Jersey Pound in Solomon Islander Dollar

JEP Jersey Pound

Country of application:
Jersey

Coin denominations in circulation:
1, 2, 5, 10, 50 pence, 2 pounds.

Denominations of banknotes in circulation:
1, 5, 10, 20, 50 lbs.

History reference:
The Jersey Pound is the currency of Jersey. The official languages of Jersey are English and French, since 2010 the denomination is indicated on banknotes in English (in pounds) and French (in livres...). The Jersey pound is pegged to the pound sterling at a ratio of 1:1. British coins are freely accepted on the island. Notes of the Bank of England, Scottish and Northern Irish banks, as well as Guernsey, while not being legal tender, can be accepted on the island. In the UK, the Jersey currency is not officially solvent, but Jersey money can be accepted for payment along with your own. All banknotes of the new series featured a portrait of Elizabeth II, and the image of a cow was used as a watermark. In 2012, in honor of the anniversary of the British Queen, a commemorative series of 100 pounds banknotes was issued. It was a limited edition, reflecting the historical events of the reign of Elizabeth. The front side of the banknote is decorated with a realistic full-face portrait of the Queen.

SBD Solomon Islander Dollar

Country of application:
Solomon islands

Coin denominations in circulation:
10, 20, 50 cents, 1 dollar, 2 dollars.

Denominations of banknotes in circulation:
5, 10, 20, 50, 100 dollars.

History reference:
The Solomon Islands dollar is the national currency of the Solomon Islands. Originally a British protectorate, the Solomon Islands gained independence in 1978. Today, the country has a constitutional... monarchical structure with a parliament and a prime minister. Although the Solomon Islands is an independent nation, it continues to recognize Queen Elizabeth II as its constitutional head of state. The official language of the country is English. The Solomon Islands dollar began to be put into circulation on October 24, 1977, replacing the Australian dollar. The currency got its name in honor of the Australian currency. Since gaining independence in 1978, the new currency has become the official currency of the young state. For two years, the Solomon Islands dollar was pegged to the Australian dollar.