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MICRO NATIONS

You may have trouble locating these coin issuing nations on the map - that is because these nations have yet to be recognized by most of the worlds major or minor powers - however that has not stopped them from issuing their own coins!

ATTRACTIVE, CONTROVERSIAL, 2009 UNA AMERO COINS

Amero coins for the Union of North America

The Una Amero coins were created and struck by Daniel Carr as a fantasy prototype for a common currency for all of North America. They were struck by him on a used coin press that he purchased from the U.S. Denver Mint, hence they bear a "D" mintmark. Some right-wing conspiracy theorists took this private fantasy pattern to be an official government issue and said that was proof that the governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico have a secret plan to merge the three nations into a new entity called the Union of North America. We offer two of these attractive Amero coins, the 25mm copper 1 Amero and the 30mm copper 5 Ameros. Both coins are dated 2009 and have a beautiful Satin Finish. The 1 Amero has a mintage of only 160 pieces in the Satin Finish, while the 5 Amero has a mintage of only 143 pieces in the Satin Finish

Item AMERO1 NORTH AMERICAN UNION 1 AMERO 2009 SATIN FINISH UNC. $27.50

Item AMERO5 NORTH AMERICAN UNION 5 AMEROS 2009 SATIN FINISH UNC. $29.95

BEAUTIFUL SILVER COIN FROM WIRTLAND

Wirtland was founded in 2008 and claims to be the world's first internet-based sovereign country. It issued its first coins in 2009. This one ounce 39mm .999 fine silver coin is denominated as Two ICU (International Currency Units). The coin features a crane in flight on one side and the Wirtland arms and web address on the other. It is an attractive and beautifully struck coin with a cameo proof finish.

Item WIRTLAND WIRTLAND 2 ICU 2009 SILVER PROOF $45.00

KINGDOM OF REDONDA SET INCLUDES BIRDS & BI-METALLICS

Kingdom of Redonda coin set includes, birds, bimetallics, and Columbus coins

Common obverse of Redonda coins features coat-of-arms

Redonda is a small island in the Caribbean. It was discovered by Columbus on his second voyage in 1493. During the late 19th century it was heavily mined for its rich guano deposits. The mining operations ceased during the First World War, and it has been uninhabited since then. The Kingdom of Redonda was first mentioned in the novels of West Indian author M.P. Shiel, who claimed to be King Felipe of Redonda. Since then there have been various claimants to the throne. Redonda recently released an attractive nine coin set dated 2009. One side of the coins pictures the arms of the Kingdom which features three birds in flight. The set includes four bi-metallic coins: two 10 Dollar coins, one picturing Christopher Columbus, the other a tropical fish, a 5 Dollar coin picturing the island and a 1 Dollar with a bird. The lower denominations, the 25 Cents, 10 cents, 5 Cents, 2 Cents and 1 Cent coins are struck in various metals and all picture birds. All coins are Uncirculated, though some have weakly struck areas or minor spotting.

Item REDONDA REDONDA 9 COIN SET, 2009, UNC. $39.95

ATTRACTIVE 2009 CABINDA COIN SET FEATURES FISH & BIMETALLICS

Cabinda is a former Portuguese colony on the west coast of Africa. It declared independence in August 1975, and in December of that year it was invaded by Marxist troops from Angola. Since then there has been an on-going civil war. Because of its vast oil reserves, it seems unlikely Angola will allow Cabinda its freedom. That has not stopped someone making these unofficial coins for Cabinda. The 2009 eight coin set includes the 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Avos, along with the bimetallic 1 and 2 Reis. Each coin pictures a different species of native fish. The obverse includes the date, denomination and arms. The coins are Uncirculated, however some may have minor spots as that is how they came from the mint.

Item CAB-SET09 CABINDA 2009 EIGHT COIN SET, 1 AVO - 2 REIS $49.95

RECTANGULAR COIN FROM CABINDA

Cabinda is a former Portuguese colony on the west coast of Africa. It declared independence in August 1975, and in December that year it was invaded by Marxist troops from Angola. Since then there has been an on-going civil war. Because of its vast oil reserves, it seems unlikely Angola will willingly allow Cabinda its freedom. The Banco de Cabinda has issued coins for the terrotory denominated in Cabandan Convertible Escudos. The Cabinda Convertible Escudo is supposidly equivalent to a United States Dollar. However since Cabinda is still under Angolan occupation, no-one has been able to locate the Banco de Cabinda, and a self-proclaimed representative of the Cabindan government in London claims the issue was not authorized by him, it seems unlikely it will ever be converted to anything. It does make interesting piece for collectors however as the designs feature unusual shapes picturing animals, fish and plants.
The 2005 dated 7 1/2 Escudos is a large, rectangular coin commemorating the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It has a mintage of only 1500 pieces. The gold-colored coin is 60mm x 30mm and depicts a fish, pig and a chicken.

Item CAB-7E CABINDA RECTANGULAR 7 1/2 Convertible Escudos 2005, Unc. $18.00

Item CAB-7Ex10 10 of the above CABINDA 7 1/2 Escudos, Unc. $139.50

BI-METALLIC WESTARCTICA 10 DOLLAR COIN

Westarctica is an uninhabited section of Antarctica. It is claimed and “ruled” by Grand Duke Philip I, who has never set foot in his desolate territory. One side of this 26mm bi-metallic 10 Dollar coin features a penguin, compass rose and a map of Antarctica. The other side features the globe and the arms of Westarctica. The coin is dated 2008 and has a mintage of only 100 pieces.

Item WESTARTICA WESTARCTICA 10 DOLLARS 2008, UNC. $18.00

2009 TEA PARTY DOLLAR

The folks that came out with the Liberty Dollar as an alternative to the United States Dollar just released their newest creation, the 2009 “Tea Party Dollar”. Shortly after this coin was issued the government again closed down the Liberty Dollar organization. The obverse of the 39mm copper coin pictures Liberty and carries the legend “FREEDOM”. The reverse pictures a tea pot to protest taxes, and carries the legend “USE REAL MONEY”.The folks that came out with the Liberty Dollar as an alternative to the United States Dollar just released their newest creating, the 2009 “Tea Party Dollar”. The obverse of the 39mm copper coin pictures Liberty. There may be some debate as to whether this token or the U.S. dollar is real money. I personally have found the U.S. dollar much more widely accepted. The coin is Uncirculated, however may have some spots.

Item LIB-TEA TEA PARTY COPPER DOLLAR, 2009 UNC. $5.00

THE 2009 COPPER LIBERTY PEACE DOLLAR

The Liberty Dollar is a privately issued alternative “inflation proof” currency to the United States dollar. In 2009 they issued a 1 ounce copper “Peace Dollar”. The obverse pictures Liberty. The reverse gives the denomination, website address, weight and the initials “MSRP” and “PVBC” for “Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price” and “Private Voluntary Bullion Currency”, in an effort to avoid problems with the U.S. government. The coin is technically Uncirculated, however is poorly made with minor nicks and a rough surface.

Item LIB-09 LIBERTY DOLLAR, COPPER, 2009 out

2010 & 2009 MAUI TRADE DOLLARS

Maui 2009 Two Dollar Trade coin featuring a whale

Maui 2010 Two Dollar Trade coin featuring an I'iwi bird and Papayas

Each year the Maui, Hawaii Chamber of Commerce issues an attractive 39mm copper-nickel trade dollar. It has a face value of 2 Dollars and can be used at participating merchants throughout the island during the year. The project raises funds for educational programs as most of the trade dollars are kept as souvenirs rather than redeemed. The 2010 issue features the unique and endangered ‘I’iwi bird, also known as the Hawaiian Honeycreeper, along side of a Papaya tree and fruit. The bird’s feathers have long been used on ceremonial Hawaiian capes and helmets. We also have available a few of the 2009 issues which feature a pair of whales and a map of the island.

Item MAUI10 MAUI 2010 TRADE 2 DOLLAR, ‘I’IWI BIRD & PAPAYAS,UNC.$5.00

Item MAUI10x20 ROLL OF 20 MAUI 2010 TRADE 2 DOLLAR COINS, UNC.$60.00

Item MAUI09 MAUI 2009 TRADE 2 DOLLAR COIN, WHALES & MAP UNC. $6.00

THE SGARABHAIGH SILVER SIXPENCE

Scarabhaigh, Western Isles, Scotland silver 6 Pence 2008

Scarabhaigh is one of the Western Isles off the coast of Scotland. To help fund a project to protect and conserve the small island in perpetuity, a special silver sixpence has been struck for the island. The 26mm silver coin pictures Cormorant is pictured on the obverse, as Sgarabhaigh, when translated from the Gaelic means ‘Cormorant Island’. Two other native species, the seal and the dolphin illustrated in the small shields beneath the cormorant. The reverse pictures the coat-of-arms. The legends are in Celtic and Latin. Each coin is individually minted in .999 fine silver, and is hand hallmarked with three hallmarks. The coins come with a numbered certificate of authenticity that describes the coin and its minting. The coin is dated 2005, the year the Sgarabhaigh sustainability project was founded. It is an impressive looking coin with an historic design, whose proceeds go to a good cause.

Item SCARB SGARABHAIGH SILVER 6 PENCE, 2005 BU $35.00

LARGE, ATTRACTIVE COINS OF PAMPAPANA

$PampAP\\apana copper, brass and tin 1 Pampapano coins. Brass shows obverse featuring Church, Copper and Tin show llama on reverse.$

Pampapana is a distant, almost inaccessible area of approximately 670 square miles (1735 sq. km.) located in the mountains of the southern tip of South America. It has a pastoral economy and is void of roads and other modern conveniences. Pampapana recently released three large, attractive coins. The undated coins are 44mm in diameter and are each denominated 1 Pampapano. The coins are struck in copper, brass and tin, all bearing the same design. A llama in front of a stylized sun and mountains is on one side, while the community church is on the other. The large coins were struck one at a time on a manual press coin using hand-cut dies, yet show impressively high relief and detail. Only 100 coins were struck in each metal.

Item PAMP-SET PAMPAPANA SET OF THREE 1 PAMPAPANO COINS, Copper, brass and Tin UNC. $59.50

Item PAMP-x1SINGLE PAMPAPANA COIN FROM ABOVE SET OF JOEL'S CHOICE UNC. $24.50

UNUSUAL METALS USED ON VIINAMARISAAR COINS

Viinmarisaar 7 Krooni 2007 struck in blue Niobium

Viinamarisaar (Grape Island) is a fantasy land located on a 3,396 acre island in the Baltic Sea. It has a population of just 73. Its main product is its famed "Ice Wine", made from grapes that are picked and crushed while frozen. In 2007 it issued a series of 7 Krooni coins in various metals. 7 Krooni represents the pay for a lug of grapes (about 30 pounds or 14 kg.). The coins all bear the same design, with the denomination on one side and the name of the country, date and a bunch of grapes on the other. 100 coins were struck in Blue Anodized Niobium, 100 in Purple Anodized Niobium, 100 in Rose Anodized Titanium, 150 in Brass and 250 in Copper. The coins are 17mm in diameter, are Uncirculated and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We offer both the complete set of all 5 metals.

Item VIIN-SET5 SET OF 5 VIINMARISAAR 7 KROONI COINS, 2007, IN DIFFERENT METALS, UNC. $49.95

Item VIIN-AE VIINMARISAAR COPPER 7 KROONI, 2007, from the above set UNC. $7.00

COINS, BANKNOTE & POSTAGE STAMP FROM EXCELSIOR

3 coin set from The Most Serene Republic of Excelsior

The Most Serene Republic of Excelsior is allegedly located off the southern tip of Chile. It has a population of 402, divided between 16 small villages. Its economy is based on a complicated system of agricultural barter, however it recently issued its first metal coins. The set includes a hand-struck titanium 100 Mill picturing a dove, a copper 200 Mill picturing an armadillo and a brass 1/2 Quart picturing a bird. A mountain goat is on the obverse of each coin. The coins are dated 2008 and come packaged in postmarked cover with an Excelsior stamp and a rather crude Excelsior 1 Quart banknote. Each coin comes with a certificate of Authenticity and has a mintage of only 500 pieces. A brochure describing Excelsior, its history, and the coins is also included. It is a most interesting set from a fantasy nation.

Item EXCEL EXCELSIOR 3 COIN SET WITH BANKNOTE AND POSTMARKED COVER, UNC. $49.95

MANTINA AND POKOYIRDEME TRIBAL COINS FROM AFRICA

Two coins have recently been released for tribes located in northern Ghana.. The sale of the coins help raise money for projects that benefit the tribes. The Mantina tribe brass 1 Iya coin features a traditional medicinal plant on the obverse and a drinking mug on the other. The Pokoyirdeme tribe copper 1 Miiwor pictures a drum on one side and ground nuts (the main crop of the tribe) on the other. Both coins are 30mm in diameter, are dated 2008 and are Uncirculated.

Item MANTINA MANTINA 1 IYA 2008, UNC. $17.50

Item POKO POKOYIRDEME 1 MIIWOR 2008, UNC. $17.50

NCHAM AND KANJAGA TRIBAL COINS FROM AFRICA

Kanjaga tribal (Burkina Faso) 5 Peulh 2008 coin

The Ncham is a tribe located in Gambia with less than 1000 members. The Ncham villages are very small and rarely have access to schools, health care, or other basic services. This 2008 Ncham copper 3 Peuhl has a mintage of just 1000 pieces. One side shows a bird on one side and a tribal totem on the other. The Kanjaga is one of the smallest tribes in Burkina Faso. This 2008 Kanjaga 5 Kebu has a mintage of just 1000 pieces. One side shows a native building, while the other shows a tribal totem. Both coins are 30mm in diameter and are Uncirculated.

Item NCHAM NCHAM 3 PEUHL 2008, UNC. $17.50

Item KANJAGA KANJAGA 5 KEBU 2008, UNC. $17.50

TRIBAL COINS OF GHANA

This fascinating series of coins has been issued by a firm in Spain. High relief coins are being issued for many of the traditional kingdoms and tribes of Ghana. The Kings or Chiefs of the Kingdoms or Tribes have authorized each of the issues. The coins are not intended to circulated, but rather to be sold to raise funds for projects that benefit the Kingdoms and Tribes. The coin have a mintage of only 1000 pieces each. The King or Chief appears on the one side of the coins and items of significance to the tribe, the name of the tribe and the denomination appear on the other. The brass Eduola issue is denominated 1 Edo and features a traditional spear and shield. The Emuola consider the crocodile as their spirit animal, thus it is pictured on their brass 2 Dier coin. The bi-metallic Ewaala 1 Ewai includes a map of Ghana showing the tribal region. The bronze Manyaala Tribe 2 Ebo features a bow and arrow. The bi-metallic 2 Mwal from the Mwalba Tribe pictures a carved wood stool. Woodcarving is an important industry for the tribe. A traditional drum is on the bronze 1 Eche coin of the Naajeri Tribe. The coins are all 38mm in diameter, are dated 2008 and are Uncirculated with a matte finish.

Item EDOULA EDOULA BRASS 1 EDO 2008 UNC. $19.95

Item EMOULA EMUOLA BRASS 2 DIER 2008 UNC. $19.95

Item EWAALA EWAALA BI-METAL 1 EWAI 2008 UNC. $21.00

Item MANYAALA MANYAALA BRONZE 2 EBO 2008 UNC. $19.95

Item MWALBA MWALBA BI-METAL 2 MWAL 2008 UNC. $21.00

Item NAAJERI NAAJERI BRONZE 1 ECHE 2008 UNC $19.95

Item TRIBAL SET OF ALL 6 OF ABOVE GHANA TRIBAL COINS $110.00

UNUSUAL ACRYLIC COINS OF CRESCENT ISLAND

Crescent Island (Ile Crescent) is supposedly located in international waters between French Polynesia, Kiribati and Pitcairn Island. It has a population of about 40. Its economy is based on pearl farming and selling crafts to the occasional yacht that stops by. In 2006 they issued a series of three unusual acrylic coins, both to use on the islands and to raise money by selling them to collectors. The coins are 39mm in diameter, 5mm thick are made from colored translucent acrylic. All three coins have a similar design featuring the sun rising over the island, with the date and denomination at the bottom. Three denominations are available: the blue 500 Poa with a mintage of 511 pieces, the green 1000 Poa with a mintage of 503 pieces and the yellow 5000 with a mintage of only 434 pieces. The coins come with certificates and a descriptive brochure.

Item CRES-ANY CRESCENT IS. COIN OF JOEL'S CHOICE $15.00

Item CRES-SET3 SET OF 3 CRESCENT ISLAND COINS, BU $35.00

NEW 2009 COINS FROM ATLANTIS

Kingdom of Atlantis brass 20 Dollars and silver 100 Dollars coins

According to legend and the writing of Plato, Atlantis sunk under the sea some 12,000 years ago. That has not stopped coins from being issued for this legendary land. The 2009 20 Atlantis Dollars is a golden brass Proof coin with a mintage of just 100 pieces. The 2009 100 Atlantis Dollars is a silver Proof coin and has a mintage of only 50 pieces. Both coins are 39mm in diameter and have similar designs. Pictured on one side are Poseidon, the God of Atlantis, and his mortal wife, Cleito in front of Archesm, the gateway to Atlantis. The other side pictures a woman bathing in a lake with a waterfall and a temple in the background. This is the third issue from this legendary land.

Item ATLANT09-20 ATLANTIS 20 DOLLARS, 2009 BRASS PROOF $19.95

Item ATLANT09-100 ATLANTIS 100 DOLLARS, 2009 SILVER PROOF $42.50

COLOR COINS OF THE GRAND DUCHY OF AVRAM

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

Item AVRAM-SET06 AVRAM 2005 SET OF 6 MULTI-COLOR COINS out

Item AVRAM-1D AVRAM 1 Ducal from the above set, Unc. $9.00

Item AVRAM-3D AVRAM 3 Ducals from the above set, Unc. $10.00

Item AVRAM-7D AVRAM 7 Ducals from the above set, Unc. $11.00

Item AVRAM-15D AVRAM 15 Ducals from the above set, Unc. out

Item AVRAM-30D AVRAM 30 Ducals from the above set, Unc. $13.50

Item AVRAM-75D AVRAM 75 Ducals from the above set, Unc. $16.00

SEALAND HONORS KILLER WHALES

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. The silver Dollar contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. They are both interesting and attractive coins from a rather interesting "nation".

Item SEALAND50C SEALAND HALF DOLLAR 1994 UNC. Br.X8.1 $7.50

Item SEALAND$ SEALAND SILVER DOLLAR 1994 PROOF Br.X9 $32.50

Item SEALANDBTH SEALAND HALF DOLLAR & SILVER DOLLAR, 1994 $37.50

GOLD COINS OF SEALAND

These two small gold coins were issued by the self-declared nation of Sealand, which is located on a World War II era radar platform off the coast of England. Both coins have a simlar design, featuring an Orca, or Killer Whale, on one side and the arms of Sealand on the other. They have a reported mintage of only 1,111 pieces each, and are rarely seen in collections. The gold Proof 1 Dollar coin contains 1 gram of gold and is 10.1mm in diameter. The gold Proof 2 1/2 Dollars contains 1/20 oz. of gold and has a mintage of 13.8mm.

Item SEALANDAU1D SEALAND GOLD 1 DOLLAR 1994 PROOF Br.X10 $75.00

Item SEALANDAU2D SEALAND GOLD 2 1/2 DOLLARS 1994 PROOF Br.X12 $99.95

VULCAN COIN - THE BLOOD OF SURAK

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.

Item VULCAN VULCAN BLOOD OF SURAK PURE COPPER TOKEN, UNC. $12.00

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UNUSUAL WORLD COINS BOOK - NEW 5th EDITION

The 5th edition of the Unusual World Coins by Colin R. Bruce II, edited by Tom Michael & George Cuhaj has finally been released. The 586 page 8 1/2" x 11" softcover catalog lists, pictures and prices thousands of "coins", rebel issues, pretender coins, fantasy issues, experimental Euro and Ecu coins, medieval fair coins, un-authorized coins, bullion pieces, coins of micro-nations, pseudo-states, and unrecognized states, as well as other odd and novelty issues. It is greatly expanded from the 4th edition and has updated prices. It is a fun and interesting book and an excellent guide as to what has been issued.

Item Book Unusual BOOK: UNUSUAL WORLD COINS, 5th Edition $45.00

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