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1981 Jersey Proof Gold Pound

Jersey's First Gold Pound
In 1981 Jersey issued its first gold proof pound coin, with a mintage of 5,000 pieces, to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Jersey, which took place in 1781, when the French, under Baron de Rullecour, invaded the island and reached the capital, St. Helier.
Major Peirson rallied the militia and garrison forces, and proceeded to rout the French into surrender.

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
BAILIWICK OF JERSEY

Reverse
The badge of the Royal Jersey Militia, with the legend:
ONE POUND
1781 - 1981
BICENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF JERSEY

Technical Specifications
DenominationLengthWidthWeightFinenessGold Content
Pound2924.517.55.91660.5172

Notes
Length & Width = Length & Width in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual Gold Weight in troy ounces of pure gold.

Short Measure?
The certificate which accompanies the coin states that the coin measures 25.4 mm across the flats. We disagree with this measurement, getting it to 24.5 mm. We did only measure using an ordinary ruler, not a millimetre gauge, but believe that somebody at the mint has transposed the dimensions when writing the specifications for the certificate. Across the rounded corners, the coin measures 29 mms.

Prices & Availability
The prices quoted may be out of date due to fluctuations in the gold price. Please contact us for a current price.
DateDenominationDescriptionGradeMintageIssue £AvailabilityPrice £Price $
1981PoundFour Sided with Rounded Corners, Battle of Jersey BicentenaryProof, FDC5,000 Yes £645 $870

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order

Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all coins, including Jersey coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.

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.

Reverse of 1981 Jersey Proof Gold Pound
Reverse of 1981 Jersey Proof Gold Pound

Jersey

Obverse of 1981 Jersey Proof Gold Pound
Obverse of 1981 Jersey Proof Gold Pound

1981 Jersey Proof Gold Pound Presentation Box
1981 Jersey Proof Gold Pound Presentation Box

 


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