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The [[Thurston Island]] coin was minted in two denominations, a silver coin valued at $5 and a bronze coin valued at $1. Both coins are otherwise identical. | The [[Thurston Island]] coin was minted in two denominations, a silver coin valued at $5 and a bronze coin valued at $1. Both coins are otherwise identical. | ||
On the face of the coin is the [[humpback whale]], a symbol that was selected by the [[Princess of Thurston]] in consultation with her mother, [[ | On the face of the coin is the [[humpback whale]], a symbol that was selected by the [[Princess of Thurston]] in consultation with her mother, [[Lady Thurston]]. They also requested that the coat of arms on the obverse be changed from the arms of Westarctica to the arms of the Princess. This request was politely denied by the [[Duke of Sherman]], the designer of the coins and [[Minister of the Treasury]]. | ||
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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] | |||
[[Category:Economy of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Economy of Westarctica]] | ||
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