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Encased coin 1⁄12 Shilling, Jersey Penny

Encased coin (1⁄12 Shilling, Jersey Penny) - obverseEncased coin (1⁄12 Shilling, Jersey Penny) - reverse

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Features

Location Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Type Souvenir medallions
Years 1960-1966
Value 1⁄12 Shilling (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (1813-1971)
Composition Bimetallic (Penny in centre)
Shape Scalloped (with 11 notches, With hole)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
407245

Obverse

Coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
⬩BAILIWICK⬩OF⬩JERSEY⬩
CIIR 1660-1960 EIIR
ONE•TWELFTH•OF•A•SHILLING

Reverse

Crowned portrait facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MADE IN ENGLAND
PATENT APPLIED FOR

Comments

A keychain containing a pre-decimal penny.

It's very likely that these were made after decimalisation in order to sell Jersey's old currency to visiting tourists.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1960  KM# 23; Accession of Charles II
1966  Photo KM# 26; Battle of Hastings

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1966 – KM# 26; Battle of Hastings (see more)
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