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Capturing the Spirit of AustraliaToday, as much as in the 19th century, Australians look to the bush and the Outback for inspiration. It is this admiration for the spirit, courage and determination of the men and women of rural Australia that makes Banjo Paterson’s poem, The Man from Snowy River, still so relevant – and the reason why we have seen such powerful, widespread demand for the full-colour 2010 $1 Man from Snowy River 1oz Silver Proof.

Tapping into our national identity, just like poem itself, the 2010 $1 Man from Snowy River 1oz Silver Proof is a quintessentially Australian coin. A dramatic tribute to one of the nation’s greatest literary works, this coin is graced with a fine portrayal of the hero of The Man from Snowy River – charging off in pursuit of the valuable colt that lies at the heart of Banjo’s legendary bush ballad. Instantly catching the eye struck to Proof quality, this skilfully

designed legal tender coin represents a worthy tribute to such a crucial piece of Australian cultural history. Indeed, given the deeply historic, distinctively Australian nature of this coin, it’s no surprise that demand has soared to such heady heights. Whether the 2010 $1 Man from Snowy River 1oz Silver Proof ultimately mirrors the success of recent precious metal Proofs commemorating Australia and its icons (eg 2004 Cobb & Co $1 issued A$67.50, trades A$250; 2004 Adelaide-Darwin Railway $5 issued A$68.50, trades A$200+; 2006 Red Back Spider $1 issued A$79.95, trades A$1,000) remains to be seen, but there should

be no doubting that this is a coin of the utmost quality. Secure your piece of Australian history at the affordable Official Issue Price!

A$8995US$77

TUVALU 2010 $1 MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER

1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price

Struck by

■ Tiny worldwide mintage just 5,000 coins!

■ Crafted to Proof quality from 1oz .999 silver

■ Struck by the Perth Mint as Tuvalu legal tender

■ Beautifully presented in a large, stylish case

■ Includes numbered Certificate of Authenticity

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Celebrating Australia’s Australia’s first medallic issue, the Sydney Cove Medallion is unquestionably one of modern Australia’s most precious, most important historical artefacts.

Produced from clay that was, somewhat remarkably, originally from Sydney Cove (now known as Sydney Harbour), the medallion was made in Warwickshire, England by legendary craftsman Josiah Wedgwood – known as ‘the Father of English Potters’. The clay had been collected by Captain Arthur Phillip, and dispatched back to Sir Joseph Banks in Britain, who then passed it on to Wedgwood. Recalling the art of Greece and Rome, and reflecting contemporary British interest in neo-classicism, the massive 50+mm diameter flan of the medallion depicted four allegorical figures upon the shores of a bay – Hope, Peace, Art and Labour. Produced to commemorate the landing of settlers in Sydney Cove in 1788, the medallion symbolised Britain’s vision for the ‘security and happiness’ of the infant colony.

Naturally enough, the Sydney Cove Medallion was produced in very limited numbers, and it was estimated in the latter part of the 20th century that perhaps 15 examples still existed. A priceless colonial artefact, connecting some of the most important names of early Australian history, this extraordinarily important medallion forms a fine subject for this stunning new Perth Mint presentation.

Taking us back to the earliest days of colonial Australia, this stunning new release from the Perth Mint forms an inspiring tribute to Australia’s very first medallic issue – the Sydney Cove Medallion. Comprising a superbly struck High Relief Silver Proof, united with a genuine Wedgwood plate, this exquisite, prestigious, historic presentation is sure to capture the imagination of collector and non-collector alike.

As detailed in the column at left, the Sydney Cove Medallion was created by the ‘Father of English Potters’, Josiah Wedgwood in 1789 – just a year after the First Fleet arrived on Australian shores. A breathtaking piece of 18th century art, the Sydney Cove Medallion is acknowledged as a crucial Australian artefact, underpinned by immense historical significance. A fitting tribute to this original piece of colonial history, the glorious neo-classical design of Wedgwood’s exceptional creation has been enshrined upon an Australian legal tender coin by the Perth Mint – struck to stunning High Relief quality!A massive 50% thicker than a normal 1oz silver coin, this dramatic .999 fine silver masterpiece is defined by the extraordinary depth and

detail in the design. Struck on concave surfaces to make certain that the optimum flow of pure silver is achieved by the strike of the die, the Perth Mint has gone to great lengths to capture the tremendous beauty and sharp detail of the Sydney Cove Medallion’s design. That the skilled craftsmen at the Mint have been successful in pursuit of that goal is evident from a single glance at this spellbinding $1 coin. An original and inspiring complement to this flawlessly struck High Relief precious metal Proof, emphasising the outstanding collector value of the presentation, each set also includes a genuine, original, limited edition Wedgwood fine bone china plate – bearing the same design as the original Sydney Cove Medallion! Also bearing the lines from Erasmus Darwin’s poem, The Visit of Hope to Sydney Cove (written by Darwin at the behest of Wedgwood to accompany the original medallion), the edge of this magnificent, imposing 200mm collector plate has been finished in real platinum!

A prestigious, historic addition to any collection, housed within a large, stylish gift-box presentation pack, the 2010 Sydney Cove Medallion 1oz Silver Proof & Wedgwood Plate Collection represents an unusual opportunity for the collector to experience Australia’s earliest colonial heritage.

TINY WORLDWIDE LIMITED EDITION JUST 5,000!

Superb struck in High Relief from pure, lustrous .999 fine silver, this official Australian legal tender coin bears the portrait of Elizabeth II on the obverse

A$199US$170

2010 $1 SYDNEY COVE 1oz SILVER PROOF & WEDGWOOD PLATE

COLLECTION Official Issue Price

Background image The Founding of Australia courtesy of the National Library of Australia

earliest colonial history…


A SPECTACULAR, PRESTIGIOUS, HISTORIC PRESENTATION

■ Includes sensational Australian legal tender High Relief 27mm 1oz .999 fine Silver Proof

■ Unique tribute to one of Australia’s earliest, most iconic artworks

■ Exclusive! Tiny worldwide limited edition just 5,000!

■ Features a genuine Wedgwood fine bone china plate – edged in platinum!

■ Housed within official Perth Mint gift-box presentation packaging

■ Includes informative booklet with numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Enshrining Britain’s optimistic vision for its new southern

colony, the neo-classical

design portrays ‘Hope

encouraging Art and Labour under

the influence of Peace’

The official

Wedgwood plate

measures a

gargantuan 200mm

(8 inches) in

diameter – and is

finished in genuine

platinum!

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INCLUDES LIMITED EDITION

WEDGWOOD PLATE!

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New AAT Silver Proof launched!

The latest in one of the Perth Mint’s most successful recent collector programs, we are delighted to be able to unveil the 2010 $1 AAT Husky 1oz Silver Proof! An Australian legal tender coin of immense quality, great beauty and strictly limited availability, there seems little doubt that this eye-catching Silver Proof will mirror the ‘sell-out success’ of its predecessors.

In part, the inevitable success of the 2010 $1 AAT Husky 1oz Silver Proof can be attributed to the quality of the coin itself. Graced with a sensational full-colour design, this unique coin pays homage to the most loyal of Antarctic companions, the Husky. Hard working, faithful and tough, the Huskies were greatly valued by Antarctic explorers – as much for their friendship as for their usefulness as a reliable form of transport. Very much a part of Australia’s Antarctic experience, Australia kept huskies on the continent for

40 years, beginning in 1954 with the opening of the Mawson Station. Superbly depicted upon this full-colour .999 silver 1oz Proof, set against a map of Antarctica, there is no doubt that this Australian legal tender coin will be as popular as its illustrious predecessors. With five of the first six coins of the program sold out at the Mint, those predecessors are seldom offered – and are rapidly rising in value. With the rare 2004 Mawson Station $1 now worth A$250 and the 2005 Leopard Seal $1 rising to A$125+, for example, the wisdom in securing the 2010 $1 AAT Husky 1oz Silver Proof at Official Issue Price is obvious.

■ Struck to Proof quality from 1oz .999 fine silver

■ Very exclusive – worldwide mintage just 7,500

■ Australian legal tender of $1 – measures 40.6mm

■ Housed in an attractive, official Perth Mint case

■ Features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

ANOTHER SELL-OUT SUCCESS ASSURED…

NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT

A$8950US$77

2010 $1 AAT HUSKY 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price

Another outstanding release from the Perth Mint, the 2010 $1 Centenary of Flight PNC is sure to inspire huge interest – amongst collectors and aviation buffs alike!

A most affordable tribute to a major

landmark in Australian aviation history, this value-for-money PNC honours the famous flight of legendary escapologist Harry Houdini at Diggers Rest in Melbourne in 1910. The first man

to achieve sustained powered flight in Australia, Houdini’s plane is superbly depicted upon the 30.6mm flan of this unique al-br Australian legal tender coin. Sure to be sought after for

the coin alone, the PNC also features an official Australia Post $2.20 stamp – united with the BU $1 upon the beautifully designed envelope. With strong demand for all PNC issues – the latest issue, honouring Governor Lachlan Macquarie,

sold out at

lightning speed – don’t miss the chance to secure this historic release at our eminently affordable price.

A$1795US$1550

2010 $1 CENTENARY OF POWERED FLIGHT PNC

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Demand set to take off!


The latest in the Sealife Series!

The fourth coin in the Perth Mint’s extraordinarily popular Australian Sealife Series, the new 2010 50c Seahorse 1/2oz Silver Proof is now available – but for how long?

This series must rank as one of the most successful in modern Australian numismatic history. It is not just that two of the first three coins have sold out – with the third sell-out imminent – it is the speed with which

they have sold out. Driven by

the interesting theme,

superb

use of full-colour and, importantly, excellent value-for-money, the Lionfish 50c sold out before we even had the chance to offer it in Money! Whilst we did have the chance to offer the Clownfish 50c, the rapid sell-out left many empty-handed. With this in mind, the chance to secure the new 2010 Seahorse 50c must be grasped with both hands – at the earliest possible opportunity. In part, the massive interest in the series (issued until May 2010) is due to the spellbinding quality of the coins – as exemplified by this eye-catching tribute to the

Seahorse.

Virtually crown-sized at 36.60mm, the flan of each 1/2oz .999 silver Proof is distinguished by a dramatic design of this distinctive reef inhabitant, and represents a must-have for any full-colour coin collector. Moreover, the Seahorse 50c is crucial to the thousands of people determined to assemble the complete Sealife collection.Don’t wait until this horse has bolted. Secure your coin at Official Issue Price – this may be your one-and-only chance!

Including a Certificate confirming the mintage of 10,000, each .999 silver coin is set in a case in an outer box, that when united with the other four issues will form a complete picture of Australia’s marine wildlife!

NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT

A$55US$47

2010 50c SEAHORSE

1/2oz SILVER PROOF

Official Issue Price

New Anzac Day $1 released!

The second of the

Perth Mint’s inspiring

new collector program,

this beautifully

designed Australian

legal tender coin

forms an important,

affordable keepsake

of Australia’s

most important

day of national

commemoration –

Anzac Day.

Whilst honouring all

those who have served

Australia during war, the

2010 $1 Anzac Day BU

specifically pays homage

to the Royal Australian

Navy. A compelling

military commemorative,

the 2010 Anzac Day $1

carries a poignant design

upon its 30mm diameter

flan. Portraying the

WWI destroyer, HMAS

Parramatta, each $1 coin

also depicts a Leading

Seaman from the same

era – complemented by

the haunting figure of a

silhouetted bugler in the

background.

The perfect way to pay

tribute to those who

have made the supreme

sacrifice in defence of

our nation, this one-

year-only $1 coin is set

in a full-colour, official

presentation card, with

a foldout stand allowing

for easy display.

A$1295US$1125

2010 $1 ANZAC DAY BU


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First Anzac Day Dollar!

An official Australian legal tender coin, the Perth Mint’s 2009 $1 Anzac Day BU is an affordable memento of Australia’s key day of national commemoration. Symbolising Australia’s duty to remember the sacrifice of those who have defended the nation, this poignantly designed 30.2mm diameter BU coin is set in an official card.

A$1695

2009 $1 ANZAC DAY BU

US$1450

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The first coins of the Australian nation…Across the ages, and across the globe, the issue of currency has always formed one of the most powerful statements of sovereignty. Although arriving nearly ten years after Federation in 1901, the new nation of Australia finally made

its own statement of independence, with the issue of the unique, one-year-only Edward VII coin types found in this important, historic presentation.

The perfect way to celebrate the centenary of Australia’s first national coinage, revealed to the Australian populace in 1910, the 1910 King Edward VII Year Set is authentic, scarce and surprisingly affordable.

Beautifully presented in an illustrated full-colour pack, arrayed with details on the coins and life in pre-WWI Australia, the set comprises all four ‘first issue’ denominations – the 1910 threepence, sixpence, shilling and florin. Importantly, the coins of 1910 would be the ONLY Australian coins to carry the Edward VII obverse, with the King dying in May of that year.

More than just the symbol of a new nation, the sole Australian coinage of Edward VII is the foundation stone of every Australian coin collection. Outstanding value-for-money at our price, the sterling silver 1910 Year Set represents a great opportunity for you to add these crucial coins to your collection.

A$169US$144

1910 KING EDWARD VII YEAR SET Ave Circ

Stunning in Silver!

COMPLETE set in

one hit!Cleverly uniting the effigies of the four monarchs seen on Australia’s predecimal coinage – Edward VII, George V, George VI & Elizabeth II – the RAM has created a truly fitting tribute to the centenary of Australia’s first national coinage. An inspiring journey through Australia’s rich history of numismatic portraiture, the unique

design looks absolutely stunning when struck to the most rigorous Proof standards from .999 fine silver. A memorable work of numismatic art, sure to interest predecimal and decimal collectors alike, this unique 11.66g 25mm Australian legal tender coin is presented in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 12,500.

Among Australia’s longest-running collector programs, the annual Mintmark Series was traditionally released progressively throughout the year. Responding to calls from collectors for a more convenient format for the series, the RAM has, for the first time ever, released the COMPLETE annual issue in one hit – and in one pack!

Featuring the 25mm al-br C Mintmark and S, M and B Privymark $1 coins, the 2010 $1 Mintmark/Privymark Al-Br BU Set represents an affordable opportunity for you to mark the centenary of Australia’s

first national coinage. Crucially, with this superbly designed $1 type not to be issued for circulation, this set also represents a must-have for those desperate to maintain a complete decimal collection.

A$15

2010 $1 CURRENCY CENTENARY MINTMARK/

PRIVYMARK AL-BR BU SET

Official Issue PriceUS$1275

A$45

2010 $1 CURRENCY CENTENARY

SILVER PROOF Official Issue PriceUS$39

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The 2010 Gold Proof Set…

Used only once before – on the 2000 Royal Visit 50c – the unique Australian-

designed Elizabeth II

portrait created by the RAM’s Vladimir

Gottwald has been revived for the 2010 Gold

Proof Set following permission from Buckingham Palace

WORLDWIDE MINTAGE JUST 500

With no Gold Proof Set issued in 2008 or 2009, collectors were right to wonder whether we would ever again see Australia’s circulating coins struck in gold. Inspired by the centenary of Australia’s first national currency, the RAM has dispelled those fears with the release of the 2010 Gold Proof Set – arguably the most important issue in numismatics for the year.

Underpinned by unparalleled quality, inspiring originality, limited availability and great potential, the 2010 Gold Proof Set features six coins from 5c to $2 – struck from a massive 113.56g of .9999 gold! Blending tradition with innovation, the Mint has endowed each coin with the original design for its denomination – united with a unique obverse! Only used once before on an Australian coin, and never before seen in gold, the unique Australian-designed

portrait of Elizabeth II found on each coin was seriously considered for use on all Commonwealth coins in the 1990s.A bold, imaginative RAM initiative, the use of this unique obverse is sure to intensify demand for what was always destined to be one of

the hottest products of 2010. Indicative of the passionate interest in the series, the 2001, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Gold Proof Sets all sold out in short order and are virtually never seen today. Offered just a few times a year, the intense competition for the few available examples has ensured soaring market values across-the-board. With initial demand justifying expectations of a rapid sell-out of the mintage of just 500, and our allocation already all but exhausted, this will

be one of few remaining opportunities to secure this prestigious precious metal presentation. ■ Tiny worldwide

mintage just 500 sets!

■ Featuring six Australian .9999 fine gold Proof coins

■ 113.56g .9999 gold – NEARLY FOUR OUNCES!

■ Set in an official jarrah timber presentation case

■ Includes information card and numbered Certificate of Authenticity

A$6,995US$6,295

2010 GOLD PROOF SET Official Issue Price


The 1923 Halfpenny…The rarest, most desirable coin in the 1911-64 Halfpenny series, the rise of the 1923 Halfpenny goes on unabated. Always in demand, and seldom offered, this is your chance to be one of the privileged few people to own one of the ‘Big Guns’ of Australian numismatics.

The key to the Halfpenny Series, acknowledged as one of the shining lights of the entire Australian Commonwealth Series, the 1923 Halfpenny forms a crucial acquisition for the serious predecimal collector. Struck at the Melbourne Mint, the recorded mintage figure was proved inaccurate in the early 1990s, and it is now believed that as few as 20,000 1923 Halfpennies were struck.

Although the number remaining from that tiny mintage is open to speculation, the infrequent appearances on the market of the 1923 Halfpenny is testimony to its rarity. It is the acknowledged rarity of the coin that has driven demand from the investment market, and the competition for the few available examples has ensured significant price-growth in recent years. Valued at A$650 little more than a decade ago, a 1923 1/2d in Fine, as here, now catalogues at A$2,250 – but is rarely available at such a price.Still remarkably affordable for such a prime Australian rarity, however, and still the ideal coin for those in quest of an investment under A$3,000, this is an outstanding

opportunity for you to join the elite of Australian numismatics. Grasp the chance to own a 1923 Halfpenny, and we’ll throw in a 1911-64 Halfpenny Set valued at A$295 – yours for FREE!

KEY TO THE SERIES

And every other 1/2d as well – FREE!

Valued at A$295, and graded from Good to aUnc,

this historic 1911-64

Halfpenny Collection is yours for FREE when you buy the 1923 Halfpenny!

Complete but for the great rarity offered above, this presentation features an example of every 1/2d date and mintmark from the first in 1911 to the last, struck in 1964. Including key dates such as the 1915H, the 1918I and 1939 Roo, as well as the low mintage issues of 1924, 1930, 1931, 1942 and 1944, the

set also features three FREE coins to show the varying predecimal obverse types – 61 coins in all! The perfect home for the collection, as well as your 1923 Halfpenny, each set is presented in a Dansco Supreme Album – VALUED AT A$49.50 but yours with the COMPLIMENTS OF DOWNIES!

A$2,795US$2,295

1923 HALFPENNY Fine

Valued at A$295 and yours FREE!

FREE!

Buy collec

SAVE A$1,2

A$29US$25

The 1930 Penny…

The King of Australian Coins, the 1930 Penny is the nation’s highest profile rarity, with a reputation that extends well beyond numismatics.

The ultimate collector acquisition, and Australia’s Number One numismatic investment, the George V 1930 Penny is ‘the coin never meant to be struck’.

With no need for more coins in the shattered economy of the Great Depression, no pennies should have been minted in this year, and it is believed that the 1930 Penny was struck in the process of testing dies. The key thing for collectors and investors, however, is not WHY it was struck, but that SO FEW were struck.It is thought that 3,000 examples of the 1930 Penny were minted, with around 1,500 available to the market today. The recognition of that extreme rarity has raised the profile of the coin to unparalleled heights, both within and outside the industry. It is this ever-growing market outside numismatics that is the crucial factor in the spectacular recent rise of the 1930 Penny.

Competition for the small pool of existing examples has generated strong price growth, with the 1930 Penny soaring in value in the last decade or so. In Fine, as here, the King of Australian Coins has leapt from a catalogue value of A$8,750 in 1997 to A$30,000 today.With further price increases inevitable, now is the time to place your trust in the famous 1930 Penny. We have just a few examples available – each accompanied by a FREE 1911-64 Penny Set valued at A$545!

AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST PROFILE RARITY

Important, historic – and FREE!One of Australia’s most popular series,

with a retail value of A$545, the 1911-64 Penny Collection is yours FREE when you purchase the 1930 Penny.

A definitive presentation, the collection comprises every date and mintmark from the first penny in 1911 til the last in 1964 – barring the 1930 of course. Comprising a variety of sought after dates, the set features the hard-to-find early George V pennies struck from 1911 to 1920, as well as the 2nd and 3rd rarest of the series –

1925 1d (mintage 117,000) and 1946 1d (mintage 363,000). Comprising 77 coins in Good to aUnc, including three FREE coins to illustrate the obverse types issued from 1911 to 1964, the set is housed in a FREE Dansco Supreme Album – VALUED AT A$49.50.


A$27,500US$23,3751930 PENNY

Fine

Valued at A$545 and yours FREE!

FREE!

both ctions

OVER 200!

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THE FAMOUS IRON CROSS…

THE SPIRIT OF ANZAC

GENUINE PURPLE HEART!

INCLUDES G MINTMARK $1!

One of the world’s most celebrated bravery awards, created by Frederick III in the early 19th century during the Napoleonic Wars to reward leadership or heroism, the Iron Cross was re-instituted when WWI erupted in 1914. Bearing ‘W’, for Wilhelm II, and carrying the original Iron Cross design on the obverse, this historic WWI decoration forms the cornerstone of many collections. An exciting opportunity, we have just a few examples available in Fine condition – each guaranteed as genuine.

An integral part of

Australia’s military

heritage, instantly

associated with

the Spirit of Anzac,

the Rising Sun

Badge was created

for the 1899-1902

Boer War. One of

Australia’s first

national symbols,

proudly worn by

Aussie soldiers for

over a century, this

iconic emblem is

superbly recreated

as a 27mm Collar

Badge.

The oldest military decoration still in use, the Purple

Heart is among the world’s most famous medals. Created as an

award for valour

by George Washington in

Rarely offered as a complete set, the RAM’s 2005 Gallipoli $1

Mintmark Set is

hotly pursued. The ongoing demand is due to

the G Mintmark $1

which, as the first

Mintmark $1 with a

Not issued for circulation, the 2000 VC Centenary $1 Unc is one of the lowest mintage coins of the Australian $1 series – and one of the hottest items in modern numismatics! With a tiny mintage of just 98,809 coins, and rarely offered today, the nation’s most sought after $1 type has soared in value from an issue price of A$5 to A$300+! A wonderful

1782, the Purple Heart has, since WWII, been reserved for those wounded or lost in battle. Produced by the US Mint, each genuine Purple Heart is in ‘as issued’ Mint condition.

fixed mintage, sold out in days. Only available in the complete 2005 set, the G Mintmark $1 BU is, like the C, B, S & M coins, set in an

official pack.

opportunity to complete your $1 collection, we have seven examples in stock – each set in an official pack listing Australia’s VC winners.

A$145

GERMANY WWI IRON CROSS Fine

US$124

A$1495

RISING SUN COLLAR BADGE

REPLICA US$1275

A$79

USA PURPLE HEART MEDAL

US$68

A$4995

2005 GALLIPOLI $1 MINTMARK SET

US$43

A$295

2000 $1 VICTORIA CROSS

CENTENARY AL-BR UNC

US$251

VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC!An official legal

tender issue of the USA, superbly enhanced with a full-colour design, this

unique JFK Half Dollar forms a vivid tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Allied victory over Japan. Excellent value for a full-colour coin at less than A$10, the 2005 JFK WWII Victory Half Dollar is also very exclusive – just 2,000 were struck!

A$995

USA 2005 JFK WWII VICTORY HALF DOLLAR

US$850

THE RARE 2000 VC $1!


Australia’s Two-up traditionA distinctively Australian game, Two-up is not only great fun – it is one of Australia’s grandest traditions, and a link to some of the nation’s most important history.

Played by Aussie servicemen from the shores of Gallipoli to the jungles of New Guinea, and from the fields of Flanders to the deserts of North Africa, Two-up is instantly associated with Australia’s rich military heritage, and plays a longstanding role in Australia’s Anzac Day tradition. Now, with this affordable new presentation, you too can enjoy Australia’s most famous gambling game! A fascinating collectable in its own right, and a fantastic gift idea, each Anzac Commemorative Two-up Set includes two genuine Australian WWI-era King George V pennies and a traditional ‘kip’ with which to toss the coins in the air – housed in an outer box and accompanied by descriptive instructions.Sensational value-for-money at LESS THAN A$20!

Genuine WWII Medals!

■ 1939-45 War Medal – portraying the Lion (Britain) over the Dragon (Germany), the War Medal was awarded to all Empire Forces serving in WWII

■ 1939-45 Star – awarded for 6-month operational service in a variety of theatres of war, including Java, Crete and the Middle East

A poignant pathway to the past, and a must-have for collector, historian and military buff alike, this genuine, original trio of military decorations forms a tangible reminder of the commitment, courage and sacrifice of Empire forces during WWII.

Granted to all qualifying Empire Forces, the British Government authorised the award of three different medals for service during WWII A$145

1939-45 WORLD WAR II SERVICE MEDAL TRIO

US$12350

■ 1939-45 Defence Medal – enriched with a stylised double-lion design; presented for non-operational service in defence of the Empire during WWII

– comprising the 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Star and the 1939-45 Defence Medal. Fully authenticated and presented with the correct ribbon, these genuine WWII relics can be yours at an astonishingly affordable price. Indeed, given the history inherent in these unique military artefacts, the trio represents incredible value at A$145. Act now – limited stocks available!

A$1995US$17ANZAC

COMMEMORATIVE TWO-UP SET

SPECIAL NEW SHERWOOD RELEASE

WWI-era dates of our choice

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Victoria Jubilee Crown Fine+ A$79 US$68

■ Honouring Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee and perfect partner to coins at left

■ Bears unique, distinctive portrait – used only for 1887-1893 Jubilee series

■ Measuring 38mm, this historic, short-lived type is in Fine+. Date of our choice

1953 Coronation Crown Unc A$3995 US$34

■ The official tribute to the Coronation of the new Queen – Elizabeth II

■ Struck at the Royal Mint, this beautifully designed cu-ni coin measures 38mm

■ A fine keepsake of the beginning of the Queen’s long reign – in strictly Unc

2010 Coins of England

& the UK 45th ed

A$6450

US$55■ The latest edition of the Number One

reference work in British numismatics

■ Packed with essential information and updated pricing – and very easy-to-use

■ A crucial leap forward, the 288pp 45th edition is the first to feature full-colour photography!

George IV 1821-1822 Crown VG A$125 US$107

■ The George IV St George Crown type was only struck in 1821 and 1822

■ Britain’s largest circulating coin, the sterling silver crown measures 38mm

■ Circulating widely in the Australian colonies, we have a few examples in VG

George VI and Elizabeth II Farthing Pair Unc

A$1090 US$950 ■ Comprising George VI farthing and

Elizabeth II farthing ■ Representing Britain’s final two farthing

types, these historic, desirable coins are surprisingly affordable

■ Sparkling, high grade examples, taken from mint rolls, each coin is in lustrous red Unc quality

Edward VII 1910 Penny Ave Circ A$495 US$425

■ An historic date – the last penny struck during the reign of Edward VII (1901-10)

■ An unbelievably affordable opportunity to secure an Edward VII portrait coin

■ Struck at the Royal Mint, London, each 100-year-old coin is in average circulated condition

Victoria Half Crown Pair Fine+

A$8995 US$77 ■ Comprises the 1839-87 Young Head and

1887-93 Golden Jubilee Half Crowns ■ Beautifully designed, richly historic, low

mintage coins – struck from sterling silver ■ A bargain at this price, the pair is graded

Fine+ – dates of our choice

1965 Churchill Crown aUnc A$695 US$6

■ Honouring Britain’s inspirational wartime leader, PM Sir Winston Churchill

■ An important type – only the second depiction of a non-Royal on a British coin

■ Struck from cupro-nickel, and remarkable value-for-money in aUnc condition

1972 Silver

Wedding Crown

Unc A$995

US$850 ■ Honouring the 25th anniversary of the

wedding of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip ■ An important British type – the first decimal

commemorative crown! ■ In Unc, this imposing, beautifully designed

coin measures 38mm

1977 Silver Jubilee Crown Unc A$995 US$850

■ A striking tribute to the 25th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II

■ Bears equestrian style design on its 38mm flan – an enduring Royal tradition

■ Crafted from cupro-nickel, this imposing commemorative crown is graded Unc

1980 80th Birthday Crown Unc A$995 US$850

■ Unique legal tender celebration of the 80th birthday of the Queen Mother

■ Spanning 38mm, each coin is in ‘as issued’ Uncirculated condition

■ Must-have for world crown collectors – especially at A$9.95 apiece!

1981 Wedding Crown Unc A$995 US$850

■ Official British commemorative for marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana

■ Meaningful keepsake of the Royal romance that plunged from fairytale to tragedy

■ The last Machin portrait Crown, this 38mm cu-ni crown is available in Unc


Struck with original 19th century dies!For the gold, the history, the quality and the presentation, the 2010 Gold Sovereign 5-Coin Proof Set is one of the finest acquisitions you could make – especially given that each coin was struck with original 19th century coin dies!

A radical innovation by the Royal Mint, rendering each coin unique,

the use of original dies in 2009 created havoc, and the collection sold out at super speed. Sure to spark a similarly spectacular response, with many people missing out last year, the 2010 Gold Sovereign Proof Set also comprises coins struck from 19th century reverse dies procured from the Mint’s Museum Collection. Comprising over TWO OUNCES of

22-carat gold,

the 2010 set features the 39.94g Gold £5, Double Sovereign and Sovereign – all struck from 1820s dies almost certainly worked on by creator of the St George reverse, Benedetto Pistrucci! The Half Sovereign, struck from 1893 dies, is also included, with the Quarter Sovereign completing the set. With different tooling employed for each denomination in the 19th century, the use of original dies means that each 2010 coin is also

unique – adding to the traditional qualities of what is already one of the world’s premier gold issues. Although we secured an allocation as official Mint distributor, there is no time to waste for

those keen to secure this majestic gold collection. A sell-out is inevitable.

Set in a walnut-veneer case with a Certificate – limited edition just 1,750!

Just A$458 per coin! Unbeatable value-for-money…A definitive, eminently affordable overview of Britain’s circulating currency for the year, underpinned by the rigorous Brilliant Uncirculated

Britain’s 2010 Proof Set is defined by flawless coins, superb presentation, strictly limited availability – and unbeatable value-for-money! Indeed, at a mere A$7.70 per coin,

this sumptuous set represents the best value in international numismatics!

Comprising the seven

definitive types from 1p to £1, the 2010 Proof Set also includes the 38.61mm Restoration £5, the Girl Guides 50p, London £1, Belfast £1 and Nightingale £2 – plus the standard £2! Most exclusive, with 20,000 issued, each 13-coin set is set in a case with a booklet including a numbered Certificate.

quality of Britain’s Royal Mint, the 2010 Mint Set incorporates an amazing 12 coins!

Featuring the standard £2 and the seven definitive types from

1p to £1, the set is highlighted by four one-year-only commemoratives – the Nightingale £2, two Stuart Devlin-designed Cities £1 types and the Girl Guides 50p. Most affordable given the limited edition of just 50,000, the 2010 Mint Set is top value at JUST A$4.58 PER COIN!

A unique precious metal masterpiece, the 2010 Quarter Sovereign will be one of the most sought after issues of the year. The 2009 issue sold out, and similar demand is anticipated in 2010. A limited window of opportunity, each 13.5mm

1.997g Proof is set in an official case with a Certificate confirming the limited edition of 14,000.

MINIATURE MASTERPIECE

A$4,995US$4,245

GB 2010 GOLD SOVEREIGN 5-COIN

PROOF SET

A$199GB 2010 QUARTER SOVEREIGN GOLD PROOF US$179

Honouring the 350th

anniversary of the

Restoration of the English

Monarchy after the Civil

War era, this imposing

38.61mm BU £5 is set in an

official, informative pack.

A$2795GB 2010 £5 350th ANNIVERSARY OF RESTORATION BU US$24

COMPLETE YOUR BU SET! Restricted to a limited edition of just 15,000, this prestigious set comprises 13 flawless Proof coins, housed in a lavish, embossed black leather case.

TRULY DELUXE…

A$12950GB 2010 DELUXE PROOF SET US$111

A$9995GB 2010 PROOF SET US$85A$55GB 2010

MINT SET US$47

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The famous Faberge

Coronation Egg!

An inspiring new

coin from the Mint of

Poland, recognised

as among the most

innovative, most

insightful issuing

authorities in Europe,

this massive 56.56g

Silver Proof pays

homage to one of

the most famous

pieces of jewellery

in history – the

Faberge Coronation

Egg of the last

Russian Tsar,

Nicholas II.

Symbolising

the luxury and

extravagance

associated with the

heyday of European

Royalty, the Faberge

Coronation Egg

was made in 1897

to honour the official

investiture of Nicholas II

as Tsar of Russia in

1896. A breathtaking

combination of

gold, diamonds and

intricate enamelling,

it is considered a

masterpiece of the

jeweller’s art. One of a

range of Eggs created

for the Romanov

Dynasty by Peter Carl

Faberge, the Egg

opened to reveal a

superb miniature of the

‘Gold Coach’ – built

in 1793 for Catherine

the Great and used in

the 1896 Coronation

procession.

Portraying the Faberge

Coronation Egg upon

it’s broad 41.6mm x

55.6mm elliptical flan,

united with a depiction

of the Gold Coach, this

majestic $2 coin will

make a fascinating,

unique addition to any

collection. Crafted

to the most rigorous

standards, we have

been granted an

allocation of the 2010

$2 Faberge Coronation

Egg Silver Proof as

official distributor for

the Mint of Poland – but

our stocks won’t last for

long!

■ Crafted to Proof

quality from 56.56g

of sterling silver

■ Exclusive! Tiny

worldwide mintage

just 5,000!

■ Official legal tender

of Niue – measures

41.6mm x 55.6mm

■ Complete with

a Certificate of

Authenticity

THE CROWNING GLORY OF YOUR COLLECTION…

Crafted

from a

whopping

56.56 grams

of lustrous sterling

silver, this majestic

$2 coin represents a splendid

tribute to the Faberge Coronation

Egg – estimated in 2004 to be worth

US$24m!

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A$195US$166

NIUE 2010 $2 FABERGE

CORONATION EGG

SILVER PROOF


1921-28 Roaring 20s 3d Set VG A$48 US$41

■ Comprises 9 coins from 1921 til 1928 – the last 3d struck until 1934 due to the Depression

■ Highlighted by 1921M, 1921 no mintmark and 1923 dates – all considered scarce

■ Offered in Very Good quality and terrific value-for-money at just A$5.30 per coin

1918 Sixpence VF A$390 US$332

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

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

■ Irresistible opportunity to plug that hole in your collection – especially at A$60 OFF!

1919 Florin Fine A$85 US$7250

■ The first post-WWI florin – and last to carry the Melbourne Mint’s M mintmark

■ Mintage just 1.67m – most lost or melted for the silver in the 91 years since issue

■ Distinguished by attractive original patina, we have a few coins in Fine condition

1992 Olympic Games $1 BU A$65 US$56

■ Highly sought after type – issued for the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games

■ Total mintage less than 40,000 coins! Scarce and rising in market value

■ In dazzling Brilliant Uncirculated condition – NORMALLY A$85 in this quality!

1997 Smithy $1 BUA$35 US$30

■ One of two coins issued in 1997 for aviation legend Sir Charles Kingsford Smith

■ Rising in value, the much-admired Large Portrait $1 is scarce in pristine quality

■ Naturally missing from many collections in higher grade, add it to yours in BU!

2001 Volunteer $1 BUA$18 US$1550

■ Struck by the RAM to commemorate the International Year of the Volunteer

■ Just 6m coins struck – Australia’s lowest mintage circulating $1 commemorative!

■ Impossible to find in change in decent grade and scarce in BU – as here

1967 Coombs/Randall $10 EF A$249 US$212

■ Australia’s scarcest $10, worth more than double the second highest value $10!

■ Short-lived type, this one-year-only issue is the key to the $10 series

■ In premium grade EF quality, and, whilst stocks last, A$100 OFF market value!

1968 & 1972 $10 Pair Unc A$198 US$169

■ Australia’s 3rd and 4th $10 issues – 1968 Phillips/Randall & 1972 Phillips/Wheeler

■ Recognised by the short-lived decimal 1966-74 ‘Commonwealth’ banner

■ Increasingly scarce in Unc as here – SAVE A$132 OFF catalogue value!

1992 $5 Green Serials Unc A$59 US$51

■ Australia’s first polymer $5 – issued during Fraser/Cole signature combination

■ Scarce issue, featuring original light purple colour and light green serial numbers

■ From an original bundle and in strictly Unc – SAVE A$51 OFF catalogue price!

See the Order Form for Consecutive Pairs and Consecutive Runs of 10!

1915-24 4d Stamp Set FU A$48 US$41

■ Altered regularly in the confusing early days of Australian philatelics, the 4d was issued in four different colours in just 9 years!

■ Offered in Fine Used quality, this very scarce set comprises the Orange (1915), Purple (1921), Blue (1922) & Olive (1924) 4d stamps. Now A$10 OFF market price!

Block of Four Set A$7980 US$68

■ An authentic, official memento 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!

1951 1/6 Federation

Imprint Block of

Four MUH A$995 US$850

■ An official celebration of the 50th anniversary of Federation in January 1901

■ Depicting Australia’s original Parliament House and available in MUH condition

■ Like all ‘imprint blocks’ (name of printer on selvedge), this set is becoming scarce

1954-56 Melbourne Olympics Stamp Set MUH

A$2495 US$22


A stunning

‘double

whammy’

of lavish,

luxurious gold,

the Perth

Mint’s 2010

$100 Treasures

of Australia

Gold Nuggets

1oz Gold Proof

has stirred up

huge demand.

Sure to mirror the

success of its silver

counterpart – sold out

at the Mint in a matter

of weeks! – time is of

the essence for those

interested in this

inventive Gold Proof.

Paying homage to

the nation’s key

natural treasure, this

prestigious $100 coin

was always assured a

rapturous reception. A

spellbinding synthesis

of flawlessly struck

.9999 gold and genuine

Aussie gold nuggets, it

is an obvious must-have

for those fascinated by

the world’s favourite

precious metal. Factor

in the large number

of ‘Treasures’ series

collectors, and you will

understand the need for

swift action – especially

given the unique

qualities of this new

Australian legal tender

coin.

Restricted to a tiny

mintage of 1,000, this

ONE OUNCE .9999

gold Proof is one of few

coins in the world to

comprise moving parts.

Measuring 36.10mm,

each $100 Gold Proof

features a transparent

locket, in which is found

six granules (1g) of

genuine Aussie gold! A

work of numismatic art,

the locket is framed with

a compelling abstract

interpretation of the

Australian landscape.

Across the globe,

as in Australia, the

traditionally strong

demand for gold has

grown relentlessly in

recent times, with the

best of the large Gold

Proofs snapped up at

speed. With the 2010

$100 Gold Nuggets 1oz

Gold Proof proving no

exception, do not pass

up the chance to secure

your coin at Official

Issue Price.

As with the coins

below, each 1oz

.9999 gold Proof

is set in an official

jarrah timber case

with a Certificate

of Authenticity

confirming the

mintage of 1,000

SAPPHIRES SOLD OUT!

THE OPULENCE OF OPALS

The first Treasures

of Australia Gold

release, the 2007

$100 Sapphires 1oz

Gold Proof proved a

scintillating start to

this stunning series.

A major hit worldwide, the mintage of 1,000 has now officially SOLD OUT at the Perth Mint!

Defined by the inclusion of around

1-carat of authentic,

enchanting white

opals, this glittering

36.10mm 1oz .9999 gold Proof

has also proved

immensely popular.

Like every release

in the series, each magnificent

Comprising approximately a

carat of beautiful,

authentic sapphires,

we have just a few

examples of this

exquisite 36.10mm

1oz .9999 gold

Proof in stock.

Australian legal

tender coin is set

within a superb

Perth Mint jarrah

timber case with

a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the

mintage of 1,000.

A truly prestigious

acquisition for any collector.

A$2,500US$2,1252010 $100

TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA GOLD

NUGGETS 1oz GOLD PROOF


A$2,950US$2,500

2007 $100 TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA SAPPHIRES 1oz GOLD PROOF

A$2,500US$2,125

2008 $100 TREASURES

OF AUSTRALIA OPALS

1oz GOLD PROOF

All eyes turn to a truly golden treasure…

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

Diamonds may

well be forever,

but the chance

to secure the 2009

$100 Diamonds

1oz Gold Proof

won’t last anything

like that long! Indeed, with a surge

in demand following

the release of the

2010 Gold Nuggets

Proof, time is of the

essence for those

keen to capture

this majestic 36.10mm Australian legal tender coin.

Just 1,000 coins

struck – each uniting 1oz .9999

gold with 1-carat of

Aussie diamonds!

A$2,500US$2,1252009 $100

TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA DIAMONDS 1oz GOLD PROOF


COMPLETE SET OF FOUR TREASURES A$10,195 US$8,665

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