Ampersandese Shilling

Ampersandese Shilling (APS) is the currency of Ampersand. It was first introduced on June 14th, 2012. The currency is often abbreviated as APS. It is further divided into 100 cents.

History
During Ampersand Interim Government Second Period, there was an idea to replace Indonesian Rupiahs and Australian dollars into another currency. Great Britain supported this idea and suggested the name Pound, but was rejected, then Britain suggest Shilling, which in this turn people accepted.

When Ampersandese Shilling was introduced, it replaced Australian dollars with 50 cents. Until August 17th, this remained the same, and after that it changed to 20 cents. In September 8th, Australian Dollars and Indonesian Rupiahs no longer became a legal tender of Ampersand.

Coins
In July 9th coins were introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 5, and 10 cents. Later, 20, 50, and 100 cents were introduced in July 28th.

An idea of making smaller division of cents were made, called clips, which will divide cent to 10 clips, and did succeed. However, its little value caused it to fall in favor and became a commemorative coins. There is currently 1, 2, and 5 clips, and many coin collectors are eager to find it.

Banknotes
In June 24th banknotes were introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10 shillings. Soon, the 20 and 50 shillings were introduced on July 3rd. Lastly, 100 shillings were introduced in July 24th.

All the banknote are issued by Bank of Ampersand, which all the share is owned by Department of Finance.

Designs
Denominations of Ampersand have different designs.

1, 2, and 5 cents depict Christmas Island at the front and Prime Minister's portrait behind.

10 cents depict Christmas Red Crab at the front, 20 cents have Christmas Island Frigatebird, and 50 cents have White-tailed Tropicbird. All have president's portrait behind.

1 shilling depict the views of Flying Fish Cove, while 2 shilling shows H.M.S. Flying Fish. 5 shilling shows William Dampier, 10 shilling shows John Murray, and 20 shilling shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain, as Ampersandese do respect her as honorary Head of State. 50 shilling shows Flag of Ampersand, and 100 shillings depicts the idyllic life in Ampersand. All the banknotes have President and Prime Minister depicted together.