Guernsey States Treasurer of The States 1980 very First issue W.C. Bull signature with matching Exceptionally LOW serial numbers denomination set (4) comprising 1 PoundPick 48a (BY GU35a), 5 PoundsPick 49a (BY GU43), 10 PoundsPick 50a (BY GU52a) and 20 PoundsPick 51a (BY GU61a) all with the LOW serial number A000017. All about UNC - UNC and scarce and LOW collectible numbers
JerseyERROR 1 PoundPick 8c (similar to BY JE11) ND 1963 missing signature of F. N. Padgham with the tile Treasurer of the States and serial number B 098704, a presentable VF or slightly better
JerseyTreasury of the States 10 Shillings Pick 5a (BY JE5) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 12127 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey VF and Scarce, only 26,000 printed
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 ShillingPick 2a (BY JE2; Rosenberg ZWK-100e (formerly 656e)) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 89051, EF and Scarce. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 ShillingPick 5 (BY JE5) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 16411, an Exceptionally Rare note with only 26000 examples printed in VG-Fine with minor expected wear from watermark and minorly tape repaired. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings About UNC - UNC Pick 4a (BY JE3) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in June 1941 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 78089 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on salmon pink underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at left and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse with large blue denomination at centre on a salmon pink underprint. , Minor Rust and Scarce note,
Jersey (2) comprising a World War II German Occupation 2 Shillings Pick 3a (BY JE4) issued in April 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 117496, pressed about UNC or near so and a Scarce denomination. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on light brown and blue underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, a horse drawn cart and man Silhouette in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse depicting the same scene as the obverse but in blue. Thick Chain watermark. Together with 5 Pounds Pick 21a (BY JE24a) ND 1993 signature George Baird and a very first prefix for this type serial number CC 188131, about UNC - UNC. Maroon on multicolour QE2 portrait and denomination in solid print at upper right on obverse. The reverse with an illustration of La Corbiere lighthouse. A Thomas De La Rue And Company Limited print watermarked with a Jersey's Cow head.
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings About UNC - UNC Pick 3a (BY JE4) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 117492 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on light brown and blue underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left
JerseyTreasury of the States 1 ShillingPick 2a (BY JE2) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 84444 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey and the note in brown on a blue underprint featuring silhouettes of 2 man gossiping in the underprint and Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left on obverse and the reverse in brown with featuring the same silhouettes of the 2 man gossiping as obverse. About UNC - UNC and Scarce in this grade
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings Pick 1a (BY JE1) World War II German Occupation Period note issued from April 1942 to February 1945 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 47472 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in black on red/brown underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at left, the wording "Six Pence" in large script in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse with the same "Six Pence" wording exactly as on obverse. About UNC - UNC
JerseyTreasury of the States 6 PencePick 1a (BY JE1) World War II German Occupation Period note in About UNC - UNC issued from April 1942 to February 1945 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 47472 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in black on red/brown underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at left, the wording "Six Pence" in large script in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse with the same "Six Pence" wording exactly as on obverse.
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 ShillingPick 2a (BY JE2; Rosenberg ZWK-100e (formerly 656e)) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 37426, GEF - about UNC and Scarce. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey and the note in brown on a blue underprint featuring silhouettes of 2 man gossiping in the underprint and Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left on obverse and the reverse in brown with featuring the same silhouettes of the 2 man gossiping as obverse
Jersey World War II German Occupation 1 ShillingPick 2a (BY JE2; Rosenberg ZWK-100e (formerly 656e)) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 45921, GEF - about UNC and Scarce. Signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey and the note in brown on a blue underprint featuring silhouettes of 2 man gossiping in the underprint and Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left on obverse and the reverse in brown with featuring the same silhouettes of the 2 man gossiping as obverse
JerseyTreasury of the States 1 PoundPick 6a (BY JE6) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only. This note bears the very LOW number of 200 and the signature H. J. Eraut titled Treasurer of the States of Jersey. The note in purple on green underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, the serial number in black and the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse illustrating Men with horse cart gathering seaweed. Thick Chain watermark. The Channel Islands have the unenviable distinction of the only British teritories to be occupied by the German Forces during the war and since change was in short supply, the Islanders issued their own currency and even used the German notes. It was not until 9th May 1945, day after Victory in Europe Day (also known as VE Day or V-E Day in North America), where freedom became reality for the Bailiwick of Jersey. UNC, pressed and Exceptionally Rare in this high grade considering the low printing of 11,000 notes. At the time of writing PMG has only 9 recorded examples on their Population Report
GuernseyTreasurer of The States World War II German Occupation notes (3) in comprising 2 Shillings 6 PencePick 18 (BY GU27a) serial number A/D 3629 signed H.E. Marquand titled Treasurer and the note printed on white paper in blue with "2'6" in brown at centre in the underprint and the reverse featuring a blue panel at centre with the Guernsey Seal at centre, about Fine Minor Cuts/Tears. 6 Pence Pick 24 (BY GU24b) dated 1st January 1942 serial number X 0456 signature H. E. Marquand and the note printed on blue paper and in black on blue/mauve underprint featuring the Guernsey Seal at centre reverse, VF or near so. 1 Shilling Pick 29 (BY GU25b) dated 1st January 1943 serial number T 0728 signed H.E. Marquand Red overprint on Pick 26 (BY GU26) and printed on white paper in black on yellow and brown underprint on obverse and brown reverse featuring the Guernsey Seal at centre, VF - GVF. The German troops landed in Guernsey by plane on 30 June 1940, after an offensive race through France and the British government decided the islands were not strategically important and left them undefended which resulted in the start of five years of occupation. The islands were turned into an "impregnable fortress" on the express orders of Adolf Hitler and a fifth of all the defence works in the Atlantic Wall were built on the Chanel islands. Scarce and interesting notes
Guernsey States Treasurer of The States 1980 very First issue W.C. Bull signature with matching Exceptionally LOW serial numbers denomination set (4) comprising 1 PoundPick 48a (BY GU35a), 5 PoundsPick 49a (BY GU43), 10 PoundsPick 50a (BY GU52a) and 20 PoundsPick 51a (BY GU61a) all with the LOW serial number A000017. All about UNC - UNC and Exceptionally scarce and seldom offered with these LOW collectible numbers
JerseyTreasury of the States ERROR 1 PoundPick 8c (similar to BY JE11a) serial number B 098701 MISSING signature destined to be F.N. Padgham with the tile Treasurer of the States. The note in green on a multi-coloured underprint featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and the reverse illustrating the view of Mont Orgueil Castle ('Mount Pride' or 'Haughty Mount') also known as Gorey Castle by English speakers which construction was undertaken following the division of Duchy of Normandy in 1204 and it was first mentioned in 1212. The castle was the primary defence of Jersey until the development of gunpowder which then rendered the castle ultimately indefensible from Mont Saint Nicholas, the adjacent hill which overlooks the castle. Printed by Thomas de La Rue & Company, London inscribed in small script at lower centre margin on reverse and watermarked with a Cow's head. VF - GVF, a Scarce and interesting error
Jersey The States of Jersey 10 Pounds ND (1963) Pick 10a (BY JE31) signature J. Clennet titled Treasurer of the States serial number A349428. The note in purple on multicolour underprint featuring the State's Coat of Arms at lower centre and a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and an illustration of St. Ouen's Manor on reverse. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited inscribed with small script at lower margin on reverse and watermarked Jersey Cow's Head. About UNC - UNC
Guernsey (5) a denomination set all signed D. P. Trestain, one of which is the ND (1990-2016) Reduced Size Issue and the rest QE2 issues, consists of 1 Pound ND (1991-2016) Reduced Size issue Pick 52b (BY GU36b) Arms, Market Square & Royal Court (St. Peter Port), Daniel de Lisle Brock , series P999464. 5 Pounds Pick 56a (BY GU45a) QE2 Town Church (St. Peter Port) & Fort Grey, Hanois Lighthouse, ND (1996-2008), series B000925. 10 Pounds Pick 57a (BY GU54a) QE2 Elizabeth College (St. Peter Port) & Saumarez Park, Les Niaux watermill, Le Trépied Dolmen, ND (1995-2015), series C000415. 20 Pounds Pick 58a (BY GU63a) QE2 St. James Concert Hall & St. Sampson's church, Vale castle, sailing boats, ferry ship, ND (1996), series B000245. 50 Pounds Pick 59 (BY GU71a) QE2 Royal Court House & St. Andrew's Church, stone carving ("La Gran 'mère"), Letter of Marque, Point de la Moye, series A036631. All about UNC - UNC and issued by States Treasurer of The States of Guernsey and printed by Thomas de la Rue, London
GuernseyTreasurer of The States Post War 10 Shillings Pick 42c (BY GU32b) dated 1st July 1966 (2) a consecutively numbered pair serial numbers 20/W 2536 & 20/W 2537 both bearing the signature L.A. Guilemette titled Treasurer and the notes in lilac on light green underprint on obverse and the reverse in purple featuring the Guernsey seal on a guilloche panel. Printed by Perkins Bacon Limited London inscribed in small script at lower centre on reverse. Both UNC and very scarce in this condition and as a consecutive pair. After 1945 the Islanders had to rebuild their lives, the return of evacuees, especially children who could hardly remember their relatives. Many properties had been damaged through wood being stripped from them for fuel, the Island had an enormous debt liability, tourism was destroyed and the growing industry was damaged. The amount of scrap metal collected is now regretted. Rationing continued as in the UK, until the mid 1950s. Many traditional businesses, such as fishing and quarrying would not return. So the Islanders looked to other opportunities, the physical import/export of goods was difficult as the harbours were too small and freight cost too expensive, so control of trade was looked at, the right to supply Mateus Rosé to the UK was controlled by a Guernsey business and it became the top selling wine in the world. By the 1960s the Island had recovered, tourism was important again, the horticulture industry was booming, 500 million tomatoes being exported annually, then came the crash.
GuernseyTreasurer of The States Post War 1 PoundPick 43a (BY GU33a) and first date of issue 1st August 1945 serial number 3/E 0642 bearing the signature of H.E. Marquand titled Treasurer and the note in purple on green underprint featuring St. Peter Port and Castle Cornet (also known as Cornet Rock or Castle Rock) at upper centre on obverse and reverse in Green featuring Guernsey's Seal on a guilloche panel. Printed by Perkins Bacon Limited London inscribed in small script at lower centre on reverse. VF - GVF pressed and Scarce. The importance of Castle Cornet was as a defence not only of the Island, but of the roadstead. It became part of one of the breakwaters of St Peter Port's harbour, the main one in the island, in 1859. It was first fortified as a castle between 1206 and 1256, following the division of the Duchy of Normandy in 1204
JerseyTreasury of the States World War II German Occupation Period notes (3) comprising 1 ShillingPick 2a (BY JE2) issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 37097 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey and the note in brown on a blue underprint featuring silhouettes of 2 man gossiping in the underprint and Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left on obverse and the reverse in brown with featuring the same silhouettes of the 2 man gossiping as obverse, GVF - EF Minor uneven lower right edge perhaps from original cutting of the note. Along with 6 Pences Pick 1a (BY JE1) issued from April 1942 to February 1945 JN prefix only and signed H.F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of the States of Jersey (2) serial number 79773 about UNC - UNC very minor foxing and a minor uneven bottom right edge perhaps from original cutting along with serial number 659456 VF. The notes in black on red-brown underprint with the wording "Six / Pence" in large script in the underprint on obverse and the same on the reverse, the prefix and the signature embedded in the print and the serial number in black.
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings Pick 4a (BY JE3) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in June 1941 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 60538 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on salmon pink underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at left and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse with large blue denomination at centre on a salmon pink underprint. About UNC - UNC, Minor Dirt, Minor Stains and an Exceptionally Scarce note, seldom seen in high grades
GuernseyTreasurer of The States 5 Pounds Pick 46b (BY GU42b) ND 1969 - 1975 serial number B495804 bearing the signature of C. H. Hodder titled Treasurer and the note in purple on light tan underprint featuring The Guernsey seal at right and a stylized denomination at left on obverse and the reverse mainly in purple featuring a scene of St. Peter Port the capital of Guernsey as well as the main port, consisting mostly of steep narrow streets and steps on the overlooking slopes. It is known that a trading post/town existed there before Roman times with a pre-Christian name. EF - GEF
JerseyTreasury of the States 10 Shillings Pick 5a (BY JE5) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 and June 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 12127 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in green on pale green and brown underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, the serial number in black and the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse depicting a scene of a Milk maid with cows. Thick Chain watermark. VF and Scarce, only 26,000 printed
JerseyTreasury of the States 2 Shillings Pick 3a (BY JE4) World War II German Occupation Period note issued in April 1942 ND with the prefix JN only and serial number 125059 signed H. F. Ereaut titled Treasurer of The States of Jersey. The note in blue on light brown and blue underprint featuring Jersey's Coat of Arms at upper left, a horse drawn cart and man siluthes in the underprint and the serial number in black with the prefix and signature embedded in the printing on obverse and the reverse depicting the same scene as the obverse but in blue. Thick Chain watermark. UNC with a very Minor lower right edge problem, perhaps from original cutting of the note and an Exceptionally Scarce, seldom offered in this high grade
GuernseyTreasurer of The States Post War L. A. Guilemette signature issues (2) comprising 10 Shillings Pick 42c (BY GU32b) dated 1st July 1966 serial number 23/E 1757 in lilac on light green underprint, VF - GVF Tear. Along with 1 PoundPick 43b (BY GU33b) dated 1st July 1958 serial number 21/D 1805 in purple on green underprint featuring St. Peter Port and Castle Cornet (also known as Cornet Rock or Castle Rock) at upper centre on obverse, about VF - VF.
Guernsey (5) a denomination set all signed D. P. Trestain, one of which is the ND (1990-2016) Reduced Size Issue and the rest QE2 issues, consists of 1 Pound ND (1991-2016) Reduced Size issue Pick 52b Arms, Market Square & Royal Court (St. Peter Port), Daniel de Lisle Brock , series Q000301. 5 PoundsPick 56a QE2 Town Church (St. Peter Port) & Fort Grey, Hanois Lighthouse, ND (1996-2008), series B000901. 10 PoundsPick 57a QE2 Elizabeth College (St. Peter Port) & Saumarez Park, Les Niaux watermill, Le Trépied Dolmen, ND (1995-2015), series C000401. 20 PoundsPick 58a QE2 St. James Concert Hall & St. Sampson's church, Vale castle, sailing boats, ferry ship, ND (1996), series B000231. 50 Pounds Pick 59 QE2 Royal Court House & St. Andrew's Church, stone carving ("La Gran 'mère"), Letter of Marque, Point de la Moye, series A036623. All UNC and issued by States Treasurer of The States of Guernsey and printed by Thomas de la Rue, London
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