Guernsey Coins
The official currency of Guernsey is the Guernsey pound, which circulates alongside the British pound sterling. This unique monetary system reflects Guernsey' s special relationship with the United Kingdom as a British Crown dependency, maintaining its own monetary identity while integrating with the wider UK financial system.
Current currency in circulation
The Guernsey pound is pegged at par with the pound sterling. Coins in circulation include denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 10, 20 and 50 pence, as well as £1 and £2 coins. Banknotes are issued in £1, £5, £10, £10, £20 and £50 denominations. Although Guernsey currency is only legal tender on the island, it is widely accepted in the United Kingdom, which facilitates commercial and tourist transactions.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Prior to the introduction of the Guernsey pound in 1921, the island used a variety of currencies, including the French franc and British pound sterling. An important milestone in Guernsey numismatics was the issuance of emergency coins during the German occupation in World War II. In more recent times, Guernsey has issued several commemorative coins, celebrating historical events and important figures on the island, which has increased collector interest in Guernsey numismatics.
| Country | Guernsey |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| 1€ | 0,83£ |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | St. Peter Port |
| ISO2 | GG |
| ISO3 | GGY |
| Catalogued coins | 227 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Guernsey coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
10 pence
1 double
3 pence
10 shilling (900th Anniversary of the Norman Conquest)
2 pence
3 pence
1/2 new penny
5 pence
1 double
50 pence (Professor Yaffle)
2 doubles
2 pounds (900th anniversary of the death of William I, Duke of Normandy)
1 penny
10 pence (shore crab)
10 pence (Strawberry anemone)
1 penny
50 pence (Bagpuss 50th anniversary)
5 pounds (Reflections on the reign of Elizabeth II)
2 pence
5 pence
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