2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Liberation) 1995 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Liberation) 1995 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Liberation) 1995 photo

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Liberation

1995 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
2 Pounds 2 JEP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#41119
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

Bird with sprig within letter V above dates within ribbon

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BAILIWICK OF JERSEY
LIBERATION 9 MAY
V
1945-1995
TWO POUNDS

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Comment

12,000 coins were issued by the States of Jersey Education Committee in a special coin card to the island's local students and young people to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey.

 

 

A few other coins were issued in a different anniversary wallet alongside the commemorative £1 banknote.

 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1995 Jersey 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Jersey from German occupation during World War II. The design depicts a group of people gathered around a flagpole, waving flags and celebrating their freedom. This coin is a symbol of the island's rich history and its connection to the British Crown.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995  42000 - - - - - -

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