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Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
The Jordanian Dinar (JOD) is the official currency of Jordan, pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate since 1995.
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Converted amount
1.4128 USD
Exchange rate
1 JOD = 1.412829 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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JOD · Jordanian Dinar
Jordanian Dinar (JOD): Overview and History
The Jordanian Dinar (JOD) is the official currency of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Introduced in 1949, it replaced the Palestinian pound. The currency is issued by the Central Bank of Jordan and is subdivided into 10 dirhams, 100 qirsh, or 1,000 fils. The dinar is widely used in Jordan and is also accepted in the West Bank and Israel to some extent.
The Jordanian Dinar has been pegged to the US dollar since 1995 at a fixed rate of 0.7090 JOD per USD. This peg provides stability for the Jordanian economy, which relies heavily on imports and remittances. The currency is known for its strength and stability in the region, making it a reliable store of value.
Jordan's economy is diverse, with key sectors including finance, tourism, and services. The dinar's stability has helped attract foreign investment, although the country faces challenges such as high public debt and unemployment. The Central Bank of Jordan manages monetary policy to maintain the peg and ensure economic stability.
- Code
- JOD
- Symbol
- JOD
- Current rate
- USD / JOD
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
The Jordanian dinar was introduced in 1950, replacing the Palestinian pound.
- Official name
- Jordanian Dinar
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Jordan
- Decimal places
- 3
- Minor unit
- Piastre · 1 JOD = 100 Piastre
- Countries
- Jordan
- Issuing authority
- Central Bank of Jordan
- Central bank
- Central Bank of Jordan · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Pegged to the US dollar
Common banknotes
1 dinar · 5 dinars · 10 dinars · 20 dinars · 50 dinars
Common coins
1 piastre · 5 piastres · 10 piastres · 25 piastres · 50 piastres · 1 dinar
Also known as
JOD · Jordanian Dinar · د.أ
Practical notes
- The dinar is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate.
- Banknotes are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 dinars.
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