May Money 2012

Australia’s 2012 Gold Sovereign…

Just TWO sets in stock!

LIMITED EDITION 3,000!

Highlighted by a stunning one-year-only St George

& the Dragon design created especially for the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, we are privileged to be able to present Great Britain’s sought after 2012 Gold Proof Sovereign

Trio!

Comprising the 2012 Sovereign, Half Sovereign

and Quarter Sovereign – the first two of which sold out as

Defined by the same weight and purity as every sovereign struck since the series began during the reign of King George III in 1817,

individual coins in record time – this sumptuous set is one of the most prestigious issues in numismatics. With the limited edition of 700 on the cusp of a sell out at the Royal Mint, we have only TWO sets in stock – each presented within a lavish walnut-veneer case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

the Perth Mint’s new 2012 Australian Gold Proof Sovereign maintains one of numismatics’ grandest traditions.

Bringing a distinctively Australian flavour to the sovereign series, just as the Sydney Mint did in the 1850s, the Perth Mint’s 2012 Gold Proof Sovereign is graced

with the Australian Coat of Arms design – superb when struck to rigorous Proof quality.

The perfect complement to the sovereigns of yesteryear, this glorious Australian legal tender 22.60mm $25 Gold Proof is, however, to be enjoyed by the privileged few.

Extremely exclusive, the limited edition has been restricted to 2,500, with each coin presented within a luxurious timber case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Created by Downies to celebrate our 80th anniversary, and set to be unveiled at the Brisbane ANDA Show in May, this unique pack is affordable and exclusive. A mere 3,000 will be issued!

A wonderful opportunity to own the ‘not-issued-for-circulation’ 2012 $1 Wheat Al-Br C Mintmark Unc, the pack also

includes an Unc 1953-64 Wheat Silver 3d. Get down to the Show to secure this exclusive limited edition!

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The new 2012 $8 Koala 5oz Silver Proof!Inspired by the phenomenal success of Australia’s very first 5oz Silver Proof Koala – sold out in Australia in record time – the Perth Mint has just unveiled the new 2012 $8 Koala 5oz Silver Proof! As impressive, as imposing and as exclusive as its predecessor, this

majestic Australian legal tender

coin is sure to be as sought after.

Struck to the pinnacle of Proof quality from a whopping FIVE OUNCES of .999 fine silver, and one of very few Australian coins to carry an $8 denomination, this coin is arguably most notable for its daunting dimensions. An ideal venue to enjoy the Perth Mint’s intricately detailed,

enchanting one-year-only koala design, depicting Australia’s famous bush icon

asleep in a eucalyptus tree, this massive precious metal Proof measures an expansive 60.60mm in diameter!

Beyond its commanding size and weight, the 2012 $8 Koala 5oz Silver Proof is also defined by extremely

limited availability – especially as far as Australian audiences are concerned. Although the mintage has been set at 5,000, it is believed that a vast majority of that figure is destined for the massive US silver market. Although we do not know how many will be

dispatched overseas, we do know that only

300 were retained in Australia in 2011 – a

number that was literally wiped out in days.

A must-have for anyone lucky enough to have secured the 2011 issue, and, of course, anyone who missed out last year, we cannot overstate the importance of this opportunity. As we were unable to secure enough stock in 2011 to satisfy demand, and with our allocation once again tightly restricted, the need for urgent action is as obvious as the spellbinding quality of this stunning Australian 5oz Silver Proof.

Aussie Icon in Gold!One of few

selectively gold-plated Australian legal

tender issues, we are delighted to announce

that the Perth Mint’s new 2012 $1 Gilded Koala Silver BU is now in stock!

Struck to Specimen quality from 1oz .999 silver and plated in 24-carat gold, this coin carries a unique motif upon its 40.60mm

flan. Depicting the iconic koala in traditional pose – asleep in a eucalyptus tree! – this new .999 silver coin is sure to be a major hit with collectors of the 2008-12 Selectively Gold-Plated Silver Koala Series. Underpinned by flawless quality, official presentation and strictly limited availability, this

vibrant coin is also

sure to bring a host of new enthusiasts to the fold, as well as attract those in search of a distinctively Australian gift.

Restricted to a mintage of just 10,000, the 2012 $1 Gilded Koala Silver BU is housed within an official Perth Mint case with a numbered Certificate of

Authenticity.


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Kookaburra!The demand for the Perth Mint’s High Relief coinage has been astonishing, and yet there is no doubt that this spectacular new release will be the most sought after of all. A groundbreaking Australian legal tender issue, sure to sell out at speed, the Mint has just launched Australia’s very first Kookaburra High Relief 1oz Silver Proof!

The first time that the Mint’s flagship product has been struck to this exquisite standard, the 2012 $1 Kookaburra High Relief 1oz Silver Proof embodies Australian numismatics at its best. Measuring 32.60mm in diameter and, at 6mm in width, a massive 50% thicker than a normal 1oz silver coin, the chunky flan has been struck on concave surfaces to ensure that the optimum flow of .999 fine silver is

achieved by the strike of the die. Producing breathtaking depth and detail in the one-year-only kookaburra design, and the obverse portrait of Elizabeth II, the result is simply spectacular.

As Australia’s first High Relief Kookaburra Silver Proof – and first Silver Proof Kookaburra of any kind since 2005! – interest in this coin will eclipse even the explosive demand for its predecessors. The mintage of the 2010 $1 Kangaroo High Relief 1oz Silver Proof was wiped out at pace, with the recently released 2012 $1 Dragon High Relief Silver Proof literally sold out within hours! With the Silver Kookaburra Series among Australia’s most sought after programs, both at home and abroad, a record-breaking sell-out of the 10,000-coin mintage is likely.

With a significant percentage of that mintage destined for the US silver market, where coins of this nature are all the rage, and our allocation much less than we had hoped, you must act immediately.

■ Australia’s first High Relief Kookaburra Silver Proof – and first Silver Proof Kookaburra of any kind since 2005!

■ Struck to immaculate Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 silver

■ Limited worldwide mintage just 10,000 – sure to sell out

■ Housed in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

First High Relief Roo! SOLD OUT AT THE MINT!

Indicative of the passion for the Perth

Mint’s High Relief coinage, the mintage of

the first Kangaroo High Relief 1oz Silver Proof was devastated by demand. Not offered by Downies for two years, our acquisition

of a small number of coins from Europe means that our clients have the rare opportunity to secure this sought after release.

With this precious metal masterpiece measuring a chunky 6mm in width – twice as thick as a standard 1oz Silver Proof! – each 32.60mm .999 fine silver coin is underpinned by extraordinary depth and detail in the designs. Struck on concave surfaces to ensure the best possible flow of pure silver is achieved by the strike, the Mint created the ultimate example of the inspired one-year-only Boxing

Kangaroo design, and the response from collectors was overwhelming.

With the mintage of 20,000 sold out at speed, and the coin simply disappearing from the market, you must not miss this chance. We have just a few examples in stock – each set in an official Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Headlined by unique Aussie 50c! LIMITED EDITION JUST 4,000!

The unique, one-year-only Australian 50c was

created by Michael Meszaros – son of Andor Meszaros,

whose designs came within a hair’s breadth of selection

for Australia’s decimal coins in 1966

Headlined by a unique Australian legal tender 50c, this exquisite Silver Proof Set is unquestionably one of the most important, most prestigious tributes to the 60th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II.

Extremely exclusive, with the worldwide limited edition

restricted to just 4,000 sets, the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Royal Silver Set comprises three silver Proofs – one from each of the Royal Australian Mint, Royal Canadian Mint

and Britain’s Royal Mint.

Individually superb, Britain’s 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver £5, Canada’s 38mm 1oz .9999 fine $20 and Australia’s 31.51mm 18.24g .999 fine 50c look simply stunning united within a luxurious walnut-veneer case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

With HALF of the tiny limited edition snapped up by Canada, and a substantial portion of the remainder dispatched to Britain, time is the essence for Australian collectors enchanted by this impressive precious metal presentation.

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WITHIN YOUR REACH

BIG, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL!

Struck by the Royal Mint, and graced with a unique portrait of Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Union Jack on the reverse, this nickel-plated steel medallion is an official, lasting keepsake of the Diamond Jubilee. Within the reach of all at less

than A$10, each 28.53mm medallion is presented within an official Royal Mint case.

Graced with a mature portrait of the Queen on the obverse, with the Mary Gillick portrait on the reverse, the 2012 £5 Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof forms a fine tribute to the 60th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II. Sure to be one of the most sought after £5 coins in British history, each 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver £5 is set in a Royal Mint case with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 75,000.

Bearing the same design as the majestic Silver Proof £5 above, the cu-ni £5 is the most affordable way to secure an official

Imposing, affordable and official, this spectacular full-colour coin from the Royal Canadian Mint forms an eye-catching tribute to the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.

A distinctively Canadian coin, the 42mm flan features a stunning full-colour design, with the Queen’s royal cypher

British legal tender Diamond Jubilee tribute. Struck to immaculate BU quality, each 38.61mm £5 is set in an official pack.

united with a vibrant garland of maple leaves. A splendid commemorative coin, officially approved by Her Majesty, each silver-plated copper legal tender 50c is set in an official pack with a Certificate of Authenticity.


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An official Australian legal tender tribute to the 60th anniversary in power of Elizabeth II, this majestic precious metal Proof from the Perth Mint has,

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Struck from pure, prestigious .9999 gold, this flawless Proof $25 from the Perth Mint represents a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in the world’s favourite precious metal. An official Australian legal tender release, uniting the original Mary Gillick portrait of Elizabeth II with the current obverse portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, the 20.60mm 2012 $25 Diamond Jubilee 1/4oz Gold Proof is set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 1,000.

Struck to Proof quality from 1oz .999 silver, this exclusive coin is dominated by a brilliant depiction of the ‘wattle painting’ by Australian artist Sir William Dargie – considered one of the most famous works of 20th century Australian portraiture. United with Her Majesty’s signature and personal emblem upon the 40.60mm flan, the Mint’s full-colour recreation of this distinctive masterpiece is absolutely flawless.

Set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, each official Australian legal tender issue is strictly limited to a mintage of just 7,500.

SILVER JUBILEE 50c!

UNIQUE 50c TYPEWhilst an affordable, official, eye-catching commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee, the inclusion of a unique, one-year-only

50c type from the RAM will ensure that this new PNC is hunted down by serious decimal collectors. United with

60c and $2.35 stamps, set upon a beautifully illustrated envelope, the Stuart Devlin-designed 50c will not be issued for circulation and is a must-have for a complete collection!

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Measuring 40mm in diameter, each Proof coin depicts Her Majesty delivering her traditional Christmas Message from Auckland in 1953 – the only time this has occurred outside Britain. Also featuring

NZ’s Christmas flowers in full-colour, a mere 3,000 coins are available individually – each set in an official case with a Certificate.

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A majestic work of numismatic art, Stuart Devlin’s awe-inspiring Australian legal tender Diamond Jubilee 50c looks sensational

was devoted to the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Tough-to-find in change, we have this Stuart Devlin-designed one-year-only type in strictly Unc quality – at just A$5 apiece!

struck to Proof quality from silver. Set in a RAM case with a Certificate, each 18.24g .999 silver 50c is taken from a mintage of just 10,000.

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The Australian Sovereign A definitive appreciation of the nation’s most desirable coin series, underpinned by premium grade coins, sumptuous presentation and – with only 250 sets available worldwide – extremely limited availability, Downies is proud to present the Australian Sovereign Prestige Collection.

Building blocks of nationhood…Physical evidence of Australia’s Gold Rush heritage, the Australian Sovereign is much more than just a coin. It is a national treasure. Providing a powerful bond with the men and women who transformed Australia from a ramshackle penal colony into a thriving, united nation, the rich history inherent in the sovereign is as much the cause of demand for the series as the eye-catching splendor, great rarity and undeniable potential of these superb gold coins.

A definitive collection…A mouth-watering opportunity, the Australian Sovereign Prestige Collection unites the eight types struck from 1857 to 1931, with only the 1855-56 Sydney Mint Type I absent due to its extreme rarity. Defined by better-than-usually-seen quality, the set includes the 1857-70 Sydney Mint Type II in F-VF, 1871-87 Young Head Shield in VF-EF, 1871-87 Young Head St George in VF-EF, 1887-93 Jubilee in VF-EF, 1893-1901 Veiled Head in aUnc-Unc, 1902-10 Edward VII in aUnc-Unc, 1911-28 George V in aUnc-Unc and the 1929-31 George V Modified Portrait in aUnc-Unc – dates and Mints of our choice.

A breathtaking presentation…A fitting standard of presentation for such a prestigious compilation, the Australian Sovereign Prestige Collection is housed within a lavish, lockable, high-gloss black timber case. Protecting the lustrous quality for the long-term, each Australian Sovereign is set within


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a capsule, which fits snugly within the plush, custom-made coin trays found within the case. Completing the presentation, each set is accompanied by individual Certificates of Authenticity guaranteeing the precise weight and purity of each 22-carat gold coin.

An unrivalled opportunity…A truly precious set of Australian coins, the chance to secure the eight sovereign types from 1857 to 1931 is rarely offered to collectors – largely due to the huge number of coins either withdrawn from circulation and ‘recycled’, or lost to the melting pots of profiteers.

Whether you choose to secure the Australian Sovereign Prestige Collection in one hit, or build your collection at convenient, affordable intervals, we must recommend immediate action. With the limited edition a mere 250 sets, only an early order will ensure you are among the privileged few able to enjoy one of the finest presentations offered by Downies in our 80 years in the industry.

■ Comprises the eight different Australian Sovereign types from 1857 to 1931

■ Tiny worldwide limited edition restricted to a mere 250 collections!

■ Superbly presented within a luxurious, high-gloss, lockable timber case

■ Secure your collection in one hit, or at convenient monthly intervals

GUARANTEE SUPPLY TODAY!

Whilst you have the chance to secure the complete 8-coin Australian Sovereign Prestige Collection with one up-front payment – and save A$595 in the process! – you can also choose to build your collection at convenient, affordable intervals.

If you select the latter option, you will receive the 1893-1901 Veiled Head Sovereign at the special introductory price of just A$595 with free postage.

The remaining seven sovereign types will be dispatched at the rate of one coin per month at A$845 per coin with free postage, with the lavish case accompanying your 2nd coin. Collecting without risk, you have the right to cancel the service at any time, or return any coin within 30 days of receipt to obtain a full refund of the purchase price.

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The COMPLETE Original & Euro Currency Type

Stunning Euro 10th anniversary tribute… Exclusive, beautifully presented and utterly complete, this sensational collection represents the most impressive, most comprehensive tribute to the introduction of the Euro ever issued! Marking the 10th anniversary of one of the world’s most sweeping monetary reforms, and comprising a whopping 246 coins, this unique presentation features an example of EVERY standard pre-Euro type and EVERY new standard Euro type from EVERY nation to adopt Europe’s single, unified currency system!

Europe’s currency revolution! A critical moment in modern European history, the Euro has now been embraced by seventeen countries across the continent. Originally adopted by twelve nations in 2002 – Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Italy, Portugal and Finland – the Eurozone now also includes the member states of Estonia, Cyprus, Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia. An all-encompassing overview of the Eurozone, every one of those nations is represented in the 2012 Euro 10th Anniversary Original & Euro Currency 17-Set Collection!

The Old and the New – united as one!Covering both sides of Europe’s revolutionary monetary reform, each

individual collection comprises a complete set

of coins from the nation’s original currency, united with a complete set of the country’s new Euro coins – with virtually every coin in pristine Uncirculated condition! Protecting the quality for the long-term, the pre-Euro and Euro coins of each individual nation are sealed within archival bubble and then housed in an illustrated, informative Mint Set-style pack. The perfect way to enjoy and preserve this historically invaluable legal tender collection, the 17 sets are presented within a handy, attractive slipcase – ideal to place upon a bookshelf!

An exclusive opportunity…Following the swift, successful transition of Eurozone nations to the new unified currency, the old European currencies disappeared from circulation at remarkable speed. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that these coins have become extremely difficult to source. A natural result of this scarcity, the limited edition of the 2012 Euro 10th Anniversary Original & Euro Currency 17-Set Collection has been restricted to a mere 10,000!

Given the importance of the anniversary, the quality of the coins, the impressive presentation, the strictly limited availability and the tremendous collector value – average price just A$4 per coin! – this 246-coin collection is sure to be snapped up by eager collectors around the globe. With Downies securing only a small allocation from the limited edition of 10,000, an early order is highly recommended.

A comprehensive collection…

Country Pre-EuroNo. of Coins

Euro No. of Coins

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Germany 1Pf-5 Marks 8 1c-2€ 8

Spain 1-500 Pesetas 6 1c-2€ 8

Belgium 50c-50 Francs 5 1c-2€ 8

Greece 1-100 Dr 7 1c-2€ 8

Italy 5-1,000 Lira 8 1c-2€ 8

Finland 10P-10 Markka 5 1c-2€ 8

Austria 10Gr-10 Sch 5 1c-2€ 8

Portugal 1-200 Escudos 7 1c-2€ 8

Netherlands 5c-5 Gulden 6 1c-2€ 8

Ireland 1p-1 Punt 7 1c-2€ 8

Luxembourg 1-50 Franc 4 1c-2€ 8

Estonia 0.10-5 Kronen 5 1c-2€ 8

Cyprus 1-50 Cents 5 1c-2€ 8

Malta 0.01-1 Lira 7 1c-2€ 8

Slovakia 0.10-10 Kronen 9 1c-2€ 8

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■ Every set housed in a pack, with all 17 collections united within a slipcase

■ Complete collection includes 246 coins!

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Celebrating the world’s A presentation of immense quality, beauty and prestige, highlighted by six flawless .9999 fine gold ingots AND a natural gold nugget, this unique precious metal collection forms a spellbinding tribute to the most important, most famous Gold Rushes throughout history.

Gold Fever! Rare, beautiful and inextricably linked with wealth and power, gold has fascinated and captivated humankind from time immemorial. Never produced in great quantity – it was estimated in 1999 that only 123,000 tonnes of gold has been extracted from the earth through history – it is no surprise that news of ‘gold strikes’ has created an hysterical reaction from those hoping to make an instant fortune.

Not only sparking ‘Gold Fever’, the great Gold Rushes of the world – Brazil (1693), Siberia (1838-39), California (1848-49), Australia (1851, 1892 & 1893), South Dakota (1876), Alaska (1896) – also had a major impact on the government, population, wealth and history of the relevant nation.

A glowing tribute…Paying homage to each of the aforementioned gold strikes, which collectively produced more gold than had been found in the previous 5,000 years, the Legendary Gold Rushes of the World Gold Ingot Collection comprises six immaculate 2.5g .9999

Gold Ingots. Struck by the world’s leading and most prestigious independent precious metal coin producers – Swiss precious metal specialists Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux (PAMP) – each Prooflike Gold Ingot is distinguished by a unique, highly symbolic design honouring the relevant Gold Rush upon its 13.10mm x 22.10mm frame.

A sumptuous presentation…Complete with a Certificate of Ownership and an illustrated booklet packed with information on each Gold Rush, this outstanding collection is a presentation that any collector would be proud to own and display. Guaranteeing the precise weight and purity, each .9999 fine gold ingot is set upon

Piping hot Pipeline Proof!Sold out at lightning speed and virtually never seen on the market, we are delighted to be able to give our clients the chance to secure one of the Perth Mint’s rarest commemorative coins – the hotly pursued 2003 $1 Golden Pipeline Silver Proof!

Struck to Proof quality from 1oz of .999 fine silver, this 40mm full-colour Australian legal tender coin was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the Golden Pipeline Project. Designed to provide fresh water to the Western Australian goldfields to overcome dysentery, scurvy and typhoid, the project revolutionised gold mining, and is still hailed as one of the world’s greatest works of hydraulic engineering.

Bearing a full-colour portrait of the man behind the project, Charles Yelverton O’Connor, framed in the shape of the revolutionary rivetless locking bar used to seal the pipeline, we have just FIVE examples of this highly sought after modern rarity in stock – each set within an official Perth Mint case with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 5,000.


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Sparking a new Gold Rush! A breathtaking celebration of the world’s favourite precious metal, the Legendary Gold Rushes of the World Gold Ingot Collection is sure to spark a Gold Rush amongst Australian collectors. ACT NOW!

■ Features six 2.5 gram pure .9999 gold ingots – plus a natural gold nugget!

■ Struck to exquisite Prooflike quality, each ingot measures 13.10mm x 22.10mm

■ Beautifully presented within a lavish timber case with transparent glass lid

■ Complete with Certificate of Ownership and detailed historical booklet

Rivers of Gold…The perfect complement to the Legendary Gold Rushes Gold Ingot Collection, this prestigious, exclusive legal tender coin from the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates one of Canada’s earliest outbreaks of Gold Fever – the 1862 Cariboo Gold Rush.

In 1861, word spread of a gold strike in British Columbia’s Cariboo region, where the rivers flowed with gold so

close to the surface that it barely needed panning! Taking on the dangerous terrain in the hope of striking it rich, many prospectors were well rewarded. In 1863 alone, more than $4 million in gold was mined – the equivalent of tens of millions of dollars today! Claims were still being worked as late as 1900, with records indicating that over 2.5 million ounces of gold had been extracted by 1898.

Featuring an intricately detailed design, the 27mm, 12g 14-carat 2012 $100 Cariboo Gold Rush Gold Proof forms a surprisingly exclusive tribute to the 150th anniversary of this pivotal moment in Canadian history. The mintage has been set at just 2,500, with each coin set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Ginger Meggs! Back in stock at Downies!

One of the biggest

hits of last year,

the 3,000-coin

mintage of the

Perth Mint’s 2011

$1 Ginger Meggs

90th Anniversary

1oz Silver Proof

sold out in a matter

of weeks, with

the coin simply

disappearing from

the market. Until

now!

An eye-catching

tribute to one of

the nation’s true

cultural icons, this

unique Australian

legal tender coin

honours the longest

running comic strip

in Australian history.

First appearing in

print in 1921, the

adventures of this

cheeky, flame-

haired larrikin

have been

followed by

millions of

people over

the last 90

years, with

Ginger still

appearing

in 120

newspapers

across

more than

30 countries

today.

Given Ginger’s huge

fan base, combined

with the unique

qualities of this

vibrant precious

metal Proof, a

sell-out was

inevitable

– and so

it proved.

Bombarded

with

requests

from the

many

people

that

missed

out due

Complete with a

Certificate of Authenticity

confirming the mintage

of 3,000 – sold out in a

flash! – each 40.60mm

1oz .999 Silver Proof is

set in a timber case

COBB & CO! HOT HOLOGRAM!

RAILWAY RARITY!A rare chance

to secure

this brilliantly

designed tribute

to the 150th

anniversary of

one of Australia’s

most famous

commercial

ventures –

founded in 1854

to carry mail,

passengers

and gold to and

from the newly

Along with the

dawn of the

new millennium

came the dawn

of a new age

in numismatics

– the age of

hologramatic

coinage! The

impact was

immense, and

the 10,000-coin

mintage of the

first Hologram

Silver Proof –

celebrating the

centenary of

Federation –

was devastated

by demand.

Released in

February and

sold out by the

3rd of March, the

Perth Mint’s 2004

$5 Adelaide to

Darwin Railway

Silver Proof

is among the

hottest modern

Australian

numismatic

issues – virtually

never seen

on the market

today.

Crafted from 1oz

.999 fine silver,

this crown-sized

established

Victorian

goldfields – we

have just SIX

examples of the

2004 $1 Cobb

& Co 1oz Silver

Proof in stock!

Sold out at super

speed in 2004, and

seldom offered

to collectors in

the eight years

since, each Perth

Mint-struck, full-

colour 40mm .999

fine silver legal

tender coin is set

in a plush case

with a Certificate

of Authenticity

attesting to the

mintage of 5,000.

Rarely seen since,

and soaring in

market value, we

have just four

examples of this

groundbreaking

38.74mm 36.31g

.999 fine Silver

Proof in stock –

each set in the

original official

RAM case of issue

with a numbered

Certificate of

Authenticity.

40mm Proof

had a mintage

of 7,500. Issued

at A$68.50, the

instant sell-out

and subsequent

difficulty in

finding the 2004

$5 Adelaide to

Darwin Railway

Silver Proof has

seen the value

soar to over

A$200. With

a mere seven

examples in

stock, we are

sure to sell-out

within hours.


to the speed of

the sell-out, we

embarked on a

rigorous search of the

secondary market,

and are delighted to

announce that we

now have 17 coins

in stock! Immediate

order a must!

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Icons of Ancient Egypt…

A fantastic opportunity

for our clients to delve

in the mysterious past of

the Land of the Pharaohs

AND enjoy the glories of

full-colour minting, the

2012 $1 History of Egypt

Silver-plated Prooflike

Pair represents simply

sensational value-for-

money at a mere A$69.95.

Comprising two crown-

sized legal tender coins,

each struck from copper

and then finished in

precious silver, this eye-

catching set pays homage

to the Death Mask of

Tutankhamun and the

Temple of Abu Simbel.

A striking example of the

artistic brilliance of Ancient

Egyptian craftsmen, the

solid gold Death Mask

is arguably the most

celebrated element of The

Treasures of Tutankhamun

recovered from the Boy-

King’s tomb by Howard

Carter exactly 90 years

ago. Carved out

of a mountainside

in the 13th century

BC during the reign

of Ramses II, the

UNESCO World

Heritage Listed Temple

of Abu Simbel is one

of Egypt’s most famous

landmarks, with the

massive statues at the

gates of the temple known

worldwide.

Whilst defined by strictly

limited availability,

handsome presentation

and the exquisite

application of full-colour,

this dynamic duo is most

notable for the amazing

collector value. At less

than A$70 for two crown-

sized, full-colour, legal

tender coins, everyone

has the chance to enjoy

the very latest in state-of-

the-art minting!

■ Comprises

two 38.61mm

27g silver-

plated copper

Prooflike coins

■ Exclusive!

Worldwide

mintage restricted

to a mere 5,000

■ The two coins are

beautifully presented

within a plush timber

case

■ Official legal tender of

the Commonwealth

nation of the Cook

Islands

■ Stunning value at

A$69.95 for two

full-colour, crown-

sized coins

CAPTURED IN GLORIOUS FULL-COLOUR!

Real salt from the Dead Sea!Defined by flawless quality, tiny mintages AND genuine sea salt from the legendary Dead Sea, we have just secured a few more examples of these pioneering precious metal presentations from Israel!

A deserving candidate as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Dead Sea is the deepest lake on Earth, famous for its therapeutic properties and the ease with

which one can float on its surface due to the high density of the water. The perfect way to pay homage to this astonishing natural phenomenon, the 38.70mm 28.8g 2011 2NIS Dead Sea Silver Proof and 30mm 14.4g 2011 1NIS Dead Sea Silver Prooflike both carry a design of the Dead Sea based on a satellite

photograph, with each presentation set in an official case featuring real Dead Sea salt in the lid!

Among the most innovative legal tender issues offered by Downies in recent times, either presentation would make an intriguing addition to your collection.

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1913 10/- Collins/Allen Fair A$8,500 AR197

■ First Australian 10/- note! A ‘great Australian rarity’, issued exactly 99 years ago

■ Print-run of 600,000 is tiny – 10/- generally issued in 10s, if not 100s of millions

■ Tripling in value across all grades in last decade, this numismatic icon is seldom seen on the market

1933 10/- Riddle/Sheehan Fine (with repairs)A$1,750 AP410

■ A one-year-only Australian 10/- type, issued late in the reign of King George V

■ An important predecimal issue – rare today, irrespective of the condition

■ Jumping from A$775 to A$2,750 in Fine since 2002, this repaired Fine example represents top value

1939 10/- Sheehan/McFarlane EFA$1,295 AK091

■ Issued 1939-42 – the first 10/- note issue of George VI, and the rarest

■ Unique – the only George VI 10/- type with signatures in same colour as note!

■ Climbing in value from A$250 to A$1,400 over the last decade in premium grade EF

Also available in VF! A$625 AE043

1961 10/- Reserve Bank Fine A$49 AL088

■ Last Australian 10/- – issued under authority of Reserve Bank from 1961 to 1965

■ An historic, sought after type, bearing the signatures of Coombs/Wilson

■ Graded Fine – an affordable memento of the last days of the predecimal period

1938 £1 Sheehan/McFarlane Fine A$129 AE028

■ An essential Australian banknote type – the very first £1 note of King George VI!

■ Distinctive type, as only George VI £1 with signatures in the same colour as note

■ Graded Fine – fantastic opportunity to own the scarcest George VI £1 at just A$129

1938 £1 Sheehan/McFarlane VF A$295 AE029

1954 £5 Coombs/Wilson Comm Bank aUnc-Unc

A$680 AT644 ■ An historic issue – the very last £5 design

type of the 1913-65 predecimal series

■ Like all high denomination predecimal notes, seldom stashed away at issue

■ Issued under Commonwealth Bank (1954-60) and scarce in stunning aUnc-Unc

NPA $2-$100 Note Training Set UncA$995 AK824

■ Made by NPA from real banknote paper for the training of bank tellers

■ Comprises the paper $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 – all in Unc quality

■ Looks and feels like real money! Historic element of Australia’s first decimal currency

1966 $2 Coombs/Wilson UncA$95 HF693

■ A crucial Australian note type – the very first $2, issued in February 1966

■ Scarce and symbolic, this key note is remarkably affordable – even in top grade!

■ Taken from a recently discovered part-bundle, and in superb Uncirculated quality

1976 $2 Knight/Wheeler Gothic Centre Unc A$189 HI462

■ The first of the Knight/Wheeler $2 types – issued exactly 36 years ago

■ Features Gothic serials, and metallic security thread in original central position

■ Rarer than its OCR-B successor, and tough-to-find in strictly Unc, as here

1967 $5 Coombs/Randall Unc A$275 HA429

■ Australia’s first $5 – the most sought after standard issue of its denomination

■ A scarce key type, absent from many a collection in superior quality

■ In pristine Uncirculated condition and top value at A$50 OFF catalogue price

1997 $5 Last Prefix HB97 Consec Pair Unc A$1,095 AS714

■ Last Annual Prefix $5 from 2nd year of Macfarlane/Evans signature combination

■ Exceedingly rare individually, and virtually never offered as a Consecutive Pair

■ Jumped from A$90 per Unc note to A$650 in just the last five years!

Also available as an Unc Consecutive Run of Four! A$2,190 AS715

1972 $5 Phillips/Wheeler C of A aUnc

A$125 AJ059 ■ The last $5 before the ‘Commonwealth’

banner changed to ‘Australia’

■ Seldom set aside for posterity, and very scarce in premium grade as a result

■ Offered in near-flawless aUnc, this key type is now A$65 below catalogue value


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2001 $5 Federation AA01 First Prefix Unc

A$3750 AF478 ■ Australia’s first commemorative $5 note –

issued to mark centenary of Federation

■ Highly sought after, each Federation $5 carries the very First Prefix – AA01

■ Hoarded out of circulation, we have this key type in strictly Uncirculated condition

1969 $5 Phillips/Randall Unc A$195 HA430

■ Australia’s second $5, and among the most sought after – issued for just 3 years!

■ Recognised as scarce in Unc – jumped from A$90 to A$280 in last six years

■ Great value for an early decimal note in Unc – now A$85 below catalogue price!

1966 $10 Coombs/Wilson Star VF A$1,150 AR363

■ Extremely rare, important type – Australia’s first $10 Star Replacement Note

■ A crucial acquisition in any grade, we have three examples in strong Very Fine

■ Indicative of the scarcity of all Star Notes, this key type has nearly doubled in value in VF since 2002

1967 $10 Coombs/Randall Consec Pair Unc

A$1,700 AQ376 ■ Key to the $10 series – more than triple the

catalogue value of second rarest $10

■ Carries Australia’s rarest decimal signature combination – scarce in any grade

■ Seldom seen in Unc, and rarely available as a Consecutive Pair, as here

1988 $10 Bicentennial Unc A$49 AD380

■ World’s first polymer banknote – and Australia’s first commemorative note!

■ One-year-only issue, released during the Johnston/Fraser signature combination

■ Hoarded out of circulation, and never found in change, we have this landmark type in Unc

1993 $10 Fraser/Evans Consec Pair Unc

A$98 AP401 ■ Representing the dawn of a new era –

Australia’s very first standard polymer $10 banknote type

■ Issued during the first year of the short-lived Fraser/Evans signature combination

■ In pristine Uncirculated condition, and astonishingly affordable as a Consec Pair

1968 $20 Phillips/Randall Unc A$345 HA442

■ Australia’s 3rd $20 issue – distinguished by ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ banner

■ Difficult to locate in premium grade – must-have in Uncirculated quality, as here

■ Sensational value-for-money! SAVE A$80 on market price whilst stocks last!

1972 $20 Phillips/Wheeler CofA Consec Pair Unc

A$780 AL096 ■ Among the most sought after issues of the

$20 series, and scarce in Unc

■ Final ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ banner $20 before replaced by ‘Australia’

■ Seldom offered as an Unc Consec Pair, as here – SAVE A$220 off catalogue price!

1976 $20 Knight/Wheeler Centre Consec Pair Unc

A$590 AM689 ■ First of the two $20 types issued during

Knight/Wheeler signature combination

■ Original Knight/Wheeler $20 distinguished by central position of metallic security thread

■ Offered in Unc as a rare Consecutive Pair – SAVE A$200 off catalogue value!

1973 $50 Phillips/Wheeler YAA 1st Prefix Consec Pair Unc

A$2,995 AP069

■ From first print-run of Australia’s first $50 note – carrying very First Prefix YAA!

■ Highest cataloguing, most sought after paper $50 – missing from most collections

■ Seldom seen individually, and extremely rare as an Uncirculated Consec Pair

1985 $50 Johnston/Fraser OCR-B Unc

A$495 HI497 ■ The second Johnston/Fraser $50 variety –

recognised by the OCR-B typeface ■ Much scarcer than Gothic typeface

predecessor – available in Unc condition ■ Add this note to your collection at A$105

beneath Unc catalogue value!

1984 $100 Johnston/Stone Unc A$340 AA422

■ Crucial type, as the very first issue of Australia’s highest denomination

■ Issued during the last year of Johnston/Stone combination – seldom set aside

■ Straight from an original RBA bundle and in immaculate Uncirculated quality!

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1927 1 1/2d Canberra Block of 4 MUHA$995 AL688

■ A must-have for every serious philatelist – Australia’s first commemorative stamp

■ Issued in honour of opening of the new Parliament House in Canberra in 1927

■ Beautifully designed, the 1927 1 1/2d stamp is available as an MUH Block of 4

1929-36 Set of 5 Plate Number Blocks of 4 MUHA$98 AT645

■ Issued from 1929-36, these early predecimal commemorative Blocks of 4 carry the printer’s Plate Number

■ Numbers too close to stamps to be guillotined from sheets, as was traditional

■ Comprises four of either 1 1/2d or 2d Blocks, plus one 3d Block – our choice of designs

1931 6d Airmail MUH A$45 AT646

Block of Four Set

A$180 AT647

■ One of the earliest stamps produced for Australian air mail postal services

■ Honours aviation hero, Kingsford Smith – much scarcer than non-Airmail 1931 Smithy 2d & 3d

■ Highly sought after, the 1931 6d Airmail is available individually and as a Block of 4 – both in MUH

1932 SHB 2d Engraved & Typograph Pair MUH

A$995 AT648 Block of Four Pair

A$3980 AT649

■ Produced with Engraved and more advanced Typograph methods respectively, resulting in two different looking stamps bearing the same design!

■ Issued to honour the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and unique in the 1913-2012 Australian stamp series!

1932 SHB 3d Plate Number Block MUH

A$6950 AT650 ■ Issued to mark the launch of the Sydney

Harbour Bridge – exactly 80 years ago

■ In Blocks of 4, with each block carrying the original printer’s plate-number!

■ One of the scarcest issues in the plate-number series, we have a few examples in MUH

1934 Victoria Centenary Perf 11 1/2 Trio MUH A$175 AT651

■ Issued to honour the 100th anniversary of European Settlement in Victoria

■ Comprises the 1/- Black, 3d Blue & 2d Red – all with scarce Perf 11 1/2 format!

■ Scarcer of the two Perf varieties, and highly prized in Mint Unhinged – as here

1940 AIF Set of 4 MUH A$59 AS365

■ Paying homage to Australia’s Armed Forces – includes 1d, 2d, 3d and 6d stamps

■ A key issue, as among very few military commemoratives issued during WWII

■ In Mint Unhinged condition – very scarce in such a superb state of preservation

1953-65 Set of 25 Blocks of Four MUH

A$3950 AR711 ■ A lovely selection of early Elizabeth II

stamps, covering the late predecimal era

■ Comprises 25 Blocks of Four – taken from original sheets and all in MUH

■ Stunning value, the 25 blocks (100 stamps) can be yours at under 40c per stamp!

1954-56 Melbourne Olympics Stamp Set MUH A$2895 AJ751

Block of Four Set

A$9580 AQ889 ■ An authentic, official philatelic keepsake of

the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games

■ A complete set, comprising the 4d, 7 1/2d, 1/-, Yarra 2/-, Blue 2/- and Green 2/-

■ In superb MUH quality, buy the six stamps as Blocks of Four and save A$20

1964-65 Australian Bird Set of 7 MUH A$2495 AH857

■ Honouring Australia’s distinctive birdlife – among Australia’s last predecimal stamps

■ Comprises the 6d, 9d, 1/6, 2/-, 2/5, 2/6 & 3/- – all in superb MUH condition!

■ Scarce, with these stamps released very late in the 1913-65 predecimal series

1963 Navigators Set of 6 MUH A$295 AG850

■ One of the final, and most sought after stamp issues of the predecimal era

■ As high denominations, seldom set aside and naturally very scarce today

■ Honouring the great explorers of Australian history, the 6-stamp set (4/- to £2) is graded MUH


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■ Comprises SIXTEEN different Blocks of Four from the reign of King George VI

■ Set aside at the time of issue, each Block of Four is graded Mint Unhinged

■ Incredible value-for-money at under A$1.60 per block! Less than 39c per stamp!

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■ Unquestionably the key date of 1910-63 Sixpence Series – recognised as rare

■ Second lowest mintage of series (just 915,000!) and very scarce in aVF as here

■ Irresistible opportunity to plug that hole in your collection, with a Very Fine 1918 6d cataloguing at A$465!

1916-18 Florin Trio aFine-Fine A$98 AS487

■ The very first dates of the florin denomination produced on Australian shores

■ Struck at Melbourne Mint, these early pre-decimal dates are tough-to-find in any grade

■ In highly collectable aFine to Fine condition, and a bargain at less than A$100!

1923 Halfpenny aVF-VF A$2,950 AT640

■ Australia’s rarest halfpenny issue – seldom offered in such nice condition as here

■ With a VF 1923 1/2d valued at A$4,500, this is a super bargain at A$2,950 for an example in aVF-VF

■ Obverse features six pearls and near complete centre diamond, with reverse in strong VF

1933/32 Overdate 1d F-VF

A$78 AM917 ■ Highly sought after overdate type, with the

‘2’ visible beneath the second ‘3’ in date

■ Unique, the George V 1933/32 Overdate 1d is the only Australian overdate type struck in copper

■ Seldom offered, we have a few examples in Fine to Very Fine condition

1934/33 Overdate 3d Fine A$119 AQ006

■ One of only two Australian silver overdate issues, and a very famous type – especially as no 1933 3d were ever issued!

■ An important opportunity to own one of the few Australian overdate types

■ 2nd highest catalogue value of any issued 3d – offered in Fine condition

1934/35 Centenary 2/- in Foy’s Bag Unc A$1,290 AT394

■ Honours centenaries of Victoria and Melbourne – tiny mintage just 54,000!

■ Sold at Foy & Gibson’s Dept Stores at the time, set in what has become known as a ‘Foy’s Bag’

■ Set in original Foy’s Bag (graded Fine and scarce as such), each coin is in Unc quality!

1937 Crown with Dot VF A$95 AT145

■ Hotly pursued Variety, recognised by obvious dot in field below the ‘i’ in Australia

■ Under 10% of the tiny mintage of one million 1937 Crowns are of this variety!

■ Just a few examples of this distinctive 28.28g 38.5mm sterling silver type in stock

1942I 1d Missing ‘I’ Fine A$59 AT122

■ Dramatic type, with the ‘I’ (India) mintmark beneath King George VI obverse missing!

■ Still identifiable as a Calcutta Mint striking, as features unique double-dot on either side of ‘PENNY’ on reverse

■ Unusual and scarce, each coin is complete with a standard type for comparison

1950 1d Double Date VF A$49 AT160

■ Distinguished by obvious double striking of the date

■ A very scarce, truly outstanding Variety, the few coins in stock are graded Very Fine

■ An immensely desirable type, each coin united with normal 1950 1d for comparison

1942 10/- Armitage/McFarlane VF A$245 AD514

■ From 2nd George VI signature combination and scarce in all grades

■ An historic keepsake of WWII – first issued in the year Darwin was bombed

■ In attractive VF, and fantastic value for a WWII-era note at LESS THAN A$250

1942 £1 Armitage/McFarlane VF A$135 AC920

■ A richly symbolic memento of the WWII era – perfect partner for note at left

■ In Very Fine quality – a premium grade for this key King George VI banknote

■ Surprisingly affordable given the strong condition at just A$135 apiece

1949 £1 Coombs/Watt VF A$145 AE021

■ Scarce and desirable in any condition, as with all George VI banknotes

■ The penultimate King George VI £1 issue – released for only three years

■ In Very Fine condition, and scarce in this premium grade today

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Constantinopolis 330-46AD Bronze F-VF

A$3995 AS906 ■ A genuine Roman bronze coin, issued

toward the end of – or just after – the reign of Constantine the Great (330-46AD)

■ A time of great change, Constantine brought the Empire under sole rule, made Christianity the official religion and created a new capital – Constantinople

■ Issued to commemorate the new capital, the obverse depicts the helmeted figure of Constantinopolis – the female personification of the city

■ Struck in Constantinople, each coin bears the Victory Standing reverse design

■ An affordable opportunity to own a coin connected to one of Rome’s most famous rulers – graded Fine to Very Fine

Constantius Gallus 351-54AD Bronze Fine

A$2995 AT211 ■ A genuine Ancient Roman bronze –

struck 351-54AD during the brief reign of Constantius Gallus and graded Fine

■ Issued as the Empire began to crumble beneath the weight of invasions of Germanic tribes in the west and Persia in the east

■ Depicts a soldier spearing a fallen horseman, with somewhat ironic inscription Fel Temp Reparatio (Happy Days are Here Again)

■ Part of a large hoard find in what was the eastern half of the Roman Empire and, like every coin on this page, guaranteed as genuine

■ An affordable opportunity to own an authentic coin from one of the world’s greatest empires at a mere A$29.95

Licinius I 308-24AD Bronze Follis aVF-VF

A$3995 AT205 ■ An original bronze follis from the reign of

Licinius I (308-24AD) – depicts ‘the Father of the Gods’ Jupiter upon the reverse

■ Ruler of the eastern half of the Empire, with Constantine the Great ruling the west

■ An uneasy alliance, Licinius and Constantine fought several battles from 316AD on, with the Pagan ruler of the east ultimately defeated and executed by his Christian co-Emperor in 324AD

■ A lovely portrait coin, each Licinius I bronze follis is graded about Very Fine to Very Fine

Valentinian I 364-75AD Bronze Pair VF

A$7990 KC930 ■ Comprises Glory of Rome and Victory

Republic bronze Centenionalis types – struck 364-75AD

■ Issued during brief, turbulent reign of the Western Roman Emperor Valentinian I

■ Valentinian died of a stroke after becoming enraged with the impudence of a deputation from one of the Germanic tribes

■ In strong Very Fine quality – remarkably affordable for genuine 1,600-year-old Roman coins

Constans 337-50AD Bronze Pair aVF-VF

A$5990 KC929 ■ Includes two different Emperor Constans

bronze types – Gloria Exercitvs (Glory of the Army) and Victoriae (two Victories, each holding a wreath)

■ Second son of Constantine the Great and ruler of the western half of the Roman Empire for just over a decade

■ Constans was murdered during a revolt led by one of his foremost generals, soon-to-be Emperor Magnentius

■ Phenomenal value at just A$59.90, both coins are in well preserved aVF-VF quality

Gratian 367-83AD Bronze Pair aVF-VF

A$7990 KC931 ■ Unites two authentic Roman bronzes –

struck during the reign of the Emperor Gratian (367-83AD)

■ Ruler of the west after the death of his father, Valentinian I, Gratian gained control of the east after death of Eastern Emperor Valens in 378AD

■ Gratian was murdered in 383AD during uprising by Magnus Maximus – commander of Rome’s armies in Britain

■ An affordable keepsake of a tumultuous time for the Roman Empire, the pair is in aVF-VF condition

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Terrific Train Tributes!

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 three of the world’s most famous trains – Britain’s Flying Scotsman, Canada’s Royal Hudson and Japan’s Bullet Train.

Certain to catch the eye of collectors of train memorabilia – one of the strongest collecting fields worldwide – each of the latest coins from this dramatic series is crafted to the height of Proof quality from 20 grams of .999 fine silver. Like the early issues in the program – available

below – each coin measures an expansive 38.60mm in diameter, and is dominated by a splendid full-colour design. Official legal tender issues from the African nation of Liberia, each crown-sized coin is an exclusive limited edition, with the mintages of the Flying Scotsman, Royal Hudson and Bullet Train $5 coins restricted to 1,924, 1,938 and 1,997 respectively!

Surprisingly affordable in light of the extremely low mintages, these impressive full-colour precious metal Proofs represent outstanding value at just A$75 apiece.

LIMITED EDITION LOCOS!A must-have for any railroad buff, and the perfect complement to the coins above, we have remaining in stock just a few examples of these 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. Presented within an attractive box, both of these impressive limited edition tributes are accompanied by an information leaflet.

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Celebrating the great locomotives of Scotland, the Flying Scotsman Nameplate

Cover comprises four stamps, with the Evening Star Nameplate Cover distinguished by six stamps honouring the iconic trains of Britain. Set upon illustrated, informative folders – complete with a ‘Flying Scotsman’ and ‘Evening Star’ nameplate respectively – each official Royal Mail tribute is part of a limited edition of

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The Butterfly has landed!

UNIQUE 3D BUTTERFLY SILVER PROOF!

A sensational, if limited, window of opportunity to experience one of the latest and greatest innovations in modern numismatics, we have secured a tiny number of this spectacular 3D tribute to the exotic butterfly! The result of a groundbreaking minting technique, it looks as though this mesmerising butterfly has just landed on the coin!

Forming a unique, dramatic addition to any collection, this astonishing legal tender coin celebrates Ornithoptera Priamus – a species

of birdwing butterfly. A vibrantly coloured butterfly, found in northeast Australia, this distinctive species forms the perfect subject for a full-colour coin – especially when portrayed in 3D! Blessed with wings arrayed with a shimmering green and black pattern, the Ornithoptera Priamus looks amazing recreated in full-colour upon the broad 38.61mm flan of this exclusive legal tender coin.

A stunning visual effect, creating

the most lifelike tribute one could imagine, the butterfly literally sits upon the surface of the coin, with its iridescent, translucent green wings poised above the explosive full-colour flower design.

Given the immense beauty and startling originality of this striking 25g sterling silver Proof, it’s no shock that the 2,500-coin mintage sold out in record time. With only a few coins available – each set in a case – you must not let this opportunity flutter by!

YEAR OF THE DRAGONFLY

BIG, BEAUTIFUL BIRDWING!

The King with Wings!A stunning full-colour tribute

to the spectacular

Monarch Butterfly, this

Australian legal tender release from the Perth Mint is official, affordable and, with just 7,500 struck, astonishingly exclusive for a Brilliant Uncirculated coin.

Measuring 30.60mm, the 2012 $1 Monarch Butterfly Al-Br BU carries a vivid design of this vibrant species, with the brilliant orange and black hues of its wings perfectly recreated

in full-colour. Fantastic

value for a full-colour coin, with the Official Issue Price just A$14.95, each Australian legal tender $1 coin is set within an official Perth Mint card – packed with illustrations and information about the Monarch Butterfly.

Featuring a sharply detailed, delicately frosted design upon its 38.61mm flan, enhanced with a Swarovski crystal, this unique legal tender coin honours the dragonfly. An eye-catching tribute to this fascinating creature, which has an ancestry stretching back 250

An official Australian legal tender issue from the Royal Australian Mint, this one-year-only $1 type forms a dramatic tribute to one of Australia’s most celebrated butterflies – the massive Birdwing Butterfly! Struck to rigorous Uncirculated quality, this 25mm full-

million years, each precious metal Proof is crafted from 25g of sterling silver, and is taken from a mintage of just 2,500 coins – each set in a case.

colour Al-Br $1 is set in an official RAM pack and, crucially, was not issued for circulation. Must-have for a complete Australian $1 collection!


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