1 dinar 1959

Common. This note exhibits market prices ranging from $20-107 USD depending on grade, with UNC examples catalogued at approximately $70 in 2019. The availability of multiple graded examples in the PMG population report and regular eBay sales activity indicate this is a frequently encountered note in the collector market, typical of regular-issue currency from a major issuing authority.

Issued during King Hussein II's reign under the Law of 1959, this banknote reflects Jordan's early post-independence monetary sovereignty and the nation's connection to Islamic heritage through the prominent depiction of the Dome of the Rock, one of Islam's most sacred sites located in Jerusalem. The inclusion of this landmark on Jordanian currency underscores the historical and religious significance of Jerusalem to the region during this formative period of Jordanian statehood.

The obverse features a formal portrait of King Hussein II in profile facing right, rendered in green intaglio against a cream and white background, positioned on the left side of the note. A large circular ornamental medallion with intricate Islamic geometric and floral patterns occupies the center-right portion, serving as both a decorative and security element. The note is bordered by repeating floral and geometric patterns in green. The reverse showcases a detailed architectural engraving of the Dome of the Rock with its characteristic golden dome, ornate arcades with multiple arches, decorative walls, and surrounding architectural elements prominently displayed in the center-right. A large circular ornamental frame with Islamic geometric patterns appears on the left side, with additional decorative panels featuring Islamic arabesques and geometric designs on the far left margin.

Front side: Arabic text reads 'الشرقاوي والدرالاردني' (The Eastern and Jordan State Bank - approximate translation), 'دينار واحد' (One Dinar), and serial number '٢٢١٠٠٣' (2210003). Back side: 'CENTRAL BANK OF JORDAN', 'DOME OF THE ROCK-JERUSALEM', 'ONE DINAR', and denomination numerals '1' in corners.

Intaglio printing (engraved banknote printing) was used throughout, evidenced by the crisp, fine-line detail visible in the portrait, architectural rendering, ornamental medallions, and text. The printer for Pick variety P-14a is identified as TDLR (Thomas De La Rue & Company), a leading security printer of the period.

This specimen is identified as Pick P-14a, printed by TDLR (Thomas De La Rue & Company). The PMG population report documents three catalogued varieties for this base Pick number: P-14a, P-14b (both TDLR), and P-14s. No specific overprints, signature variations, or other distinguishing marks are evident in the visual analysis that would indicate a rarer sub-variety.