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What is a Guernsey coin?
What is a Guernsey coin?
Stefano
Sun Nov 10 2024
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A Guernsey coin is a coin issued by the island of Guernsey. These coins are often collector's items due to their unique designs and historical value. One notable example is the 2001 Victoria 5 Pounds Silver Coin, which features a portrait of Victoria and is made of silver.
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Andrea
Tue Nov 12 2024
The Guernsey pound operates in a similar manner to the banknotes circulated in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland.
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CryptoSavant
Tue Nov 12 2024
These regions also use sterling banknotes and coins, which are issued locally but are part of the broader pound sterling system.
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Luca
Tue Nov 12 2024
Guernsey has maintained a currency union with the United Kingdom since 1921.
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Tommaso
Tue Nov 12 2024
This union means that the Guernsey pound is not a distinct currency.
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CryptoTitan
Tue Nov 12 2024
Instead, it functions as a local issuance of sterling banknotes and coins.
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