Definition

Noun The official currency of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It is the basic monetary unit, subdivided into 1,000 fils.

Usage

The term "Jordanian dinar" is used to refer specifically to the currency of Jordan, especially in financial, economic, and travel contexts. It is a proper noun and is often abbreviated as JOD or JD.

Examples

• The hotel room costs 50 Jordanian dinars per night.
• The exchange rate is 0.71 Jordanian dinars to one US dollar.
• You will need local currency; do you have any Jordanian dinars?

Advanced Usage

• The Jordanian dinar is often considered one of the stronger and more stable currencies in the Middle East region.
• Prices for major purchases, like property or vehicles, are typically quoted in Jordanian dinars.

Variants and Related Words

• Dinar: The general term for the monetary unit used in several countries, including Jordan, Algeria, Iraq, and others. "Jordanian dinar" specifies the national currency.
• JOD: The official ISO 4217 three-letter currency code for the Jordanian dinar.
• JD: A common local abbreviation used in Jordan, often seen on price tags (e.g., 10 JD).
• Fils: The subunit of the dinar, with 1,000 fils equaling one Jordanian dinar. Note that due to inflation, fils are rarely used in everyday transactions.

Synonyms

• Jordanian currency
• (The) dinar (when the context clearly refers to Jordan)

Notes

• The word "dinar" itself is derived from the Roman "denarius," an ancient silver coin.
• The Jordanian dinar has been the country's currency since it replaced the Palestinian pound in 1950.

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Jordan; equal to 1,000 fils