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MidFebruary
2011
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The Celebrate Australia Series!
Assembling the 2010-11 $1
Celebrate Australia 1oz Silver
Proof Series has proved an
impossible dream for many
Australian collectors, but for
just a handful of our clients,
that dream is about to become
a reality. We have FIVE
COMPLETE 8-COIN CELEBRATE
AUSTRALIA SETS now in stock!
Beginning with the Brisbane ANDA
Show coin – sold out within weeks
and virtually never offered – the
2010-11 $1 Celebrate Australia
1oz Silver Proof Series took the
collector on a unique journey
around the Great Southern Land,
with a coin for each State and
Territory. Underpinned by .999
silver, glorious full-colour and
strictly limited availability, with just
2,500 of each coin issued, this
stunning series was undoubtedly
one of the hottest
issues of 2010.
The subject of
barnstorming
demand, several of the
eight coins are no longer
available at
the Perth Mint.
Due to the huge interest in this all-
embracing tribute to the Australian
nation, this will be one of few
opportunities to secure the entire
8-coin Celebrate Australia Silver
Proof Series in one hit – if not the
ONLY opportunity. Not available
anywhere else, and with just FIVE
COMPLETE SETS in stock, it goes
without saying that an immediate
order is absolutely imperative.
■ Worldwide mintage a mere
2,500 collections
■ Australian legal tender series –
struck by the Perth Mint
■ Each set includes EIGHT 1oz
.999 fine Silver Proofs
■ Every coin housed in a plush,
official Perth Mint case
■ Numbered Certificate of
Authenticity for every coin!
■ Limited window of opportunity!
Just FIVE sets in stock!
UTTERLY COMPLETE!
Each of the eight .999
silver Proofs – some
of which are available
individually on the
Order Form – is
set in an official
Perth Mint case
2010 $1 Brisbane
ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof
2010 $1
Melbourne
ANDA Show 1oz Silver
Proof
2010 $1 Sydney
ANDA Show 1oz
Silver Proof
2010 $1 Boston ANA
Show Northern
Territory 1oz Silver Proof
2010 $1 Canberra ANDA
Show 1oz Silver Proof
2010 $1 Tasmania
1oz Silver Proof
2010 $1
South Australia 1oz Silver Proof
2011 $1
Perth ANDA
Show 1oz Silver Proof
JUST FIVE SETS IN STOCK!
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COMPLETE 2010-11 $1
CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA
1oz SILVER PROOF
COLLECTION
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The 2010 $1
Boston ANA
Show Northern
Territory 1oz Silver Proof
2010 $1 Tasmania
Beginning with the Brisbane ANDA
Show coin – sold out within weeks
and virtually never offered – the
2010-11 $1 Celebrate Australia
1oz Silver Proof Series took the
collector on a unique journey
around the Great Southern Land,
with a coin for each State and
Territory. Underpinned by .999
silver, glorious full-colour and
strictly limited availability, with just
2,500 of each coin issued, this
2011
2010 $1 Boston ANA
Show Northern
Territory 1oz Silver Proof2011 $1
Perth ANDA
Show 1oz Silver Proof
2010 $1 Boston ANA
Show Northern
Territory 1oz Silver Proof
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stunning series was undoubtedly
one of the hottest
the Perth Mint.
Just FIVE sets in stock!
Each of the eight .999
silver Proofs – some
of which are available
individually on the
Order Form – is
set in an official
Perth Mint case
2010 $1 Brisbane
ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof
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stunning series was undoubtedly
one of the hottest
issues of 2010.
The subject of
barnstorming
demand, several of the
eight coins are no longer
available at
the Perth Mint. 2010 $1 Sydney
ANDA Show 1oz
Silver Proof
stunning series was undoubtedly
The Celebrate Australia Series!
Assembling the 2010-11 $1
Celebrate Australia 1oz Silver Celebrate Australia 1oz Silver
Proof Series has proved an
impossible dream for many
Australian collectors, but for
just a handful of our clients,
that dream is about to become
a reality. We have FIVE
COMPLETE 8-COIN CELEBRATE
AUSTRALIA SETS now in stock!
Beginning with the Brisbane ANDA
Show coin – sold out within weeks
and virtually never offered – the
2010-11 $1 Celebrate Australia
2010 $1
2010 $1
South Australia 1oz Silver Proof
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The 2010 $1 Tasmania
1oz Silver Proof
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2010 $1 Tasmania
A most appropriate way
to pay homage to
the utterly crucial
role played by the Wool Industry
in Australia’s evolution from shambolic penal colony to prosperous, independent nation, the Royal
Australian Mint’s
2011 2-Coin BU
and Proof Sets are defined
by inspired designs, official
presentation packs and strictly limited availability. Just
40,000 BU and 25,000 Proof sets
have been issued!
These mintages
represent a major
underestimation
of demand, and
are at odds with
both the eminently
affordable Official
Issue Price of each set, and the
importance of these unique types
to collectors. The
Wool 20c and $1
will not be issued
for circulation and are not in the 2011 Proof &
Mint Sets, making
these Australian
legal tender sets
vital to anyone keen to preserve
a complete collection.
A$45
2011 AUSTRALIAN WOOL 2-COIN
PROOF SET Official Issue Price
US$42AR660
A$15
2011 AUSTRALIAN WOOL
2-COIN BU SET Official Issue Price
US$14AR659
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Keep your collection complete!
United in an official Mint Set style pack, each of the
four Australian legal tender 2011 $1 Ram’s Head coins carries the portrait of Elizabeth II on the obverse
A brilliant recreation of the last silver shilling – issued from 1938 to 1963 and based on Uardry 0.1,
a grand champion Merino at the 1932 Sydney Sheep Show – the new Ram’s Head $1 type has captured the attention of Australians from all walks of life. Indeed, reviving a type so well known to people of all ages, the Royal Australian Mint has inadvertently triggered increasingly loud pleas for this inspired 2011 $1 commemorative to be struck for general circulation! Alas, that is not going to happen. A one-year-only type, the 2011 $1 Ram’s Head BU will not to be issued for circulation, and will never be found in your change – making the 2011 $1 Privymark 4-Coin
Al-Br Mintmark/BU Set a vital acquisition for the serious decimal collector. Comprising four examples of this unique 25mm al-br Ram’s Head $1 type – the C Mintmark and S, M and B Privymark coins – this value-for-money Australian legal tender presentation represents the only way you can keep your collection complete!Underpinned by superb Brilliant Uncirculated quality, and well within the reach of all Australians at an Official Issue Price of just A$15, the four al-bronze coins are beautifully presented within an official, informative Royal Australian Mint pack.
THE RETURN OF THE SILVER RAM! Catching the eye
of predecimal and
decimal collectors
alike, the Royal Australian Mint’s
2011 Silver Proof $1 is an impeccable recreation of one of the most
memorable coin types in Australian history
– the last Silver Shilling.
A brilliant design
when struck to
Proof quality from pure silver,
this outstanding
precious metal $1
captures perfectly
George Kruger Gray’s inspired
shilling motif – from the detailed
depiction of the
Ram to the use
of a typeface similar to that of
the original 1938-
63 coin type.
Unquestionably
one of the finest
issues in the 1992-
2011 $1 Silver Proof Series – if
not THE finest – each 25mm, 11.66g .999 silver Australian
legal tender $1 is
housed in a case
with a numbered
Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the
strictly limited mintage of 12,500
coins.
A$15US$14
2011 $1 MINTMARK/PRIVYMARK 4-COIN
AL-BR BU SET Official Issue Price
AR931
A$45
2011 $1 SILVER PROOF
Official Issue Price US$42
AR901
United in an official Mint Set style pack, each of the
Keep your collection
A brilliant recreation of the last silver shilling – issued from 1938 to 1963 and based on Uardry 0.1,
a grand champion Merino at the 1932 Sydney Sheep Show – the new Ram’s Head $1 type has captured the attention of Australians from all walks of life. Indeed, reviving a type
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type, the 2011 $1 Ram’s Head BU will not to be
and will never be found
A brilliant design Unquestionably
TINY LIMITED
MINTAGES!
are defined
A$15
2011 AUSTRALIAN WOOL
2-COIN BU SET Official Issue Price
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Merino Magic!Arguably the finest of the many high-quality, value-for-money tributes to the Australian Wool Industry, the 2011 Australia’s Golden Era of Wool Coin & Banknote Portfolio has proved predictably popular – in large part due to the inclusion of a large piece of GENUINE Merino wool in each pack! An imaginative addition to a collection defined by great originality and unbeatable value, the 2011 Australia’s Golden Era of Wool Coin & Banknote Portfolio unites genuine Australian Merino wool with three official Australian legal tender issues. Featuring an example of Australia’s last Silver Shilling, issued from 1953 to 1963
during the reign of Elizabeth II, this impressive presentation is also
highlighted by the presence of two important decimal types. Issued during the Johnston/Fraser signature combination, an example of Australia’s very last $2 banknote is found in each set, together with the 1991 50c Decimal 25th Anniversary Ram’s Head coin. The consummate combination with which to honour the Australian Wool Industry’s unparalleled role in Australia’s economic, political and social development, all three Australian legal tender issues are presented in strictly Uncirculated quality – quality preserved for the long-term by the informative, illustrated full-colour pack. Sensational value-for-money for such a highly professional, richly historic presentation, the 2011 Australia’s Golden Era of Wool Coin & Banknote Portfolio is within the reach of all Australians at a mere A$69.95.
■ Headlined by a large piece of genuine Aussie Merino wool!
■ Includes a 1953-63 Silver Shilling in Unc – date of our choice
■ Features the 1985-88 Johnston/Fraser $2 note – in Unc quality
■ Highlighted by the 1991 Decimal 25th Anniversary 50c in Unc
■ Housed within an illustrated, informative presentation pack
■ Outstanding value-for-money at a mere A$69.95!
Created by George Kruger Gray, the 1953-63 Silver Shilling is distinguished by a design based on the 1932 Sydney Sheep Show champion ram, Uardry 0.1
Issued from 1966 until replaced by the $2 coin in 1988, the $2 note portrays John Macarthur – dubbed ‘The Father of the Merino Industry’ – and a Merino
Featuring a design
based on the original Ram’s Head Shilling motif,
this unique 1991 50c
commemorative honours the 25th
anniversary of decimal currency
A fine setting for this inspired tribute to the Australian Wool Industry, the informative 660mm x 297mm pack is graced with a superb array of historic images Renowned as
the whitest, softest, most lavish natural fibre, the large piece of genuine Australian Merino wool found in this pack is the perfect complement to the three official Australian legal tender issues
A$6995US$65
2011 AUSTRALIA’S GOLDEN ERA OF WOOL
COIN & BANKNOTE PORTFOLIO
Official Issue PriceSH075
Merino Magic!most lavish natural fibre, the large piece of genuine Australian Merino wool found in this pack is the perfect complement to the three official Australian legal tender issues
A fine setting for this inspired tribute to the Australian Wool Industry, the informative 660mm x 297mm pack is graced with a superb array of historic images Renowned as
the whitest, softest, most lavish natural fibre, the large
Renowned as the whitest, softest, most lavish natural fibre, the large
A fine setting for this inspired tribute to the Australian Wool Industry, the informative 660mm x 297mm pack is graced with a superb array of historic images
Merino Magic!Ram’s Head Shilling motif,
this unique 1991 50c
commemorative honours the 25th
anniversary of decimal currency
A$6995
superb array of historic images
Merino Magic!
superb array of historic images
Australia’s Golden Era of Wool Coin & Banknote Portfolio unites genuine Australian Merino wool with three official Australian legal tender issues. Featuring an example of Australia’s last Silver Shilling, issued from 1953 to 1963
during the reign of Elizabeth II, this impressive presentation is also
Issued from 1966 until replaced by the $2 coin in 1988, the $2 note portrays John Macarthur – dubbed ‘The Father of the Merino
ram, Uardry 0.1
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New Zealand – THE KEY ISSUES FOR 2011!
TINY WORLDWIDE
MINTAGE JUST 1,500 SETS!
Guaranteed to trigger enormous interest across the globe, we are delighted to have received an allocation of New Zealand’s exclusive 2011 Proof Set!
Unquestionably one of the world’s rarest Proof Set issues, the mintage of New Zealand’s most important annual issue has been restricted to a crazy 1,500 sets! Above and beyond the attraction of owning such an exclusive, official legal tender coin collection, New Zealand’s 2011 Proof Set will also catch the eye of anyone with an appreciation of the power and precision of modern minting. Comprising the 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2 and one-year-only Yellow Eyed Penguin $5 – all struck to the most rigorous Proof standards – each coin in this collection literally shines with quality. A presentation
A MERE 4,000
STRUCK! MINTAGE JUST 2,000!
An ever- popular issue,
the release of NZ’s annual Proof $5 is always
eagerly anticipated.
The new 38.70mm
2011 $5 has just
been unveiled and,
imbued with that
traditional mix of quality, purity
and presentation,
no one will be disappointed.
Celebrating New
Zealand’s Yellow
Eyed Penguin –
considered to be
the world’s rarest penguin – this sparkling
legal tender coin
is crafted to impeccable Proof
quality from 1oz
pure .999 silver.
Sure to be highly
sought after, time is
of the essence for
those interested in
this one-year-only
type. Extremely
exclusive, a mere
4,000 coins have
been issued – each set in an official case with
a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
One of the rarest
BU crown-sized
issues in global
numismatics, the new 2011 $5 Yellow Eyed
Penguin Cu-Ni BU
is to be enjoyed
by the privileged
few. Incredibly, the
worldwide mintage
has been set at an
extraordinarily low
2,000 coins!
As eye-catching as
it is exclusive, this
superbly struck legal
tender tribute features
a striking design of
the rare Yellow Eyed
Penguin upon its
broad 38.70mm
flan – magnificent
when crafted to the height of BU
quality.
Presented in an
official pack, and
unbelievably good
value given the
tiny mintage, we
have managed to secure only a small allocation of this imposing BU $5 Crown. Don’t miss this
limited window of
opportunity!
One of the rarest Proof Sets in global numismatics!
befitting this key annual issue, New Zealand’s five circulating denominations and the 38.70mm .999 silver $5 are set in an official leatherette case, accompanied by a numbered authentication booklet confirming the tiny mintage. That mintage – restricted to just 1,500 sets – places the 2011 Proof Set among the most exclusive annual Proof Set issues in numismatics. Although we have been able to snare a piece of the action, we have only a small number of sets in stock.
A$165US$153
NZ 2011 PROOF SETAR988
A$3995US$37
NZ 2011 $5 YELLOW EYED PENGUIN
CU-NI BU AR990
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NZ 2011 $5 YELLOW EYED PENGUIN 1oz
SILVER PROOF
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this one-year-only
type. Extremely As eye-catching as
it is exclusive, this
superbly struck legal
tender tribute features
a striking design of
the rare Yellow Eyed
Penguin upon its
NZ 2011 $5 YELLOW EYED PENGUIN 1oz
SILVER PROOF
the world’s rarest penguin – this sparkling
legal tender coin
One of the rarest
BU crown-sized
issues in global
numismatics, the new 2011 $5 Yellow Eyed
New Zealand One of the rarest Proof Sets
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tiny mintage, we
have managed
Don’t miss this
limited window of
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One of the rarest
BU crown-sized
Penguin Cu-Ni BU
worldwide mintage
extraordinarily low Presented in an
MINTAGE
A$3995
New Zealand – THE KEY ISSUES FOR 2011!JUST 2,000 SETS ISSUED WORLDWIDE!
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Low mintage, high quality
One of the most exclusive Brilliant Uncirculated collections in world
coinage, with the total mintage restricted to an astoundingly low 2,000 sets, the official New Zealand 2011 Mint Set is now available at Downies!
A comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s coinage for 2011, this highly desirable collection comprises six flawlessly struck BU coins. Featuring the 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2, the set is headlined by the majestic $5 Cu-Ni BU crown – devoted to the endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin. One of New Zealand’s most beloved native creatures, easily identified by the yellow stripe that runs
across its bright yellow eyes, this distinctive flightless bird is known as the world’s rarest penguin.
A fine centrepiece to a presentation of beauty, quality and limited availability, the 38.70mm $5 BU Crown is united with the five circulating denominations behind archival bubble, enclosed in an official full-colour pack. Surprisingly affordable given that so few sets are to be issued across the globe, the 2011 Mint Set is to be enjoyed by a very exclusive group of collectors. With a sell-out of the 2,000-set mintage inevitable, and little chance that we will be able to secure more than our original allocation, we highly recommend an early order.
THE LAST SILVER KIWI!
OFFICIAL 2011 RUGBY WORLD CUP $1!
A fantastic finale to one of New Zealand’s most sought after recent collector programs, the third and last issue in the $1 Kiwi Icons Silver Proof Series has just been launched! Beautifully accommodated by the large 40mm diameter flan, this flawless precious metal Proof bears a
design depicting two of New Zealand’s most recognisable symbols of national identity – the Kiwi and the Silver Fern. A brilliant design, especially when struck to the highest Proof quality from .999 fine silver, this quintessentially New Zealand 1oz coin is
presented in an official case, complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the worldwide mintage of 7,500.
The 2011 $1 Kiwi Icons Silver BU (A$85 US$79 AR928) and 2011 $10 Kiwi Icons 1/4oz Gold Proof (A$795 US$736 AR926)
have also been released!
The 2011 $1 All Blacks Silver Proof (A$99.95 US$93 AR717) and 2011 $1 All Blacks Cu-Ni BU PNC (A$29.50 US$28 AR718)
are also available!
With the 2011 Rugby World Cup to kick off in a matter of months, what better way could there be to celebrate than with an official legal tender commemorative from the host nation? A stunning fusion of precious metals, New Zealand’s 2011 $1 Rugby World Cup Gold-plated 1oz Silver Proof gives you just that opportunity!
Struck to exquisite High Relief Proof standard, this 40mm .999 silver, .999 gold-plated 1oz coin features a detailed portrayal of the Webb Ellis Cup – the prize for winning Rugby Union’s most prestigious competition.
A must-have for selectively gold-plated coin collectors, each $1 is set within a numbered timber case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 12,000.
A$65US$61
NZ 2011 MINT SET AR987
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NZ 2011 $1 KIWI ICONS 1oz SILVER
PROOF AR927
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NZ 2011 $1 RUGBY WORLD CUP
GOLD-PLATED 1oz SILVER PROOF
AR540
coinage, with the total mintage restricted to an astoundingly low 2,000 sets, the official New Zealand 2011 Mint Set is now available at Downies!
OFFICIAL 2011
NZ 2011 MINT SET
design depicting two of New Zealand’s most recognisable symbols of national presented
CUP $1!With the 2011 Rugby World Cup to kick off in a matter of months, what better way could there be to celebrate than with an official
OFFICIAL 2011
JUST 2,000 SETS ISSUED WORLDWIDE!
Low mintage, high quality
One of the most exclusive Brilliant Uncirculated collections in world
with a numbered
mintage of 7,500.
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2011 $1 All Blacks Cu-Ni BU PNC (
RUGBY WORLD
this 40mm .999 silver, .999 gold-
A must-have
The 2011 $1 All Blacks Silver Proof (A$99.95The 2011 $1 All Blacks Silver Proof (A$99.95The 2011 $1 All Blacks Silver Proof ( US$93
Cup Gold-plated
gives you just that
attesting to the mintage of 12,000.
A$
RUGBY WORLD CUP GOLD-PLATED
1oz SILVER
The 2011 $1 All Blacks Silver Proof (
A$1495US$14
2011 10c KOALA
1/10oz SILVER SPECIMEN
Official Issue Price
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Precious metal masterpiece
Cut-price Koala creates chaos!
A must-have for gold collectors worldwide, the Perth Mint’s 2011 $100 Gold Nugget 25th Anniversary 1oz Gold Proof is one of the most important precious
metal issues to be released in Australia in 2011. With a tiny mintage of just 1,500, it is also one of the most exclusive.
Struck to impeccable Proof quality, this massive ONE TROY OUNCE .9999 fine gold $100 forms a fitting tribute to Australia’s Gold Nugget Series. One of the world’s most admired precious metal series, instantly associated with rarity, innovation, luxury and prestige, it is exactly 25 years since the Gold Nugget Program was launched. Honouring one of Australia’s most famous gold finds (the 2,284oz Welcome Stranger
Nugget, unearthed in 1869) the first Gold Nugget coin carried a design by Australia’s master craftsman Stuart Devlin – a design perfectly recreated upon the 32.60mm flan of this new sparkling 1oz Gold Proof!
A powerful celebration of Australia’s Gold Rush heritage, and a collector coin of the utmost quality and prestige, time is of the essence for those keen to secure the 2011 $100 Gold Nugget 25th Anniversary 1oz Gold Proof. Although we received an allocation from the mintage of 1,500 coins – each set in an official case with a Certificate – initial demand indicates that our stock won’t last for long.
TINY MINTAGE JUST 1,500!
OFFICIAL ISSUE PRICE JUST A$14.95!
A$2,580Currently unavailable in the US
2011 $100 GOLD NUGGET 25th ANNIVERSARY 1oz
GOLD PROOF Official Issue Price
AR944
HOT RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT
Struck from one ounce of
.9999 gold, each
32.60mm Australian
legal tender coin is
set in an official case with a
numbered Certificate. Mintage just 1,500!
Struck to Specimen
quality from 1/10oz
of pure .999 silver, this unique Australian
legal tender type is set in
an official Perth Mint
presentation card
Struck to Specimen
most important precious
Gold Nugget Series. One of the world’s most admired precious metal series, instantly associated with rarity, innovation, luxury and prestige, it is exactly 25 years since the Gold Nugget Program was launched. Honouring one of Australia’s most famous gold finds (the 2,284oz Welcome Stranger
Struck from one ounce of
.9999 gold, each
32.60mm Australian
legal tender coin is
set in an official case with a
numbered Certificate. Mintage just
A startling opportunity for all
Australians to enjoy
one of the nation’s
most admired series, we
have been inundated with orders for the very first 10c Koala 1/10oz Silver Specimen coin. Given the astounding affordability
of the Official Issue Price – a
mere A$14.95 –
the overwhelming
response is no surprise.
Beyond the unbelievable value-for-
money, demand for
this release can also
be attributed to the
fact that the 2011 10c
Koala 1/10oz Silver
Specimen is defined
by the same qualities
that underpin the
Mint’s entire Precious
Metal Program. The
purity of the .999
silver, the Specimen
strike, the official
presentation, the one-
year-only design…
this unique Australian
legal tender coin is
a shining illustration
of the Mint’s world-
renowned precious
metal craftsmanship.
A must-have for
traditional collectors –
especially those who
feel that, in an era of
rising metal prices,
silver is beyond their
reach – the 20.60mm
2011 10c Koala 1/10oz
Silver Specimen has
also been targeted
by those in search of
the quintessentially
Aussie gift for friends
and contacts overseas.
Given the low Official
Issue Price of A$14.95,
everyone can get a
piece of the action!
Cut-price Koala
Currently unavailable in the US
2011 $100 GOLD NUGGET 25th ANNIVERSARY 1oz
Cut-price Koala
years since the Gold Nugget Program was launched. Honouring one of Australia’s most famous gold finds (the 2,284oz Welcome Stranger
.9999 gold, each
32.60mm Australian
legal tender coin is
set in an official case with a
numbered Certificate. Mintage just 1,500!
Cut-price Koala
Proof! Gold Proof. Although we received an allocation from the mintage of 1,500 coins – each set in an official case with a Certificate – initial demand indicates that our stock won’t last for long.
quality from 1/10oz
of pure .999 silver, this unique Australian
legal tender
Struck to Specimen
quality from 1/10oz
opportunity for all
Australians to enjoy
one of the nation’s
most admired series, we
have been inundated with orders for the very first 10c Koala 1/10oz Silver Specimen coin. Given the astounding affordability
of the Official Issue Price – a
mere A$14.95 –
the overwhelming
response is no surprise. surprise. PURE
.999 SILVER!
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Memorable military milestones…Celebrating the centenary of the Royal Australian Navy, this unique presentation from the Perth Mint is underpinned by official Australian legal tender status, excellent collector value, strictly limited availability and imaginative presentation. An apt tribute to Australia’s seafaring defenders – established in 1911 when George V conferred the title Royal Australian Navy upon the then Commonwealth Naval Forces – the 2011 $1
RAN Centenary 1oz Silver Proof & Badge Set is headlined by an Australian legal tender 1oz .999 silver Proof. Capturing both the proud history and ongoing importance of the RAN, the 40.60mm flan portrays early RAN servicemen, united with depictions of the pre-WWI River Class Torpedo Boat Destroyer, HMAS Yarra, and the modern warship HMAS Anzac. Beautifully presented
in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, each set also includes a full-colour gold-plated RAN Badge replica! Restricted to a worldwide mintage of just 7,500, the 2011 $1 RAN Centenary 1oz Silver Proof & Badge Set will, like all Australian military
commemoratives, be highly sought after in both the short and long term. Guarantee your piece of Aussie military history at the Mint’s affordable Official Issue Price!
This superb gold-plated replica is a faithful recreation of the official Royal Australian Navy Badge – adopted by the RAN in 1949
Faithful to the original, this accurate replica of the official Duntroon badge is crafted from copper, and precisely finished in real gold!
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 100th ANNIVERSARY
RMC DUNTROON 100th ANNIVERSARY
1911 was indeed one of the most important years in the history of the Australian Armed Forces. Not only was the Royal Australian Navy established in 1911, but it was also the year that Australia’s Royal Military College Duntroon was
created to train cadets to serve
as officers in the Australian Army.
A prestigious tribute to the 100th anniversary of one of the world’s leading military colleges, this official Perth Mint release features an authentic, gold-plated RMC Duntroon Badge replica, united with an Australian legal tender Silver Proof. Highlighted by a full-colour depiction of the RMC Duntroon Badge, this brilliantly designed 40.60mm .999 fine silver 1oz coin is dominated by a detailed, fully struck-up design representing the multiplicity of roles and challenges undertaken by Duntroon’s dedicated cadets.
A unique, exclusive celebration of RMC Duntroon – graduates of which have led Australian soldiers in every major military campaign – this impressive commemorative is presented in an official Perth Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of just 7,500.
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2011 $1 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY CENTENARY 1oz SILVER PROOF & BADGE SET Official Issue PriceAR943
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2011 $1 DUNTROON CENTENARY 1oz SILVER
PROOF & BADGE SET Official Issue Price
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As with the RAN $1 Silver Proof, the 2011 $1 Duntroon
Centenary 1oz Silver Proof is official Australian legal tender, with Elizabeth II
portrayed on the obverse
Forces – the 2011 $1
presentation. An apt tribute to Australia’s seafaring defenders – established
This superb gold-plated replica is a faithful
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 100
presented
RAN Centenary 1oz Silver Proof & Badge Set will, like all Australian military
RMC DUNTROON
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As with the RAN $1 Silver Proof, the 2011 $1 Duntroon
Centenary 1oz Silver Proof is official Australian legal tender, with Elizabeth II
portrayed on the obverse
College Duntroon was created to train
cadets to serve as officers in the Australian Army.
As with the RAN $1 Silver As with the RAN $1 Silver
1911 was indeed one of the most important years in the history of the Australian Armed Forces. Not only was the Royal Australian Navy established in 1911, but it was also the year that Australia’s Royal Military College Duntroon was College Duntroon was
Faithful to the original, this accurate replica of the official
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The RAM Mint Set CollectionCOMPLETE from 1966 to 2011!
Individually, the Royal Australian Mint’s Uncirculated Mint Sets are considered to be among the finest BU sets in international numismatics. As a complete series, however, the 1966-2011 Mint Set Collection forms a spectacular, comprehensive – and scarce – record of Australia’s modern currency history. Indeed, due to the
rarity of some issues, we have not
been able to offer the complete series
for nearly FOUR years – making this rare opportunity extremely important.
The quality…One of the highpoints on the collector calendar, the annual release of the Mint Set is always eagerly anticipated – in large part due to the immaculate quality of the coins. From the 1966 1c to the 2011 $2, every coin in every Mint Set has been struck to a much more rigorous standard than those coins issued for circulation. When you also consider the official presentation, powerful commemorative themes and, crucially, the 28 coins that were NOT ISSUED FOR CIRCULATION and can only be found in Mint Sets, it’s no surprise that the series is so highly sought after – and consequently so rare as a complete collection.
The scarcity…The worldwide popularity of Australian Mint Sets, and in some cases relatively low mintages, has ensured that many are tough-to-find. The early dates are particularly notorious for their scarcity, and, as new enthusiasts are drawn to the series, more pressure is placed upon the limited number of sets available today. The natural corollary of scarcity is potential, and it is no great surprise that many of the 1966-2011 Mint Sets have soared in secondary market value.
The potential…The link between scarcity and potential is especially apparent with the early years of this key collector program. The first set, issued in 1966, is now
valued at nearly A$100, with the 1969 set (now A$165), 1972 set (now A$189) and 1971 and 1973 sets (now A$169 apiece) all indicative of the long-term value of the early Mint Set issues. The trend is not limited to the early issues, however, with even recent sets soaring above Official Issue Price. The 1990 set, for example, was issued at A$15, and now trades at A$150+, with the 1997 set (now A$125) and 2000 set (now A$140) illustrating the potential of later dates in the series.
The opportunity…Whilst we have every set available individually, and also offered as complete Machin
Australia’s modern currency history. Indeed, due to the
rarity of some issues, we have not
been able to offer the complete series
for nearly FOUR years – making this rare opportunity extremely important.
2011 Mint Set
Australia’s modern
Individually, the Royal Australian Mint’s Uncirculated Mint Sets
The quality…One of the highpoints on the collector
Australian Mint’s
The RAM Mint Set CollectionCOMPLETE from 1966 to 2011!
(1966-84), Maklouf (1985-98) and Rank-Broadley (1999-2011) portrait collections, the rare opportunity to create the COMPLETE 1966-2011 Mint Set Collection deserves
serious consideration – especially at our super price! An all-encompassing array, the collection of FORTY-FOUR Mint Sets can be yours at over A$200 off the combined price
of the individual sets! With just FOUR complete sets available, and with very limited stock of some of the scarce issues, an immediate order is essential.
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1966 Mint Set A$98 GX212
1969 Mint Set A$165 GX213
1970 Mint Set A$79 GX214
1971 Mint Set A$169 GX215
1972 Mint Set A$189 GX216
1973 Mint Set A$169 GX217
1974 Mint Set A$99 GX218
1975 Mint Set A$49 GX219
1976 Mint Set A$40 GX220
1977 Mint Set A$25 GX221
1978 Mint Set A$25 GX222
1979 Mint Set A$25 GX223
1980 Mint Set A$18 GX224
1981 Mint Set A$18 GX225
1982 Mint Set A$12 GX226
1983 Mint Set A$35 GX227
1984 Mint Set A$40 GX260
1966-84 Machin Portrait Collection A$1,255 KT164
1985 Mint Set A$50 GX262
1986 Mint Set A$39 GX263
1987 Mint Set A$35 GX266
1988 Mint Set A$35 GX029
1989 Mint Set A$55 GY161
1990 Mint Set A$149 HF350
1991 Mint Set A$55 HN194
1992 Mint Set A$99 AA516
1993 Mint Set A$65 AB058
1994 Mint Set A$48 AB352
1995 Mint Set A$65 AB725
1996 Mint Set A$65 AC021
1997 Mint Set A$125 AC362
1998 Mint Set A$45 AC956
1985-98 Maklouf Portrait Collection A$930 KC791
1999 Mint Set A$55 AD682
2000 Mint Set A$140 AE675
2001 Mint Set A$65 AF280
2002 Mint Set A$55 AG338
2003 Mint Set A$60 AH401
2004 Mint Set A$60 AJ412
2005 Mint Set A$70 AK249
2006 Mint Set A$40 AL194
2007 Mint Set A$40 AM062
2008 Mint Set A$35 AN094
2009 Mint Set A$45 AP137
2010 Mint Set A$30 AQ513
2011 Mint Set A$30 AR661
1999-2011 Rank-Broadley Portrait Collection A$725 KC792
BUY THE COMPLETE
COLLECTION OF 44 MINT SETS
AND SAVE!
with very limited stock of some of the scarce issues, an immediate
The RAM Mint Set Collection
A$2,695US$2,4931966-2011
COMPLETE MINT SET COLLECTION
(44 sets)KT746
For all US$ prices, please see the Order Form
SAVE A$200+!
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RARE ‘PLATE IDENTIFICATION LETTER’ $10 TRIO!One of our most unusual – and most popular – banknote offers, we are delighted to have secured more stock of the rare, desirable 1991 $10 Fraser/Cole Plate Identification Letter (PIL) Matching Serial Numbers Trio! Although it is unknown whether it was used as a security device, or to assist quality control, the Note Printing Branch of the RBA inserted a tiny letter onto the printing plates for virtually every decimal paper note. With the impending release of polymer
notes, PILs were phased out by 1990. Some three years later, however, during the last days of the 1991-93 Fraser/Cole paper $10 print-run, one of the plates was damaged – and was replaced with an old plate carrying PILs! As the printing press comprised three plates in a rotating drum, printing three 40-note sheets per revolution, the inclusion of one PIL plate meant that 1/3rd of the notes printed at the end of the last paper $10 run feature a PIL. For every 120 notes printed during the final period of the $10 Fraser/Cole
issue, only 40 carry a PIL. Three consecutive notes, as here, illustrate this change to the printing plates. Taken from RBA bundles and in Uncirculated condition, this trio comprises two notes without the PIL and one note with the PIL – with all bearing matching serials! A highly collectable numismatic anomaly, we have a very small number of sets in stock, with a few individual PIL $10 notes also available.
In the case of the $10 banknote, the Plate Identification Letter was placed 29mm vertically below the right hand leg of the capital ‘A’ in ‘Australia’
RARE CONSECUTIVE RUN OF FOUR PIL NOTES!
STRAIGHT FROM AN ORIGINAL BUNDLE!
A fantastic opportunity for just a handful of our clients, we also have a few sets of the rare Fraser/Cole $10 PIL banknote in Consecutive Runs of Four!
Providing a rare, exciting opportunity for our clients to secure an early Australian $50 type in strictly Unc quality – and in Consecutive Pairs and Consecutive Runs of Ten – we recently secured an original RBA bundle of the 1979 Knight/Stone $50!
An extremely rare combination, never before offered by Downies, each of the four successively numbered notes found in these sets features a Plate Identification
Issued just five years after the introduction of the denomination, the 1979-82 Knight/Stone $50 is, like all early high denomination types, increasingly scarce – and rising in price. Too valuable for people to casually set aside as a memento, and doubling in value in less than a decade,
Letter. The fact that only 1/3 of the last Fraser/Cole $10 notes carry a PIL makes the discovery of a $10 PIL Consecutive Run of Four very unlikely – and very collectable.
this note is missing from many collections in top grade – making this opportunity very important indeed. With every Knight/Stone $50 taken from an RBA bundle, you now get the chance to enjoy crisp Uncirculated quality – and unprecedented
Taken from original RBA bundles, and therefore in superb Unc quality, we have a tiny number of Consecutive Runs available, and highly recommend an early order.
savings! A single note is now A$20 below catalogue value, but to really take advantage of the unusual discovery of an original bundle, add a Consecutive Pair to your collection at A$100 off – or a Consecutive Run of Ten at a mind-blowing saving of A$1,000!
A$195US$181
1991 $10 FRASER/COLE PIL MATCHING
SERIAL NUMBERS TRIO Unc
AQ821
A$499US$454
1991 $10 FRASER/COLE PIL CONSEC
RUN OF FOUR Unc AR991
A$89US$81
1991 $10 FRASER/COLE PIL Unc
AN477
A$1,950
1979 KNIGHT/STONE $50 CONSEC RUN OF TEN
US$1,805AR992
A$490
1979 KNIGHT/STONE $50 CONSEC PAIR
US$454AL024
A$2751979 KNIGHT/STONE $50
US$255HI492
STRAIGHT FROM AN ORIGINAL BUNDLE! STRAIGHT FROM AN ORIGINAL BUNDLE!
A$195
perfect state of preservation. With each note in strictly Uncirculated condition, and Consecutive Pairs so seldom seen, we must recommend an early order.
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Australia’s first
Ten Shilling note!
Australia’s very first Commonwealth banknote, the 1913 10/- Collins/Allen forms a breathtaking combination of extreme rarity and compelling history. One of Australia’s most important currency issues, seldom seen on the market in any condition, this key banknote represents a ‘dream acquisition’.
Representing the beginning of Australia’s first national banknote series, and bearing Australia’s first signature combination, the 1913 Collins/Allen 10/- is properly described as a great Australian rarity. With the Ten Shilling denomination generally issued in the tens, if not hundreds, of millions, the total number of the 1913 Collins/Allen 10/- printed was extraordinarily small.
Known by less than
100 examples!
With 98 years having passed since issued, almost the entire print-run of 500,000 has been lost or destroyed, with experts estimating that less than 100 exist today. This extreme rarity has ensured a huge increase in competition for the few remaining examples of the 1913 10/- Collins/Allen, and even in lower grade, this numismatic icon is seldom seen on the market – and soaring in
value. In the last decade alone, this historically imperative banknote has leaped from A$6,000 to A$27,500 in VG and from A$10,500 to A$55,000 in Fine! In light of the rapid rise in catalogue value across all grades, this particular example of the 1913 10/- Collins/Allen – slightly edge trimmed but otherwise graded Fine – represents an outstanding opportunity for collector or investor at A$19,500.
THE LAST AUSTRALIAN 10/- TYPE!
Last George VI 10/- in rare Consecutive Pairs!
The last 10/- note issued during the reign of George VI, Downies is delighted to be able to offer our clients the chance to acquire the 1952 10/- Coombs/Wilson in superb Uncirculated quality – and in Consecutive Pairs! If top grade George VI notes are scarce – and, naturally, they are – then they become rarities of the highest order when presented in consecutive
sequence. The rarity and desirability of notes with successive serial numbers, especially examples in high quality, has seen a surge in competition for predecimal Consecutive Pairs over the last few years. This has led to a surge in market value, with Consecutive Pairs regularly commanding a premium over the value of two individual notes in the same grade. An extremely attractive acquisition for the
predecimal collector, and an astute portfolio diversification, we have just five Consecutive Pairs of the 1952 10/- Coombs/Wilson in stock. Taken from a Consecutive Run of Ten notes that had been stashed away before entering circulation, each 59-year-old Consecutive Pair is in an utterly
Fifty-three years after the first Australian 10/- note was issued, the denomination was consigned to the pages of history when Australia adopted the decimal currency system. The last hurrah of the imperial system, the final 10/- note is a
compulsory element of every Australian collection – especially in the stunning quality seen here. Released during the first decade of the rule of the long-reigning Queen Elizabeth II, Australia’s final 10/- was issued under
the auspices of the Reserve Bank for just four years, and carried the Coombs/Wilson signature combination. Clearly set aside at the time of issue, around 50 years ago, we have this ‘last-of-its-kind’ type in strictly Uncirculated quality!
A$19,500US$18,039
1913 10/- COLLINS/ALLEN Fine
AR993
A$2,950US$2,7291952 10/-
COOMBS/WILSON CONSECUTIVE PAIR Unc
AR994
has been lost or destroyed, with experts estimating that less than 100 exist today. This extreme rarity has ensured a huge increase in competition for the few remaining A$19,500
than 100 exist today. This extreme rarity
Consecutive Pairs of
perfect state of A$2,950
A$3251961 10/- COOMBS/WILSON RESERVE BANK Unc US$304
AJ304
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Tokens – historic, affordable and very collectable…During the 18th and 19th centuries, the shortage of small change was a huge problem in Britain and across the Empire. Essential for everyday
transactions, the lack of lower denomination coins led to an innovative response from communities in Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and
elsewhere – the creation of ‘Traders Tokens’.
If government couldn’t provide a medium of currency for small transactions, then the
private sector would! Issued by businesses to facilitate trade, Tokens were unofficial coins, which, in Australia, circulated until the 1870s, when their prevalence
led colonial governments to ban their use. A fascinating piece of the past, we have a variety of affordable Australian and British Empire Traders Tokens in stock.
The currency of captivity…A fascinating slice of Australia’s wartime history, this sparkling Perth Mint-struck, legal tender Silver Proof features a perfect replica of a WWII Internment Camp Token on the reverse. With internees barred from using standard coins, for fear they may be employed in the perpetration of an escape, the Dept of Army had bronze 5/-,
2/-, 1/-, 3d & brass 1d tokens struck in tiny numbers for use in Internment Camps. As general circulation of these tokens would have contravened Federal law, most were destroyed at the end of WWII, and, as a result, WWII Internment Camp Tokens are highly sought after rarities today. The 5/- token,
for example, is valued at A$12,000 in Choice Unc!An affordable, authentic way to enjoy this scarce, historic WWII series, each of these 40mm .999 fine silver 1oz Proof coins is united with an accurate, actual-size replica of a WWII Internment Camp Token! Sensational value at less than A$100!
An historic complement to the Silver Proof, this
accurate, double-sided full-size replica is a
faithful recreation of a WWII Internment Camp
Token
Struck by the Perth Mint, each legal tender coin is crafted to immaculate Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fine silver and then
plated in copper
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Camp Token on the reverse. With internees barred from using standard coins, for fear they may be employed in the perpetration of an escape, the Dept of Army had bronze 5/-, Token
when their prevalence
The Gold Rush may have created
great wealth in the colonies, but it
didn’t help the small change shortage.
With commerce, and the population,
increasing rapidly, Traders Tokens were
issued to overcome the currency crisis.
We have a range
of 1850s-1870s
Australasian Tokens measuring
30–36mm in stock –
type of our choice.
Used both in urban and rural communities
to pay the baker as he passed by with
his wares, Bakers or Bread Tokens were
utilised extensively throughout Australia
in the early 20th century. Struck from
aluminium, these particular Tokens
were issued for use in Newcastle in
New South Wales, and
grade from F-VF. Type
of our choice.
Britain suffered an intense coinage shortage at the end of the 18th century, in large part due to the turmoil created by the Napoleonic Wars. As in Australia some decades later, Traders Tokens were issued to fill the void. In VG, we have an array of 1790s tokens available – at a sensational A$19.95 each! Type of our choice.
Not offered by Downies for many years, Britain’s 1850s Holloway’s Tokens are among the most well-known of this popular collecting field. Issued by ‘Professor’ Holloway – one of the most successful promoters of 19th century ‘quack’ remedies – these beautifully designed copper tokens are fantastic value in Fine quality.
Trams were once a familiar part of the New Zealand landscape – as were the Tram Tokens with which people paid for their journey. Part of a massive hoard found in a Dunedin warehouse, the Tram Tokens before you were never issued and are all in Uncirculated condition! Tremendous value-for-money at a mere A$5.95 apiece!
A$49
AUSTRALASIA 1850s-1870s
TRADERS TOKEN Fine
US$46AQ228
A$695
NSW BREAD
TOKEN F-VF US$650
AH537
A$1995
GB 1790s TRADE TOKEN VG US$1750
AQ334
A$45
GB 1850s HOLLOWAY’S TOKEN Fine
US$42AR750
A$595
NZ TRAM TOKEN Unc
US$575
AH536
Gold Rush
‘coins’
Baker’s Bargain! Britain in the 1790s…
1850s Holloway’s Tokens!
Superb Unc quality!
The currency of captivity…The currency of captivity…
An historic complement
Struck by the Perth Mint, each legal tender coin is crafted to immaculate Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fine silver and then
plated in copper
ALL FIVE TRADERS TOKENS
The currency of captivity…The currency of captivity…
were issued to fill the void. In VG, we have an array of 1790s tokens available – at a sensational A$19.95 each! Type of our choice.
A$19
GB 1790s TRADE
ALL FIVE TRADERS TOKENS
A$9985 US$93
KC793
The currency of captivity…The currency of captivity…
A$99
ALL FIVE TRADERS
SAVE A$27!
the second half of the 19th century, we have British 1850s Young Head Sovereigns available in strictly Uncirculated condition. Rarely offered in such a breathtaking state of preservation, we have only a small number of these eye-catching 22-carat gold coins available – date of our choice.
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AUSTRALIA’S COLONIAL GOLD!Seeing the Great Southern Land as a convenient dumping ground for those who had fallen foul of the draconian laws of the time, Britain never gave much thought to the monetary requirements of
its new colonial possession. Thus, from Settlement in 1788 until the 1850s Gold Rush, Australia used many types of currency – including rum, promissory notes, and an array of coins from all over the globe.
The coins of the Mother Country naturally played a key role during this period. Before 1825, when the passage of the Sterling Act made British coins the sole acceptable legal tender currency in the colonies, settlers used a wide variety of international
copper, silver and gold coins – including Britain’s 22-carat gold Guinea. Replacing the Guinea as Britain’s premier gold coin in 1817, the 22-carat Sovereign was also used extensively in Australia – up to Federation in 1901 and beyond.
Forming a unique link with the men and women who forged a nation out of a group of disparate British colonies, either of these immensely beautiful, historically invaluable gold coins represents a compelling addition to any Australian collection.
The Spade in premium grade!
1850s British Sovereigns – in Unc!To the Australians of the 19th century, Britain’s long-reigning monarch, Queen Victoria, must have seemed disturbingly timeless. From the start of her reign in 1837, until 1887 when she was nearly 70, the only portrait used on British Sovereigns depicted Victoria as she was when she took the throne at the age of 18! A truly great work of numismatic portraiture, the Young Head portrait was created by famous
Royal Mint designer, William Wyon. United with the armorial magnificence of the Shield reverse – the only reverse motif employed on Queen Victoria British Sovereigns from the beginning of her reign until the 1870s – the first Queen Victoria obverse type looks particularly fetching when found in high grade – as exemplified here. Struck at the Royal Mint in London during the Gold Rush era, and circulating widely in Australia during
A powerful fusion of beauty, history and rarity, Great Britain’s Gold Spade Guinea is highly sought after as an original artefact of Australia’s earliest colonial heritage.
England’s premier gold coin before
supplanted by the sovereign in 1817, the Gold Guinea is especially desirable when
found in high grade – as presented here. Struck only from 1787 – when the First Fleet left Portsmouth in England on its 12,000-mile journey to Britain’s new possession – until 1799, the Spade Guinea circulated extensively in the earliest days of the colony. A natural inclusion in Australia’s first currency system, the Spade Guinea was given one of the highest values of Governor King’s Currency Proclamation of 1800, valued at £1 2/-.
A coin of great beauty, with the spade-like Shield from which the coin takes its name united with a distinctive portrait of King George III, the 1787-99 Spade Guinea is tough-to-find in high grade – and yet surprisingly good value for such an important, memorable, authentic piece of Australian history. Graded Extremely Fine and better, we have just a few examples of the Spade Guinea in stock – date of our choice.
A$1,750US$1,690
GB 1787-1799 GOLD SPADE GUINEA
EF+ AR996
A$1,199US$1,110GB 1850s
YOUNG HEAD SOVEREIGN UNC
AR552We also have 1850s British Sovereigns in lovely EF quality!
A$895 US$828 AR553
colonial heritage. England’s premier
gold coin before supplanted
by the sovereign in 1817, the Gold Guinea is especially desirable when
A powerful fusion of beauty, history and rarity, Great Britain’s Gold Spade Guinea is highly sought after as an original artefact of Australia’s earliest colonial heritage.
A$
colonial heritage.
valued at £1 2/-.
we have only a small number of these eye-
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Tiny mintage just 1,000 coins!The Perth Mint’s lowest mintage 1/20oz Gold Roo BU, not normally available individually, our presentation of the 2010 $5 Gold Kangaroo 1/20oz BU in Mid February Money naturally sparked a massive response from our clients. We have just 20 coins remaining in stock!Not intending to strike a 1/20oz Gold Roo BU in 2010, the Perth Mint did ultimately issue 1,000 coins in response
to a request from an international dealer assembling a special presentation. For virtually any numismatic issue, a mintage of
1,000 is tiny. In light of the mintages of previous issues in the Mint’s 1/20oz series, however, this figure is truly astonishing. The 1990 1/20oz Gold Roo, for example, had a mintage of 130,609, whilst the 1991 and
1996 1/20oz Roo BU coins had mintages of 112,965 and 189,706 respectively. In this context, the 2010 $5 Kangaroo Gold 1/20oz
mintage of 1,000 is almost beyond belief! Set in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity, this one-year-only .9999 fine gold Australian legal tender type is set to vanish from the market forever.
Immediate action a must!
LOWEST MINTAGE 1/20oz GOLD BU ROO EVER!
Rare Roos! Just 1,000 of each struck!Underpinned by fine silver, pure gold, Proof quality and sensational full-colour designs, this dazzling Silver Kangaroo set is also defined by strictly limited availability. A mere 1,000 examples of each Silver Proof Kangaroo were struck! An eye-catching tribute to Australia’s primary native icon, this exclusive set comprises three .999 Silver Proof medals – each measuring 40.60mm. The first, issued in 2008, features a stunning portrayal of the Aussie Outback at sunset, with the
Roo precisely finished in pure gold. Just as striking, the 2009 and 2010 Silver Proof Medals were also graced with full-colour designs, complemented by pure gold plating. Individually superb illustrations of the Mint’s precious metal expertise, the three Silver Proofs look magnificent when brought together to form one complete collection. Excellent value at just A$225
for three Perth Mint Silver Proofs, this highly desirable presentation is housed within a luxurious timber case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the tiny mintage of just 1,000. Contrasting superbly against the striking
full-colour design, each 40.60mm 1oz .999 Silver Kangaroo Proof Medal is precisely finished in pure gold
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A$175US$162
2010 $5 KANGAROO 1/20oz GOLD BU
AR827
A$225US$2092008-10
KANGAROO 1oz SILVER PROOF
MEDAL TRIO AR829
A$175
Tiny mintage
Mint’s precious metal expertise, the three Silver Proofs look magnificent when brought together to form one complete collection. Excellent
Contrasting superbly against the striking full-colour design, each 40.60mm 1oz full-colour design, each 40.60mm 1oz .999 Silver Kangaroo Proof Medal is precisely finished in pure gold
full-colour design, each 40.60mm 1oz .999 Silver Kangaroo Proof Medal
2010 $5 KANGAROO
A miniature masterpiece, each of these superbly struck pure .9999 gold coins measures 14.10mm in diameter
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Federation Fiver Radar Rarity!
Double your luck!
A type considered by the experts to be very scarce individually, we are proud to present the 2001 $5 Macfarlane/Evans Federation Radar Consecutive Prefix Pair! Issued for the centenary of Australian nationhood, the 2001 Federation $5 is Australia’s first and only commemorative $5 note. A key type in its own right, it is a crucial element
Bearing solid, consecutive serial numbers 777777 and 888888 – the traditionally ‘lucky’ numbers of western and eastern cultures respectively – this highly desirable $5 polymer pair is symbolic, distinctive and very rare.
of every Australian collection. When it features serials reading the same from top to bottom and bottom to top, it is a must-have for Radar note collectors – especially when presented as a Consecutive Prefix matching serial pair! A rare combination, seldom seen in top grade, the few 2001 Federation $5 Radar Consec Prefix Pairs in stock have been retrieved from RBA
Issued during the final year of issue of the Macfarlane/Henry signature combination, these unusual notes are, like all Solid Serial notes, very scarce individually. With only one Solid Serial note in every 100,000 notes printed, the odds against finding
bundles and are in Unc quality. Don’t miss the chance to snare this rare pair!
one in your change are astronomical – especially in Unc as here. And if finding one Unc Solid Serial Number note in circulation is unlikely in the extreme, what chance would you have of finding TWO consecutively numbered Unc Solid Serial notes!?
A wonderful opportunity for just a few of our clients, we have a very small number of these lucky 777777/888888 Solid Serial Number note pairs in stock – with each pair also defined by matching prefixes! A first-time offer for Downies, each pair has been
sourced from original RBA bundles, and is therefore in pristine Uncirculated quality.
A$1,295US$1,198
2006 $5 MACFARLANE/HENRY 777777/888888
SOLID SERIAL CONSEC PAIR
AR999
A$250US$2322001 $5
FEDERATION RADAR CONSEC PREFIX PAIR Unc
AO278
Double your luck! Double your luck!
RADAR CONSEC PREFIX PAIR Unc
Sold out long ago…Sold out long ago, with the 500-set limited edition devastated by demand, this premium quality presentation unites the very last Australian $5 – bearing the very Last Prefix! – with Australia’s first $5 coin in Proof! Bearing the QPG prefix, the Fraser/Cole Last Prefix $5 is, like all Last Prefix types, hotly pursued and rising in value – especially in strictly Uncirculated quality as here. Instantly catching the eye when struck to
the highest quality, the Royal Australian Mint’s 1988 $5 Parliament Proof forms the ideal complement to this crucial ‘last-of-its-kind’ $5 banknote. Given the importance, symbolism and quality of these key Australian legal tender types, the speed at which this unique presentation sold out was no surprise whatsoever.Scouring the market in response to ongoing requests for this unique release, we have just a few sets in stock – each
set within an attractive informative, individually numbered presentation folder.
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A$139US$129
$5 LAST NOTE, FIRST COIN PACK PREMIUM
EDITION AM480
QPG – the last prefix of the paper $5 note series!
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Headlined by the Perth Mint’s
unique Australian legal tender $1
Silver Kangaroo BU, this unusual set simply disappeared
from the market – until now! Securing EIGHT sets from an Asian dealer while attending the World Money
Fair in Berlin, we are delighted to
once again offer this inspiring
modern rarity.
The ultimate tribute to the 2006 Australia-Japan Year of Exchange, this sensational collection unites the Perth Mint’s 2006 $1 Silver Roo BU with Japan’s seven traditional denominations in Proof (1-500 Yen). The perfect centrepiece, the radical inclusion of the one-year-only 40mm .999 silver BU created huge interest in Australia, and the tiny Australian allocation was wiped out at speed. With the mintage oversubscribed in Japan
– as with all Japanese commemoratives – we have not offered the 2006 Year of Exchange Proof Set for more than four years. Set in an official case with a Certificate, only an immediate order will guarantee supply of this rare Australia-Japan joint-project. A rapid sell-out is inevitable.
Be ONE of the 100!An unexpected
opportunity for one of
our clients, we have
a single example of
the prestigious, highly
sought after 2010 $100
Ned Kelly 1oz Gold
Proof in stock!
One of the finest
precious metal issues of
2010, the strike-to-order
mintage was set at a
maximum of 100. Struck
to flawless Proof quality
from 1oz of .9999 fine
gold by Swiss precious
metal experts, Produits
Artistiques Metaux
Precieux (PAMP), it
was no shock that this
mintage was heavily
oversubscribed
in just over a
week.
Your last chance to be one of only 100 people who can call this coin
their own, we have
a single example of
the edge-numbered,
38.61mm 2010 $100
Ned Kelly 1oz Gold
Proof available – set
in a timber case
with a numbered
Certificate.
Among the hottest modern issues, the 2004 $5 Adelaide to Darwin Railway Silver Proof was released in February 2004 and sold out by the 3rd of March. We have rarely offered this coin in
Money – making this opportunity very important indeed. Crafted to Proof quality from 1oz .999
fine silver, this crown-sized 40mm coin had a mintage of 7,500. Issued at A$68.50, the rapid sell-out and subsequent
difficulty in finding the 2004 $5 Adelaide to Darwin Railway Silver Proof has seen the value soar to well over A$200 – if you are fortunate enough to locate one. Your lucky day, we have ten examples of this rare Australian legal tender $5 in stock. As we will sell-out within days – if not hours – immediate action is essential.
A$2,950US$2,729
NIUE 2010 $100 NED KELLY
1oz GOLD PROOF
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in just over a
who can call this coin
their own, we have
oversubscribed in Japan
Be ONE of the 100!
Never seen on the market!Never seen on the market!– as with all Japanese commemoratives – we have not offered
of this rare Australia-
in February 2004 and sold out by the 3rd of March. We have rarely offered this coin in Money – making this opportunity very important indeed. Crafted to Proof quality from 1oz .999
fine silver, this crown-
An historic keepsake you will be proud to hand down the generations, this official RAM Centenary of Federation 20-Coin Proof Set is virtually
never seen on the market. A very rare occurrence, we have
THREE complete sets in stock!
Comprising one 20c and one 50c for every State and Territory, united with the Federation 50c and full-colour $1, the 2001 Federation 20-Coin Proof Set is a magnificent presentation. Housed within the official case of issue with a Certificate of Authenticity, the limited edition of 13,000 belies the rarity of this unique collection. Issued at A$250 and now valued
at well over A$600, it has been years since we have had the opportunity to offer this set to our clients. Don’t miss your chance!
A$650US$602
2001 FEDERATION 20-COIN PROOF SET AF406
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A$295
JAPAN 2006 YEAR OF EXCHANGE PROOF SET
US$273AL770
A$229
2004 $5 ADELAIDE TO DARWIN
RAILWAY 1oz SILVER PROOF
US$212AJ630
Not offered in years
Comprising one 20c and one 50c for every State at well over A$600, it
offered in years
Just 10 in stock!
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