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Flag of Jersey

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Flag of Jersey
  • RegionWestern Europe
  • ISO codeJE
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Jersey
TerritoryJersey
Official NameBailiwick of Jersey
CapitalSaint Helier
ContinentEurope
RegionNorthern Europe
ISO CodeJE / JEY
Internet Domain.je
Calling Code+44
CurrencyBritish pound (GBP), Jersey pound (JEP)
Official Language(s)English, French, Jèrriais
DemonymChannel Islander
Area116 km²
Population103,300
CoastlineHas a sea coast
United Nations MemberNo

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Jersey
Current Version Adopted12 June 1981
Design First Used1981
Flag Proportion1:2
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours3
Main ColoursWhite, Red, Gold
DesignerBased on the historic saltire with the arms added
Design TypeRed saltire with the territorial arms
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial territorial flag
Governing AuthorityTerritorial administration of Jersey

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
White#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference
Red#E8112D232, 17, 450, 93, 81, 9No official Pantone reference
Gold#F9DD16249, 221, 220, 11, 91, 2No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Three leopardsThe arms of Jersey, granted by Edward I
Plantagenet crownMarks the island’s status as a Crown Dependency
WhiteStands for the field of the historic Jersey flag.
RedStands for the saltire of Jersey.
GoldStands for the Plantagenet crown above the arms.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
12 June 1981The saltire with arms and crown is approved by the States of Jersey
10 December 1981Royal assent is given
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)1:2
Hoist (height)1 units
Fly (width)2 units
LayoutRed saltire with the territorial arms
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; a diagonal saltire with the arms in the upper triangle
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationJersey Flag Act 1980

How the Flag of Jersey Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesNoDefence is handled by the administering state
Naval and maritime useYesUsed on locally registered vessels
Embassies abroadNoRepresented diplomatically by the administering state
International sportYesMany territories field their own teams
United Nations buildingNoOnly member and observer states are flown

Other Official Flags of Jersey

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
Territorial flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsNo
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateNo
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)45 years
Adoption Date12 June 1981
Earliest Recorded Use1981
DesignerBased on the historic saltire with the arms added
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourWhite
Flags It ResemblesGuernsey and the Isle of Man share the Channel Islands’ heraldic style
Notable FeatureRed saltire with the territorial arms