JERSEY ISLAND coins - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
JERSEY ISLAND coins
BAILIF JERSEY DISTRICT - "CROWN DONATION" OF GREAT BRITAIN.
Along with the British pound sterling, coins of local minting are in circulation:
1 penny; 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 pence; 1, 2 pounds sterling.
The Jersey pound is not accepted for payment in the United Kingdom (outside Jersey), but only exchanged at face value.
1 penny. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type), below - the year of issue. Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. Reverse: In the center is the watchtower of Saint Clement (1781). Semicircular inscription: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), ONE PENNY (below)
1989 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 20,30 mm., Thickness - 1,70 mm. The weight - 3,56 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 1.
This type of coin was produced in 1983 - 1990, 1992; in 1994 and 1997 - of iron clad with copper.
1 penny. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), below - the year of issue. Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. Reverse: In the center is the watchtower of Saint Clement (1781). Semicircular inscription: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), ONE PENNY (below).
2008 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 20,30 mm., Thickness - 1,70 mm. The weight - 3,56 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 4.
This type of coin was produced in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008.
2 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type). Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. Reverse: In the center - three lions - the coat of arms of the Plantagenets, a dynasty of English kings that ruled England in 1154-1399 Inscriptions in a semicircle: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), TWO NEW PENCE 1980 (below).
1980 Bronze. Diameter - 25,90 mm., Thickness - 1,95 mm. The weight - 7,20 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 2.
This type of coin was produced in 1971, 1975, 1980
In 1981, a coin of a similar design was issued, but with a year on the reverse on either side of the coat of arms.
2 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type), below - the year of issue. Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. Reverse: In the center - the dwelling of a hermit in St. Helier (XII century), now a chapel. Semicircular inscriptions: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), TWO NEW PENCE (below).
1990 Bronze. Diameter - 25,90 mm., Thickness - 1,95 mm. The weight - 7,20 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 2.
This type of coin was produced in 1983 - 1990; in 1992 and 1997 - of iron clad with copper.
2 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND and year of issue. Reverse: In the center is the hermit's dwelling in St. Helier (XNUMXth century), now a chapel. Semicircular inscriptions: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), TWO PENCE (below).
1998 Copper clad iron. Diameter - 25,9 mm., Thickness - 1,95 mm. The weight - 7,20 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 50.
This type of coin was produced in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008.
5 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND and year of issue. Reverse: In the center is Seymour's Tower in Groville (built in 1780). Semicircular inscriptions: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), FIVE PENCE (below).
1998 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 18 mm., Thickness - 1,70 mm. The weight - 3,25 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 3.
Coin of this type was issued in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2008
In 1991 - 1993, 1997, a coin of a similar design was issued with the first type of the Queen's portrait.
Since 2014, the coin has been made of steel.
10 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type), below - the year of issue. Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. Reverse: In the center - an ancient burial of the dolmen type in Saint-Martin. Semicircular inscriptions: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), TEN PENCE (below).
1992 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 24,50 mm. The weight - 6,50 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 7.
This type of coin was produced in 1992, 1997
In 1983 - 1990, a coin of a similar design was issued, but with different technical characteristics (Diameter - 28,5 mm., The weight - 11,30 year).
10 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), below - the year of issue. Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. Reverse: In the center - an ancient burial of the dolmen type in Saint-Martin. Semicircular inscriptions: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), TEN PENCE (below).
2002 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 24,50 mm. The weight - 6,50 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 500.
This type of coin was produced in 2002, 2003, 2005 - 2007, 2010.
20 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type). Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND and year of issue. Reverse: In the center is the Cape Corbière lighthouse (built during the reign of Queen Victoria). Semicircular inscriptions: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), TWENTY PENCE (below).
1989 Heptagonal coin. Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 21,40 mm., Thickness - 1,70 mm. The weight - 5,00 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 100.
This type of coin was produced in 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996 - 1998.
20 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND and year of issue. Reverse: In the center is the Cape Corbière lighthouse (built during the reign of Queen Victoria). Semicircular inscriptions: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), TWENTY PENCE (below).
2007 Heptagonal coin. Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 21,40 mm., Thickness - 1,70 mm. The weight - 5,00 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 780.
This type of coin was produced in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005 - 2007, 2009.
50 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type), below - the year of issue. Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. Reverse: In the center - the gate of the fortress in Saint-Aubin (XIV century). Semicircular inscriptions: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), FIFTY PENCE (below).
1997 Heptagonal coin. Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 27,30 mm. The weight - 8,00 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 1.
The only year of issue of this type of coin.
In 1983, 1984, 1986 - 1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, a coin of similar design was issued, but with different technical characteristics (Diameter - 30 mm., The weight - 13,50 year).
50 pence. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND and year of issue. Reverse: In the center - the gate of the fortress in Saint-Aubin (XIV century). Semicircular inscriptions: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), FIFTY PENCE (below).
1998 Heptagonal coin. Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 27,30 mm. The weight - 8,00 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009.
1 lb Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type), below - the year of issue. Text around: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. Reverse: In the center - barque "Resolut", below, against the background of the waves: RESOLUTE 1877. Inscriptions in a semicircle: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY (above), ONE POUND (below).
1997 Brass-Nickel Alloy. Diameter - 22 mm. The weight - 9,53 years Inscription on the edge: CAESAREA INSULA. Circulation: 101. Designer - Robert Evans.
This type of coin was produced in 1994, 1997
In 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, a coin of a similar design was issued with the third type of the Queen's portrait.
2 pounds. Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Semicircular inscriptions: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND (above), TWO POUNDS (below). Reverse: In the center - hidden ₤ 2, then in the circle - 12 coats of arms, reflecting the administrative division of the island, consisting of 12 parishes; below - the year of issue. Above there is a semicircular inscription: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY.
1998 Ring - nickel-brass alloy, insert - copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 28,4 mm. The weight - 12,00 year Inscription on the edge: CAESAREA INSULA.
This type of coin was produced in 1998, 2003, 2006.
