| Jordan
Jordan
Dinars = 100 piaster(s) or qirsh. Notes
are in denominations JOD50, 20, 10, 5, 1
To
view images and descriptions of all these
denominations [click
here]
Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
The
import and export of local and foreign currencies
is free.
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Here] for more information on doing
a money transfer to Jordan.
Currency
Exchange:
Foreign
currency and travellers cheques can be changed
at any bank, moneychanger and some of the
bigger hotels, Moneychangers generally give
the better rate of exchange.
Credit
Cards:
American
Express, Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club
are the most widely accepted credit cards
and can be used at major hotels, restaurants
and tourist shops; cash can be withdrawn
from inside banks. It is best to keep some
cash on you as Jordan is still largely a
cash based economy.
Banks:
The
banking hours in Jordan are Sat-Thurs 0830-1500.
During Ramadan the banking hours are 0830-1000,
although some banks open in the afternoon.
Exchange
Rate History:
| Date
|
JOD
Rate |
| 01/01/02
|
0.966 |
| 01/01/03
|
1.070 |
01/01/04
|
1.180 |
| 01/01/05
|
1.274 |
| 01/01/06 |
1.142 |
A rough guide to the tourists rates for the
Jordanian Dinar since the beginning of 2002.
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