Its defence is the responsibility of the United Kingdom. However, it is not actually part of the UK - but a possession of the British crown. Although it is not part of the European Union - it is treated as a member for the purposes of international trade.
Guernsey is a British Overseas Dependency - along with the rest of the Channel Islands.
The Bailiwick of Guernsey currency (GGY) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Guernsey decimal coinage is near identical in dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Guernsey currency is "legal tender" only in Guernsey, but may be regarded as "acceptable tender" in Britain.
Coins with the inscription "Ballivie Insvle Degernere" are from the Guernsey. Guernsey currency is only legal tender in Guernsey. British currency is legal tender in Guernsey.
They are not rare on Guernsey. The Bailiwick of Guernsey currency (GGY) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Guernsey decimal coinage is near identical in dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Guernsey currency is "legal tender" only in Guernsey, but may be regarded as "acceptable tender" in Britain.
Guernsey is a dairy cow breed and a thick fisherman's sweater, both originating from the British Channel Islands.
On Guernsey, the official currency is the Guernsey pound (GGP), which is pegged to the British pound sterling (GBP) at par. While the Guernsey pound is used locally, British pounds are also widely accepted. Visitors can easily use GBP without any issues, as both currencies are interchangeable on the island.
Guernsey nationality refers to the legal status of individuals who are citizens or residents of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands. Although Guernsey is a British Crown dependency, it has its own laws and governance, separate from the United Kingdom. Guernsey nationals typically hold British citizenship, but the island also has its own unique identity and culture. The nationality may impact residency rights, tax obligations, and access to certain services.
These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth Two Pence in Guernsey. The Bailiwick of Guernsey currency (GGY) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Guernsey decimal coinage is near identical in dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Guernsey currency is "legal tender" only in Guernsey, but may be regarded as "acceptable tender" in Britain.
The Bailiwick of Guernsey currency (GGY) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Guernsey decimal coinage is near identical in dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Guernsey currency is "legal tender" only in Guernsey, but may be regarded as "acceptable tender" in Britain.
The islands of Guernsey lie in the bay of St Malo in the English Channel, about 30 miles from the north coast of France and 70 miles from the south coast of England.Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency.
BGP stands for British Guernsey pound
Guernsey, a dependency (possession) of the British Crown, is not "in" any country -- other than itself. Defence of the Bailiwick of Guernsey (to give the territory its full title) is the responsibility of the United Kingdom. However, Guernsey is not itself a part of the United Kingdom. It lies within the Common Travel Area of the British Isles but, unlike the United Kingdom and Ireland, Guernsey is not a member of the European Union (EU). Nevertheless it has a special relationship with the EU, being treated as part of the Union for the purposes of the free market in goods.