ISLAND OF GUERNSY banknotes - a catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photographs and description.
The Guernsey pound is the currency of Guernsey. Since the island has been in a monetary union with the United Kingdom since 1921, the Guernsey pound is not an independent currency and is pegged to the pound sterling at a 1: 1 ratio, and UK money is accepted on the island, as well as Guernsey money is accepted for payment in the UK. In circulation Banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 pounds.
Banknotes in circulation:
5 lbs.
Obverse: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of the city Church located in the port of St. Peter. The denomination is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "THE STATES OF GUERNSEY | PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF" (State of Guernsey | promised to pay the bearer upon demand). The central part of the Banknote contains the signatures of authorized persons and the denomination is designated by the letters: "FIVE POUNDS" (five pounds).
The banknote in circulation since 1996 was issued in 1996, 2000 and 2006).
10 lbs.
Obverse: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of the building of the College named after Queen Elizabeth II. The denomination is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "THE STATES OF GUERNSEY | PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF" (State of Guernsey | promised to pay the bearer upon demand). The central part of the Banknote contains the signatures of authorized persons and the denomination is designated by the letters: "TEN POUNDS" (ten pounds).
The banknote in circulation since 1995 was issued in 1995, 2003 and 2005).
20 lbs.
Obverse: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of the St. James Concert Hall building. The denomination is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "THE STATES OF GUERNSEY | PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF" (State of Guernsey | promised to pay the bearer upon demand). The central part of the Banknote contains the signatures of authorized persons and the denomination is designated by the letters: "TWENTY POUNDS" (twenty pounds).
The banknote in circulation since 1996 was issued in 1996, 2003 and 2009).
50 lbs.
Obverse: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. On the left side of the banknote there is an image of the building of the royal court, which is located in the port of St. Peter. The denomination is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "THE STATES OF GUERNSEY | PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF" (State of Guernsey | promised to pay the bearer upon demand). The central part of the Banknote contains the signatures of authorized persons and the denomination is designated by the letters: "FIFTY POUNDS" (fifty pounds).
The banknote in circulation since 1994 (the only year of issue).
COMMEMORATIVE PUBLIC BANKNOTE OF 20 Pounds, DEDICATED TO THE DIAMOND JUBILEE (60 YEARS) OF THE BOARD OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II, SAMPLE 2012.
The only difference between the commemorative banknote and the usual one is that on the obverse, instead of the coat of arms of the island of Guernsey, there is the royal monogram of Elizabeth II.
20 lbs.
Obverse: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of the St. James Concert Hall building. The denomination is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. In the central upper part of the Banknote there is an inscription: "THE STATES OF GUERNSEY | PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF" (State of Guernsey | promised to pay the bearer upon demand). The central part of the Banknote contains the signatures of authorized persons and the denomination is designated by the letters: "TWENTY POUNDS" (twenty pounds).
The banknote has been in circulation since 2012.
COMMUNICATION BANKNOTE 1 Pound, Dedicated to the 200th Anniversary of the FIRST COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE OF THOMAS DE LA ROY, SAMPLE OF 2013.
1 lb
Obverse: on the right side of the Banknote there is a portrait of Thomas de la Rua against the background of the Fountain Square, located in the port of St. Peter. The denomination is indicated in the lower left and upper right corners of the banknote. On the left side of the Banknote there is an inscription: "THE STATES OF GUERNSEY" (State of Guernsey).
Reverse side: In the upper central part of the Banknote On the left side of the Banknote there is an inscription: "THE STATES OF GUERNSEY" (State of Guernsey). The coat of arms of the island of Guernsey is located in the lower left corner of the Banknote.
