COINS OF THE JERSEY POUND
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The British Crown dependency of Jersey has its own currency, the Jersey pound, which is linked to the pound sterling. As a consequence, the government of Jersey mints its own coins. All coins feature the Queen's head on the obverse, with the following designs on the reverse:
£1 coins have a different design each year. Initially, each new coin featured one of the crests of the 12 parishes of Jersey. These were followed by a series of coins featuring sailing ships built in the island. The motto round the milled edge of Jersey pound coins is: ''Insula Caesarea'' ("island of Jersey" in Latin).
The British Crown dependency of Jersey has its own currency, the Jersey pound, which is linked to the pound sterling. As a consequence, the government of Jersey mints its own coins. All coins feature the Queen's head on the obverse, with the following designs on the reverse:
| £ 0.01 | £ 0.02 | £ 0.05 |
|---|---|---|
| | | |
| Le Hocq Tower (coastal defence) | L'Hermitage of Saint Helier St Helier | Seymour Tower (offshore defence) |
| £ 0.10 | £ 0.20 | £ 0.50 |
| | | |
| Faldouet Dolmen, St Martin | Lighthouse of La Corbière | Grosnez Castle |
| £ 1.00 | £ 2.00 | £ 2.00 edge |
| Schooner ★ | 12 Parish Crests |
£1 coins have a different design each year. Initially, each new coin featured one of the crests of the 12 parishes of Jersey. These were followed by a series of coins featuring sailing ships built in the island. The motto round the milled edge of Jersey pound coins is: ''Insula Caesarea'' ("island of Jersey" in Latin).
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