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From the Shield on a 1937 One Twelfth of a Shilling |
Things to note about this series:
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The Two Different Effigies of the King used on Colonial Coins | |
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One Twenty-Fourth of a Shilling 1937, 1946, and 1947 (click on image to enlarge) | |
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Year J# KM# Mintage Diameter 1937 54 17 72,000 25.50![]()
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1946 55 72,000 25.50
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1947 56 72,000 25.50
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One Twelfth of a Shilling 1937, 1946, and 1947 (click on image to enlarge) | |
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Year J# KM# Mintage Diameter 1937 25 18 204,000 30.80![]()
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1946 26 204,000 30.80
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1947 27 444,000 30.80
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1947 Penny Statistics | |
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Date | Quantity |
1947 | 240,000 4 |
1948 | 204,000 3 |
One Twelfth of a Shilling George VI Liberation Commemorative (click on image to enlarge) | |
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Year J# KM# Mintage Diameter 1945 28 19 1,200,000 30.80![]()
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For this penny an obverse reduction was made from the British West Africa three inch intermediate model. A matrix, working punch and dies were made. For the reverse a new reduction was made, from the existing eletotype, bearing the Arms of Jersey only. From this punch a matrix was struck up and the inscriptions were added by hand engraving.6 The coins were first issued on 8th May 1949.
For a companion medallion, take a look at this Jersey liberation medal.
When India became independent in 1947, the King gave up his title of Emperor of India (IND IMP)
and this title was removed from coins. Or as Wilfrid du Pré stated it7:
"Since the alterations made to the 1923 design by Kruger Gray of the Mint in 1931, the details of the reverse of Jersey's copper coinage have remained unchanged. It will be a source of regret to many when, in due course, the title Ind Imp, so proudly and so worthily borne by Queen Victoria and her successors, ceases to adorn the currency of Great Britain, and of that small, but loyal and ancient appendage of the British Crown - the little Island of Jersey."Things to note:
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Liberation Penny Statistics | |
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Date | Quantity |
1949 | 240,000 6 |
1950 | 240,000 8 |
1952 | 720,000 9 |
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In 1977, Jersey issued this stamp featuring this coin for the "Centenary of Currency Reform." |
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