The Principality of Sealand, a self-proclaimed micronation situated on a former World War II fort in the North Sea, has issued a number of coins and stamps for collectors. These coins and stamps are denominated in "Sealand dollars" (SX$). Sealand coins can be considered souvenirs only or "rounds" since they do not circulate anywhere and are not accepted as currency by any nation.

History Sealand began commissioning coins in 1972. The first to be minted was a SX$10 coin with a mintage of 2000. More coins were minted in 1975 and 1977, introducing the SX$20 and SX$100 coins. The SX$10 was minted in 925‰ fine silver, the SX$20 was minted in silver, and the SX$100 was minted in 900‰ fine gold.

In 1991 the "Sealand rebel government" (see Forcible takeover) minted antiqued silver SX$100 coins.

In 1994 the "Treasures of the Sea" Sealand dollars were minted, with an orca on the reverse. The SX$0.25, SX$0.5, SX$1, SX$2.5 and SX$5 were also introduced. The SX$0.25 was minted in bronze and 999‰ fine silver; the SX$0.5 was minted in cupronickel and silver; the SX$1 and SX$2.5 in bronze, silver and gold; and the SX$5 was minted in gold.

Sealand printed stamps in 1969 and 1970.

In 2020, a Sealand stamp was sent into space.

Coins Denomination Obverse Reverse Year Metal MintageMint SX$0.25Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 Bronze 1111 SX$0.25Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 .999 Silver 500 SX$0.5Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 Cupro-nickel 1111 SX$0.5Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 .999 Silver 500 SX$1Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 .999 Silver 20000 SX$1Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 .999 Gold 1111 SX$2.5Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 Bronze 10000 SX$2.5Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 .999 Silver 500 SX$2.5Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 .999 Gold 1111 SX$5Sealand ArmsOrca Whale 1994 .999 Gold 2500 SX$10Princess JoanSailing Vessel 1972 .925 Silver 2000SX$100Prince Roy, Princess Joan and the Principality of SealandSealand Arms1977.900 Gold2000 SX$10Princess JoanSealand Arms 1977 .925 Silver 2000 SX$10 Prince Roy Sealand Arms 1977 .925 Silver 2000 SX$20 Princess Joan Sealand Arms 1975 Silver Unknown SX$25 Prince Roy, 1967–2012, motto "E Mare Libertas" and the Sealand Arms Principality of Sealand, 25 Dollars, Sealand Arms, 1921 "" 2012 2012 .925 Silver 300 Birmingham Mint SX$25 JOAN PRINCESS OF SEALAND 1967 – 2016 E MARE LIBERTAS, Coat of Arms of Sealand PRINCIPALITY OF SEALAND, 25 DOLLARS, REQUIESCAT IN PACE 1929 – 2016 2016 .925 Silver 300 Tower Mint SX$25 RAISING THE FLAG, 2nd SEPTEMBER 1967, PRINCIPALITY OF SEALAND, 25 DOLLARS, 2017, Coat of Arms of Sealand E MARE LIBERTAS, JOAN, PRINCESS OF SEALAND 1967-2016, ROY, PRINCE OF SEALAND 1967-2012, MICHAEL, PRINCE OF SEALAND 2012, 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE 2017 .925 Silver 300

Error coin In 1994, fewer than 150 copies of the half dollar were accidentally cut with a scalloped edge instead of the normal reeded one. This is Sealand's only error coin to date.The Imperial Collection – Principality of Sealand – Page 3 In addition, a mule of a Navy SEALs commemorative medallion was inadvertently struck, by the same private mint that produces Sealand's coins, using the reverse of a Sealandic half dollar. 75 of these were struck before the error was noticed.Principality Of Sealand Dollars and Other Coin Offers

Rebel government coin A rebel government, referring to itself as the "Sealand government in exile", seeking to occupy Sealand, issued a single commemorative coin in 1992.

Denomination Obverse Reverse Year Metal Mintage SX$100 Sealand Arms PRIME MINISTER OF SEALAND JOHANNES SEIGER ("Sealand Rebel Government") 1991 Silver 1000

Stamps

1969: Explorers

Vasco da Gama 1497 – 2c (later 10c) Christopher Columbus 1492 – 3c (later 10c) Sir Walter Raleigh 1584 – 5c (later 5c) Sir Francis Drake 1588 – 6c (later 10c) Captain James Cook 1770 – 14c (later 10c) Ferdinand Magellan 1519 – 20c (later 20c) Sir Martin Frobisher 1578 – 50c (later 10c)

1970 Ship – SX$1 Ships – SX$1 Edward Teach – SX$1 Squid – SX$1

1970: Ships Ships

1970: Fish Fish

1975: International Woman's Year Africa – 10c Australia – 20c Europe – 30c Asia – 50c America – 90c Joan I – SX$1

1977: Sailing ships Ship of Ferdinand Magellan 1519 – 10c Ship of Vasco da Gama 1497 – 20c Ship of Christopher Columbus 1492 – 30c Ship of Captain James Cook 1770 – 40c Ship of Sir Walter Raleigh 1584 – 50c Ship of Sir Martin Frobisher 1578 – 60c Ship of Sir Francis Drake 1588 – 70c Sealandic Coat of Arms – 80c Roy of Sealand – 90c Joan of Sealand – SX$1

2010 Green stamp SX$3.50 Red stamp SX$1.50 Blue stamp "Inland"The Principality of Sealand – Become a Lord, Lady, Baron or Baroness

2023

The Fort SX$3.50 The Independence Day Flag SX$3.50 The RIB SX$1.50 Sealand Flag Prints SX$1.50 Inland Seal "Inland" Inland Crab "Inland" Inland Seashell "Inland"

See also Cinderella stamp List of micronation currencies

Notes and references

External links General information on the Sealand Dollar Catalogue of Sealand Coins Church and East tourism information Images of Sealandic coins and postage stamps