Overview

Issued by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1975 (AH 1395), this 50 Fils coin features the left-facing profile bust of King Hussein bin Talal alongside dual currency designations in Arabic and English.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Jordan (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
• Monarch: King Hussein bin Talal
• Denomination: 50 Fils (1/2 Dirham)
• Year: 1975 (AH 1395)
• Material: Copper-nickel (Cupronickel)
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The profile bust of King Hussein, the denomination text “FIFTY FILS”, the Arabic and Gregorian dates and the wreath border all remain clear and legible, with natural surface wear, handling marks and toning consistent with age and circulation.
• Obverse (Front): Head of King Hussein bin Talal facing left with royal Arabic titles surrounding.
• Reverse (Back): Denomination “نصف درهم” (Half Dirham), “٥٠ فلسا” / “FIFTY FILS”, date “1395 – 1975”, and legend “THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN” framed by wreath sprigs.

Collector Value:

A key mid-20th-century Hashemite kingdom issue representing Jordan’s decimal currency under King Hussein’s landmark reign.