AMMAN — A newly designed JD1 banknote went into
circulation Monday, announced the Central Bank of Jordan. The new bill contains
enhanced security features the Jordan national bird, the Sinai rosefinch.
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The new note is part of the fifth issue of national
banknotes and will soon be followed by new notes for JD5, JD10, JD20, and JD50
to enter circulation.
Enhanced features on the new JD1 bill include a watermark of
the Sherif Hussein Bin Ali and a hidden denomination, a security thread on the
back of the note and a holographic patch, and raised ink and lines that can be
felt while holding the bill.
Sinai rosefinchThe bill was redesigned to include a bird, a change that
left many questioning, local media outlets reported. The bird chosen on the
dinar is the Sinai rosefinch, which is the national bird of Jordan.
Usually pinkish, the Sinai rosefinch was chosen as Jordan’s
national bird due to its similarity in color to the red sandstone on Petra. The
bird can best be seen near the Petra Mountains.
The Sinai rosefinch is an impressive bird due to its
attractive colors and unique living habits. It usually lives near areas with
nearly no vegetation and travels long distances for water. It can be
easily overlooked due to its quiet nature.
The Sinai rosefinch is a social bird, and is often seen in
flocks of up to 200 birds, except during the breeding season.
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