泽西岛1998年版1便士硬币Jersey 1998 1p coin

泽西岛1998年版1便士硬币（收于2018年）泽西岛又名玳瑁洲；英国皇家属地；位于英吉利海峡，诺曼地半岛外海20公里处的海面上；面积116平方公里；人口7.6万；首府圣赫利尔；现任首席部长:特里·勒瑟尔。

泽西岛的历史最早可回溯到 933 年，所在的海峡群岛属于中世纪时的诺曼底公国，是法兰西王国的领土。1066年诺曼底公爵成了英格兰国王，海峡群岛也就成了英国国王的世袭领地。英法百年战争，法国也尝试夺取海峡群岛，但都没能成功。

行政方面：泽西岛与周边两座无人岛群曼逵尔和艾逵胡共同组成泽西行政区，名义元首为英国女王伊丽莎白二世；虽然国防与外交上的事务完全由英国负责，但高度自治的泽西行政区拥有自己的税务与立法系统，有自己的众议院，有自己的国旗和徽章，但不是一个独立的国家，是英国的海外领土而非英国本土的一部份；流通使用英镑的同时也发行自己的货币。

经济方面：泽西岛是英国人非常喜欢的度假观光胜地之一，观光业再加上独立的低税率环境，使得服务金融业逐渐在最近几年成财政主力，是拥有1000亿英镑的国际财经中心；泽西牛与花卉栽种是非常重要的输出产品。

泽西岛磅是泽西行政区自己发行的货币；可在英国境内使用，但不在国际货币市场通行，其币值与英格兰英镑相当。 此泽西岛1便士硬币，材质为铜镀钢，直径20.3毫米，重量3.55克；正面主图为女王伊丽莎白二世头像及发行年份。背面主图为泽西岛城堡图像及ONE PENNY（1便士）、Bailiwick of Jersey（泽西行政区）字样。Jersey, also known as hawksbill island; a British Royal possession; located in the English channel, 20 km off the Normandy Peninsula; with an area of 116 square kilometers; a population of 76000; the capital of St. Helier; the current Chief Minister: Terry Russell.

The earliest history of Jersey can be traced back to 933, where the Channel Islands belong to the medieval Normandy principality and are the territory of the French kingdom. In 1066, the Duke of Normandy became king of England, and the channel islands became the hereditary territory of the king of England. During the hundred year war between Britain and France, France also tried to seize the Channel Islands, but failed.

Administrative aspects: Jersey and the surrounding two uninhabited islands, Mankui and Ai Kui Hu, form the Jersey Administrative Region, and the nominal head of state is Queen Elizabeth II; Although Britain is entirely responsible for national defense and foreign affairs, the highly autonomous Jersey has its own tax and legislative system, its own House of Representatives, its own national flag and badge, but it is not an independent country,It is a British territory overseas but not in the British territory ; It also issues its own currency while circulating pounds.

In terms of economy: Jersey is one of the most popular resorts for British people. The tourism industry, coupled with its independent low tax rate environment, has gradually become the financial mainstay in recent years. It is an international financial center with 100 billion pounds. Jersey Cattle and flower planting are very important export products.

Jersey pound is a currency issued by the Jersey administrative region itself; it can be used in the United Kingdom, but not in the international currency market. Its currency value is equivalent to the British pound sterling. The Jersey 1p coin, made of copper plated steel, has a diameter of 20.3 mm and a weight of 3.55 g. the main front picture shows the head of Queen Elizabeth II and the year of issue. The main picture on the back shows the image of Jersey castle with one penny and bailiwick of Jersey.