Jordanian Dinar
JOD
The money
The Jordanian dinar has been the currency of Jordan since 1950. It is also widely used alongside the Israeli shekel in the West Bank. In 1949, banknotes were issued by the government in denominations of ½, 1, 5, 10 and 50 dinars. From 1959, the Central Bank of Jordan took over note production. 20 dinar notes were introduced in 1977, followed by 50 dinars in 1999. ½ dinar notes were replaced by coins in 1999.
- Currency
- Jordanian Dinar
- Code
- JOD
- Symbol
- د.ا
- One Australian dollar
- 0.4649 JOD
Bank notes
- 1 dinar
- 5 dinars
- 10 dinars
- 20 dinars
- 50 dinars
Coins
- ½
- 1
- 2 ½
- 5
- 10 piastres
- qirsh
- ¼
- ½
- 1 dinar
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Jordan
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Dinars | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 30 | A$64.53 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 0.5 | A$1.08 |
| Bottle of water | 0.28 | A$0.60 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 0.4649 JOD, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:27. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in JOD, using the same rate as the figures above.