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	The '''Empire of Atlantium''' is a ] and ],		The '''Empire of Atlantium''' was a ] and ],
	] ] lobby group<ref>{{cite web\|title=Links\|url=http://www.usns.info/links.html\|accessdate=2008-01-15\|publisher=Unrecognised States Numismatic Society}}</ref> based in ].		] ] lobby group<ref>{{cite web\|title=Links\|url=http://www.usns.info/links.html\|accessdate=2008-01-15\|publisher=Unrecognised States Numismatic Society}}</ref> based in ].

	'']'' described Atlantium as "a refreshing antidote to the reactionary self-aggrandisement of so many micronations", and "an extremely sophisticated nation-state experiment, as well as an entirely serious claimant to legitimate statehood". The book's entry on Atlantium notes its espousal of "progressive, liberal policies" and characterizes it as a "secular humanist utopia".<ref name="John2006">{{cite book\|title=Micronations\|author=John Ryan, George Dunford & Simon Sellars\|publisher=Lonely Planet Publications\|year=2006\|isbn=1-74104-730-7\|pages=74-}}</ref>		'']'' described Atlantium as "a refreshing antidote to the reactionary self-aggrandisement of so many micronations", and "an extremely sophisticated nation-state experiment, as well as an entirely serious claimant to legitimate statehood". The book's entry on Atlantium notes its espousal of "progressive, liberal policies" and characterizes it as a "secular humanist utopia".<ref name="John2006">{{cite book\|title=Micronations\|author=John Ryan, George Dunford & Simon Sellars\|publisher=Lonely Planet Publications\|year=2006\|isbn=1-74104-730-7\|pages=74-}}</ref>

	Among the causes Atlantium supports ~~are~~ the right to unrestricted international ], the right to ], the right to ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.atlantium.org/constitution.html \|title=Constitution of Atlantium \|accessdate=2008-01-26 \|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref> and ] reform.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.decimaltime.hynes.net/calendar.html#annusnovus \|title=Decimal Time — Calendars — Annus Novus Decimal Calendar \|accessdate=2008-01-30 \|publisher=John D Hynes \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080602063606/http://decimaltime.hynes.net/calendar.html#annusnovus \|archivedate=2 June 2008 \|deadurl=yes \|df=dmy }}</ref>		Among the causes Atlantium supports were the right to unrestricted international ], the right to ], the right to ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.atlantium.org/constitution.html \|title=Constitution of Atlantium \|accessdate=2008-01-26 \|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref> and ] reform.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.decimaltime.hynes.net/calendar.html#annusnovus \|title=Decimal Time — Calendars — Annus Novus Decimal Calendar \|accessdate=2008-01-30 \|publisher=John D Hynes \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080602063606/http://decimaltime.hynes.net/calendar.html#annusnovus \|archivedate=2 June 2008 \|deadurl=yes \|df=dmy }}</ref>

	It ~~has~~ almost 3,000 "citizens", most of whom signed up online from over 100 countries and have never been to Atlantium.<ref name="ABC_2015-10-18">{{cite news\|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-18/micronation-the-empire-atlantium-boorowa-nsw/6856468\|title=Empire of Atlantium: Take a glimpse into Australia's smallest micronation\|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation\|author=Ewan Gilbert\|date=18 October 2015\|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref>		It had almost 3,000 "citizens", most of whom signed up online from over 100 countries and have never been to Atlantium.<ref name="ABC_2015-10-18">{{cite news\|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-18/micronation-the-empire-atlantium-boorowa-nsw/6856468\|title=Empire of Atlantium: Take a glimpse into Australia's smallest micronation\|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation\|author=Ewan Gilbert\|date=18 October 2015\|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	In 1999 Cruickshank purchased an apartment in the inner Sydney suburb of ], and soon after revived Atlantium, launching a website, which was instrumental in attracting new members. The {{convert\|61\|m2\|sqft}} apartment, known as the Imperium Proper, became the second capital of Atlantium.<ref name="Historyof" /> Concordia became the third capital of Atlantium on 12 January 2008, when the rural {{convert\|0.76\|km2\|sqmi}} Province of Aurora, approximately {{convert\|350\|km\|mi}} southwest of Sydney, was created. The Atlantium website describes Aurora as Atlantium's "global administrative capital, ceremonial focal point and spiritual homeland".<ref>{{cite web\|title=Province of Aurora\|url=http://www.atlantium.org/territoryaurora.html\|accessdate=2008-01-15\|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref>		In 1999 Cruickshank purchased an apartment in the inner Sydney suburb of ], and soon after revived Atlantium, launching a website, which was instrumental in attracting new members. The {{convert\|61\|m2\|sqft}} apartment, known as the Imperium Proper, became the second capital of Atlantium.<ref name="Historyof" /> Concordia became the third capital of Atlantium on 12 January 2008, when the rural {{convert\|0.76\|km2\|sqmi}} Province of Aurora, approximately {{convert\|350\|km\|mi}} southwest of Sydney, was created. The Atlantium website describes Aurora as Atlantium's "global administrative capital, ceremonial focal point and spiritual homeland".<ref>{{cite web\|title=Province of Aurora\|url=http://www.atlantium.org/territoryaurora.html\|accessdate=2008-01-15\|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref>

			As of 2017 the group's website is down and no verifiable activity has been recorded for at least several months.

	==Status and operations==		==Status and operations==
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	==Stamps, coins and banknotes==		==Stamps, coins and banknotes==

	Stamps, coins and banknotes ~~are~~ sold by Atlantium, which used a decimal currency system of 100 imperial centi to the imperial solidus. Atlantium's website claimed that the profits from those sales are used for "the Empire's ongoing operations" as well as charitable causes.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Frequently Asked Questions\|url=http://www.atlantium.org/faq.html\|accessdate=2008-01-15\|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref>		Stamps, coins and banknotes were sold by Atlantium, which used a decimal currency system of 100 imperial centi to the imperial solidus. Atlantium's website claimed that the profits from those sales are used for "the Empire's ongoing operations" as well as charitable causes.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Frequently Asked Questions\|url=http://www.atlantium.org/faq.html\|accessdate=2008-01-15\|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref>

	The earliest documented media report referring to Atlantium is a 1984 philatelic magazine article<ref>{{cite news\|title=Atlantium Empire\|author=Bill Hornadge\|work=]\|date=September 1984\|pages=196}}</ref> about its ] releases. There were 12 issues of Atlantian stamps.		The earliest documented media report referring to Atlantium is a 1984 philatelic magazine article<ref>{{cite news\|title=Atlantium Empire\|author=Bill Hornadge\|work=]\|date=September 1984\|pages=196}}</ref> about its ] releases. There were 12 issues of Atlantian stamps.
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	==Membership==		==Membership==

	{{As of\|October 2015}}, the group had almost 3,000 "citizens" from (and still therein residing due to the small area of the Empire of Atlantium) over 100 countries.<ref name="ABC_2015-10-18"/> The website names just over 20 individuals holding such functions as ], director, magister and imperial legate. Atlantium ~~says~~ its citizenship does not supersede existing citizenships. Atlantians contend that they are all dual-citizens,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.atlantium.org/state.html\|title=Ministry of State \|accessdate=2008-01-26 \|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref> and that Atlantium actively encourages its members to participate in the political processes of their resident countries.		{{As of\|October 2015}}, the group had almost 3,000 "citizens" from (and still therein residing due to the small area of the Empire of Atlantium) over 100 countries.<ref name="ABC_2015-10-18"/> The website names just over 20 individuals holding such functions as ], director, magister and imperial legate. Atlantium said its citizenship does not supersede existing citizenships. Atlantians contend that they are all dual-citizens,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.atlantium.org/state.html\|title=Ministry of State \|accessdate=2008-01-26 \|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref> and that Atlantium actively encourages its members to participate in the political processes of their resident countries.

	Since Late 2016, Atlantium stopped accepting citizenship requests according to a reply they posted on their official Facebook page~~, and they have chosen to stop using their website completely and moved all activity to Facebook~~. ~~The web portal has been inactive for some time since February 2017.~~ <ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10153984710516608&id=138061571607&comment_id=10154072283456608&reply_comment_id=10154124676186608&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R0%22%7D\|title=Empire of Atlantium official Facebook portal comment on citizenship \|accessdate=2017-07-10 \|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref>		Since Late 2016, Atlantium stopped accepting citizenship requests according to a reply they posted on their official Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10153984710516608&id=138061571607&comment_id=10154072283456608&reply_comment_id=10154124676186608&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R0%22%7D\|title=Empire of Atlantium official Facebook portal comment on citizenship \|accessdate=2017-07-10 \|publisher=Empire of Atlantium}}</ref> The website of Atlantium has been down since February 2017 and as of December 2017 the group's Facebook page hasn't had any updates for several months.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.facebook.com/Empire-of-Atlantium-138061571607/\|title=Empire of Atlantium\|website=www.facebook.com\|language=en\|access-date=2017-12-27}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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Empire of AtlantiumImperium AtlantiumMicronation
Flag Imperial State Signum
Motto: E Tenebris LuxOut of Darkness, Light
Anthem: Auroran Hymn by Camille Saint Saens

Status	Current
Capital	Concordia
Official languages	English and Latin
Demonym(s)	Atlantian
Organizational structure	Democratic Constitutional Monarchy

• Emperor	George II (George Francis Cruickshank) 1981-

Establishment

• Declared	27 November 1981

Area claimed
• Total	0.76 km (0.29 sq mi)
Membership	almost 3,000 (2015)
Purported currency	Imperial solidus (value pegged to the US$)

The Empire of Atlantium was a micronation and secular, pluralist progressive lobby group based in New South Wales, Australia.

Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations described Atlantium as "a refreshing antidote to the reactionary self-aggrandisement of so many micronations", and "an extremely sophisticated nation-state experiment, as well as an entirely serious claimant to legitimate statehood". The book's entry on Atlantium notes its espousal of "progressive, liberal policies" and characterizes it as a "secular humanist utopia".

Among the causes Atlantium supports were the right to unrestricted international freedom of movement, the right to abortion, the right to assisted suicide and decimal calendar reform.

It had almost 3,000 "citizens", most of whom signed up online from over 100 countries and have never been to Atlantium.

History

Atlantium was established in 1981 by three Sydney teenagers – George Francis Cruickshank, Geoffrey John Duggan and Claire Marie Coulter (née Duggan). The three claimed a 10 square metres (110 sq ft) Provisional Territory in the southern suburb of Narwee as Atlantium's first capital, and declared Cruickshank to be Sovereign Head of State, with the title "Emperor George II". Geoffrey Duggan (1982–1986) was elected as prime minister. Damian Scott (1986–1988), and Kevin Fanucchi (1988–1990) also served as prime ministers, but by 1990, when the original group members had graduated from university and moved to different locations, the group ceased to be active.

In 1999 Cruickshank purchased an apartment in the inner Sydney suburb of Potts Point, and soon after revived Atlantium, launching a website, which was instrumental in attracting new members. The 61 square metres (660 sq ft) apartment, known as the Imperium Proper, became the second capital of Atlantium. Concordia became the third capital of Atlantium on 12 January 2008, when the rural 0.76 square kilometres (0.29 sq mi) Province of Aurora, approximately 350 kilometres (220 mi) southwest of Sydney, was created. The Atlantium website describes Aurora as Atlantium's "global administrative capital, ceremonial focal point and spiritual homeland".

As of 2017 the group's website is down and no verifiable activity has been recorded for at least several months.

Status and operations

The Atlantium website used several different self-descriptions, including "self-declared state", "aspirant microstate" and "global sovereign state". In line with its claim to be a "primarily non-territorial" state Atlantium does not maintain any formal territorial claims; however, it does promote the idea that Cruickshank's apartment, and the Province of Aurora, have extraterritorial status; in practice these properties remain under Australian jurisdiction.

No established nation had recognised Atlantium's sovereignty claims, and it had no reciprocal diplomatic relations. Atlantium had appointed "unaccredited diplomatic representatives" called "Imperial Legates" in the United States, Pakistan, Poland, Brazil, India, Italy, Iran, Singapore, Serbia and Switzerland. The group had awarded "Imperial Honours" to various recipients, generally in recognition of political activism or for service to local communities.

Stamps, coins and banknotes

Stamps, coins and banknotes were sold by Atlantium, which used a decimal currency system of 100 imperial centi to the imperial solidus. Atlantium's website claimed that the profits from those sales are used for "the Empire's ongoing operations" as well as charitable causes.

The earliest documented media report referring to Atlantium is a 1984 philatelic magazine article about its cinderella stamp releases. There were 12 issues of Atlantian stamps.

Atlantium minted coins, though the levels of Atlantian economic activity remained low. The first coin was the 20th anniversary 10 solidi coin, which has a likeness of George Cruickshank as the obverse and the imperial eagle as the reverse. In 2011, a 30 solidi coin was issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Atlantium. The coin had the likeness of George Cruickshank on the obverse and the wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) on the reverse and was struck in cupronickel and plated with 9 carat gold. Banknotes of Atlantium were denominated in imperial solidi (10, 25, 50 and 100 imperial solidi) and are currently divided into a 2006 series and a 2007 series.

Membership

As of October 2015, the group had almost 3,000 "citizens" from (and still therein residing due to the small area of the Empire of Atlantium) over 100 countries. The website names just over 20 individuals holding such functions as minister, director, magister and imperial legate. Atlantium said its citizenship does not supersede existing citizenships. Atlantians contend that they are all dual-citizens, and that Atlantium actively encourages its members to participate in the political processes of their resident countries.

Since Late 2016, Atlantium stopped accepting citizenship requests according to a reply they posted on their official Facebook page. The website of Atlantium has been down since February 2017 and as of December 2017 the group's Facebook page hasn't had any updates for several months.

References

"Links". Unrecognised States Numismatic Society. Retrieved 15 January 2008.
John Ryan, George Dunford & Simon Sellars (2006). Micronations. Lonely Planet Publications. pp. 74-. ISBN 1-74104-730-7.
"Constitution of Atlantium". Empire of Atlantium. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
"Decimal Time — Calendars — Annus Novus Decimal Calendar". John D Hynes. Archived from the original on 2 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-30. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Ewan Gilbert (18 October 2015). "Empire of Atlantium: Take a glimpse into Australia's smallest micronation". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
Blackson, Robert (Summer 2005). "The Empire of Atlantium". Cabinet Magazine. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
^ "History of Atlantium". Empire of Atlantium. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
"Province of Aurora". Empire of Atlantium. Retrieved 15 January 2008.
"Empire of Atlantium". Empire of Atlantium. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
Charles Green (2005). "The Empire of Atlantium". Cabinet Magazine.
"Imperial News Service". Empire of Atlantium.
"Frequently Asked Questions". Empire of Atlantium. Retrieved 15 January 2008.
Bill Hornadge (September 1984). "Atlantium Empire". Stamp News. p. 196.
John Mulhall (July 2002). "The Empire Strikes a Coin" (PDF). The Australasian Coin & Banknote Magazine.
"Ministry of Finance". Empire of Atlantium. Retrieved 30 January 2008.
Banknotes of the Empire of Atlantium Numismondo (www.numismondo.net). Retrieved on 2013-02-14.
"Ministry of State". Empire of Atlantium. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
"Empire of Atlantium official Facebook portal comment on citizenship". Empire of Atlantium. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
"Empire of Atlantium". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 27 December 2017.

Bibliography

John Ryan, George Dunford & Simon Sellars (2006). Micronations. Lonely Planet Publications. pp. 74–77. ISBN 1-74104-730-7.
Colin R Bruce (2005). Unusual World Coins. Krause Publications. p. 10. ISBN 0-87349-793-7.

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