Prime Minister challenge coin

The obverse and reverse of the Prime Minister's challenge coin

The Prime Minister challenge coin is a type of special recognition that is bestowed at the sole discretion of the Prime Minister of Westarctica, much in the same way that chivalric orders are by the Grand Duke of Westarctica. These coins were designed, ordered and purchased in the spring of 2019 by then Prime Minister Jordan Farmer.

Origins of the coins

Challenge coins have a long history within military culture, possibly going back as far as World War I. In recent years, they have branched out to non-military businesses and offices, including that of Presidents, Prime Ministers, even the Catholic Pope. Given Jordan's military background and desire to have a physical, on-the-spot method of recognition at his sole discretion, the creation of challenge coins for the office of the Prime Minister seemed appropriate. The coins were funded by Farmer using his own private money.

Features of the coin

The coin is 2.25 inches (57 mm) in diameter. The coins were produced using a die-casting process, with enamel coloring. The outside edge of both faces features an oblique lining. Each coin is individually numbered, with the sequence running from 1-100. The obverse of each coin features the lesser arms of Westarctica, with the words "PRESENTED WITH GRATITUDE. OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER." The reverse of each coin features an image of the continent of Antarctica, with Westarctica represented by its flag coloring its territory, the sequence number of the coin, along with the words "GRAND DUCHY OF WESTARCTICA. ESTABLISHED 2001."

Coin Recipients

This table identifies the recipients/holders of coins, and the reason for bestowing it.

Number	Name	Date	Reason
001	Jordan Farmer	25 April 2019	Retained for private collection
002	Grand Duke Travis	29 April 2019	Appreciation for guidance during transition into role as Prime Minister
003	President Kevin Baugh of Molossia	27 April 2019	Given as a token of friendship during diplomatic exchange
004	Duke August of Fox Grove	2 May 2019	Appreciation for stepping into Prime Minister's previous role as Minister of Citizenship & Immigration
005	Jessica Barton	4 May 2019	Appreciation for stepping into Prime Minister's previous role as Commissioner of the Civilian Corps
006	Joe Farmer	11 May 2019	For service of a personal nature
007	Baroness Alexandra of Slabovia	19 July 2019	For serving as an excellent guide and host during MicroCon 2019
008	Minister Alexia Blackston of Kaz	20 July 2019	For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019
009	Prime Minister Zachary Blackston of Kaz	20 July 2019	For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019
010	Ambassador Katharine Reeves of Kaz	20 July 2019	For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019
011	President Kwon Minsung of the Jusin Republic	20 July 2019	As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
012	Emperor Austin of Iustus	20 July 2019	As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
013	President John Farr of West Who	20 July 2019	As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
014	Foreign Minister Michael Farr of West Who	20 July 2019	As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
015	Emperor Lis of the Aerican Empire	20 July 2019	As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
016	Queen Carolyn of Ladonia	20 July 2019	As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
017	Grand Duke Joshua of Danduros	20 July 2019	As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
018	King George II of Slabovia	20 July 2019	In gratitude for hosting MicroCon 2019
019	Prince Phillip of Pibocip	20 July 2019	As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
020	Vice Admiral Patrick Goddard of Slabovia	20 July 2019	In gratitude for serving as the Master of Ceremonies for MicroCon 2019
021	Chancellor Rankin MacGillivray of Slabovia	21 July 2019	In gratitude for his role in organizing MicroCon 2019
022	Queen Anastasia of Ruritania	21 July 2019	As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
023	Kristina Sullivan	6 August 2019	In gratitude for serving as Captain of Westarctica's official GISH team in the 2019 iteration
024	Sir James Murphy	9 August 2019	As a token of friendship and in gratitude for his work with the Noble Chapter of the Grand Hunt while serving as Prince-Abbot of Inselwald
025	Duke Wolf of Waesche	10 September 2019	In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
026	Princess Rebecca, Duchess of Rockefeller	10 September 2019	In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
027	Duchess Dany-el of Hanessian	10 September 2019	In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
028	Baron Christian of Hadley	10 September 2019	In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
029	Christine McPhee	10 September 2019	In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
030	23x15px Vice President Stephen Luke of Dracul	20 October 2019	In recognition of partnership between nations
031	King Timothy of Shiloh	6 January 2020	As a personal token of friendship between micronations
032	Ariella Warner	15 January 2020	In gratitude for coordinating the Washington, D.C. area Icebreaker
033	Baron Daniel of Abele	15 January 2020	In gratitude for the work done as Ellsworth King of Arms
034	Duchess Sheri of Eights	10 July 2020	In gratitude for the work done as Minister of Conservation
035	Sophie Meis	15 February 2021	In gratitude for serving on the Second Constitutional Convention
036	Shannon Sullivan	15 February 2021	Personal token of appreciation
037	Baronet Brendan of Woodwin	15 February 2021	In gratitude for serving on the Second Constitutional Convention
038	Prince David, Duke of Driscoll	15 February 2021	In gratitude for serving on the Second Constitutional Convention
039	Countess Danni of Carter	15 February 2021	In gratitude for serving on the Second Constitutional Convention
040	Jim Stoshak	15 February 2021	Personal token of appreciation