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Auction: 24400 - World Banknotes - e-Auction
Lot: 578

(x) Currency Board, Hashemite Kingdom of the Jordan, 5 Dinars, 1949, serial number A/A 289559,
Issued by the Jordan Currency Board, this 5 Dinar note dated 1949 (intro01.07.1950), represents a period of significant transformation for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. After Jordan gained independence on the 25th of May 1946, the establishment of a national currency became a priority, leading to the Provisional Act No. 35 of 1949. This legislation led to the formation of the Jordan Currency Board, headquartered in London, which became the sole authority entitled to issue Jordanian currency. On July 1, 1950, the Jordanian dinar was officially introduced, replacing the Palestinian pound, which ceased to circulate in the kingdom on the 30th of September 1950.

the front of the note displays a portrait of King Abdullah I bin al-Hussein, Jordan’s founding monarch, who guided the nation during its formative years. Dressed in traditional attire, including a turban, Abdullah’s image reflects his legacy as a unifying figure and respected leader of the Hashemite dynasty. As Jordan’s first king, he played a vital role in building the early structures of the modern state, fostering stability, and shaping Jordanian national identity. His depiction on the note serves as a tribute to his enduring impact on Jordan’s history and development.

The back of the note features Al-Khazneh, or “The Treasury,” one of the most iconic structures at the ancient archaeological site of Petra. This monument, carved into rose-colored sandstone cliffs around the 1st century AD by the Nabataean civilization, showcases an impressive blend of Hellenistic and Nabataean architectural styles. Originally constructed as a royal tomb, Al-Khazneh has since become a symbol of Jordan’s rich cultural heritage and is renowned as one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.

This 5 Dinar note thus captures both the legacy of Jordan’s founding monarch and the timeless heritage of the Nabataean civilization, reflecting the depth of Jordan’s historical journey and honoring its path from ancient roots to an independent nation with a distinct identity.

(Pick 3a, BNB 103a), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, only 2 notes in higher grade on PMG Census

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