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The '''Coins of Westarctica''' are a collection of commemorative coins minted by the [[Central Bank of Westarctica]] on behalf of the [[Micronations|micronation]] of [[Westarctica]]. Starting in 2005, Westarctica minted 31 unique coins released in 14 different series, each commemorating a different element of Westarctican culture, history, or geography. The creation of coins by the Central Bank ceased in 2013. | The '''[[Coins of Westarctica]]''' are a collection of commemorative coins minted by the [[Central Bank of Westarctica]] on behalf of the [[Micronations|micronation]] of [[Westarctica]]. Starting in 2005, Westarctica minted 31 unique coins released in 14 different series, each commemorating a different element of Westarctican culture, history, or geography. The creation of coins by the Central Bank ceased in 2013. | ||
In late 2004, Jorge stumbled upon the [[Westarctica Domain Name|official Westarctica]] website. He was intrigued by the fledgling nation and applied for citizenship. As part of his citizenship request, he shared his ideas for minting coins with Grand Duke Travis who happened to be looking for someone to lead a numismatic project to create coins on behalf of Westarctica. Jorge was promptly appointed to the post of [[Minister of the Treasury]] and given full authority to mint coins bearing Westarctica's name and symbols. The [[Central Bank of Westarctica]] was created with Jorge as it's head officer. | In late 2004, Jorge stumbled upon the [[Westarctica Domain Name|official Westarctica]] website. He was intrigued by the fledgling nation and applied for citizenship. As part of his citizenship request, he shared his ideas for minting coins with Grand Duke Travis who happened to be looking for someone to lead a numismatic project to create coins on behalf of Westarctica. Jorge was promptly appointed to the post of [[Minister of the Treasury]] and given full authority to mint coins bearing Westarctica's name and symbols. The [[Central Bank of Westarctica]] was created with Jorge as it's head officer. | ||
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Revision as of 18:40, 5 June 2025
The Coins of Westarctica are a collection of commemorative coins minted by the Central Bank of Westarctica on behalf of the micronation of Westarctica. Starting in 2005, Westarctica minted 31 unique coins released in 14 different series, each commemorating a different element of Westarctican culture, history, or geography. The creation of coins by the Central Bank ceased in 2013.
In late 2004, Jorge stumbled upon the official Westarctica website. He was intrigued by the fledgling nation and applied for citizenship. As part of his citizenship request, he shared his ideas for minting coins with Grand Duke Travis who happened to be looking for someone to lead a numismatic project to create coins on behalf of Westarctica. Jorge was promptly appointed to the post of Minister of the Treasury and given full authority to mint coins bearing Westarctica's name and symbols. The Central Bank of Westarctica was created with Jorge as it's head officer.