Guernsey Pound Symbol (£)
The Guernsey Pound (£) is the official local currency issue of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency comprising Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm. It is pegged 1:1 with the British Pound Sterling (GBP).
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Guernsey Pound.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | £ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+00A3 | POUND SIGN (Latin-1 Supplement) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Alt + 0163 | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | £ | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | £ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \00A3 | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Guernsey Pound Symbol (£) on Any Device
Windows PC
Hold the Alt key and type 0163 on the numeric keypad.
Mac / macOS
Press Option + 3 on your macOS keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Tap 123, long-press $ and select £
Android (Gboard)
Tap ?123, long-press $ and select £
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Guernsey Pound symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
Guernsey uses the standard pound sign (£) placed before the amount (£20.00). UK Bank of England notes, Jersey notes, and Scottish notes circulate freely across the Bailiwick alongside local Guernsey notes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Believing GGP is an official ISO 4217 standard code (the official ISO code is GBP).
- Thinking Guernsey notes are legal tender in mainland UK shops.
- Using a non-standard symbol (Guernsey uses the standard £ sign).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
Guernsey maintained a French monetary system (livres tournois) until 1834. In 1827, the States of Guernsey began issuing its own paper banknotes to fund public infrastructure, including the Saint Peter Port harbor and market. This innovative local public currency issuance was famously analyzed by economists worldwide. Decimalization took place on February 15, 1971. In international banking, the official ISO 4217 code is GBP (826), while 'GGP' is used informally in financial data feeds.
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Guernsey Pound (£)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What is the official ISO code for Guernsey currency?
The official ISO 4217 code is GBP (826). 'GGP' is a widely used financial market ticker but is not part of the ISO 4217 standard.
Can you spend Guernsey pounds in the UK?
Guernsey notes are not legal tender in the UK, although UK banks will deposit them for customers.
Which islands use the Guernsey Pound?
Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm all use the Guernsey pound alongside Bank of England sterling.