Guernsey Elizabeth II 10 Pence

History

10 Pence 1977-1984, KM# 30, Guernsey, Elizabeth II

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Guernsey is a jurisdiction within the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a Crown dependency. Situated in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy, the jurisdiction embraces not only all ten parishes on the island of Guernsey, but also the much smaller inhabited islands of Herm, Jethou and Lihou together with many small islets and rocks. The jurisdiction is not part of the Commonwealth of Nations. However, defence and most foreign relations are handled by the British Government.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion Coat of arms Guernsey Depicts the coat of arms of Guernsey surrounded by the inscription "Bailiwick Island of Guernsey". The coat of arms of Guernsey is a shield with three lions (historically described as leopards) passant guardant surmounted by a small branch of leaves. It is very similar to the arms of Normandy, Jersey and England. S'BALLIVIE INSVLE DE GERNERE VE
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Cow Depicts a cow, surrounded by the value, date below. The Guernsey is a breed of cattle (colloquially cows) used in dairy farming. It is orange/red and white in colour, and is particularly renowned for the rich flavour of its milk, as well as its hardiness and docile disposition. Engraver: Paul Vincze 10 1977 TEN PENCE
Edge	Reeded (milled)