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In the event your nation decides to stop recognizing the Antarctic Treaty, please understand that we expect a peaceful resolution as to the sovereignty of Peter I Oy.</blockquote> | In the event your nation decides to stop recognizing the Antarctic Treaty, please understand that we expect a peaceful resolution as to the sovereignty of Peter I Oy.</blockquote> | ||
After the Grand Duke received no response from Norway's government, he set about securing his claim by appointing his new-born son, [[Prince Ashton Roman]] the purely ceremonial title of Archduke of Peter I Island. | After the Grand Duke received no response from Norway's government, he set about securing his claim by appointing his new-born son, [[Prince Ashton Roman]] the purely ceremonial title of Archduke of Peter I Island. | ||
==Stamps and coins of Peter I Island== | |||
===Stamps=== | |||
[[File:Ashton stamps.jpg|thumb|2005 Peter I Island Stamps]] | [[File:Ashton stamps.jpg|thumb|2005 Peter I Island Stamps]] | ||
To further solidify Westarctica's claim of ownership over Peter I Island, the Grand Duke designed and issued a 37c [[Stamps of Westarctica|stamp]] in 2005 featuring a map of the island beside a picture of Prince Ashton. Later, in 2018, a 50c stamp was issued with a similar (although updated) theme as part of the 2018 Royal Stamp Series. | To further solidify Westarctica's claim of ownership over Peter I Island, the Grand Duke designed and issued a 37c [[Stamps of Westarctica|stamp]] in 2005 featuring a map of the island beside a picture of Prince Ashton. Later, in 2018, a 50c stamp was issued with a similar (although updated) theme as part of the 2018 Royal Stamp Series. | ||
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To date, Westarctica remains the only country that has issued stamps for Peter I Island. | To date, Westarctica remains the only country that has issued stamps for Peter I Island. | ||
===Coins=== | |||
Also in 2005, Westarctica's [[Minister of the Treasury]], [[Marquis of Williamson|Jorge Fernandez Vidal]], minted three different 38.4mm-diameter [[coins of Westarctica|coins]] in honor of Peter I Island being annexed by Westarctica. | Also in 2005, Westarctica's [[Minister of the Treasury]], [[Marquis of Williamson|Jorge Fernandez Vidal]], minted three different 38.4mm-diameter [[coins of Westarctica|coins]] in honor of Peter I Island being annexed by Westarctica. | ||