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..Jersey - 1 and 50 Pounds s. Richard W Bell

States of Jersey

(E'tats de Jersey)

Treasury of Jersey

(Government of Jersey)

Currency - Pound (JEP)

Posted below are the two known reprints of the 2010 series of £1 and £50 pounds, bearing the Treasurer's signature of Richard W Bell. The designs for these two notes are the same as those first released in 2010, except with a new signature. There are no date printed on these notes.

The Jersey Government appointed Richard W. Bell as the new States Treasurer on 15.01.2015. Since the resignation of his predecessor, Laura Rowley on 11.08.2014, Richard Bell took over the role as interim Treasurer and in January 2015, he was then permanently appointed.

It is not sure when these two notes were released, but it has been reported around 2018. This may just be the year the two notes were sighted, as new notes are usually printed well in advance, and only be released when current stocks are low or depleted. It is also not sure if other denominations are printed, like the denominations of £5 and £20, or even the £10 too. As Jersey have a rather small population of under 110,000, any issue of banknotes would normally last a long time as indicated in the past.

The currency of the Jersey pounds is at par with the English/British pounds, and as such you can use the British pounds in Jersey too. However, this is a one way street as Jersey pounds are not acceptable in the United Kingdom, but you can always exchange them at the banks there. Unlike those issued in the United Kindgom, the Jersey pounds are not printed with the word - Sterling.

One Pound

Queen Elizabeth the Second (b.1926-2022)

Front - The portrait of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth The Second. This portrait was taken by Mark Lawrence in 1999 when the Queen was 73 years old. To her left is the Monument to Freedom situated at Liberation Square in Saint Helier. This monument sculpture was created in 1995, as part of the celebrations to commemorate the 50 years of Jersey's liberation from Nazi rule during Second World War. Nazi Germany occupied Jersey on 30.06.1940 until the end of the war on 09.05.1945.

Signature - Richard W Bell (since 2015)

Watermark - Jersey Cow and the value 1

Imprinter - De La Rue

Dimensions - 129mm x 66mm

Back - An image of the Le Hocq Tower. This tower was built as a result of the American Wars of Independence (1779-1783), when Jersey was threatened by the French who were allies of the rebels in America. Next to the tower is the vignette of La Hougue Bie, an ancient burial site. The La Hougue Bie is located on the eastern part of the island, or just over 2 kilometers northeast of the capital, Saint Helier. It is believed that this site was estimated to be built between 4000 and 3250 B.C. and was discovered in 1924-25 by the Societe Jersiaise.

All the notes (all denominations) are printed with the twelve parish crests vertically on the left side of the note. The twelve parishes are (in no particular order) - St Helier, St Saviour, St Clement, Grouville, St Martin, Trinity, St John, St Lawrence, St Mary, St Brelade, St Peter and St Ouen.

Le Hocq Tower, vignette of La Hougue Bie (ancient burial site)

Fifty Pounds

Queen Elizabeth the Second (b.1926-2022)

Front - The portrait of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth The Second. This portrait was taken by Mark Lawrence in 1999 when the Queen was 73 years old. To her left is the medieval castle of Mont Orgueil located on the harbour of Gorey. This castle is now managed by the Jersey Heritage Trust.

Signature - Richard W Bell (since 2015)

Watermark - Jersey Cow and value 50

Imprinter - De La Rue

Dimensions - 158mm x 86mm

Back - On the back is the Quaisne Tower. This tower was built around 1780 as one of the many outposts on the island of Jersey against French invasion. Next to the tower is the Les Ecrehous. The Les Ecrehous is a group of tiny islands, and rocks located about 6 miles north-east of Jersey. There are no permanent residents on these islands, but one can physically walked to these tiny islands when the tide is low.

Since 2010, all banknotes are printed in English language on the front, and French on the back.

Quaisne Tower, the Les Ecrehous (tiny islands, and rocks)

..Jersey - 10 Pounds ND2019 s. Laura Rowley

States of Jersey

(États de Jersey)

Treasury of Jersey

(Government of Jersey)

Currency - Pound (JEP)

On 29.01.2010, a new series of Jersey banknotes were released, all bearing the signature of the Treasurer Ian Black. In July that same year, Ian Black resigned from the post, due to poor health, after 11 years (tenure 1999-2010) on the job. On 01.11.2010, the government appointed Laura Rowley as the new Treasurer replacing Ian Black. Since releasing the 2010 series, the Treasury reprinted the £10 with the signature of Laura Rowley, and this note was reportedly released in 2019. Now this is interesting, as Laura Rowley's tenure as the Treasurer of the States of Jersey was from 01.11.2010 to 14.07.2014. The £10 notes bearing her signature must have been ordered, and printed while she was still in office as the States Treasurer, and would not have been released it for circulations until the previous stocks with the signature of Ian Black were depleted. My guess is that this note would have been printed around 2013 or 2014.

After four years on the job, Laura Rowley decided to return to the United Kingdom, and resigned from her role as the States Treasurer on 11.08.2014. She was officially replaced by Richard Bell on 15.01.2015.

As mentioned above, this is the reprint of the 2010 series. The designs are the same, except that it has the signature of the Treasurer, Laura Rowley. The letter prefix series for this reprints started with DD. Apart from the £100 commemorative note issued in 2012, it is believed that this is the only £10 note reprint bearing her signature, unless there are other denominations printed but not released yet.

Ten Pounds

Queen Elizabeth the Second, the main vignettes of The Hermitage at Elizabeth Castle

Front - The portrait of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth The Second. This portrait was taken by Mark Lawrence in 1999 when the Queen was 73 years old. This same portrait was also used for the 2007 Fiji series of banknotes. To her left is the main vignettes of The Hermitage at Elizabeth Castle. The three leopards Coat of Arms is printed on top of The Hermitage. Above this is the name of the issuing authority, States of Jersey. Prior to the 2010 series, this name is printed in full as - The States of Jersey on the front, and just States of Jersey on the back. This note is also printed with the outline map of Jersey as a see-through security feature.

Signature - Laura Rowley (tenure 2010-2014)

Watermark - Jersey Cow and the number 10 (value)

Imprinter - De La Rue

Dimensions - 143mm x 76mm

Back - An image of the Seymour Tower, built in 1782. This tower is now owned by the Jersey Heritage Government. The tower was built for the purpose of defending the island against any foreign invaders, mainly the French. It is now used as self-catering accommodation. Next to this is the Lalinque glass sculptures at St Matthews Church. The glass sculptures were made in 1935, and the church was built in 1840. The St Matthews Church is also sometime knowns as the Glass Church. The name in French for the States of Jersey, and value are printed on the back as Etats de Jersey, and Dix Livres respectively.

Since 2010, all banknotes are printed with English language on the front, and French on the back.