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Downies July 2013 Money CatalogueTRANSCRIPT
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July 2013
A glorious union of Proof quality, pure .999 silver and vibrant full-colour, this offi cial Australian legal tender trio is notable for one particular characteristic – the
astonishingly small mintage. The Perth Mint has struck just 2,500 sets!
Honouring three of Australia’s World Heritage Listed sites – Fraser Island, Lord Howe Island and Kakadu – the 2013 $1 National Parks 1oz Silver Proof Trio captures the unique beauty of Australia’s natural environment with a stunning fusion of traditional numismatic sculpture and full-colour minting. Housed in a Perth Mint case, each 40.60mm coin is complete with a Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the absurdly low mintage.
With that mintage just 2,500, and these offi cial Perth Mint issues NOT AVAILABLE at the Perth Mint, you must act now!
Tiny worldwide mintage JUST 2,500!
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In more than 80 years in the industry, there is perhaps one key element behind Downies success – our willingness to embrace the future, and to embrace change as we constantly strive to improve the level of service we provide to our clients. We have never been afraid to try something different, and it is Downies’ long-term pioneering approach that has led to our decision to experiment with the format of our traditional Money magazine.
Returning to the classic format of the early days of Money magazine, fi rst issued in 1988, and providing more pages to pack with our traditionally fantastic variety of coins and banknotes, we are confi dent that the compact, convenient new format will be welcomed by our clients. Increasing effi ciency and reducing waste, this change is also completely in keeping with our determination to reduce our ecological footprint – a determination that has seen us link up with Printgraphics, a printer that is among the most environmentally sound operators in Australia, and is offi cially accredited to ISO14001, the internationally recognised standard of Environmental Management.
We will be trialing this new format over the next month or two, and, as we have in large part made this decision for the benefi t of our clients, we would naturally love your feedback. Please visit www.downies.com/survey or email us at [email protected] and let us know what you think!
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July 2013
A glorious union of Proof quality, pure .999 silver and vibrant full-colour, this
official Australian legal tender trio is notable for one particular characteristic – the
astonishingly small mintage. The Perth Mint has struck just 2,500 sets!
Honouring three of Australia’s World Heritage Listed sites – Fraser Island,
Lord Howe Island and Kakadu – the 2013 $1National Parks 1oz Silver
Proof Trio captures the unique beauty Australia’s natural environment
with a stunning fusion of traditional numismatic sculpture and full-
colour minting. Housed in a Perth Mint case, each 40.60mm coin is
complete with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the absurdly
low mintage.With that mintage just 2,500, and these official Perth Mint issues NOT
AVAILABLE at the Perth Mint, you must act now!
Tiny worldwide mintage JUST 2,500!
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NEW RELEASES from the Perth Mint!
New 2013 High Relief Roo!
If you think that pure Aussie gold is beyond your reach, think again! An inspired initiative on the part of the Perth Mint, the 11.60mm diameter 2013 $2 Kangaroo 0.5g Gold BU gives every Australian the chance to own a coin struck from .9999 fi ne gold. Genuine Australian legal tender, struck to the height of Brilliant Uncirculated quality, each coin is set in an offi cial Perth Mint pack. Fantastic gift idea!
Powerful evidence of the unparalleled precious metal prowess of the Perth Mint, the new 2013 $ 1 Kangaroo High Relief 1oz Silver Proof has just been released!A massive 50% thicker than a normal 1oz silver coin at a chunky 6mm in width, this .999 fi ne silver masterpiece is defi ned by extraordinary detail in the designs. Struck on concave surfaces to ensure that the optimum fl ow of silver is achieved by the strike, the Mint has gone to great lengths to capture the beauty and muscularity of the iconic kangaroo.
One of few issuing authorities to have mastered the art of High Relief minting, the few High Relief Silver Proofs issued by the
Perth Mint have created huge interest. Taken from a mintage of 20,000, the
32.60mm 2013 $1 Kangaroo High Relief 1oz Silver Proof is sure to provoke just as much interest – in part due to the fantastic value!With the Offi cial Issue Price a mere
A$96 – just a few dollars more than a standard 1oz Silver Proof –
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Outstanding value-for-money at the affordable Official Issue Price, each 32.60mm .999 fine Silver Proof is set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
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You will be impressed with the glistening Proof quality; you will be enticed by the massive 100g of pure .999 silver; you will be intrigued by the presentation – but you will be utterly blown away by the mesmeric sparkle of the gigantic, genuine diamond-like Swarovski Crystal embedded within this sensational new coin!
Undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching coins we have ever offered, this gargantuan legal tender issue is crafted from a whopping 100 GRAMS of pure .999 silver. Measuring an enormous 55mm x 85mm, the expansive rectangular fl an of this lavish release is dominated by a large, real crystal from legendary crystal-makers Swarovski. Measuring an imposing 25mm across and 36mm in length, the refractive qualities of this large, superbly crafted Swarovski Crystal must be seen to be believed. Go to www.downies.com for a sneak peek at this scintillating silver stunner in action!
We naturally thought that this ‘giant crystal’ concept was going to be really special, but this breathtaking coin has exceeded even our lofty expectations. Forming a fi ne setting for this luxurious legal tender issue, and enhancing the captivating, hypnotic sparkle of the crystal, each $20 coin is set in a case featuring a red LED Lamp.
� Features massive 25mm x 36mm Swarovski Crystal
� Struck from 100g .999 silver! Mintage just 1,000!
� Offi cial legal tender – measures 55mm x 85mm
� Complete with Certifi cate – set in a case with LED Lamp!
Swarovski Sparkles in Silver!
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Features a real pearl… Although the 2,500-coin mintage was heavily oversubscribed, Downies long-term support for Coin Invest Trust ensured we received an allocation of the 9th coin in the $5 Pearl Series – one of the world’s most sought after legal tender programs. With understandably rampant demand, however, that allocation is now virtually exhausted!
Struck to Proof quality from 25g of sterling silver, and highlighted by a REAL pearl embedded in the reverse, we have just a few examples of this innovative coin left in stock – each set in a case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity.
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A must-have for those who secured any of the Perth Mint’s sensational Treasures of Australia $100 1oz Gold Proofs, we are delighted to be able to reveal the very fi rst coin in the equally splendid Treasures of the World 1oz Gold Proof Series!
Crafted from a full troy ounce of pure, prestigious .9999 gold, and underpinned by the Perth Mint’s most exquisite Proof quality, this unique Australian legal tender $100 coin celebrates the gemstone garnet. Known to humanity for thousands of years, and valued for both its beauty and its symbolic qualities, genuine pieces of this eye-catching red gemstone are found in the transparent locket set within the heart of this stunning 32.60mm 1oz .9999 fi ne Gold Proof.
Beautifully presented within an offi cial Perth Mint case, and accompanied by an individually numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity, this highly desirable Australian legal tender issue is also notable for the astonishing limited availability. Ensuring a mad scramble amongst passionate gold collectors worldwide, the Perth Mint has, somewhat surprisingly, restricted the mintage to just 750 coins.
With substantial demand expected from the European market, where garnet has been extremely popular for hundreds of years, Downies has received a tiny allocation of coins.
An affordable opportunity to enjoy this enchanting Australian legal tender program, the Perth Mint’s 2013 $1 Treasures of the World Garnet 1oz Silver Proof has caught the eye of collectors across the globe.
Crafted to impeccable Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fi ne silver, and highlighted by a see-through locket comprising pieces of genuine garnet, this unique, exclusive, crown-sized 40.60mm $1 coin is set in an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the limited mintage of just 7,500.
Struck from 1oz of .9999 fi ne gold! TINY WORLDWIDE MINTAGE JUST 750 COINS!
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of the most
important fi lms in the sci-fi genre, this spectacular 3-coin set
honours Terminator 2 and its star, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Housed within a superb collectors box styled after the CPU
chip from the movie, the set comprises three 38.61mm, 25g
sterling silver Proofs – each depicting a
key scene from the movie. An ideal gift for
movie buffs and coin collectors alike, this
spectacular presentation was restricted to
a mintage of just 2,011, and we have just
FOUR sets left in stock.
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The fi rst Australian coin struck in a concave/
convex format, the RAM’s 2012 $5 Southern Skies
Curved 1oz Silver Proof was unsurprisingly among
the most sought after releases of 2012. Indeed,
the 10,000-coin mintage sold out at the Mint!
One of Australia’s most advanced, most
sophisticated coins, demand for the 2012 $5
Southern Skies Curved 1oz Silver Proof is sure to
surge with the new 2013 $5 Southern Skies Pavo
Curved 1oz Silver Proof. Depicting the night sky in
full-colour, highlighted by the stars of the Southern
Cross, the 2012-dated, 39.62mm .999 silver Proof
is the perfect partner to the RAM’s spectacular new
Silver Proof offered at right.
Strictly limited to a mintage of 10,000, the 2012 $5
Southern Skies Curved 1oz Silver Proof is housed in
an offi cial RAM case with a numbered Certifi cate of
Authenticity.
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Powerful evidence of the Royal Australian Mint’s ongoing quest to create inventive, fascinating, distinctively Australian collector coinage, Downies is delighted to unveil the spectacular new 2013 $5 Southern Skies Curved Pavo 1oz Silver Proof! Unquestionably among the most innovative, most inspired Australian coins of the year, there is no doubt that this spellbinding concave/convex Silver Proof will be one of the most sought after.
Following in the imposing footsteps of the 2012 $5 Southern Skies Curved 1oz Silver Proof – mintage 10,000 sold out at the RAM – this sparkling new Australian legal tender release is underpinned by the same key characteristics as its hotly pursued predecessor. Utilising minting technology that is employed by very few issuing authorities across the globe, the RAM has created a truly memorable, utterly unique tribute to Pavo – a constellation in the Southern Sky steeped in Greco/Roman mythology. Considering the originality of the concave/convex concept, the international demand for the 2012 issue and the stunning quality of this particular full-colour Australian legal tender coin, immediate action is recommended. Certain to be targeted by those who were quick enough to secure last year’s coin – and by those who missed out of course! – the mintage of 10,000 is unlikely to sate demand.
� Only the second ever concave/convex Australian legal tender coin
� Crafted to the pinnacle of Proof quality from 1oz of .999 fi ne silver
� Offi cial Australian legal tender – measures 39.62mm in diameter
� Taken from a strictly limited worldwide mintage of 10,000 coins
� Beautifully presented within an offi cial Royal Australian Mint case � Complete with an individually serial-numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity
Australia’s second EVER curved coin!
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One of the most eagerly anticipated releases on the collector calendar, with Downies fi elding innumerable calls regarding the launch date, we are delighted to unveil the sparkling new 2013 Silver Proof Set – the Royal Australian Mint’s premier annual silver issue.
Struck to the pinnacle of Proof standard from pure, prestigious .999 silver, the 2013 Silver Proof Set comprises six coins,
from the 5c to the $2. Magnifi cent when struck to the fi nest possible quality, each offi cial Australian legal tender coin is adorned with its traditional motif, with the $2 created by Horst Hahne, and the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $1 the work of legendary Australian numismatic master craftsman, Stuart Devlin.
Whilst all six coins are available separately on the Order Form – presented in offi cial RAM cases – the
individual brilliance of each immaculate .999 fi ne silver coin is signifi cantly enhanced when assembled as one single,
complete collection. Indeed, as all collectors will know, the worth of a complete collection is much greater than the sum of its parts.
A must-have for anyone with an appreciation of the fi nest that modern minting has to offer, the RAM has restricted the mintage to a mere 5,000 collections worldwide.
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Each of the six .999 fine Silver Proofs is set within an individual RAM case, complete with an individual RAM Certificate of Authenticity
Metal/Purity Mass Diameter
2013 5c .999 Silver 3.24g 19.41mm
2013 10c .999 Silver 6.57g 23.60mm
2013 20c .999 Silver 13.36g 28.52mm
2013 50c .999 Silver 18.24g 31.51mm
2013 $1 .999 Silver 11.66g 25.00mm
2013 $2 .999 Silver 8.55g 20.50mm
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Arguably the most important release in Australian numismatics, the Royal Australian Mint’s Gold Proof Set issue represents the epitome of prestige, presentation and limited availability. The ultimate acquisition for those with a love of the unique beauty, purity and mystique of the world’s favourite precious metal, the 2013 Gold Proof Set is now available!
Struck to faultless Proof quality from .9999 gold, this lavish collection comprises six coins from the 5c to the $2, with each coin distinguished by the traditional design for its denomination. Housed within individual RAM cases, the six 2013-dated Gold Proofs are available either as single coins – please see the Order Form – or as a complete 6-coin set housed within six individual cases. Individually brilliant works of precious metal minting, there is no question that the six Australian legal tender coins move to a new level when united as one complete collection.
Notwithstanding that this is only the second Gold Proof Set issued by the RAM since 2007, and in spite of the growing market for Australian collector coinage, the RAM has resisted the temptation to increase the worldwide mintage of this luxurious, prestigious collection. One of Australia’s most exclusive numismatic issues, the worldwide mintage of the 2013 Gold Proof Set has been restricted to a mere 500.
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Metal/Purity Mass Diameter
2013 5c .9999 Gold 6.03g 19.41mm
2013 10c .9999 Gold 12.14g 23.60mm
2013 20c .9999 Gold 24.36g 28.52mm
2013 50c .9999 Gold 33.63g 31.51mm
2013 $1 .9999 Gold 21.52g 25.00mm
2013 $2 .9999 Gold 15.88g 20.50mm
Struck from pure .9999 gold, the six Proof coins are presented within individual RAM cases, each accompanied by an individual RAM Certificate of Authenticity
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A tremendously affordable opportunity to enjoy one of the Perth Mint’s most enchanting, most admired Australian legal tender series, we have all four of Australia Post’s offi cial 2013 Bush Babies II PNCs in stock!
Celebrating the platypus, kookaburra, possum and echidna, the Bush Babies II PNC Series honours
some of Australia’s most beloved native creatures. Highlighted by an offi cial Australian stamp, each PNC also features an Australian legal tender 30.60mm Al-Br BU $1 coin from the Perth Mint – bearing the same design as one of the Bush Babies II Silver Proofs!
BUSH BABIES
An enchanting Australian legal tender coin, forming a fabulous fi nale to a much-admired Perth Mint program, the last release in the Bush Babies II Silver Proof Series has just been launched! A wonderful opportunity to complete your collection, or create a complete collection in one hit, we have the new Baby Wombat 1/2oz Silver Proof in stock – as well
as each of its predecessors!
Honouring one of our most well known native creatures, the 2013 50c Bush Babies II Wombat 1/2oz Silver Proof is a stand-alone release of great quality, undeniable beauty and strictly limited availability. Struck to the fi nest possible
standard from pure, prestigious .999 silver, and measuring a near crown-
sized 36.60mm in diameter, this eye-catching new precious metal Proof is distinguished by an enchanting full-colour appreciation of our beloved nocturnal marsupial. The
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The compulsory complement to the stunning Silver Proofs above – especially at the affordable Offi cial Issue Price! – each distinctively Australian Bush Babies II BU coin is set in a card, and housed within a delightfully illustrated offi cial envelope.
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As with the final coin in the series, each 36.60mm Bush Babies II coin is struck from 1/2oz of .999 silver, and is set in an official Perth Mint case with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the limited mintage of 10,000
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of Australian bush fl owers provides a fi ne complement to the endearing full-colour Baby Wombat motif.
Clearly an essential acquisition for those seeking to assemble the complete 2012-13 50c Bush Babies II 1/2oz Silver Proof Series, this Australian legal tender coin is taken from a mintage of just 10,000 – with each coin beautifully presented within the plush confi nes of an offi cial Perth Mint case, accompanied by a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.
� Struck to fl awless Proof quality from 1/2oz of pure .999 silver
� Strictly limited worldwide mintage – just 10,000 coins struck!
� Set within a plush, offi cial Perth Mint presentation case
� Accompanied by an offi cial, numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity
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Highly sought after, yet surprisingly affordable, the 1913–36 George V Defi nitive Stamp Collection is arguably the most critical element of Australian philatelics. The foundation stone of Australia’s national heritage, and the heart of every serious collection, this historic set is now A$120 off regular market price!
Delayed by debate and red tape, Australia’s fi rst stamp issue did not take place until 12 years after unity had been achieved at Federation in 1901! This procrastination ended in 1913, with the release of the young nation’s fi rst non-commemorative Defi nitive stamp. Bearing a kangaroo, Australia’s fi rst variety was soon joined by the George V Portrait type following its creation by the conservative Government in 1914.
From 1913 to 1936, these two designs were issued in a variety of colours and denominations – 39 in all. This complete 39-stamp collection includes a Fine Used example of each Defi nitive type from the 1/2d to the 5/- from 1913 until 1936. Housed in an attractive album, set in a separate slipcase and protective dustcover, the 14 Kangaroo and 23 George V types are all included. The Engraved 1914 1d and 6d (value A$120) are yours with our compliments!
An outstanding collector opportunity, the 1913–36 George V Defi nitive Stamp Collection is fantastic value-for-money at A$120 off market price.
� Comprehensive – includes 39 stamps from 1/2d to 5/- from 1913 to 1936
� Quality – each of these scarce stamps is in Fine Used condition
� Attractive – each set of 39 stamps is housed in a high-quality album
� Informative – each album provides extensive background on the stamps
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Complete from 1927 to 1936!EVERY GEORGE V COMMEMORATIVE & PICTORIAL STAMP
A relic from the past with a strong future, the George V 1927–36 Commemorative Stamp Collection is beautifully presented, utterly comprehensive and rising in market value. Seldom seen as a complete set, this is your limited window of opportunity to own one of the most sought after series in Australian philatelics.
A sweeping smorgasbord of the fi nal series of George V commemoratives, each set features an example of all 32 stamps issued from 1927 to 1936, united with Australia’s only predecimal mini-sheet! This includes a range of scarce and rare stamps – headlined by the highly sought after 1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge 5/-. Now worth around A$2,000 in top grade, this key type has jumped more than A$500 in just the last fi ve years!
An important piece of the nation’s early philatelic heritage, we have just two George V 1927–36 Commemorative Stamp Collections in Mint Unhinged quality and seven in Fine Used condition.
An outstanding collection with an array of features…
� Includes an example of every 1927–36 commemorative – 32 stamps, and 3d kookaburra mini-sheet now valued at A$400 in MUH!
� Available in either superb Mint Unhinged or attractive Fine Used condition
� Housed within a presentation album, set in a separate slipcase with protective dustcover
� The album is complete with background information on the stamps, the designers and more
� Rising in market value, and recognised for long-term potential
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Real stained glass Windows of Heaven!
Liberty Leading the People!
From one of the hottest series on the planet, we are delighted to offer three different Windows of Heaven Silver Proofs – each featuring a GENUINE STAINED GLASS WINDOW set in the fl an!
Struck from 50g of sterling silver, and set in a case with a Certifi cate confi rming the mintage of 2,000, these coins honour the Church of St Catherine in Bethlehem, Palestine, the Church of
St Francis of Assisi in Poland and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres in France. Measuring 50mm, the broad fl an of each legal tender coin features a spectacular recreation of the stained glass windows found in each of these revered places of worship.
Hold any of these coins up to the light, and the true beauty of the range of colours of the see-through stained glass window is revealed!
of the hottest series on the planet, St Fran Assisi in Poland and the Cathedral
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Crafted from a massive THREE TROY OUNCES of .999 silver, and spanning an expansive 55mm, this gargantuan legal tender coin pays homage to leading French romantic artist, Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863) and his renowned depiction of Liberty Leading the People.
Distinguished by a vivid reproduction of Delacroix’s famous painting, depicting Parisians taking up arms under the banner of the tricolour representing equality, liberty and fraternity, this prestigious legal tender masterpiece also features genuine Swarovski crystals. The latest in the sought after Masterpieces of Art Series, each coin is set in a lavish case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 1,830.
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An exclusive tribute to a crucial juncture in the history of Australian currency, with the limited edition set at just 500, this affordable presentation unites Australia’s last $2 note – carrying the Last Prefi x LQG! – with a Silver Proof version of the nation’s fi rst $2 coin!
Like its lower denomination $1 counterpart, the $2 note fell victim to infl ation, as well as the greater durability and cost-effectiveness of a coin. First seen in 1966, at the dawn of the decimal era, the issue of the last $2 note occurred in 1988, during the Johnston/Fraser signature combination. Indicating that the note found in this premium edition pack was among the last to roll off the presses, each Johnston/Fraser $2 is distinguished by the highly desirable Last Prefi x LQG! Like every First and Last Prefi x Australian note, this landmark Australian currency issue is scarce in Unc. The perfect complement to the $2 Johnston/Fraser Last Prefi x LQG, forming the perfect way to mark this momentous change in Australia’s circulating currency, this exclusive presentation also encompasses the fi rst date of the $2 coin series – crafted from precious metal! Struck by the Royal Australian Mint, and bearing a memorable design uniting an Indigenous Elder and the iconic constellation the Southern Cross, the nation’s fi rst $2 coin looks absolutely magnifi cent when crafted to Proof quality from sterling silver.
Extremely exclusive, with the limited edition set at a mere 500, these crucial ‘last’ and ‘fi rst’ legal tender issues are beautifully presented within an informative, individually numbered full-colour 244mm x 174mm pack. � Exclusive! Tiny worldwide limited edition restricted to a mere 500 sets!
� Features an Uncirculated example of Australia’s last $2 note – carrying the very last $2 prefi x, LQG � Includes the fi rst Australian $2 coin
– dated 1988 and struck to Proof quality from sterling silver!
� Presented within an illustrated, informative, individually numbered full-colour pack
Last Prefi x $2 Note, First Silver $2 Coin! LIMITED EDITION JUST 500!
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A$750 AM616
� Australia’s very fi rst $50, the scarce 1973 $50 Phillips/Wheeler is distinguished by the very fi rst prefi x, YAA
� Scarce, like all First Prefi x notes, we have the $50 YAA First Prefi x in aUnc – at A$250 below catalogue price!
1953 £1 R33 Coombs/Wilson Comm Bank Unc
A$345 AJ072
� The very fi rst £1 note of Elizabeth II – and last £1 issued under authority of Commonwealth Bank (1953-61)
� First issued exactly 60 years ago, this historic predecimal type is offered in pristine Uncirculated condition
1969 $10 Phillips/Randall Unc
A$95 HA436
� Australia’s third $10 banknote – rarely stashed away at the time of issue, and very scarce in Unc, as here
� Part of a hoard fi nd, we can offer this premium grade Unc note at HALF current catalogue value! SAVE A$95!
1960 £5 R50 Res Bank Consec Pair Unc
A$1,985 AV026
� Australia’s last £5 – carries Coombs/Wilson signatures and issued under auspices of Reserve Bank (1960-65)
� Scarce in Unc, as here, grasp the chance to secure this high denomination note in Consecutive Pair format!
1943 £10 R59 Armitage/McFarlane Fine
A$375 AE062
� A high denomination WWII-era note type and, like all George VI £10 notes, scarce today regardless of the grade
� Rarely set aside at time of issue, we have the sought after Armitage/McFarlane £10 in highly collectable Fine
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A$290 AS863
1933 £1 R28 Riddle/Sheehan VF
A$695 AG759
� The last £1 of George V, this Great Depression Era issue is extremely scarce and hotly pursued in all grades
� Also the fi rst of Australia’s then new ‘Legal Tender’ Series, where banknotes were no longer backed by gold
1939 10/- R12 Sheehan/McFarlane Fine
A$245 AE042
� Issued from 1939 to 1942, this early WWII note was the fi rst, and rarest, 10/- note of the reign of George VI
� A unique, important type – the only George VI 10/- type with the signatures in the same colour as the note!
1938 £1 R29 Sheehan/McFarlane Fine
A$139 AE028
� A crucial Australian WWII-era banknote type – the very fi rst £1 note of King George VI, and the scarcest
� Also only George VI £1 with signatures in same colour as the note, this unique type is a must-have at our price
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� Surprisingly affordable, this note is missing from many collections – especially in superb Unc quality as here
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1943S & 1944S Shilling Pair Unc
A$95 AR261
� The 2nd and 3rd of three 1/- dates struck at San Francisco Mint as US assisted Australian WWII coin production
� Distinguished by the prominent ‘S’ mintmark of the San Francisco Mint, each sterling silver coin is graded Unc
1993-95 $1 C Mintmark Trio Unc
A$39 AV029
� Comprises C Mintmark Landcare $1, Decade $1 and Waltzing Matilda $1 – last two not issued for circulation!
� In original RAM packs of issue, each coin is in Uncirculated condition – great value at just A$13 per coin!
1992 $5 Light & Dark Green Serials Unc
A$95 AT365
� Australia’s very fi rst polymer $5 note issue – available as a pair with Dark and RARE Light Green Serials!
� Issued under the Fraser/Cole signature combination, and available in fl awless, strictly Uncirculated condition
1960 & 1961 Florin Pair BU
A$59 AV027
� The fi rst two fl orin issues of the 1960s – struck at the Melbourne Mint and in superb, original condition
� Cherry-picked from original rolls, each Brilliant Uncirculated coin is defi ned by a lovely full mint bloom
1997-99 $1 C Mintmark Trio Unc
A$49 AV030
� Key ‘not-issued-for-circulation’ types – honouring Charles Kingsford Smith, Howard Florey and The Last Anzacs
� A must-have for a complete $1 collection, each strictly Unc C Mintmark $1 set in the offi cial RAM pack of issue
1992 $5 ‘7 July 1992’ O/P Light Green Serials Unc
A$145 AV031
� A landmark banknote type, each 1992 Fraser/Cole $5 carries offi cial First Day of Issue ‘7 July 1992’ Overprint!
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A$89 AV028
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� Three times as rare as the Dark Green Serials issue, this key Fraser/Evans $5 type is seldom offered in Unc
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A splendid selection of
A spellbinding work of precious metal
minting, typical of the quality of all Perth
Mint full-colour coins, the 2013 $1 Mythical
Creatures Griffi n 1oz Silver Proof has
been predictably popular with collectors
worldwide.
The fi rst issue in the Perth Mint-struck
Mythical Creatures Silver Proof Series,
crafted to the height of Proof quality from
1oz of .999 fi ne silver, we have just a few
40.60mm diameter coins from our allocation
remaining in stock – each set
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worldwide mintage of 5,000.
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The legendary Unicorn…Struck from 1oz of .999 silver, the 2nd coin in the Mythological
Creatures Silver Proof Series forms a unique tribute to
the unicorn – the mythological white horse
distinguished by the long, spiralling
horn growing from its forehead.
Whilst obviously notable for the stunning
full-colour portrayal of this legendary one-
horned beast, the 2013 $1 Unicorn 1oz Silver Proof
is as exclusive as it is eye-
catching. Set within a case
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A fi ne complement to any of the coins on
these pages, this affordable release
honours nine of the world’s best
known mythical creatures, including the phoenix,
unicorn, dragon, griffi n and more. Limited to a mintage of 4,000, the nine 30.60mm Australian legal tender
coins are set in an offi cial
pack, united with a Certifi cate of Authenticity,
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Rising from the ashes…The third issue in the Mythical Creatures Series, this spectacular new full-colour .999 1oz Silver Proof pays homage to the Phoenix – the mythical bird that rises from the ashes following reincarnation through fi re.
Bearing a blazing full-colour design depicting the phoenix rising from the fl ames, each 40.60mm Perth Mint-struck $1 legal tender coin is beautifully presented within a case, united with a Certifi cate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of just 5,000.A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this coin will go to UNICEF Australia, with a total of A$25,000 to be donated over the course of the Mythical Creatures Series.
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Finished in gold!Comprising six unique rectangular 45mm x 26mm legal tender coin types – each fi nished in genuine gold! – this eye-catching collection represents excellent value-for-money at just A$16.66 per coin. The perfect complement to any of the coins on these pages, buy the 2013 25 Shillings Mythical Creatures Gold-plated Rectangular BU Set and the new Perth Mint-struck 2013 $1 Mythical Creatures Phoenix 1oz Silver Proof above and SAVE A$20!
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A spectacular union of blazing full-colour and sumptuous selective gold-plating, this exclusive Silver Proof forms a unique, eye-catching tribute to one of the world’s most
famous, most romantic cities – Venice.
A captivating concept, sure to appeal to collectors and romantics alike, this impressive legal tender $1 coin is crafted to fl awless Proof quality from 20g of .999 fi ne silver. Measuring
38.60mm, the crown-sized frame forms the perfect venue for the full-colour, gold-plated reverse design – celebrating the waterways, gondolas, Carnevale and
architecture for which the metropolis of Venice is so well known. An offi cial legal tender issue of the Cook Islands, the obverse is distinguished by the
Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
An exotic addition to any coin collection, and an enchanting acquisition for anyone with a connection to the City of Canals, this spectacular full-colour coin is also very exclusive. The mintage has been restricted to
a mere 5,000! We have only a small number of coins in stock – each set within a plush case with
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Headlined by Stuart Devlin’s 22.50mm Belfast £1, Cardiff £1 and Edinburgh £1, these Royal Mail tributes to the capital cities of Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland are set in illustrated, informative, individually numbered covers. Just 10,000 of each PNC issued!
A$2950 each
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The ULTIMATE DOCTOR WHO tribute!
OFFICIAL Doctor Who FDCs!Celebrating the eleven different Doctors to appear in the show since fi rst aired in 1963 – as well as the Doctor’s most lethal, most well known foes – the Royal Mail’s offi cial Doctor Who 50th Anniversary First Day Covers represent terrifi c value-for-money.The Classic Doctors FDC features eight stamps depicting the fi rst eight Doctors to appear in the show, whilst the Modern Doctors FDC includes three stamps portraying the most recent actors to play this cherished British TV role. The ideal complement, the Doctor Who Minisheet FDC is highlighted by a 5-stamp minisheet honouring the Cybermen, the Ood, the Daleks and the Weeping Angels, as well as the Doctor’s time machine, the TARDIS. ctor s time machine, the TARDIS.e
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An absolutely fantastic gift for the Doctor Who fanatic, this ceramic moneybox recreates one of the most iconic elements of the celebrated TV series – the Doctor’s physics-defying time machine, the TARDIS. Measuring approximately 150mm x 75mm x 75mm, and set in a presentation box, this impressive piece of memorabilia is a bargain at A$34.50.
Your own TARDIS!
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The ultimate tribute to
the 50th anniversary of
the BBC’s legendary sci-fi
TV series, this impressive,
affordable, offi cial
presentation from the Royal
Mail is a must-have for every
Doctor Who fan.
The most comprehensive
philatelic 50th anniversary
celebration, the Doctor Who
Stamp Presentation Pack includes
all ELEVEN Doctor Who stamps
PLUS a special 5-stamp minisheet honouring the TARDIS as well as four of
the Doctor’s evil enemies
– the Cybermen, the Ood, the Daleks and the Weeping Angels. Top value
at A$29.95, this fantastic
philatelic feast is set in a
highly informative, superbly
designed Royal Mail folder.
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A stunning tribute to Australia’s key native icons, the 2013 50c Australian Outback 1/2oz Silver BU Trio has just been launched by the Perth Mint!
An offi cial Australian legal tender issue, this eye-catching set comprises three coins – each crafted to the height of Specimen quality from 1/2oz of .999 fi ne silver. Carrying a unique, one-year-only design, the near crown-sized 36.60mm fl an of each coin has been precisely
embellished with full-colour, with the koala, kookaburra and kangaroo shimmering beautifully in contrast to
the vibrant full-colour backdrops. A fi ne setting for this handsome
new precious metal presentation, each set is housed within the plush confi nes of an offi cial case, complete with a
Certifi cate of Authenticity.
Individually serial-numbered, that Certifi cate confi rms the limited availability of this striking presentation. Just 5,000 sets have been issued worldwide! With demand for such a quintessentially Australian coin collection sure to be huge – both at home and overseas – our allocation has been strictly limited.
� Worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 5,000 collections
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� Offi cial Australian legal tender – superbly enhanced with colour!
� Set within an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity
� Excellent value-for-money at the Mint’s affordable Offi cial Issue Price!
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First Jubilee Sovereign
Rare BU quality!
Among the lowest mintage dates of Australia’s Queen Victoria 1871-87 Young Head Sovereign Series, with the Sydney Mint’s combined 1879 St George and Shield Sovereign issue concluding at just over 1.3m coins, the 1879S St George Sovereign is extremely scarce today.Also notable as one of the highest cataloguing dates of the 1871-87 Young Head St George series, and naturally hotly pursued by sovereign collectors across the globe, we have a few examples of this undeniably important Sydney Mint issue remaining in stock – with each historic, 134-year-old,
22-carat gold coin available in strong Very Fine condition.
Generally, the very last Australian sovereigns of Queen Victoria are defi ned by great historical importance and undeniable beauty. Specifi cally, the dazzling Queen Victoria 1896M Sovereigns before you are defi ned by faultless Uncirculated condition. As good as the day they were struck at the Melbourne Mint, some 117 years ago, these exquisite 22-carat gold coins are all in strictly Mint state quality. Increasingly scarce in such a spellbinding state of preservation, each sovereign is underpinned by an alluring full mint bloom, and sharply detailed designs. Just a few left in stock!
The fi rst date of a short-lived series, this key Sydney Mint issue is among Australia’s most hotly pursued Queen Victoria 1887-93 Jubilee Gold Sovereigns.
In part driven by the ‘fi rst-of-its-kind’ status, demand for the 1887S Sovereign is also due to the scarcity of the date. The lowest mintage Sydney Jubilee issue, and 2nd lowest mintage Jubilee date overall, the 1887S had a mintage of just one million! Featuring the memorable, if controversial portrait by Sir Jeremy Boehm, and among the highest cataloguing dates of the 7-year series, we have just a few Fine to Very Fine 1887S Jubilee Sovereigns available.
A sensational opportunity for our clients, we also have a tiny number of the Queen Victoria 1896M Sovereign remaining in stock – each in lustrous, detailed, strictly Brilliant Uncirculated condition! The fi nal sovereign type issued during the record-breaking reign of Queen Victoria, the Veiled Head Sovereign is considered to be one of the Empire’s most beautiful coins. Distinguished by the last portrait of Queen Victoria, created by Sir Thomas Brock, as well as the timeless beauty of Pistrucci’s St George & the Dragon reverse, these designs look superb when found on 22-carat gold
sovereigns in the upper echelons of quality as here.
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Arguably the most enthralling work of numismatic art ever to adorn a New Zealand coin, the 2013 Maori Art Series represents a powerful insight into the rich indigenous culture of the Land of the Long White Cloud – and a collector release of the utmost beauty, quality and intrigue.
The third issue in the extremely popular Maori Art Series, struck by the Royal Australian Mint, the 2013 release celebrates the koru – a pattern based on the unfurling silver fern frond that is integral
to Maori art and culture. The koru is depicted on the reverse of both the .9999 1oz Gold Proof and the .999 1oz Silver Proof, but it is the depiction of the Maori God of the Forest, Tane Mahuta,
that dominates. Struck to the Royal Australian Mint’s most immaculate Proof quality, this gripping, somewhat sinister reverse motif looks absolutely magnifi cent in both glorious gold and stunning silver.
The 2013 $10 Maori Art 1oz Gold Proof – struck from pure .9999 gold, and set in an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate of
Authenticity – instantly caught the eye of gold collectors worldwide. Indeed, the entire mintage of 250
has already been wiped out! Limited to a mintage of just 2,000, and also beautifully presented in an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity, the 40mm diameter 2013 $1 Maori Art 1oz Silver
Proof provides the chance for all collectors to enjoy this dramatic
piece of numismatic creativity.
No matter which coin sparks your interest, you will have to move like lightning. Our meagre allocation of the Gold Proof is just 10 coins, with a mere 100 of the Silver Proof in stock. With both breathtaking legal tender coins set to sell out at super speed, we must recommend immediate action.
A gripping work of numismatic art…
STRUCK BY THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT!
Struck to Royal Australian Mint Proof quality from a full troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, and set in a richly symbolic, hand-carved timber case, this prestigious 38.74mm diameter coin has a mintage of 250 – already SOLD OUT!
An affordable opportunity to experience this gripping work of numismatic artistry – depicting the Maori God of the Forest, Tane Mahuta – the 40mm diameter, Royal Australian Mint-struck 2013 $1 Maori Art 1oz Silver Proof is taken from a mintage of just 2,000
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