Jordanian Dinar to Euro — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Jordan

Currency Code, Symbol: JOD, د.أ

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1⁄2, 1, ​2 1⁄2, 5, 10 piastres/qirsh, ​1⁄4, ​1⁄2, 1 dinar

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 dinars

History: The Jordanian dinar (JD) is the official currency of Jordan. There is a set abbreviation for the currency which is JOD. Piastres are used as change for the Jordanian dinar.The coins are also known as qirsh. One JOD has 100 piastres. Formally, the qirsh is divided into fils, but the latter one is not used in circulation. The modern coins are minted out of copper, nickel and brass. The currency has been issued since 1950, replacing the outdated Palestinian pound. The Jordanian dinar is decorated with portraits of the state leaders, who were in charge of the country at different times. Kings are portrayed in traditional national clothing.Read More

Country of Circulation: European Union

Currency Code, Symbol: EUR, €

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100

History: The euro (sign: €, code: EUR, number: 978) is a currency unit that is used for payment on the Eurozone territory. It is used among the majority of European countries: in Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Greece, etc. A common abbreviation of the currency is EUR.Every euro is worth 100 cents. Sometimes the coins are called eurocents to avoid misunderstanding. The € currency was introduced in 2002 after the official establishment of the European Union. It has replaced a lot of European currencies: Greek drachma, Lithuanian litas, Slovak krona and so on. Introducing euro on a vast territory has allowed to remove transfer commission connected to conversion. Many preserved local currencies have a rate closely tied to EUR.Read More