Issued by the States of Guernsey in 2008, this 1 Pound banknote is part of the modern series featuring national symbols and local heritage.
The obverse displays a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by intricate guilloche patterns, denomination numerals, and a watermark for security.
The reverse depicts iconic Guernsey landmarks or cultural motifs, with repeating denomination text and ornamental designs.
Obverse
The Market, St Peter Port.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE STATES OF GUERNSEY
£ 1
Promise to pay the Bearer on demand the sum of
ONE POUND
By Authority of The States
Reverse
Daniel De Lisle Brock, Bailiff of Guernsey 1762-1842, The Royal Court, and Scene of St. Peter Port in 1840.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE STATES OF GUERNSEY
£ 1
ONE POUND
ROYAL COURT – ST PETER PORT 1840
DANIEL DE LISLE BROCK
BAILIFF OF GUERNSEY 1762-1842
DE LA RUE
Watermark
Guernsey State seal.
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
© gyoschak
Features
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Treasury and Resources Department |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1991-2016 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GGP = GBP 1.00 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 128 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
