How much do you know about this unusual piece of Australian history?

On the 21st of April 1970, Leonard Casley, a wheat farmer from Western Australia ceded his farm and property from the Commonwealth and declared independence.

Adopting the title of ‘Prince Leonard’, Casley took on the government in a number of legal battles over the years and featured on the principality’s banknotes (above), as well as on coins and medals.

Prince Leonard passed away in February 2019 and his royal title was passed on to his son Graeme.

In 2020 the Hutt River Province officially closed its borders and the property was then sold.

There are plenty of Hutt River banknotes available to purchase on eBay. The complete set of five notes should cost between $15 to $20.

For more information follow the link here – Principality of Hutt River – Wikipedia