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[[File:20IM for Wiki.jpg|thumb|20 ice mark note obverse]] | [[File:20IM for Wiki.jpg|thumb|20 ice mark note obverse]] | ||
The '''20 ice mark note''' is the first denomination of [[ice mark|ice marks]] to be issued by the [[Central Bank of Westarctica]]. As such, it is the first legal tender paper currency ever created by [[Westarctica]]. | The '''20 ice mark note''' is the first denomination of [[ice mark|ice marks]] to be issued by the [[Central Bank of Westarctica]]. As such, it is the first legal tender paper currency ever created by [[Westarctica]]. The initial release of the banknotes occurred on 27 February 2019. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Promo poster.jpg|thumb|left|February 2019 release poster for the note]] | [[File:Promo poster.jpg|thumb|left|February 2019 release poster for the note]] | ||
The note was designed by the [[Baron of Bastanchury]] in his capacity as [[Commissioner of the Treasury]]. There was significant debate about backing the ice marks with some real commodity, such as silver, but this was ultimately rejected as financially unfeasible. | The note was designed by the [[Baron of Bastanchury]] in his capacity as [[Commissioner of the Treasury]]. There was significant debate about backing the ice marks with some real commodity, such as silver, but this was ultimately rejected as financially unfeasible. The notes were made available for the public to purchase 28 February 2019. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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[[Category: Economy of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Economy of Westarctica]] | ||
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