FALCON ON COIN OF MONTE CRISTO
A Falcon and a flag is featured on the obverse of this
39mm 1 Soldo of
the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Monte
Cristo. The coat-of-arms is on the other side. The coin is dated
2006 and is struck in high relief. Monte Cristo is a small
uninhabited island off the coast of Italy that was made famous by
Alexander Dumas in his novel of betrayal and vengeance
"The Count of Monte Cristo".
Like Dumas's novel, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of Monte
Cristo is fictional, though the coin is real.COINS, BANKNOTE & POSTAGE STAMP FROM
EXCELSIOR
The
Most Serene Republic of Excelsior is allegedly
located off the southern tip of WESTARCTICA TRIANGULAR
COINS FEATURE BIRDS
This Westarctican Territories Dollar is made up of four
triangular copper 25 Cent coins, each from a different island of the
Westarctica Territories: Pine, Grant, Burk and Siple Islands. The name
of the island, date, and arms of the Territories is on the obverse.
Each section pictures a different native bird on the reverse: a King
Penguine, Antarctic Skua, Sheathbill and a Dolphin Gull. The 2008
dated coins have a mintage of only 200 sets and are probably the last
coins that will be issued by The Westarctica Territories.
Westartica was created by a gentleman who made a claim to a large,
desolate, uninhabited and previously unclaimed section of Western
Antarctica.
Carney Island is a large,
uninhabited, ice covered island in the Getz Ice shelf in Antarctica. It
is an autonomous territory of Westarctica. Westartica was created
by someone who made a claim to a large, previously unclaimed section of
Western Antarctica. This 39mm Two and a half Westarctica Dollars
coin is the first and only coin of Carney Island. Pictured on one
side is a map showing the location of Westarctica and Carney
Island. The other side pictures a Spanish judge and his wife, who
have never set foot on this frozen, god-forsaken Island located in the
middle of no-where. The coin has a mintage of just 200 pieces and
is struck in high relief.BI-METALLIC COIN FROM SYPPO
The Island of Syppo is an ancient tribal kingdom located
in the Sine Saloum Delta in south Senegal. In 2008 it issued its
first coin. The 38mm high-relief bimetallic coin pictures their
Queen, Madame Toure, in bright copper on a white metal
surface. The coin is denominated as 2 Cauri and pictures 2 cowrie
shells on the reverse. The coin is dated 2008 and has a mintage
of 200. It is Uncirculated.COINS
OF THE KINGDOM OF KABOUSSE
Karbousse was
once a powerful African kingdom. Today it is a village of some 6,000
inhabitants in southern Senegal. This 2008 1/2 and 1 Cauri
each picture a native mask on the obverse and a multi-color Senegal
flag on the reverse. The 26mm 1/2 Cauri also pictures a cowrie
shell, a traditional form of currency on the reverse. The 38mm 1 Cauri
has the topless portrait of Queen Aline Sitoé Diatta, who helped
lead Senegalese resistance against the French. 2008
CABINDA COINS INCLUDE ANIMALS, FISH, BIMETALS & ODD SHAPES
New Island might
be located 900
miles (1500km.) west of Australia. According to its official history it
was first settled in the 19th century by female convicts bound for
Australia. You will not find it on a map however. By a
highly secret agreement between the American CIA and the
Soviet Union it was removed from all maps so they could both use it as
a
base for spying. In 2003 this mysterous island issued its first
coin, a 1 Roger. The term "Roger" originates from the islands
spiritual leader, Roger Putney, who helped the early settlers. The coin
depicts a woman dancing in the sunrise. The legends "Joy and We are
One" are the adopted slogans of
New Island. The reverse pictures a pelican in flight.
The
coin has a mintage of only 1000 pieces. We are pleased to offer
the
brass 1 Roger of New Island in Uncirculated condition at its official
exchange
rate of $22.50 
According
to legend, Atlantis sunk under the sea some 12,000 years ago.
That, however, has not stopped coins from being issued for this
legendary land. The 2007 20 Atlantis Dollars is a Proof brass
coin with a mintage of just 150 pieces. The 2007 100 Atlantis Dollars
is a silver Proof coin and has a mintage of only 50 pieces. Both coins
are 39mm in diameter. The coins have similar designs. Pictured on
one side are Poseidon, the God of Atlantis, and his mortal wife,
Cleito. The other side pictures people in a boat. This is the
second issue from this legendary land.
His Grace, Prince John, (formerly known as
John Charlton), The Grand Duke of Avram, Most Honorable Marquis of
Martha, the Right Honorable Earl of Enoch, the Viscount Ulom, and
possessor of too many other title to mention, got fed
up with the Australian banking system. Being a man of noble title, he
issued
a Royal Charter, creating the Royal Bank of Avram. Naturally the bank
needed
its own coins and currency. The coins, denominated in Ducals, feature
multi-color
enameled coat-of-arms. As might be expected, the Australian authorities
did
not care much for this new bank and its currency so took him to
court. After spending millions of dollars on the case, it was
decided in Prince John's
favor. It seems Australia did not have any law against issueing
your
own coins using your own currency. Thus far the currency does not
seem
to have gained much acceptance beyond the confines of the bank, which
doubles
as a tourist shop in the small town of Sorell in Tasmania, Australia.
The
attractive, multi-colored coins have a mintage of only about 250 each.
The
set includes the 1, 3, 7, 15, 30 and 75 Ducals dated 2005 
You may have some
difficulty finding Sealand on the map. That is
because it is a self-declared nation located on an abandoned 10,000
square
foot W.W.II era radar platform approximately 6 miles off the coast of
England.
Sealand was founded in 1967 when Prince Roy occupied the platform,
declared
it a sovereign nation, and set up a pirate radio station. Though
the British government tried to shut down the operation, the British
courts held that Sealand was located in international waters and beyond
the governments jurisdiction, so he was free to operate his own
"nation". Since
then the British government opened the country up to commercial radio,
which
killed off Sealands main revenue source. In 1978 the
"country"
was invaded and occupied by a German businessman over a contract
dispute,
however it was soon retaken by force under the leadership of Prince
Roy. In 2000 Sealand offered to host internet services for those who
want their internet activities to be beyond the reach of any national
government. In 2006 it suffered a major fire and was recently offered
for sale. In 1994 Sealand
issued
a Proof silver dollar coin and a BU copper-nickel half dollar
coin.
Both coins show an Orca, also known as a Killer Whale, on one side and
the
Sealand Arms on the other. Both coins are 39mm in diameter.
They
are both interesting and attractive coins from a rather interesting
"nation".
This octagonal token was minted in honor of Vulcan
cultural hero and peacemaker Surak. It is a symbolic piece used
to pay a "blood price" in lieu of ritual combat. The obverse
pictures Surak. The K'irShara on reverse is a vessel constructed by
Surak to contain and convey his true teachings The token is
minted in pure copper, which symbolizes the basis of Vulcan blood.
COINS THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN COINS OF MIDDLE EARTHCOINS OF
KURDISTAN FRENCH
TERRITORIAL PATTERN COINS
UNUSUAL WORLD
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