//1962 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 12 100F AH1382//1962 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 8 FILS AH1382//1963 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 8 FILS AH1383//1964 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 9 5F AH1383//1964 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 9 5F AH1384//1964 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 10 10F AH1383//1964 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 13 20F AH1383//1964 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 11 50F AH1383//1964 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 12 100F AH1383//1964 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 8 FILS AH1385//1965 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 9 5F AH1385//1965 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 10 10F AH1385//1965 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 13 20F AH1385//1965 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 11 50F AH1385//1965 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 12 100F AH1385//1965 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 9 5F AH1387//1967 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 10 10F AH1387//1967 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 14 FILS AH1387//1968 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 15 5F AH1387//1968 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 16 10F AH1387//1968 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 17 25F AH1387//1968 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 18 50F AH1387//1968 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 19 100F AH1387//1968 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 15   
KM# 16 10F AH1390//1970 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 17 25F AH1390//1970 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 18   
KM# 28   
KM# 15   
KM# 16   
KM# 15 5F AH1394//1974 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 16 10F AH1394//1974 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 17 25F AH1394//1974 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 18   
KM# 28   
KM# 15 5F AH1395(1975) JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 16 10F AH1395//1975 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 17   
KM# 18   
KM# 19 100F AH1395//1975 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 28   
KM# 17 25F AH1397//1977 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 18 50F AH1397//1977 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 19 100F AH1397//1977 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 36 5F AH1398//1978 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 37 10F AH1398//1978 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 39 50F AH1398(1978) JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 40   
KM# 41 1/4D AH1398//1978 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 38 25F AH1401//1981 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 39 50F AH1401//1981 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 40 100F AH1401//1981 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 41 1/4D AH1401//1981 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 35 FILS AH1404//1984 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 37 10F AH1404//1984 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 38 25F AH1404//1984 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 39 50F AH1404//1984 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 40 100F AH1404//1984 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 35 FILS AH1406//1985 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 36 5F AH1406//1985 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 37 10F AH1406//1985 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 38 25F AH1406//1985 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 39 50F AH1406//1985 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 40 100F AH1406//1985 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 41 1/4D AH1406//1985 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 37 10F AH1409//1989 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 39 50F AH1409//1989 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 40 100F AH1409//1989 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 38 25F AH1411//1991 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 39 50F AH1411//1991 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 40 100F AH1411//1991 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 53 25F AH1412//1992 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 54 50F AH1412//1992 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 55 100F AH1412//1992 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 54 50F AH1413//1993 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 55 100F AH1413//1993 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 56 10F AH1414//1994 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 60 5F AH1416//1996 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 56 10F AH1416//1996 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 53 25F AH1416//1996 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 54 50F AH1416//1996 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 55 100F AH1416//1996 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 61 1/4D AH1416//1996 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 58 1/2D AH1416//1996 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 59 DINAR AH1416//1996 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 61   
KM# 63   
KM# 59 DINAR AH1417//1997 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 54 50F AH1418//1998 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 64 DINAR AH1419//1998 JORDAN NO COMMEMORATIVE LEGEND NGCJORDAN
KM# 78 QIRSH AH1421(2000) JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 78.1 QIRSH AH1421(2000) JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 73 5P AH1421(2000) JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 74 100F AH1421//2000 JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 79 1/2D AH1421(2000) JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 74   
KM# 83 1/4D AH1425(2004) JORDAN NGCJORDAN
KM# 73   
KM# 83   
KM# 73   
KM# 74   
KM# 83   
KM# 79   
KM# 78.1   

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