JOD

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JOD
Stands forJordanian dinar
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

JOD stands for Jordanian dinar, a currency abbreviation.

Jordan's currency, issued by the Central Bank of Jordan and pegged to the US dollar at 0.709 dinar since 1995. It is divided into 10 dirhams, 100 qirsh (piastres) or 1,000 fils.

Example: The Petra entry ticket costs JOD 50 for a one-day visit.

Usage notes

Introduced in 1950, the dinar replaced the Palestine pound and still circulates in the West Bank alongside the Israeli shekel. Jordan's dollar peg is one of the longest-standing in the region. Prices are often written JD.

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