From 1983 to 1989 Jersey issued a series of gold proof pound coins, one for each of the 12 Jersey parishes.
The twelve parishes are St. Martin, St. Ouen, St. Peter, St. Mary, St. Helier, Grouville, St. Saviour, St. Lawrence, St. Brelade, Trinity, St. John and St. Clement.
Jersey's Twelve Parishes
From 1983 to 1989 Jersey issued a set of gold proof pound coins, each featuring the coat of arms of one of its twelve parishes, with a mintage of 300 sets.
Designs
Obverse
The obverse is the same portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as used on British coins of the time, by Arnold Machin, but with a different legend (inscription):
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
(Date)
Reverse
The shield or badge of each respective Jersey Parish, with the legend:
BAILIWICK OF JERSEY
PARISH OF
(Parish Name)
ONE POUND
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pound
|
22.05 | 19.6500 | .9166 | 0.5794 |
|
Complete Set
|
N/A | 235.8000 | .9166 | 6.9528 |
Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual Gold Weight in troy ounces of pure gold.
Prices & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
| Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1986 | Pound | The Twelve Parishes of the Island of Jersey | Proof, FDC | 300 | Yes | £8,345 | $13,350 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
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Other Jersey Coins
For Jersey coins in silver or base metal, or Jersey coin sets other than gold, please look at the Jersey Coins
page of our original website.
Obverse of 1983 Proof Gold Pound
Reverse of 1983 St. Helier Jersey Proof Gold Pound
Reverse of 1983 St. Saviour Jersey Proof Gold Pound
Reverse of 1983 St. Clements Jersey Proof Gold Pound
Reverse of 1987 St. Martin Parish Jersey Proof Gold Pound
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