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| 005 || [[Jessica Barton]] || 4 May 2019 || Appreciation for stepping into Prime Minister's previous role as Commissioner of the [[Westarctica Civilian Corps|Civilian Corps]] | | 005 || [[Jessica Barton]] || 4 May 2019 || Appreciation for stepping into Prime Minister's previous role as Commissioner of the [[Westarctica Civilian Corps|Civilian Corps]] | ||
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| 006 || Joe Farmer || 11 May 2019 || | | 006 || Joe Farmer || 11 May 2019 || For service of a personal nature | ||
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| 007 || Baroness Alexandra of [[Slabovia]] || 19 July 2019 || For serving as an excellent guide and host during [[MicroCon 2019]] | |||
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| 008 || Minister Alexia Blackston of Kaz || 20 July 2019 || For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 009 || Prime Minister Zachary Blackston of Kaz || 20 July 2019 || For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 010 || Ambassador Katharine Reeves of Kaz || 20 July 2019 || For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 011 || President Kwon Minsung of the Jusin Republic || 20 July 2019 || As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 012 || Emperor Austin of Iustus || 20 July 2019 || As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 013 || President John Farr of West Who || 20 July 2019 || As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 014 || Foreign Minister Michael Farr of West Who || 20 July 2019 || As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 015 || Emperor Lis of the Aerican Empire || 20 July 2019 || As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 016 || [[Queen Carolyn of Ladonia|Queen Carolyn]] of [[Royal Republic of Ladonia|Ladonia]] || 20 July 2019 || As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 017 || Grand Duke Joshua of Danduros || 20 July 2019 || As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 018 || [[King George II of Slabovia|King George II]] of Slabovia || 20 July 2019 || In gratitude for hosting MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 019 || Prince Phillip of Pibocip || 20 July 2019 || As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 020 || Vice Admiral Patrick Goddard of Slabovia || 20 July 2019 || In gratitude for serving as the Master of Ceremonies for MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 021 || [[Chancellor Rankin MacGillivray]] of Slabovia || 21 July 2019 || In gratitude for his role in organizing MicroCon 2019 | |||
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| 022 || [[Queen Anastasia of Ruritania|Queen Anastasia]] of [[Kingdom of Ruritania|Ruritania]] || 21 July 2019 || As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 | |||
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Revision as of 17:05, 26 July 2019
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 |
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| 001 | Jordan Farmer | 25 April 2019 | Retained for private collection |
| 002 | Grand Duke Travis | 29 April 2019 | Appreciation for guidance during transition into role as Prime Minister |
| 003 | President Kevin Baugh of Molossia | 27 April 2019 | Given as a token of friendship during diplomatic exchange |
| 004 | Duke August of Fox Grove | 2 May 2019 | Appreciation for stepping into Prime Minister's previous role as Minister of Citizenship & Immigration |
| 005 | Jessica Barton | 4 May 2019 | Appreciation for stepping into Prime Minister's previous role as Commissioner of the Civilian Corps |
| 006 | Joe Farmer | 11 May 2019 | For service of a personal nature |
| 007 | Baroness Alexandra of Slabovia | 19 July 2019 | For serving as an excellent guide and host during MicroCon 2019 |
| 008 | Minister Alexia Blackston of Kaz | 20 July 2019 | For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019 |
| 009 | Prime Minister Zachary Blackston of Kaz | 20 July 2019 | For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019 |
| 010 | Ambassador Katharine Reeves of Kaz | 20 July 2019 | For excellence in role as a young micronationalist during MicroCon 2019 |
| 011 | President Kwon Minsung of the Jusin Republic | 20 July 2019 | As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 |
| 012 | Emperor Austin of Iustus | 20 July 2019 | As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 |
| 013 | President John Farr of West Who | 20 July 2019 | As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 |
| 014 | Foreign Minister Michael Farr of West Who | 20 July 2019 | As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 |
| 015 | Emperor Lis of the Aerican Empire | 20 July 2019 | As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 |
| 016 | Queen Carolyn of Ladonia | 20 July 2019 | As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 |
| 017 | Grand Duke Joshua of Danduros | 20 July 2019 | As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 |
| 018 | King George II of Slabovia | 20 July 2019 | In gratitude for hosting MicroCon 2019 |
| 019 | Prince Phillip of Pibocip | 20 July 2019 | As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 |
| 020 | Vice Admiral Patrick Goddard of Slabovia | 20 July 2019 | In gratitude for serving as the Master of Ceremonies for MicroCon 2019 |
| 021 | Chancellor Rankin MacGillivray of Slabovia | 21 July 2019 | In gratitude for his role in organizing MicroCon 2019 |
| 022 | Queen Anastasia of Ruritania | 21 July 2019 | As a personal token of friendship between micronations at MicroCon 2019 |