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==2008 $10 WAD coin== | ==2008 $10 WAD coin== | ||
[[File:Westarctica 10-Phil.png|thumb|right|The 2008 $10 WAD coin]] | [[File:Westarctica 10-Phil.png|thumb|right|The 2008 $10 WAD coin]] | ||
The 2008 $10 WAD coin is one of the smallest coins produced by the Central Bank and one of the few coins with a reeded edge, as well as one of the few tri-metal coins (the three metals being copper, nickel, and | The 2008 $10 WAD coin is one of the smallest coins produced by the Central Bank and one of the few coins with a reeded edge, as well as one of the few tri-metal coins (the three metals being copper, nickel, and zinc, i.e., German silver). | ||
On the obverse, the coin has a stylized map of Antarctica superimposed by a compass with an [[emperor penguin]] in the east direction and the arms of Westrctica in the north direction. | |||
It is the only coin to bear the name of [[Grand Duke Philip]], who ruled Westarctica from 2006 to 2008, [[2008 Transition of Power|abdicating the throne]] shortly after the coin was minted. As no stamps were produced during the 2006 - 2008 era, this coin remains the only lasting artifact of Grand Duke Philip's four years as ruler of Westarctica. | It is the only coin to bear the name of [[Grand Duke Philip]], who ruled Westarctica from 2006 to 2008, [[2008 Transition of Power|abdicating the throne]] shortly after the coin was minted. As no stamps were produced during the 2006 - 2008 era, this coin remains the only lasting artifact of Grand Duke Philip's four years as ruler of Westarctica. | ||
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==2011 $10 WAD coin== | ==2011 $10 WAD coin== | ||
[[File:Cruzen Island.jpg|thumb|right|2011 Cruzen Island bronze coin]] | [[File:Cruzen Island.jpg|thumb|right|2011 Cruzen Island bronze coin]] | ||
Following the 2010 coup that removed Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence from power, Westarctica briefly ceased to be a monarchy, so the Central Bank was unable to issue any coins featuring the non-existent monarch. | Following the [[The Great Return|2010 coup]] that removed [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]] from power, Westarctica briefly ceased to be a monarchy, so the Central Bank was unable to issue any coins featuring the non-existent monarch. | ||
Instead, the $10 WAD coin was dedicated to the islands of Westarctica as well as some of the animals that roam the vast wilderness of Westarctica: the [[orca]], the [[ | Instead, the $10 WAD coin was dedicated to the islands of Westarctica as well as some of the animals that roam the vast wilderness of Westarctica: the [[orca]], the [[Brown Skua]], and a fluffy [[emperor penguin]] chick. | ||
[[File:Pranke Island.png|thumb|right|2011 Pranke Island bi-metallic coin]] | [[File:Pranke Island.png|thumb|right|2011 Pranke Island bi-metallic coin]] | ||
The 2011 $10 WAD was released in a set of three, and all three coins are unusual in that they are square (or diamond) shaped instead of being round. They were released in two separate kind of metallic profiles: one set was made of bronze, and the other was bi-metallic comprised of nickel and bronze. | The 2011 $10 WAD was released in a set of three, and all three coins are unusual in that they are square (or diamond) shaped instead of being round. They were released in two separate kind of metallic profiles: one set was made of bronze, and the other was bi-metallic comprised of nickel and bronze. | ||
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==External links== | |||
* [http://www.jfvcoins.com/epages/eb5124.sf/en_GB/?ViewAction=FacetedSearchProducts&ObjectID=317027&PageSize=30&SearchString=westarctica&ViewObjectPath=%2FShops%2Feb5124 JFV Coins of Westarctica] | |||
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[[Category:Economy of Westarctica]] | |||