Microstates : 20 a Republic of Molossia (bogus)

I had to look it up, but the republic of Molossia is a micronation within the state of Nevada (USA).

Flag of Molossia

The effort of his excellency Kevin Baugh to create an independent state, started in 1999.
It was based upon a childhood idea to create the "grand republic of Vuldstein"
The micro state uses English as national language, but as a tribute to world peace and equality, Esperanto is accepted as national language too.
The self-declared country has issued stamps, coins and banknotes.
I was more then excited when I saw the series of banknotes that were issued in Esperanto.

It took some diplomatic skills to contact the Ministry of Finance of Molossia, to obtain the current notes and coins.
His excellency, President Baugh, contacted me personally and sent me from the government house itself.

President Kevin Baugh

Cover from the Republic of Molossia

The coins :
Coins come in 1, 5 and 10 Valora (1 Valora is 0.75 USD)

 1 valora coin

1 valora coin - back - coat of arms

5 valora coin

5 valora coin - back - president

10 valora coin

10 valora coin - back - Emperor Norton I

There is a commemorative coin on the presidential wedding (sold out) and one commemorating the Grand Republic of Vuldstein (1977).

commemorative coin

commemorative coin - back

The coins are legal tender in the Republic of Molossia only.

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