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The 20 ice mark note is the first denomination of ice marks to be issued by the Central Bank of Westarctica. As such, it is the first legal tender paper currency ever created by Westarctica. The initial release of the banknotes occurred on 27 February 2019.

The 20 ice mark note is 70 mm x 140 mm in size (2.75 in x 5.5 in). It is printed on 75% cotton rag, 25% linen paper, the same fiber content as that of American banknotes. It contains red and blue fibers, has a weight of 85 GSM (grams per square meter) making it only slightly more dense/ heavy that typical office copy paper, and has no optical brighteners. Although the paper itself is waterproof and acid-free, the toner/ ink used for the production of the notes on this paper may be dissolved or damaged using certain aprotic solvents. Devoid of the toner/ ink, however, the paper has neither commercial nor symbolic/ economic value.

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In the news

Space treaty signing

• 15 Dec - The Sultan of Slowjamastan becomes the first micronationalist to visit Antarctica.
• 12 Oct - Operation: POLE DANCE is successfully completed in support of MicroCon 2027.
• 12 Oct - Westarctica signs the Micronation Space Cooperation Treaty.
• 4 Sep - Prince Owen, Duke of MacAyeal, is appointed as a Senator of Westarctica.
• 11 Aug - Christopher Watson is appointed Foreign Minister.
• 11 Aug - The Senate of Westarctica vetoes the appointment of the Count of Dorchuck as Foreign Minister.
• 8 Aug - Royal Decree RD-2005-002 expands the areas protected under the Westarctican Parks Service.

This month in history Amundsen at the South Pole 01 December - The Antarctic Treaty is signed by the United States. (1959) 05 December - The Achaean Royal Charter is decreed by the Consul-General. (2002) 05 December - Westarctica is incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the state of California. (2014) 10 December - Michael Cary is awarded the 2022 Westarctica Conservation Scholarship. (2022) 11 December - Sir Charles Ross is appointed Foreign Minister of Westarctica. (2022) 14 December - Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen becomes the first person to reach the South Pole. (1911) 15 December - Grand Duke Travis unveils his Brighter Tomorrows Proposal for the future of Westarctica. (2024) 18 December - American Antarctic explorer, Paul A. Siple is born in Montpelier, Ohio. (1908) 18 December - The Baron of Abele is appointed Commissioner of Elections in preparation to elect the next Prime Minister of Westarctica. (2018) 25 December - The Ecumenical Church of Westarctica is founded. (2018) 28 December - Grand Duke Travis marries Prince-Consort Dinny in a civil ceremony in Los Angeles, California. (2016) 30 December - At the conclusion of the 2008 Transition of Power, the Duke of Moulton-Berlin assumed the throne of Westarctica as Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence. (2008)

Featured image The Backer Islands are a chain of small islands at the south side of Cranton Bay. The islands trend northwest for 22 kilometers (12 nmi) from the ice shelf which forms the southern limit of the bay. In 2011, scientists from the POLar Earth-observing NETwork (POLENET) traveled to the Backer Islands via a Twin Otter aircraft and installed a GPS monitoring site. This equipment is used to remotely monitor GPS and seismic data that will help scientists determine trends in ice sheet movement and other geophysical phenomena. Photographer: Ellie Boyce (UNAVCO) (More Images)

Featured Quote "It has been my rule on Arctic expeditions to request the personnel to drink no intoxicating liquors after the expedition starts, as it is my opinion that it decreases the efficiency in a cold climate by giving a false sense of warmth." - Richard E. Byrd

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