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Grand Duchy of Avram

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1980
USNS-AVR-B 001 Year issued: 1-10-1980 (undated) Printer: Quantity: Dimensions:  160 x 79 mm Denomination: 1 Avram Varieties: Series AA Series AB Series AB, counterstamped “sample”	Front Back
USNS-AVR-B 002 Year issued: 1-10-1980 (undated) Printer: Quantity: Dimensions:  163 x82 mm Denomination: 3 Avrams Varieties: Series AA Series AB Series AB, counterstamped “sample”	Front Back
USNS-AVR-B 003 Year issued: 1-10-1980 (undated) Printer: Quantity: Dimensions:  165 x 85 mm Denomination: 5 Avrams Varieties: Series AA Series AB Series AB, counterstamped “sample”	Front Back
USNS-AVR-B 004 Year issued: 1-10-1980 (undated) Printer: Quantity: Dimensions:  169 x 89 mm Denomination: 7 Avrams Varieties: Series AA Series AB Series AB, counterstamped “sample”	Front Back
USNS-AVR-B 005 Year issued: 1-10-1980 (undated) Printer: Quantity: Dimensions:  171 x 91 mm Denomination: 15 Avrams Varieties: Series AA Series AB Series AB, counterstamped “sample”	Front Back
1981
USNS-AVR-B 006 Year issued: 29-7-1981 Printer: Quantity: Dimensions:  160 x 79 mm Denomination: 25 Avrams Varieties: Series C Series D Series D, counterstamped “sample”	Front Back
1982
USNS-AVR-C 001 Year: 1982 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 271 pcs. Weight: 1.45 grams Diameter:  14 mm Denomination: 1 Ducal Edge type: Plain	Historic Rudge Arms	Duchy of Avram 1982
USNS-AVR-C 002 Year: 1982 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 274 pcs. Weight: 2.55 grams Diameter:  17.5 mm Denomination: 3 Ducals Edge type: Plain	Rudge Arms	Duchy of Avram 1982
USNS-AVR-C 003 Year: 1982 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 273 pcs. Weight: 3.60 grams Diameter:  20 mm Denomination: 7 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Earl of Enoch Arms	Duchy of Avram 1982
USNS-AVR-C 004 Year: 1982 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 276 pcs. Weight: 4.80 grams Diameter:  22.5 mm Denomination: 15 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Royal See Arms	Duchy of Avram 1982
USNS-AVR-C 005 Year: 1982 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 276 pcs. Weight: 6.40 grams Diameter:  25 mm Denomination: 30 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Duke of Avram Arms	Duchy of Avram 1982
USNS-AVR-C 006 Year: 1982 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 269 pcs. Weight: 9,85 grams Diameter:  30 mm Denomination: 75 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Marquis of Mathra Arms	Duchy of Avram 1982
1985
USNS-AVR-C 007 Year: 1985 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 1.70 grams Diameter:  14 mm Denomination: 1 Ducal Edge type: Plain	Historic Rudge Arms	Duchy of Avram 1985
USNS-AVR-C 008 Year: 1985 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 2.55 grams Diameter:  17.5 mm Denomination: 3 Ducals Edge type: Plain	Rudge Arms	Duchy of Avram 1985
USNS-AVR-C 009 Year: 1985 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 4.35 grams Diameter:  20 mm Denomination: 7 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Earl of Enoch Arms	Duchy of Avram 1985
USNS-AVR-C 010 Year: 1985 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 5.15 grams Diameter:  22.5 mm Denomination: 15 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Royal See Arms	Duchy of Avram 1985
USNS-AVR-C 011 Year: 1985 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 6.50 grams Diameter:  25 mm Denomination: 30 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Duke of Avram Arms	Duchy of Avram 1985
USNS-AVR-C 012 Year: 1985 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 10.20 grams Diameter:  30 mm Denomination: 75 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Marquis of Mathra Arms	Duchy of Avram 1985
1990
USNS-AVR-C 013 Year: 1990 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 0.85 grams Diameter:  12 mm Denomination: 1 Ducal Edge type: Plain	The Lord Rama Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 1990
USNS-AVR-C 014 Year: 1990 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 2.15 grams Diameter:  16.5 mm Denomination: 3 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Viscount Ulom Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 1990
USNS-AVR-C 015 Year: 1990 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 3.50 grams Diameter:  19 mm Denomination: 7 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Grand Duke of Avram Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 1990
USNS-AVR-C 016 Year: 1990 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 4.85 grams Diameter: 22.5 mm Denomination: 15 Ducals Edge type: Plain	Cardinal Archbishop Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 1990
USNS-AVR-C 017 Year: 1990 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 6.75 grams Diameter: 26.5 mm Denomination: 30 Ducals Edge type: Plain	Royal Bank of Avram Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 1990
USNS-AVR-C 018 Year: 1990 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 12.45 grams Diameter: 30 mm Denomination: 75 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Royal See Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 1990
2000
USNS-AVR-C 019 Year: 2000 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 0.85 grams Diameter:  12 mm Denomination: 1 Ducal Edge type: Plain	The Lord Rama Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2000
USNS-AVR-C 020 Year: 2000 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 2.15 grams Diameter:  16.5 mm Denomination: 3 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Viscount Ulom Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2000
USNS-AVR-C 021 Year: 2000 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 2.95 grams Diameter:  19 mm Denomination: 7 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Grand Duke of Avram Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2000
USNS-AVR-C 022 Year: 2000 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 4.65 grams Diameter:  22.5 mm Denomination: 15 Ducals Edge type: Plain	Cardinal Archbishop Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2000
USNS-AVR-C 023 Year: 2000 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 7.75 grams Diameter: 26.5 mm Denomination: 30 Ducals Edge type: Plain	Royal Bank of Avram Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2000
USNS-AVR-C 024 Year: 2000 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 11.40 grams Diameter: 30 mm Denomination: 75 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Royal See Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2000
2005
USNS-AVR-C 025 Year: 2005 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 1.05 grams Diameter:  12 mm Denomination: 1 Ducal Edge type: Plain	The Lord Rama Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2005
USNS-AVR-C 026 Year: 2005 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 2.25 grams Diameter:  16.5 mm Denomination: 3 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Viscount Ulom Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2005
USNS-AVR-C 027 Year: 2005 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 3.50 grams Diameter:  19 mm Denomination: 7 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Grand Duke of Avram Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2005
USNS-AVR-C 028 Year: 2005 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 5.00 grams Diameter:  22.5 mm Denomination: 15 Ducals Edge type: Plain	Cardinal Archbishop Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2005
USNS-AVR-C 029 Year: 2005 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 6.65 grams Diameter: 26.5 mm Denomination: 30 Ducals Edge type: Plain	Royal Bank of Avram Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2005
USNS-AVR-C 030 Year: 2005 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 11.60 grams Diameter: 30 mm Denomination: 75 Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Royal See Arms	Grand Duchy of Avram 2005
USNS-AVR-C 031 Year: 2005 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 15.10 grams Diameter: 34.5 mm Denomination: 150 Grand Ducals Edge type: Plain	The Grand Duke of Avram Arms	The Grand Duchy of Avram 2005
USNS-AVR-C 032 Year: 2005 Metal: Goldine plated, Enameled Condition: Unc Designer: Mint:  Mintage: 250 pcs. Weight: 19.50 grams Diameter: 40 mm Denomination: 250 Grand Ducals Edge type: Plain	Cardinal Archbishop Arms	The Grand Duchy of Avram 2005

The Grand Duchy of Avram is one of several self-declared Australian micro-nations; based in Tasmania and founded on October 1, 1980 by Prince John, the Grand Duke of Avram. Prince John’s 1981 doctoral thesis for Business Administration and Civil Law was entitled “How to Form and Operate Your Own Bank in Australia”, which he implemented when he opened the Royal Bank of Avram (which offers all the bona-fide conventional banking services, and whose shop is very popular with tourists). The Australian government became furious with this venture, claiming he had broken Australian banking laws. They took legal action, which was instituted by the Treasurer and authorized in writing by the Cabinet. In March of 1985 the Federal Police, armed with warrants, raided his house and a branch office, seizing his privately printed banknotes and coins. They tried to close down the entire operation, but in December of 1986 the Court eventually ruled that Avram's coins were not illegal in the Commonwealth and dismissed all 6 cases at a cost of approximately 22 million to the taxpayers (compared to the Grand Duke's total cost of $175, and apart from the damage it caused to his reputation with the local population).

In 1989, Prince John was elected as a member of the Tasmanian Parliament, representing the seat of Lyons. He was also Deputy Mayor of Sorell and is currently a serving councillor for the Sorell Council.

© 2005, USNS / C.D. Shiboleth.

Information and scans courtesy of E.V. McCrea, C.D. Shiboleth and The Royal Bank of Avram