10 shillings 1963
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This Jersey 10 Shillings note from 1963 is presented in Uncirculated condition with exceptional clarity and vibrant coloration throughout. The note features a striking portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a detailed engraving of St. Ouen's Manor on the reverse, both rendered in brown and multicolored inks on secure paper. The sharp printing, crisp serial numbers, and complete absence of wear or circulation marks make this an excellent example of this early Jersey currency issue.
Common. This is a standard circulation issue from 1963 with presumably substantial print runs for the States of Jersey. Market evidence from eBay sales data shows consistent pricing with UNC examples typically selling in the $35-$75 range over the past 15 years, indicating ready availability in the collector market. The note experiences regular supply from circulation and collector liquidations, and no significant print run limitations or recall events are documented.
Issued by the Treasury of the States of Jersey in 1963, this note represents the Channel Islands' assertion of financial independence during the post-war period. The choice of St. Ouen's Manor, a prominent medieval fortified house, as the reverse vignette reflects Jersey's strong connection to its Norman heritage and architectural legacy. Queen Elizabeth II's portrait on the obverse confirms Jersey's position within the Commonwealth while maintaining its distinct identity as a crown dependency.
The obverse presents Queen Elizabeth II in formal profile facing left, wearing a cape and styled in contemporary mid-20th century fashion, positioned at the right side of the note. The design incorporates the States of Jersey coat of arms featuring lions and ornamental shields positioned in decorative corners. Intricate guilloche patterns and geometric designs provide extensive security ornamentation throughout the background. The reverse displays a meticulously engraved architectural scene of St. Ouen's Manor, showing the stone manor house with multiple towers, chimneys, and Gothic architectural elements, framed by trees with evergreen branches visible at the top. A compass rose appears in the upper right corner, and oak leaf motifs decorate the lower right corner, emphasizing Jersey's natural heritage. The entire note is bordered by a decorative frame executed in fine line engraving.
Front side: 'THE STATES OF JERSEY' (the issuing authority), 'JERSEY C.I.' (Jersey, Channel Islands), 'PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND' (legal tender declaration), 'TEN SHILLINGS' (denomination in words), '10/-' (denomination in numerals), 'B 999879' (serial number), 'TREASURER OF THE STATES' (authorized officer designation). Back side: 'STATES OF JERSEY' (issuer), '10/-' and 'TEN SHILLINGS' (denomination), 'ST. OUEN'S MANOR' (landmark identification), 'THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED' (printer attribution).
Intaglio engraving (line engraving) executed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, London, the renowned British security printer. The note exhibits characteristic security-grade printing with complex guilloche patterns, fine line engraving throughout, and intricate architectural detailing. The multicolored printing on both obverse and reverse demonstrates advanced chromatic separation techniques typical of de la Rue's premium banknote production of the 1960s.
Pick catalog lists this as P-7a with Thomas de la Rue as the printer (TDLR). The observed serial number B 999879 represents the standard B-series numbering for this issue. No significant varieties (such as signature varieties, overprints, or date variations) have been documented for this 1963 regular issue beyond the single P-7a variant cataloged by Pick. The watermark features a Jersey cow's head, consistent with all specimens of this issue.
