Doit Alexander Hare

The picture of the coins is Doit Alexander Hare. As we know Alexander Hare is the founder of Cocos Keeling Islands.

The date of the Doit is AH1228 or AD1883. Used in Maluka (in Banjarmasin Sultanate) Indonesia.

So Alexander Hare had his own currency during his time. Not too bad eh. We are very proud of ye. Unfortunately the history of Alexander Hare is very scattered and s catchy.

Cocos Islander Community Origin

History told us they come from Banjarmasin, BORNEO and Cocos Islands. Not many know that they come from GOA. They are three places called GOA; one in Portugal, one in West India, and another one in South Sulawesi.

GOA Sulawesi used to be a spices supplier to the Western world. Alexander Hare was a trader and he came to GOA in search of spices. He was a Scotsman.

History told us that he used to have his own origin in Banjarmasin, an island called Maluka Island. Quite a familiar name eh. Sounds like Moluku Indonesia and Malaka of Malaysia. He had his own currency called Doit Alexander Hare.

His descendants now resided in BORNEO.