Pound Sterling to Jordanian Dinar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey

Currency Code, Symbol: GBP, £

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: £1, £5, £10, £20, £50, £100

History: The British pound or pound sterling (symbol: £, code: GBP, number: 826) is the national currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. It is an official currency of Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, Saint Helena. The GBP abbreviation is used to identify £ in the international financial arena.Change is called pence, also known as British pennies. One GBP has 100 pennies. It is one of the oldest world currencies. The currency was issued in 1694, replacing the East African rupee. In spite of mass euro introduction on the European territory, Great Britain refused to get rid of its local currency. Pound sterling has remained the main reserve currency for many governments for a long time.Read More

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 The currency has been issued since 1950, replacing the outdated Palestinian pound.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