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Exclusive 2011 ANDA Show Silver Proofs!

The compulsory complement…

2011 $1 BRISBANE ANDA SHOW CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA 1oz SILVER PROOF

2011 $1 MELBOURNE ANDA SHOW CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA 1oz SILVER PROOF

2011 $1 SYDNEY ANDA SHOW CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA 1oz SILVER PROOF

2011 $1 ADELAIDE ANDA SHOW CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA 1oz SILVER PROOF

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Set in official ANDA packaging with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity,

the 2011 $1 Adelaide ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof is the penultimate issue in the series. As with the Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney ANDA Show $1

Celebrate Australia 1oz Silver Proofs, the latest release in this highly sought after program bears a design taken from the Mint’s 2010 $1 Celebrate Australia BU Series – spectacular

when struck in pure .999 silver and accommodated by a broad, crown-sized 40.60mm flan. Strictly limited to a mintage of just 2,500, this distinctive Australian legal tender coin will be just as sought after as its predecessors.We have a very limited number of these official Australian Show Products available, and with so many of our clients attempting to create a complete ANDA Show collection, a sell-out is all but assured.

The compulsory complement to the exclusive 2011 ANDA Show Silver Proofs offered above, we also have the equivalent Celebrate Australia Brilliant Uncirculated coins in stock!

Taken from the Perth Mint’s extremely popular 2010 $1 Celebrate Australia Al-Br BU Series, the four 30.60mm diameter coins pay homage to the Great Barrier Reef, Heard & McDonald Islands, the Blue Mountains and the Tasmanian Wilderness respectively.

Struck to the height of BU quality and enhanced with splendid full-colour designs, these coins are simply a must-have for those of our clients interested in the ANDA Show Silver Proofs – especially given the tremendous affordability! Beautifully presented within the official Perth Mint pack of issue, each of these bright, colourful, official Australian legal tender coins represents simply unbeatable value-for-money at the Official Issue Price of just A$14.95.

A$1495 each

Official Issue Price

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2010 $1 CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA GREAT BARRIER REEF BU

2010 $1 CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA HEARD & McDONALD ISLANDS BU

2010 $1 CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA BLUE MOUNTAINS BU

2010 $1 CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA TASMANIAN WILDERNESS BU

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A dynamic fusion of precious metal, full-colour and limited availability, the Perth Mint’s 2011 ANDA Show Celebrate Australia Silver Proof Series has been one of the great success stories of the year. A wonderful opportunity, we have the new

2011 Adelaide ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof in stock – PLUS those issued for the Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney ANDA Shows!

A$107 each


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Every 20c commemorative

Comprehensive, beautifully presented and defined by strictly Uncirculated quality, this unique collection offers you the chance to secure the lowest mintage commemorative 20c coins ever issued for circulation in Australia.

Struck by the Royal Australian Mint in honour of the 100th anniversary of the establishment

of the Australian nation in January 1901, the 2001 20c Federation Series comprises nine coins. Unique, one-year-only Australian legal tender types, the program features a 20c commemorative for each of the country’s nine States

and Territories. Issued in tiny numbers, the nine States & Territories

coins are the lowest mintage circulating issues in the

entire commemorative 20c series! Bearing in mind that the annual

average 20c mintage since 1966 is approximately 42m, the average mintage of the nine coins is an amazingly low 2.09m, with the smallest mintage being 2m and the largest a mere 2.32m!Released at random across Australia by the Reserve Bank of Australia, and, like all commemoratives, hoarded out of circulation at super speed, the tiny mintages have guaranteed that this sought after series is all but impossible to piece together from change. Even if you were extremely lucky, and did find these coins, the decade that has now passed since issue means you would never find them in strictly Uncirculated quality – as presented here. It is the scarcity of these coins in any grade, and particularly in Unc, that makes the 2001 Federation 20c Coin Pack such a valuable acquisition for the serious decimal collector. Presented within an attractive, informative, full-colour pack, and absolutely outstanding value-for-money at an average price of A$7.80 per coin, you must not miss the chance to create the complete Federation 20c collection in one hit! With these coins scarce in strictly Uncirculated quality, we have a limited number of collections available.

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The Perfect Partner! The compulsory complement to the 2001 20c States & Territories Federation Series, this impressive presentation encompasses every other 20c commemorative issued for circulation from 1966 to 2011 – all in strictly Uncirculated quality!

Australia’s very first 20c commemorative, and the nation’s second 20c type, the low-mintage 1995 United Nations 50th Anniversary 20c (less than five million struck!) was an instant hit, and remains a major collector favourite. Like the 2001 Bradman 20c, which, as with all Bradman coins is hotly pursued by collector and non-collector alike, the 1995 United Nations 20c was hoarded out of circulation at speed and is rarely found in change – and never found in the impeccable Uncirculated quality seen here. Subsequent to the issue of Australia’s first two 20c commemoratives, and the 2001 States & Territories Series offered at left, the Royal Australian Mint released the Australia’s Volunteers 20c in 2003 and the World War II 60th Anniversary 20c in 2005. Following a break of some five years, the 20c as a commemorative vehicle has come back with a vengeance in recent times. The ATO Centenary 20c was released into circulation in 2010, with the Royal Wedding 20c, International Year of Volunteers 10th Anniversary 20c and International Women’s Day 20c all issued in 2011. Rendering that traditional search

through change a thing of the past, ALL eight unique, one-year-only types are found in the 1966-2011 20c Commemorative Collection – PLUS a bonus Platypus 20c. Better still, every coin has been carefully selected for its sparkling mint-state condition! Underpinned by strictly Uncirculated quality, and tremendous value-for-money at under A$60, this exciting collection is also an impressive presentation. Preserving the pristine quality for the long-term, the nine coins are set behind archival bubble and sealed in a beautifully illustrated, informative presentation pack – ready to wrap as an affordable, interesting Christmas gift!

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The Best of British –

Official Diamond Jubilee tribute!

A permanent and extremely

affordable way to record

this major milestone in

British history, Britain’s

official Diamond Jubilee

commemorative is

distinguished by not one but

TWO unique, one-year-only

portraits!

Measuring 38.61mm in diameter, this sparkling

BU £5 is highlighted by an inspired interpretation

of the original Mary Gillick portrait, united with

a truly majestic mature portrayal of the Queen

on the obverse. Naturally proving extremely popular, each official British legal tender £5 coin is presented within an illustrated, informative official Royal Mint pack.

New, one-year-only British Sovereign!STUNNING NEW ST GEORGE DESIGN SHOCKS MARKET!

Original, provocative and inspiring…

Distinguished by a captivating reverse design, this unique

legal tender coin forms a stunning tribute to the 200th

anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens.

Thought to be the finest writer of the Victoria Era, Dickens enjoyed greater

popularity during his lifetime than any other previous author. The creator of

some of Britain’s most famous works of literature – such as Great Expectations,

A Christmas Carol and The Adventures of Oliver Twist, to name but three

– Dickens is still read by millions of people across the globe.

As original, provocative and inspiring as his writings, this one-year-only Bimetal

£2 features an absolutely outstanding reverse design. Immediately recognisable

as Dickens, the profile found on the 28.40mm flan has been created from

the titles of his most famous works! Set in an official pack, this extraordinary

work of numismatic art represents excellent value at just A$18.95.

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Always a major highlight of

the collector calendar, the

release of the annual British

Sovereign is sure to put the

global collector community

in a spin in 2012. For only

the second time since 1817,

when Benedetto Pistrucci’s

neo-classical masterpiece

was first employed on

British currency, the world’s

most famous gold coin

features a sensational new

interpretation of the St

George & Dragon design!

Created by noted British sculptor,

Paul Day, in honour of the Diamond

Jubilee of Elizabeth II, this new

distinctive 22-carat type is a fitting

successor to Pistrucci’s timeless

design. St George is portrayed

more in the guise of medieval

knight than classical hero, whilst the

dragon is depicted as a much more

threatening foe than that portrayed

by Pistrucci. Striking to the eye, the

demand inspired by the aesthetic

appeal of the coin will be intensified

by its unique, one-year-only status.

A must-have for anyone who owns

an example of Pistrucci’s famous

work, Downies is delighted that

our status as official Royal Mint

distributor enables us to give our

clients the chance to be a part of

this milestone in British coinage.

Perhaps your only chance to secure

this design, as virtually every 2012

Sovereign Proof release has already

sold out at the Mint!

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Just 3,500 sets issued!A startling innovation from the Royal Mint, we are delighted to unveil Britain‘s very first Premium Proof Set! A spectacular presentation, underpinned by flawless Proof quality, this new set is perhaps most notable for the limited availability. Somewhat incredibly, a mere 3,500 sets have been issued worldwide!

Individually encapsulated to ensure the preservation of the immaculate Proof quality, this lavish collection comprises ten British legal tender coins. Headlined by the Diamond Jubilee £5, and Charles Dickens £2, the set also features the Technology £2 and seven definitive types (1p-£1) as well as a special 28.28mm 2012 Royal Mint Medallion! Beautifully presented, the 2012 Premium Proof Set is housed within a prestigious walnut-veneer timber case, and is complete with an information booklet and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. With just 3,500 sets released, and our allocation as official Mint distributor naturally strictly limited, immediate action is a must.

Mint Set Magic! Highlighted by flawless Brilliant Uncirculated quality, two one-year-only commemoratives and an eye-catching new style of presentation, the Royal Mint’s new 2012 Mint Set forms an exciting, affordable overview of British coinage in 2012.

Headlined by the majestic 38.61mm Diamond Jubilee £5 Crown, the 2012 Mint Set also includes the highly original £2 Bimetal tribute to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. Also featuring the Technology £2, as well as the seven definitive types from the 1p to the £1, every coin in this collection is crafted to immaculate BU standard – a standard far superior to that used for ordinary circulation coinage. Protecting the exquisite BU quality for the long-term, all ten coins are housed within a new style presentation pack. Beautifully illustrated, and featuring information on the coin designs, this typically impressive Royal Mint pack forms a fine setting for this affordable collection – available at an average price of little more than A$4 per BU coin!

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Britain’s new 2012 Proof Set! Underpinned by the traditional qualities of this most sought after series – the faultless Proof quality of the coins, the strictly limited availability and excellent value-for-money – Britain’s new 2012 Proof Set is also defined by splendid new presentation. Beautifully presented within a stylish new embossed black case, complete with an outer box for safe storage, the new 2012 Proof Set comprises ten flawlessly struck British legal tender coins. A comprehensive appreciation of Britain’s coinage for the upcoming year, the set is headlined by two one-year-only commemoratives – the imposing 38.61mm Diamond Jubilee £5 Crown and the innovative Charles Dickens Bimetal £2. Brilliantly designed, this dynamic duo is united with the

Technology £2 and the seven definitive coins from 1p to £1, with all ten coins underpinned by sharply struck, brilliantly frosted images set upon the most pristine of mirrored surfaces. Maintaining the grand tradition of luxury, quality and value-for-money that has driven demand for this key annual release, each 2012 Proof Set is also accompanied by an informative booklet incorporating a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the tiny worldwide mintage. With that mintage set at just 30,000, and demand expected to be very strong, we highly recommend an early order.

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BABY DRAGON sparks firestorm of demand!

Sought after by full-colour coin

collectors worldwide, and also

catching the eye of those

looking for a highly original

Christmas gift, the Perth

Mint’s 2012 50c Baby Dragon

1/2oz Silver Proof has, as

predicted, sparked a firestorm

of demand – as with virtually all

of the 2012 Year of the Dragon

commemoratives thus far unveiled.

Struck to the pinnacle of Proof quality from

half a troy ounce of pure, lustrous .999

silver, and distinguished by a captivating,

caricature-style design of a baby dragon

carrying a sack full of gifts, this unique

legal tender type is a sparkling illustration

of the Perth Mint’s world-famous full-

colour minting techniques. Contrasting

superbly with the silken, Proof quality mirrored field, and beautifully accommodated by

the near crown-sized 36.60mm

diameter flan, the Baby Dragon looks absolutely

brilliant rendered in blazing red and yellow

hues. Ready to wrap up and pop beneath the

Christmas Tree, each precious metal Proof

is set within an official Perth Mint case in

an illustrated outer box, accompanied by a

numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

An immensely affordable Year of the Dragon

precious metal keepsake, the 2012 50c Baby

Dragon 1/2oz Silver Proof is also extremely

exclusive. Refusing to take advantage of the

barnstorming demand seen for all Year of the

Dragon issues, the Perth Mint has restricted the

worldwide mintage to a surprisingly low 7,500

coins! With just a few coins remaining from

our original allocation, don’t miss the chance

to secure this exquisite full-colour coin at the value-for-money Official Issue Price of just A$67.50.

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Honouring what is undoubtedly the

most famous of the twelve Lunar

year-signs, and distinguished by a

fascinating, deeply symbolic design,

the 2012 Year of the Dragon Australian

legal tender coins are sure to be

the most sought after of the Royal

Australian Mint’s Lunar Series.

Struck to Proof quality, the 1/10oz .9999 gold $10

is the most prestigious element of the 2012 series

– and the most exclusive. Set in a RAM case

with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity,

this 17.53mm Proof coin has a tiny mintage

of just 2,500! An affordable, yet prestigious gift, the

25mm 11.66g .999 silver Proof is also set within an

official RAM case, accompanied by a Certificate of

Authenticity confirming the strictly limited edition

of 10,000. Not to be issued for circulation and a

must-have for a complete $1 collection, the 25mm

al-bronze Year of the Dragon $1 is just as important

to traditional collectors as it is to Lunar buyers.

A great gift for anyone born in the Year of the Dragon

(1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988 or 2000),

each coin is available at Official Issue Price.


Premium grade Silver 1oz Dragons GUARANTEED!

With interest driven by the appeal of the mythical dragon, and the insatiable appetite of the precious metal investment market, the Perth Mint’s 2012 $1 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver BU has been met with devastating demand. Indeed, our

original allocation of this key annual issue was

wiped out before we even got the chance to offer it in Money! A fantastic opportunity to enjoy the sheer excellence of the Perth Mint’s precious metal coin production, we are

delighted to announce that we have this important 45.60mm .999 fine silver crown back in stock! Even better, the few coins available have been officially slabbed and graded by US numismatic experts Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) at MS69 – the second highest grade available on the extremely demanding PCGS Sheldon Scale! With the 300,000-coin mintage of the 2012 $1 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver BU sold-out at the Perth Mint in record time, you must not miss the chance to secure an officially verified, premium grade example of what may well be the most popular coin of 2012. With only a small number of utterly flawless, officially graded MS69 examples in stock, we highly recommend immediate action.

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the hottest coins in numismatics!

Of the great variety of Perth Mint Year of the Dragon issues, the 2012 $100 Year of the Dragon 1oz Gold BU has undoubtedly triggered the fiercest demand. Indeed, Downies allocation sold out before we had the chance to offer it in Money, and the 30,000-coin mintage has already sold out at the Mint! Thanks to a rigorous worldwide search, however, culminating in the acquisition of a small batch of coins from Europe, we have this spectacular 1oz .9999 gold coin back in stock! Whilst the fervent interest in the 2012 $100 Year of the Dragon 1oz Gold BU is in large part due to the tremendous popularity of the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the virtually instantaneous devastation of the mintage illustrates the massive general demand for the Perth Mint’s Lunar New Year Gold BU Program over recent years – from both collector and investor alike.

The 1oz Gold BU, in particular, is an extremely powerful illustration of the Mint’s world-renowned precious metal prowess, and this prestigious annual issue has naturally caught the eye of both Lunar collectors and traditional Australian legal tender coin collectors. Just as importantly, demand for the Lunar 1oz Gold BU is the result of the burgeoning global precious metal investment market. With an ever-increasing number of people in search of a cost-effective, Government-backed way to secure .9999 gold in these troubled economic times, the 30,000-coin mintages of the 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 $100 Lunar 1oz Gold BU issues have all sold out!With the 30,000-coin mintage of the 39.34mm 2012 $100 Year of the Dragon 1oz Gold BU wiped out even faster than those of its forerunners, this is sure to be one of very few opportunities you will have to add this coin to your collection.

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The COMPLETE USA 1999–2008 Finished in pure, prestigious


State Quarters Collection!24-carat GOLD!

A sensational opportunity to create a complete collection in one hit, this outstanding

presentation comprises every one of the 50 coins from the USA’s innovative 1999-2008

State Quarters Series – with every one of those coins precisely finished in pure, prestigious

24-carat gold!

Arguably the most ambitious, most diverse collecting program in history, the US State Quarters Series was issued to honour every US State in the order that it ratified

the Constitution or joined the Union. Defined by immense variety, with

each coin bearing a unique design representing the particular State,

the series has reinvigorated US numismatics. Indeed, it has

been estimated that 50 million people collect this

historic series in the USA alone! With the

program also popular right

around the

globe, it’s no surprise that assembling the comprehensive array of 50 different types is no easy task – unless you talk to Downies! From the first coin of 1999, celebrating Delaware, to the 50th and last in 2008, honouring Hawaii, this set not only includes every single State Quarter – it includes every single State Quarter precisely plated in pure 24-carat gold! Truly eye-catching when finished in the world’s favourite precious metal, the fifty unique, one-year-only types are individually superb – and unite to form a spectacular collection. A lavish presentation, the complete 50-coin set is accommodated by two plush trays, and then housed within a glossy, custom-made timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Excellent value-for-money, with

the complete set available at an average price of

less than A$10 per gold-plated coin, we have a small number of collections in stock. Whether you pay right now or take advantage of our convenient layby terms, we highly recommend an early order.

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A tremendous array of

A spectacular example of modern collector coinage, highlighted by a startling full-colour 3D Lenticular design, this new Brilliant Uncirculated 50c coin from the Royal Canadian Mint forms a delightful Christmas gift for the young – and the young at heart.

Also an intriguing, distinctive addition to any traditional coin collection, the vividly coloured Lenticular design on this Canadian legal tender coin celebrates the one thing the every child looks forward to at Christmas time – the arrival of Santa and his reindeers! Tilt the angle of the coin, and the Lenticular design on the reverse changes from Santa Claus pointing to the world globe – checking out his next stop – to an image of him flying in his sleigh on the way to deliver gifts! Struck from brass-plated steel, and measuring a near crown-sized 35mm in diameter, this bright, vibrant Lenticular 50c coin forms a Christmas gift that is sure to amaze and delight. Sensational value-for-money at less than A$40, each legal tender coin is beautifully presented within an official Royal Canadian Mint case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

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The Renaissance Madonna…

Christmas Lenticular Spectacular!

A most unusual legal

tender release, struck in

an arch-shaped format

from a massive 50g of .999

silver, this masterpiece of

modern minting honours

the Small Cowper Madonna

– a Renaissance painting

completed in 1505 by Italian

artist Raphael.

Typical of the style of the Renaissance period, this superb

work of art depicts Mary and the

Baby Jesus in an archetypal Italian

countryside. Bearing a perfect

recreation upon its expansive 60mm

x 40mm frame, complemented by

fully struck-up scrolls and statues,

this exquisite precious metal Proof

forms a memorable tribute to

this celebrated painting – and an

exclusive one. Presented in a rich,

red lacquered case, and complete

with a numbered Certificate of

Authenticity, a mere 3,000 examples

have been struck!

Just as during the Renaissance,

when religious artworks were popular

as presents, this spellbinding

new legal tender coin forms an

appropriate, meaningful gift this

Christmas. With our allocation strictly

limited due to anticipated demand,

we must advise our clients to order

early.

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Christmas gift ideas!

The ‘Star’ of Christmas 2011!

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Sure to add a unique sparkle to any collection – and make for a Christmas gift of truly eye-catching quality – the 2011 5 Dinars Bon Nadal Merry Christmas Silver Proof is headlined by a genuine Swarovski crystal representing the Star of Bethlehem! A most fitting celebration of this fundamental symbol of Christmas, and an exciting exploration of the powers of modern minting, this exclusive legal tender coin is struck to immaculate Proof quality from 25g of sterling silver. Measuring a crown-sized 38.61mm in diameter, the broad flan features a striking full-colour design, with the Swarovski crystal Star of Bethlehem shining brightly

above the fully struck-up depiction of the manger where Jesus Christ was born. Bearing the inscription ‘Bon Nadal’ – meaning ‘Merry Christmas’ in Catalan, the official language of the issuing nation of Andorra – this official legal tender release is also extremely exclusive. Sure to be swept away in the countdown to Christmas, with this coin such an appropriate, impressive gift, the mintage has been restricted to just 2,500 coins – each set in a ready-to-wrap case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

There’s only one key ingredient of a genuine Aussie Christmas pudding – genuine Australian silver! Without the ‘trey’ (threepence) or ‘zac’ (sixpence), it’s just not the real thing!

The addition of silver coins to the Christmas Pudding is a custom that dates back to the 19th century, with the discovery of a threepence or sixpence traditionally believed to bring the finder health, wealth and happiness for the coming year. A key part of the Australian Christmas experience, this longstanding tradition continues at Downies in 2011, with these bags of original predecimal silver coins. And, with each bag comprising nine coins – six silver threepences and three silver sixpences – you can give anyone that missed out on a coin in the pudding one of the extras!

Whether to add an authentic Aussie flavour to your Christmas Day celebrations – or perhaps simply to indulge in the nostalgia of Christmases past, when an Aussie silver coin was as essential to the Christmas Pudding as the flour – Downies Christmas Pudding Pack is sensational value-for-money at a mere A$29.95.

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Looking for the ultimate Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for person? Then look no further! Drawing inspiration from the original gifts given by the Three Wise Men to the Baby Jesus, with gold, frankincense or myrrh

embedded in the three legal tender coins respectively, you could

hardly conceive of a more appropriate Christmas

present.

A highly original presentation, this unique collection

comprises three official legal tender coins from the ancient religious/military order, the Knights of Malta – each crafted to the height of Proof quality from 25g of sterling silver. Bearing a portrayal of one of the Three Wise Men who followed the Star of Bethlehem to find the Baby Jesus – Balthasar, Caspar and Melchior – the broad, crown-sized 38.61mm flan of each coin is also graced with the gift the particular king gave to Jesus. An inspiring concept, each 500 Liras Silver Proof comprises gold, frankincense or myrrh!

Beautifully presented in a plush, ready-to-wrap timber case, and very exclusive with the mintage restricted to just 5,000 sets, we have only a small number of this innovative 3-coin collection in stock.

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh!

Christmas PNC!Highlighted by a vivid Australian legal tender $1

coin from the Perth Mint, this PNC would make

an ideal gift this Christmas – and a fine acquisition for

any full-colour coin collector. Featuring

a vibrant full-colour Christmas Tree motif, the 30.60mm $1 Al-Br BU coin is united with an Australia

Post 55c stamp. Top value at just

A$19.95!

Cracking Gift! A cracking Christmas gift, the Wallace & Gromit

Christmas Stamp Presentation Pack features

seven different British stamps. Depicting the

duo posting Christmas cards (First Class post,

standard & large), singing carols (First Class post,

standard & large) and dressing the

Christmas Tree (60p), with Wallace featured cooking the pudding (97p) and receiving an ill-fitting jumper (£1.46p), the seven stamps are set in a Royal Mail pack.

Just A$4.95 apiece!

An official legal tender issue from the Royal Canadian Mint, this delightful full-colour Canadian Quarter is a must-have for those on the hunt for a

light-hearted, affordable Christmas gift for another.

Struck to Uncirculated quality, and graced with

a vivid portrayal of Father Christmas upon the

23.88mm diameter flan, the retail price of just

A$4.95 apiece represents simply outstanding value-for-money for a full-colour coin.

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Whether seeking a unique addition to your own collection, or a truly original Christmas gift for another, your search stops right here. An amazing concept, this coin bears a full-colour design that, when rubbed, releases the unmistakable fragrance of the traditional pine Christmas Tree! An official legal tender release, crafted to Brilliant Uncirculated quality from cupro-nickel and finished in genuine silver, the crown-sized flan this innovative 38.61mm coin is distinguished by a vibrant full-colour design depicting a forest in a mountainous setting. Instantly provoking thoughts of the Festive Season, all you have to do is rub the full-colour motif, and enjoy a burst of refreshing pine! Underpinned by one of the greatest innovations of modern coinage, the 2010 100Fr Christmas Tree Scent Silver-plated BU forms a Christmas present that is sure to amaze and delight.

Top value at under A$100, especially considering the tiny mintage of 2,500 – sold out long ago – we have just a few examples of this groundbreaking coin in stock, each complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Affordable, attractive and intriguing, the Lord’s Prayer Pendant with Paper Pages forms the perfect Christmas gift for a tremendous variety of people. Probably the most well-known prayer in Christian society, found in the Bible in the Gospel of Matthew (chapter 6, verses 9-13), the Lord’s Prayer was first uttered by Jesus Christ in response to the Apostles’ request for guidance on how to pray. Originally rendered in Aramaic, the Lord’s Prayer is believed to have been translated into some 1,000 different linguistic forms, with the first version in English dating from the 5th century AD.Fantastic value at less than A$30, and complete with a necklace, this fine piece of jewellery comprises two sterling silver ‘book covers’, within which is found the entire text of the Lord’s Prayer – in seven different languages! Providing the ideal environment for such a meaningful, impressive gift, each Lord’s Prayer Silver Pendant with Paper Pages is ready to wrap and pop under the Christmas Tree.

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‘And there came a certain widow, and she threw in two mites…and [Jesus said]…that this poor widow hath cast more in than all they which have cast into the treasury. For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she did cast in all she had.’ Mark 12:41-44 Taking collectors back to the time of the birth of Christ, the Judaean Bronze Prutah is the most likely candidate as the Widow’s Mite – a coin used by Jesus in his teachings, as noted in the Bible in Mark 12:41-44. Ancient history you can hold in your hands, the Bronze Prutah was issued in the name of Alexander Jannaeus – one of the first Hasmonaean Kings to produce coins. Complete with a Certificate of Authenticity, and astonishing value-for-money at just A$14.95 apiece, this genuine 2,000-year-old Coin of the Bible would make a truly fascinating Christmas gift.

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Defined by superb presentation, fantastic variety and strictly limited availability, the World War II Collection of Banknotes, Stamps & Coins forms a sweeping appreciation of the currency of the most devastating conflict in the history of warfare.

Comprising genuine, official legal tender issues of nations involved in the war, this unique set represents a spellbinding account of World War II. Presented in chronological order – from the outbreak of hostilities in 1939 to the end of the nightmare in 1945 – each of the 29 stamps, 8 coins and

12 banknotes found in the World War II Collection of Banknotes, Stamps & Coins has a fascinating tale to tell. The propagandistic stamps and coins of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy; the ‘Invasion Money’ of Imperial Japan; the currency of Axis occupied countries such as Belgium, Greece, Poland, Yugoslavia and Malaysia; the coins and stamps of Vichy France; the Armed Forces notes of Britain; the stamps of Australia, Britain, the USA and Canada; the Guerrilla Money of the Philippines; the Allied victory stamps of 1945 – and much more! – every element of this collection forms a rich insight into the course of WWII.Presented in highly collectable quality, this historic WWII currency collection is set in an embossed, hardback

album comprising eight sturdy pages. Superbly illustrated, each page features an array of images from the war, with the stamps, coins or banknotes – or a combination of the three – set behind archival quality plastic. Providing full enjoyment of the collection, each thick, golden-edged page is also packed with information relating to the war, as well the particular legal tender issues presented on the page. The perfect finishing touch, each hardcover album is housed in an embossed outer case. A strictly limited edition, with a mere 1,000 sets issued worldwide, the World War II Collection of Banknotes, Stamps & Coins is undoubtedly one of the finest pieces of military memorabilia Downies has had the pleasure to present to our clients.

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If you only own one Ancient coin, then the Athens Owl Silver Tetradrachm is the one. Underpinned by an exquisite blend of extraordinary beauty, rich history and paramount

importance, it is an everlasting artefact of Ancient Greece, and undoubtedly among the most popular

of all Ancient coins.

The Symbol of Athens…

The companion of the Goddess Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, the Owl was instantly recognisable as a principal symbol of this key Ancient Greek City-state. Militarily powerful, and the cultural and economic

heartbeat of the Ancient Greek world for centuries, Athens

naturally chose the Owl to feature on the city’s coins. The most notable of

these was the Owl Silver Tetradrachm, issued

from the 6th to the 2nd

century BC.

Art of the Ancients…First issued around 525 BC, the Owl Silver Tetradrachm is a coin of breathtaking beauty. As illustrated by the coins offered here, struck between 454 and 415BC, the Owl Silver Tetradrachm carried the helmeted head of Athena on the obverse – a portrait famous for the almond shaped eye and archaic smile. Symbolising wisdom, an enchanting design of Athena’s attribute, the owl, is found on the reverse. The first coin to incorporate the ‘heads & tails’ configuration that has since become standard, these designs changed very little over hundreds of years – long after other cities began to strike coins of a more refined artistic style. Why? Because the Owl Silver Tetradrachm was considered the definition of ‘good money’, and the authorities were naturally reluctant to do anything to reduce the acceptability of the coin.

The definition of ‘good money’…With most struck from silver excavated from Athens’ rich mines, the Owl Tetradrachm circulated throughout the Mediterranean, as well as other parts of the world. It was the most respected coin of antiquity, in part due to Athens’ scrupulous retention of the coin’s precise weight and purity over hundred of years. Always near 17 grams (270 grains) of pure silver, the Owl Silver Tetradrachm was widely accepted across the Ancient world – a point illustrated by the unearthing of examples as far afield as North Africa and India.

A crucial opportunity…Today, the Owl Silver Tetradrachm is the most sought after of all Ancient coins. A sensational opportunity to add this exceptional work of Ancient art to your collection, we are delighted to offer genuine Athens Owl Silver Tetradrachms – struck between 454-415BC and generally bearing an original ‘chop mark’ employed to confirm the quality of the silver. With only a few in stock at Downies, an early order is imperative. The last time we offered this prestigious Ancient coin, earlier this year, our stock was devastated within days.

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Powerful symbols of Athens, the portrait of Athena and the Owl reverse were embellished in the aftermath of one of the most famous battles in history – the Battle of Marathon in 490BC. That battle, which saw the heavily outnumbered Athenians overcome their Persian enemies, led to a

major increase in Greek influence over the Ancient world.

Recording a truly significant moment in the history of Athens, the previously plain helmet of Athena was adorned with olive leaves – a symbol of peace and victory. Perhaps even more fascinating, a crescent moon was added above the owl, to reflect the stage of the moon’s cycle on the night of the battle. As the Spartans, who refused to help the Athenians because religious laws demanded they fight only when the full moon rose, this addition is thought to represent Athenian pride in defeating the Persians without outside help.

Just as compelling, the Owl Silver Tetradrachm was struck in proliferation in the 5th century BC for two very good reasons. The cost of the Peloponnesian Wars between Athens and Sparta would have been largely covered by the coins struck from the lucrative silver mines in Athens, whilst builders engaged in grandiose projects during the 5th century such as the construction of the Parthenon were also paid with Owl Silver Tetradrachms.

Could the coins before you have once been held by a soldier who fought the Spartans? Or by a man who helped build one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments?


The Silver Cistophorus of Pergamum & Ephesus…SCARCE ROMAN PROVINCIAL COIN TYPE!

A wonderful opportunity for the serious Ancient coin collector, we are delighted to present this scarce Roman provincial silver coin type struck during the 2nd and 1st centuries BC – the Silver Cistophorus of Pergamum & Ephesus.

A fascinating Ancient type…Originating early in the 2nd century BC, the Cistophorus was the key coin type of Pergamum and Ephesus – the two principal cities of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). A large type weighing approximately 12 grams, the Silver Cistophorus took its name from the sacred chest of the cult of Dionysus, the cista mystica – the basket of snakes used during the mysterious cult’s initiation rites. Surrounded by an ivy wreath, the cista mystica forms a key element of the reverse design, with a serpent emerging from the half open box. As with the reverse, the obverse is an elaborate work of numismatic art, featuring a bowcase flanked by two serpents, with a monogram above, as well as a serpent entwined around a thyrsus to the right.

The expansion of Roman rule…The city of Pergamum became the capital of the independent Kingdom of Pergamum early in the 3rd century BC following the collapse of the Kingdom of Thrace, with the Attalid dynasty ruling from 281-133BC. Strong allies of the Roman Republic, the Attalids supported the Romans in wars against Macedon during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, and were rewarded with much of Asia Minor as a result. The city of Ephesus fell under Attalid rule in 190BC, following Rome’s defeat of Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid Dynasty. The last ruler of independent Pergamum, Attalus III, bequeathed the territory to Rome, and on his death in 133BC, most of the kingdom became the Roman province of Asia.

Issued by Mark Antony’s brother? Although Rome drew Pergamum and Ephesus within its realm in 133BC, the Cistophorus continued to be issued in largely the same format as during the rule of the Attalids. Indeed, the denomination was struck until the time of Hadrian (117-38AD), and although later issues took on more of a Roman style, the Cistophorus of the 2nd and 1st centuries BC bore the traditional

designs, distinguished by the monogram of the Roman quaestor (magistrate in charge of finance) under whom it was issued. Fascinatingly, although we cannot be certain of the identity of the quaestor that authorised the issue of the Silver Cistophori we have in stock, which were struck during the first century of Roman rule, it may well have been the brother of the legendary Mark Antony, Lucius Antony, who served as Quaestor in the 60s and 50s BC!

Superb quality! A coin of intriguing aesthetic appeal, and considered a very scarce type today, the 133-56BC Silver Cistophori we have in stock are all in virtually mint state condition! A fine addition to any collection, and surprisingly affordable at A$495 apiece, we have only a small number of coins available.

A tale of two cities…Pergamum and Ephesus were two of the most important cities in what was once known as Asia Minor – now modern Turkey.

Originally settled by Greek colonists, Pergamum became an independent kingdom in the 3rd century BC under the Attalid dynasty. Wise, benevolent rulers, the Attalids proved to be one of the strongest allies of the Roman Republic during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, supporting the Romans in their battles against states in Greece and the Near East. They played a role, for example, in the First, Second and Third Macedonian Wars, and were rewarded with much of Asia Minor as a result. In 190BC, the Attalids had also

gained control of their major rival, Ephesus, following Rome’s victory over Seleucid ruler Antiochus III. Nearly six decades later, in 133BC, the last independent ruler of Pergamum, Attalas III, bequeathed the kingdom to Rome, with the region becoming the Roman province of Asia.

The fortunes of the rival cities changed dramatically in the time after Rome’s creation of the new province, and Ephesus – notable as the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – entered a period of great prosperity. Indeed, with the population estimated to be around 250,000 in the 1st century BC,

Ephesus was one of the largest cities in the Mediterranean. Although Pergamum was the capital of Asia, the greater accessibility and burgeoning commercial importance of Ephesus saw it overtake its rival, and in 27AD, its pre-eminence was confirmed when Emperor Augustus made the city the capital of the province.

By the year 100AD, Ephesus was second in importance, not to Pergamum, but only to Rome itself, with the estimated population of 400,000-500,000 making it the largest city in Roman Asia. For Pergamum, the glory days were consigned to the pages of history.

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Less than A$2 per coin!Like the 1c denomination, Australia’s 2c coin was deemed unnecessary by the late 1980s, with inflationary pressures rendering the coin obsolete. Although the 2c was struck in every year until officially demonetised in 1991, most of the final dates can only be found in Royal Australian Mint sets, with few issued for general public use. This set comprises the last three 2c dates that were indeed issued for circulation! An important part of Australia’s currency heritage, the 1985, 1988 and 1989 2c are the only 2c coins bearing the Maklouf portrait that could have been found in your change. This is your chance to secure the set of three in strictly Uncirculated quality – at a price sure to shock! Remarkably affordable given the splendid condition, this terrific trio is now just A$5.95! To truly take advantage of our huge stock holding, buy ten sets of three and SAVE a whopping A$29.75! That’s a massive 50% off!

Fives Alive!Your big chance to add some pristine decimal coins

to your collection, this tremendously affordable

set comprises an example of each of the 5c coins

struck in 1990, 1995, 2003, 2007 and 2008 – all in

absolutely flawless Uncirculated condition!

Like most lower denomination standard types, coins

from Australia’s 1966-2011 5c series are seldom set

aside at the time of issue, with collectors naturally

tending to focus upon commemorative issues.

It doesn’t take long for a coin in general use to

exhibit the signs of circulation, and with these dates

now virtually impossible to find in your change in

anything other than well circulated condition, this

is a wonderful opportunity to keep your collection

complete in the finest possible quality.

Whilst the 1990, 1995, 2003, 2007 and 2008 5c collection is simply unbeatable value-for-money at a mere A$7.95, grasp the chance to secure ten sets and save a whopping 50%! That’s an outrageous discount of A$39.75!

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demonetised in 1991. A memorable keepsake of the

final years of this iconic copper coin, this set comprises

an example of every 1c coin issued for circulation

bearing the Maklouf portrait of Elizabeth II.

The last five dates struck for circulation, with the 1c

issued only in RAM Mint Sets in 1986 and 1991, this

complete set includes the 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989

and 1990 1c – with every coin in Unc! Priced

to please all pockets at a mere A$9.95 for the set – less than $2 per coin! – take advantage of our surplus of stock and buy ten sets and save an unbelievable A$60!

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Taken from original RAM bags, and therefore in strictly Unc, this pristine pair represents the LAST two 2c coins that were issued for circulation. A steal at just A$3.95 for this historic duo, why not buy ten pairs for just A$19.75? That’s an average price of under A$1 per coin!

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Strictly BU quality!

An enticing opportunity to plug some of those gaps in your decimal collection

– at an unbeatable discount! – this 4-coin 10c set is underpinned pristine,

Brilliant Uncirculated quality.

Regularly ignored by collectors in favour of Royal Australian Mint

commemorative issues, standard decimal types are rarely stashed away at the

time of issue. Yes, you will still find these coins – dated 2003, 2004, 2007 and

2008 – in your change today, but in Brilliant Uncirculated quality? Never. A

coin doesn’t have to pass through many hands

before it exhibits the signs of circulation and,

as all decimal enthusiasts want a collection

defined by the highest quality, this is an

opportunity you can’t afford to miss. Taken

from original RAM bags, each coin is in strictly

BU condition!

Even better, we have this flawless foursome

available at a truly mouthwatering discount.

Within the reach of all at just A$7.95 for the

set, buy ten 4-coin sets and pay just A$39!

That’s less than HALF PRICE!

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Seldom set aside at issue…Unlike commemoratives, which are hoarded en masse, standard Australian decimal types are seldom stashed away at the time of issue. It is only in later years, when gaps appear in collections, that collectors turn their attention to these non-commemorative issues. By then, however, it is often too late to acquire such coins in premium grade – or at a reasonable price. The coins found in this value-for-money 6-coin set are prime examples of this phenomenon.Important, high-grade and, best of all, incredibly affordable, this collection incorporates examples of the Royal Australian Mint’s 1996, 1997 & 1998 20c coins, united with the 1999, 2000 & 2001 20c coins. Representing the LAST three 20c coins to bear the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the FIRST three 20c dates distinguished by the current Ian Rank-Broadley depiction of Her Majesty, these official Australian legal tender coins are missing from most decimal collections in premium condition – as presented here.Taken from original Royal Australian Mint bags, and therefore underpinned by strictly Uncirculated quality, this 6-coin set is also defined by simply sensational value-for-money. A tremendously affordable way to keep your collection

complete in top grade, the set of six can be yours for a mere

A$26.95! Pay little more than A$4 per coin!

anything but standard prices!

Just A$1.95 apiece!

A$195 each

2007 or 2008 20c Unc

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Issued into circulation, but, as non-commemoratives, often

ignored by collectors, many will have missed the opportunity to

secure the 2007 Platypus 20c and 2008 Platypus 20c coins in

strictly Uncirculated quality. This is your chance!

With the 2007 and 2008 Platypus 20c dates already all but

impossible to find in your change in high grade, let alone in

genuine Unc, this is an irresistible opportunity to ensure

you maintain a complete collection in the highest

possible quality – at an astonishingly low price!

Taken from original Royal Australian Mint bags,

and therefore offered in sparkling Uncirculated

condition, we have these coins available at an

unbelievable A$1.95 apiece! A$2695

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Also available Canada 2009 $20 Jubilee Train Silver Proof

A$159 AQ558

See Order Form for more trains…

All aboard!

Limited Edition Locomotives!

Exclusive Train Tributes!

Just 3,000 struck!A highly sought after European legal tender issue, we are delighted to present Latvia’s 2011 1 Lats 150th Anniversary Railroad Silver Proof!Honouring the opening of the rail line between Riga and Daugavpils in September 1861, the 35mm flan of this official legal tender issue features a striking depiction of a 19th century steam locomotive upon the reverse, with an inspired portrayal of a train wheel dominating the obverse. Crafted to immaculate Proof quality from 22g of sterling silver, we have just a few examples of this unique, one-year-only type in stock.

A must-have for any railroad buff, and the perfect complement to any of the range of coins found on this page, we have secured high-quality, accurate models of two of Britain’s most famous trains – the Evening Star and the Mallard! Revered by train enthusiasts across the globe, these illustrious locomotives

play a key role in the history of the British railroad. Part of the Great British Locomotives Heritage Collection, each 163mm x 29mm x 23mm model is crafted from pewter, and is authentic in every detail. Set in an attractive box, complete with an information leaflet, either of these limited edition tributes would make a fantastic Christmas gift.

The perfect partner, we also have in stock the Royal Mail’s Evening Star Nameplate Cover – featuring six stamps celebrating iconic British locomotives, as well as a model of the ‘nameplate’ attached to the side of the Evening Star!

Underpinned by blazing full-colour designs, official legal tender status, pure precious metal and strictly limited availability, this outstanding legal tender trio pays homage to some of the most famous trains throughout history. Sure to be hotly pursued by collectors of train memorabilia – one of the strongest collecting fields worldwide –

this dramatic series comprises three large 20 gram .999 fine

silver Proof coins. Measuring an imposing 38.60mm in diameter, each of those coins is dominated by a splendid full-colour

design portraying one of the world’s most

well known trains, with the Adler Steam Train, the Blue Train and the Royal-Imperial Railway Austria all featured. Official legal tender of Liberia, each coin is an extremely exclusive limited edition, with the mintages set at just 1,835, 1,923 and 1,884 respectively! Remarkably affordable given the tiny worldwide mintages, these impressive full-colour precious metal Proofs represent outstanding value-for-money at just A$75 apiece.

A prestigious tribute to the 175th anniversary of Canada’s first railroad, the 27mm flan of this 12g 14-carat gold $100 coin carries a superb, precisely detailed design of the Dorchester locomotive – the train employed to launch the Champlain-St Lawrence Railroad in July of 1836. Strictly limited to a tiny mintage of 3,000, each official legal tender coin is housed in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Exclusive tribute to the Seville Cathedral…

A limited window of opportunity!

A truly inspired tribute to one of the world’s most revered architectural

masterpieces – highlighted by a genuine stained

glass window set within the

expansive 50mm flan – we are delighted to have secured a tiny allocation of the exclusive,

prestigious 2011 $10 Windows

of Heaven Seville Cathedral Silver Proof.

Crafted from a massive 50g of sterling silver, and restricted to a mintage of just 2,000, this spellbinding coin pays homage to Spain’s spectacular World Heritage listed Seville Cathedral. Among the most famous shrines

of Christian worship, and notable as the burial site for Christopher

Columbus, the Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral, and third largest church, in the world. Foremost amongst its many awe-inspiring characteristics are the Cathedral’s intricately detailed stained glass windows – captured so brilliantly within the large frame of this astonishing precious metal Proof.Sure to be as sought after as its predecessors celebrating Westminster Abbey and Notre Dame – of which we have just a few examples left in stock – each spectacular legal tender tribute to Seville Cathedral is housed in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Don’t miss this limited window of opportunity!

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Underpinned by superb designs, the unusual oval-shaped format and strictly limited availability, this terrific trio of official legal tender coins is most notable for one very special characteristic. Celebrating some of the finest works of Gothic architecture in the world, each Silver Proof features a genuine stained glass window!

An enthralling illustration of the latest in state-of-the-art minting techniques, the three coins pay homage to the Kolner Dom (Cologne Cathedral), Westminster Abbey and Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral) respectively. Among the world’s most famous landmarks, visited by millions of people each year, these grandiose examples of the Gothic architectural style are all well-known for the presence of truly spectacular stained glass windows. A dramatic and entirely appropriate tribute, each of these imaginative legal tender coins is distinguished by a perfect recreation of one of the stained glass windows found in Westminster Abbey, Cologne Cathedral and the Milan Cathedral respectively. Truly eye-catching, with the brilliant designs capturing

the soaring beauty of these breathtaking architectural masterpieces perfectly, each genuine stained glass window is actually set into the expansive 27mm x 45mm flan of each coin! Struck to exquisite Proof quality from 28.28g of sterling silver, and delicately enhanced with full-colour, each oval-shaped legal tender coin is strictly limited to a mintage of 5,000. With only a small number of each of these popular coins remaining in stock, we highly recommend a prompt response.No matter which of these spectacular, unique coins you choose, each is…

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IN PERSONTown Hall Coins,

Shop 5 Town Hall Square,

464-480 Kent St, Sydney

Tel: + 61 (0) 2 9299 4131 Fax: + 61 (0) 2 9261 4199Email: [email protected]

Block Arcade Coins,

Shops 11 & 12 Block Arcade,

98-100 Elizabeth St, Melbourne

Tel: + 61 (0) 3 8677 8888Fax: + 61 (0) 3 8677 8890Email: [email protected]

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Limited edition just 1,000!

Meerkats in GOLD!Struck from a whopping 33.626g of sterling silver, and measuring 38.725mm in diameter, this imposing legal tender coin forms an eye-catching tribute to South Africa’s majestic elephants.

Issued to celebrate plans for the new 35,000km2 Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park – a joint-project between South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe – this broad crown-sized 20c coin is surprisingly exclusive. The limited edition has been set at just 1,000! With the limited edition so small, and elephant tributes so popular with collectors worldwide, our allocation consists of just a few coins – each set in an official South African Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Celebrating one of Africa’s most internationally renowned animals – the Meerkat – this prestigious, exclusive legal tender Gold Proof from the South African Mint is a must-have for anyone with a love of the world’s favourite precious metal.

Struck to the apex of Proof quality from ONE TROY OUNCE of pure .9999 gold, this unique type bears a sharply detailed portrayal of a family of meerkats upon the reverse – standing in their familiar ever-alert stance. Most exclusive, with the mintage set at 1,500, we have just a few of this 32.69mm 100 Rand coin in stock – each set in an official, attractive leatherette case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Downies Australian Coin Auction’s Sale 310! GET READY FOR ALL THE AUCTION ACTION!

Whilst the end of the year gives us a brief moment to reflect on what has been another record-breaking 12 months for numismatics in this country in general, and for Downies Australian Coin Auctions in particular, there’s no time to rest on our laurels! Although the excitement of Downies last auction for 2011 – a smashing success, with the sale ultimately registering an 82.8% clearance rate and a total of almost A$1 million in final hammer prices – has barely had time to settle, preparations for our first auction of 2012 are already in full swing. Indeed, to be held at our headquarters in the historic

Block Arcade, found in Melbourne’s CBD on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of February 2012, Sale 310 is already shaping up to be one of our most exciting auctions ever. A host of mouth-watering material has already been consigned, and alongside the traditionally outstanding range of predecimal and decimal Australian coins and banknotes, our next auction will include items from an immensely broad array of collectable fields. It is sure to be a sale that no serious collector will want to miss! Downies Australian Coin Auctions illustrated full-colour catalogue for Sale 310 will be

available in early February, but we highly recommend you keep your eye on our website, www.downies.com/auctions. Not only packed with all the information you need to know to be a part of all the auction action, our website will soon feature every lot from Sale 310. From all the staff at Downies Australian Coin Auctions – and those in Downies mailorder, retail and rarities departments – we would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe festive season.

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New McDonald’s Guide 19th edition! As eagerly anticipated as any annual issue in

numismatics, the full-colour 19th edition of the

McDonald’s Guide to Australian Coins & Banknotes

has just been released!

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COMPREHENSIVE…A complete overview of Australian currency from

Settlement in 1788 to the latest 2012 releases,

the McDonald’s Guide 19th ed includes a massive

variety of coin and banknote types. Gold sovereigns

and half sovereigns; Proclamation era coins;

colonial rarities such as the 1813 Holey Dollar &

Dump and 1852 Adelaide £1; the complete 1910-64

predecimal coin series; the complete 1966-2011

decimal coin series, 1913-65 predecimal notes;

1966-2011 decimal notes – and more – this easy-

to-use publication is an all-encompassing analysis

of Australian numismatics. In addition, the 19th

edition is also highlighted by a massive range of

coins released by Perth Mint and RAM – including

2012 issues!

ALL VALUES UPDATED…

Do you know what your collection is worth right

now? If not, then perhaps the most important

aspect of the new McDonald’s Guide 19th edition is that it incorporates updated values for every Australian coin and banknote. With the current boom in numismatics showing no sign of

abating, and prices continuing to rise across the

board, the new edition of the McDonald’s Guide is

the easiest, most affordable way for you to keep a

close eye on the current value of your collection.

SIMPLY A MUST-HAVE…

The Number One coin and banknote reference

in Australian numismatics for over two decades,

this accurate, informative, comprehensive, full-colour catalogue forms an absolutely essential text for every collector.

Do you collect PNCs?

With an ever-increasing number of our clients

engaged in the exciting pursuit of collecting

Philatelic Numismatic Covers (PNCs) and First

Day Covers (FDC), we are delighted to be

able to present the perfect way to both enjoy

your collection and keep it safe and secure.

Presented within a handsome protective

slipcase, and outstanding value-for-money at just

A$27.50 apiece, this stylish leatherette FDC Album has capacity to house up to EIGHTY of your favourite FDCs or PNCs!

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With an ever-increasing number of our clients

Just A$9.95 apiece!

Whether to inspect the pristine mirror fields of

a modern Silver Proof from the Royal Australian

Mint, examine the signature on a 19th century

banknote or enjoy the detailed artistry of a coin

from Ancient Greece, every collector needs one

of these handy, affordable magnifiers. A vital

part of any numismatist’s armoury, found on

every desk at Downies, this high quality collector

accessory magnifies by a whopping 300%! Better

yet, the Pocket Magnifier is within

the reach of all. At a mere A$9.95

apiece, it can be a part of every collection!

A$995

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High quality coin scales!

No matter whether you are interested in precious

gems, gold nuggets, jewellery or, of course,

coins, these high quality digital scales from

Europe will help you add the precise touch to

your collecting.

Featuring a clear Liquid Crystal Display and

automatic shutdown capacity, these coin scales

have an effective range of 1/10th of a gram up

to 500g. Stylish, attractive and easy to use, this

handy accessory is also surprisingly affordable.

At just A$95 apiece, why not treat yourself this Christmas?

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Sell-out close at hand…

Just a few sets in stock!

With the Bumblebee Silver Proof already sold out at the Perth

Mint, and the Optimus Prime and Megatron Silver Proofs sure

to follow suit, we can give our clients one last chance to secure

these stunning legal tender tributes to the blockbuster movie,

Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Comprising a troy ounce of .999 fine silver, each official legal

tender Transformers coin is crafted to the finest Perth Mint

Proof quality, and is graced with a dramatic full-colour design

upon the broad 40mm flan. A must-have for the legion

of Transformers fans, and any full-colour coin

collector, each precious metal Proof is superbly

presented within a special Transformers

case, complete with a numbered Certificate

of Authenticity confirming the worldwide

mintage of just 5,000.

With just a few examples of each

coin remaining in

stock, you must act now!

2011 – what a year it has been…Notwithstanding the troubled global economic situation, 2011 has proved to be a spectacular year for numismatics – both in Australia and around the globe.

Indeed, Downies celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2012, and in our nearly eight decades in the industry, we have seldom seen the fervent demand witnessed in

2011. The Royal Australian Mint’s inspired Wool Industry coins, the Perth Mint’s astonishingly successful Bush Babies Silver Proof and Treasures of Australia series, the fantastic range of new Australian Show Products, the Royal Wedding commemoratives, the stunning array of Australian military commemoratives, the enthralling range of international releases…the list of red-hot collectables unveiled in 2011 is virtually endless.

And, as we prepare ourselves for what is sure to be a record-breaking 2012 – with coins issued for the Year of the Dragon, the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, the London 2012 Olympic Games and more – what better time could there be than right now to reflect upon some of the key numismatic highlights of 2011?

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Celebrating one of the major sporting highlights of the

year, the 2011 Rugby World Cup Champions Silver

Proof Collection is a memorable, exclusive, prestigious

presentation.

Comprising five crown-sized silver Proofs – three of

which are exclusive to this set! – each legal tender set is

superbly presented in an engraved wooden panel, housed

in an engraved timber case. Complete with a numbered

12pp booklet confirming the worldwide

mintage of 2,011, we have just a

few sets in stock.

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One of the most memorable events of 2011, the

marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton was

undoubtedly the ‘Wedding of the Year’. Of the many

commemoratives issued to honour this major landmark

in the history of the Royal Family, this prestigious 2-coin

gold-plated Proof Set from the RAM was arguably the

finest.

A unique presentation, the set comprises two Australian

legal tender 50c coins – each struck from 18.24g

of .999 silver and finished in 24-carat gold. Created

by Australia’s foremost coin designer, Stuart Devlin,

the 2010 Royal Engagement 50c is one of the most

intricately designed types in the commemorative 50c

series. Bearing an enchanting design of the happy

couple upon the reverse, the Vladimir Gottwald-

designed 2011 Royal Wedding 50c forms the perfect

complement.

Housed in an official RAM timber case with a Certificate

of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 10,000, this

lavish commemorative presentation is available at

Official Issue Price.

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