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Jordanian Dinar (JOD)

The Jordanian Dinar is the official currency of Jordan, abbreviated as JOD in forex markets. It has been pegged to the U.S. dollar since 1995.

Example

For example, the JOD's peg to the U.S. dollar at approximately 0.709 JOD per USD provides stability for Jordanian trade and is maintained through the Central Bank of Jordan's foreign reserves.