South Georgia government issues coin depicting a Weddell Seal pup

Monday, July 8th 2013 - 04:10 UTC

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The South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands Government has released a Pobjoy Mint new coin that depicts a Weddell Seal pup. The species is native to Antarctica and lives further south than any other mammal. Read full article

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Britworker
This story coincides with the Argentine government issuing a coin depicting KFC begging for US dollars whilst handing out Monopoly money.
Jul 08th, 2013 - 04:54 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
That's no Weddell Seal pup!
I have met the Queen a few times and, even though bowing deeply at these times, I would recognise her face anywhere.

Trust me ... I'm an Englishman.
Jul 08th, 2013 - 10:25 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Faz
Perhaps RGland could mint some coins like this to raise a few $

Botox woman profile on the front, and horned toad on the back representing Gollum!

Whats your suggestion?
Jul 08th, 2013 - 02:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Biguggy
@ 3 Faz
I believe it costs money to have coins minted, where are the RG's going to get that from?
Jul 09th, 2013 - 10:47 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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JohnN
Interesting video of British Columbia-NZ adventurer Hayley Shephard on her attempt to sea kayak around South Georgia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4MXgRhw9RM
Jul 16th, 2013 - 05:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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