Islanders asked to design new bailiwick banknotes

Artists and designers are being invited to design Guernsey's first new banknotes in more than 30 years.

The States of Guernsey said it was looking for creatives to pitch their ideas for the new bailiwick banknotes.

It said the "exciting and prestigious project" would see the launch of fresh designs for the first time since the 1990s.

The opportunity is open to local resident artists and designers or those with strong connections to the island.

The States said the project would be overseen by treasurer Bethan Haines, who has responsibility for Guernsey currency.

Ms Haines said: "It has been some 30 years since our notes were last redesigned and now is the right time to update them.

"Our notes are still printed on paper which is becoming much more difficult to source with the closure of paper mills, meaning we'll need to move on to polymer."

She said a creative brief was available upon request and people were asked put forward concepts for a new family of notes to include designs for a £1, £5, £10 and £20.

A £50 note would be designed but "may not be put into production given the current limited usage of this denomination", she added.

Submissions of creative concept and artwork must be received no later than 3 January 2025, the States said.

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