Prime Minister challenge coin

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The obverse and reverse of the Prime Minister's challenge coin

The Prime Minister challenge coin is a type of special recognition that is bestowed at the sole discretion of the Prime Minister of Westarctica, much in the same way that chivalric orders are by the Grand Duke of Westarctica. These coins were designed, ordered and purchased in the spring of 2019 by then Prime Minister Jordan Farmer.

Origins of the coins

Challenge coins have a long history within military culture, possibly going back as far as World War I. In recent years, they have branched out to non-military businesses and offices, including that of Presidents, Prime Ministers, even the Catholic Pope. Given Jordan's military background and desire to have a physical, on-the-spot method of recognition at his sole discretion, the creation of challenge coins for the office of the Prime Minister seemed appropriate. The coins were funded by Farmer using his own private money.

Features of the coin

The coin is 2.25 inches (57 mm) in diameter. The coins were produced using a die-casting process, with enamel coloring. The outside edge of both faces features an oblique lining. Each coin is individually numbered, with the sequence running from 1-100. The obverse of each coin features the lesser arms of Westarctica, with the words "PRESENTED WITH GRATITUDE. OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER." The reverse of each coin features an image of the continent of Antarctica, with Westarctica represented by its flag coloring its territory, the sequence number of the coin, along with the words "GRAND DUCHY OF WESTARCTICA. ESTABLISHED 2001."

Coin Recipients

This table identifies the recipients/holders of coins, and the reason for bestowing it.

Number Name Date Reason
001 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Jordan Farmer 25 April 2019 Retained for private collection
002 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Grand Duke Travis 29 April 2019 Appreciation for guidance during transition into role as Prime Minister
003 link={{{2}}} President Kevin Baugh of Molossia 27 April 2019 Given as a token of friendship during diplomatic exchange
004 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Duke August of Fox Grove 2 May 2019 Appreciation for stepping into Prime Minister's previous role as Minister of Citizenship & Immigration
005 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Jessica Barton 4 May 2019 Appreciation for stepping into Prime Minister's previous role as Commissioner of the Civilian Corps
006 link={{{2}}} Joe Farmer 11 May 2019 For service of a personal nature
007 link={{{2}}} Baroness Alexandra of Slabovia 19 July 2019 For serving as an excellent guide and host during MicroCon 2019
008 link={{{2}}} Minister Alexia Blackston of Kaz 20 July 2019 For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019
009 link={{{2}}} Prime Minister Zachary Blackston of Kaz 20 July 2019 For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019
010 link={{{2}}} Ambassador Katharine Reeves of Kaz 20 July 2019 For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019
011 link={{{2}}} President Kwon Minsung of the Jusin Republic 20 July 2019 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
012 link={{{2}}} Emperor Austin of Iustus 20 July 2019 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
013 link={{{2}}} President John Farr of West Who 20 July 2019 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
014 link={{{2}}} Foreign Minister Michael Farr of West Who 20 July 2019 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
015 link={{{2}}} Emperor Lis of the Aerican Empire 20 July 2019 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
016 link={{{2}}} Queen Carolyn of Ladonia 20 July 2019 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
017 link={{{2}}} Grand Duke Joshua of Danduros 20 July 2019 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
018 link={{{2}}} King George II of Slabovia 20 July 2019 In gratitude for hosting MicroCon 2019
019 link={{{2}}} Prince Phillip of Pibocip 20 July 2019 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
020 link={{{2}}} Vice Admiral Patrick Goddard of Slabovia 20 July 2019 In gratitude for serving as the Master of Ceremonies for MicroCon 2019
021 link={{{2}}} Chancellor Rankin MacGillivray of Slabovia 21 July 2019 In gratitude for his role in organizing MicroCon 2019
022 link={{{2}}} Queen Anastasia of Ruritania 21 July 2019 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019
023 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Kristina Sullivan 6 August 2019 In gratitude for serving as Captain of Westarctica's official GISH team in the 2019 iteration
024 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Sir James Murphy 9 August 2019 As a token of friendship and in gratitude for his work with the Noble Chapter of the Grand Hunt while serving as Prince-Abbot of Inselwald
025 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Duke Wolf of Waesche 10 September 2019 In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
026 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Princess Rebecca, Duchess of Rockefeller 10 September 2019 In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
027 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Duchess Dany-el of Hanessian 10 September 2019 In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
028 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Baron Christian of Hadley 10 September 2019 In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
029 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Christine McPhee 10 September 2019 In gratitude for serving on the First Constitutional Convention
030 Dracul Flag 2023.png Vice President Stephen Luke of Dracul 20 October 2019 In recognition of partnership between nations
031 Flag of Shiloh.jpg King Timothy of Shiloh 6 January 2020 As a personal token of friendship between micronations
032 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Ariella Warner 15 January 2020 In gratitude for coordinating the Washington, D.C. area Icebreaker
033 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Baron Daniel of Abele 15 January 2020 In gratitude for the work done as Ellsworth King of Arms
034 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Duchess Sheri of Eights 10 July 2020 In gratitude for the work done as Minister of Conservation
035 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Sophie Meis 15 February 2021 In gratitude for serving on the Second Constitutional Convention
036 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Shannon Sullivan 15 February 2021 Personal token of appreciation
037 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Baronet Brendan of Woodwin 15 February 2021 In gratitude for serving on the Second Constitutional Convention
038 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Prince David, Duke of Driscoll 15 February 2021 In gratitude for serving on the Second Constitutional Convention
039 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Countess Danni of Carter 15 February 2021 In gratitude for serving on the Second Constitutional Convention
040 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Jim Stoshak 15 February 2021 Personal token of appreciation
041 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Sterling MacLeod 15 November 2021 Personal token of appreciation
042 link={{{2}}} Emperor Ivan of Pavlov 4 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
043 link={{{2}}} Constable Lexi Baugh 4 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
044 link={{{2}}} Silas Wurnbash of Terra Excelsior 5 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
045 link={{{2}}} Ben Pickles of Terra Excelsior 5 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
046 link={{{2}}} Nicholas Wiedemann of Terra Excelsior 5 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
047 link={{{2}}} Wyatt Baek of Gapla 5 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
048 link={{{2}}} Consul Georganna Gore of Flandrensis 5 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
049 link={{{2}}} Empress Christina of Cycoldia 5 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
050 link={{{2}}} Ensign Meadow Tribe of Slabovia 6 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
051 link={{{2}}} Sultan Randy of Slowjamastan 6 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
052 link={{{2}}} Jonathan Miller of Molossia 6 August 2022 For excellent work in hosting trivia during the MicroCon 2022 Gala
053 Flag of Westarctica.jpg Willamina Moray 7 August 2022 In appreciation of assistance during execution of MicroCon 2022
054 link={{{2}}} Prince David Edward of Ladonia 7 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
055 link={{{2}}} Swena Miles Huff of Theodia 7 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
056 link={{{2}}} Crown Princess Gretchen of Ladonia 7 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
057 link={{{2}}} Matthew Salazar of Ladonia 7 August 2022 In appreciation for conducting the Nemean games in association with MicroCon 2022
058 link={{{2}}} King Ben I of Fergus 7 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022
059 link={{{2}}} Sultan Charles of Raphinia 7 August 2022 As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2022