ISO 4217 does not include a separate currency code for the Jersey pound, the abbreviation "JEP" may be used if distinction from sterling is desired.

It consisted of French coins which, in the early 19th century, were exchangeable for sterling at a rate of 26 livres = 1 pound.

In 1834, an Order in Council adopted the pound sterling as Jersey's sole official legal tender, although French copper coins continued to circulate alongside British silver coins, with 26 sous equal to the shilling.

Along with the rest of the British Isles, Jersey decimalised in 1971 and began issuing a full series of circulating coins from 1⁄2p to 50p.

A profit of £2.8m earned on the issue of Jersey currency was received by the Treasurer of the States in 2005.

[4] In 1834, an Order in Council adopted the pound sterling as Jersey's sole official legal tender to replace the Jersey livre, although French copper coins continued to circulate alongside British silver coins, with 26 sous equal to the shilling.

Between 1949 and 1952 the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands was marked by one million commemorative Liberation pennies that were struck for Jersey.

The reverse of the first issue of decimal coinage bore the coat of arms of Jersey as had previous coins.

Legislation in 1831 attempted to regulate such issues by requiring note issuers to be backed by two guarantors, but the parishes and the Vingtaine de la Ville were exempted from the regulatory provisions.

During the German occupation in the Second World War, a shortage of coinage (partly caused by occupying troops taking away coins as souvenirs) led to the passing of the Currency Notes (Jersey) Law on 29 April 1941.

Designed by TDLR's John White, they feature Pietro Annigoni's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

On 1 June 2012 a £100 note was issued to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

The front of the commemorative note features a portrait of The Queen based on Chris Levine's and Rob Munday's portrait of Her Majesty called "Equanimity", the engraving was created by Stephen Matthews of De La Rue.

On 1 June 2012 a £100 note was issued to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

[16][17] The obverse of the notes (£1-£50) includes a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II based on a photograph by Mark Lawrence, alongside a view of an important Jersey landmark, with text in English.

On these notes the Queen is wearing the Vladimir Tiara as opposed to a crown in recognition of her title in Jersey; Duke of Normandy.