mid-september 2010

Crafted from 1oz of .999 fine silver – defined by exquisite Proof quality

Tiny worldwide mintage! Just 5,000 coins struck – sell-out certain

Struck as official Tuvalu legal tender by Australia’s own Perth Mint

Beautifully presented within a plush case, with a glossy ‘Bird’s Eye’ wood grain finish

Complete with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity

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Mid September 2010

The legendary Tassie Tiger! Mintage just 5,000! the hunt is on!

The ideal subject for the Perth Mint’s world-renowned full-colour minting techniques, this impressive new precious metal Proof forms a breathtaking tribute to one of Australia’s most distinctive, most mysterious, most famous animals – the Tasmanian Tiger.

Distinguished by a tiger-like striped coat, wolf-like head and wombat-like backwards-facing pouch, the Thylacinus cynocephalus (Tasmanian Tiger) is among the most intriguing elements of Australia’s great variety of exotic native fauna. Rivalling in reputation such wonders of nature as the platypus, kangaroo and koala, this unusual creature once thrived on the Australian mainland, but by the time of European Settlement, was found in significant numbers only in Tasmania. Hunting, disease and habitat-destruction all had a major impact on the Tassie Tiger population, and, despite efforts to save the species in the early 20th century, the last known thylacine died in the Hobart Zoo in 1936.

The source of constant fascination in the three-quarters of a century since – with a large number of unconfirmed sightings of this legendary Aussie creature ensuring huge publicity – the highly distinctive appearance of the Tasmanian Tiger has been perfectly captured by the Perth Mint upon this stunning new legal tender coin. Struck to the apex of Proof quality from pure .999 silver, and then superbly enhanced with full-colour, there is no doubt that the 2011 $1 Tasmanian Tiger 1oz Silver Proof will provoke great interest worldwide. Indeed, with demand for full-colour Aussie animal coins from the Perth Mint at unprecedented levels, there is every reason to believe that the limited mintage of just 5,000 will sell out at super speed.

Official legal

tender, with the Raphael

Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II gracing

the obverse, this unique, exclusive $1 coin has been issued to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the death of the last known Tasmanian Tiger

Sure to be as hard-to-find in the future as the Tassie Tiger itself, the chance to capture this unique precious metal Proof at the affordable Official Issue Price must not be missed.

a$9450

tuVaLu 2011 $1 tasManian tigeR 1oz siLVeR PRooF

official issue Price Limit one per household

us$81

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us$1,063

a$1,250gB 1821-25 geoRge iV soVeReign tYPe i VF

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us$1,233

a$1,450gB 1830s WiLLiaM iV soVeReign VF

AR551

us$935

a$1,099gB 1850s Young heaD soVeReign unC

AR552

us$846

a$995gB 1850s Young heaD soVeReign eF

AR553

us$591

a$695gB 1869 Young heaD soVeReign eF

AR554

us$1,233

a$1,450gB 1825-30 geoRge iV BaRe heaD soVeReign tYPe ii gVF

AR550

us$336

a$395gB 1860s Young heaD haLF soVeReign eFDate of our choice

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Britain’s short-lived Jubilee half sovereign…a Must-haVe in stunning aunC quaLitY!

A wonderful opportunity for the serious gold coin collector, the

1887-93 Jubilee Half Sovereign was specifically created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the long reign of Queen Victoria. Distinguished by what is arguably the most distinctive portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse – the famous Jubilee portrait by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm – this highly desirable 22-carat gold coin is also defined by the armorial magnificence of Britain’s famous Shield design on the reverse.

As with Australian half sovereigns, this type was struck in very small numbers compared to its full

The perfect partner for the Jubilee Half Sovereign, we also have a small number of the original Queen Victoria Half Sovereign type available – in similarly superb quality! Graced with the Young Head portrait of the long-reigning monarch, united with the magnificent Shield design, each 22-carat gold coin is in Extremely Fine.

sovereign counterpart, and, being subject to much higher circulation rates as a lower denomination, it is tough-to-find in anything other than well circulated condition. Your big chance to

add an 1887-93 Jubilee Half Sovereign to your collection in premium grade, this crucial type is surprisingly affordable in near-flawless about Uncirculated quality.

a$375 gB 1887-93 juBiLee

haLF soVeReign aunC

us$310

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PerfecT ParTner!

The glory of youth…first george iV sovereign!

The 2nd george iV type!

scarce in this grade

Before the 1887-93 Jubilee Sovereign Series – introduced when the Queen was in her late 60s – the only obverse used on British sovereigns struck during Victoria’s reign portrayed the Queen as she was when she took the throne in 1837 at the tender age of 18.

United with the Shield reverse – the only reverse motif employed on Queen Victoria British Sovereigns from the beginning of her reign until the 1870s – the Young Head portrait was created by famous Royal Mint designer, William Wyon. A truly great work of numismatic portraiture, the first Queen Victoria obverse type looks particularly fetching when found in high grade – as presented here.

Part of the hoard we recently secured from the UK, and rare in the upper echelons of quality, we have British 1850s Young Head Sovereigns available in both strictly

Uncirculated and superb Extremely Fine condition – dates of our choice – as well as the 1869 Young Head Sovereign in Extremely Fine. Limited stocks available!

Defined by the laureate head obverse portrait and St George reverse, the first sovereign type of King George IV (1820-30) is highly prized – especially in scarce Very Fine condition. Dates of our choice.

As scarce and desirable as the Type I, the George IV sovereign Type II features the bareheaded portrait of

the king, united with the Shield reverse. Issued from 1825 to 1830 – dates of our choice – each coin is

in premium grade gVF.

One of few gold coin types issued during the brief reign of William IV (1830-37), and struck only from 1831 to 1837, we rarely have the chance to offer this key British sovereign in premium grade VF condition. Dates of our choice.

Struck at the Royal Mint in London only from 1887 to 1893, the British Jubilee Half Sovereign is an important, short-lived element of Commonwealth numismatics.

Rarely offered in Australia, especially in the exquisite state of preservation seen here, we are delighted to have secured a small hoard of this sought after gold coin type from

the north of England – with each coin in sparkling about Uncirculated condition!

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Britain’s short-lived Jubilee half sovereign…a Must-haVe in stunning aunC quaLitY!

1866 – rare in superior quality…

1870 – the last sydney Mint sovereign…

That we have the opportunity to offer the 1866 dated Sydney Mint Sovereign in such high grade is particularly notable. Whilst extremely small by any standards, the mintage of the 1866 date is the highest of the 1855-70 Sydney Mint Sovereign Series, with 2.911m coins struck. Importantly, that does not mean that this date is readily available in good grade today. Indeed, the opposite is true, with the 1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign notoriously tough-to-find in the upper echelons of quality.

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us$1,270

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us$1,235

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a$2,8951866 & 1870 sYDneY Mint

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us$2,461

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An irresistible opportunity for any serious Australian coin collector, we are delighted to be able to present the 1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign in truly outstanding quality. Conservatively graded at good Extremely Fine, we rarely have the chance to offer this crucial Gold Rush type in such a dazzling state of preservation.

Interestingly, the rarity of the 1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign, and all subsequent dates in the series, is because it was in this year that this highly distinctive colonial sovereign became legal tender in Britain. Transforming the Sydney Mint Sovereign from Australian circulating currency to international commodity, with a huge number of coins shipped overseas, this change in status explains the larger mintage, and also the difficulty in finding this date in top condition.

Underpinned by sharp edges, detailed designs, smooth fields and minimal wear to the ‘high points’ – as seen in the images at left – the 1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign is a must-have when found in stunning gEF condition, as here.

A feature of the obverse most prone to wear, known as a ‘high point’, the Queen’s braid of hair is practically unblemished on this outstanding Sydney Mint Sovereign

A recognised high point, the

Banksia laurel upon the Queen’s head shows virtually no sign of the deterioration naturally sustained during general circulation

Struck from 1855 to 1870, the Sydney Mint Sovereign is the only sovereign type bearing designs different than standard British coins. An attempt to distinguish Sydney coins from Imperial issues, they were intended to be legal tender in New South Wales only. Before long, they were gladly accepted as far afield as England, India and Newfoundland, with international demand for the later dates in the series heightened by the declaration of legal tender status in Britain in 1866.

Ironically, it was the great popularity of the Sydney Mint Sovereign that proved its downfall, as British authorities were shocked to find it was actually preferred to those sovereigns struck at the Royal Mint! Marking the end of an era, with the Royal Mint directing the Sydney Mint to use standard designs from 1871, the ‘last issue’ status of the 1870 Sydney Mint Sovereign has ensured it is among the most collected Australian sovereigns.

A tremendously beautiful, distinctively Australian Gold

Rush coin, the 1870 Sydney Mint Sovereign in superior grade will lift a collection to a new level. A coin underpinned by fascinating history and unique beauty, we have just a few examples of this key ‘last issue’ date in stock – in gEF-aUnc condition.

Gold Rush history you can hold in your hands, struck at the first overseas branch of the Royal Mint, the 1870 Sydney Mint Sovereign is one of Australia’s most important types. The very final issue of Australia’s first, and most distinctive, sovereign series, this key date is hotly pursued – particularly when found in the rarely seen superior grade presented here.


us$85

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Issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Australia’s first national coinage system, and distinguished by an unprecedented mintmark, this unique type will soon vanish from the market – just like its predecessors in this highly desirable series. The tiny mintage and instant rarity of this superbly struck 11.66g .999 fine silver Proof is the natural consequence of the RAM’s radical ‘meltdown policy’. Every coin not sold or allocated to dealers attending the Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney ANDA Shows has been melted down, with remarkably tiny

A major highlight of one of the world’s biggest numismatic festivals, this unique release represents the RAM’s first ever official USA Show Mint Set. Naturally comprising the six standard Australian denominations from the 5c to $2 – with every coin struck to the Mint’s rigorous BU standards – this official issue is distinguished by a special Show edition outer sleeve! More than just an overprint, or a sticker, the decision to radically differentiate between this special limited edition Mint Set and the standard Mint Set with a special sleeve naturally proved extremely popular with collectors. Although a vast majority of sets from the limited edition of 2,500 were sold at the Show, our attendance at this numismatic spectacular meant we were able to secure a small number on behalf of

our clients – most of which were snapped up when offered earlier this month.

With Australian Show Mint Sets proving hot property over the years – with the 1991 Singapore Show Mint Set (issued A$12.75, trades at A$95), and 2006 Canberra ANDA Show and Berlin World’s Money Fair Mint Sets (issued A$25, trade at A$90 apiece) illustrating the point – don’t miss the chance to secure this new set at such an affordable price! Time is of the essence!

A sensational opportunity to add one of the Royal Australian Mint’s most exclusive Mint Set issues to your collection, we still have the 2010 Boston World’s Fair of Money Mint Set available – but not for long!

Exclusive Aussie Show Product! Tiny limited edition just 2,500 sets!

Features completely different outer sleeve to standard 2010 Mint Set

Comprises six Brilliant Uncirculated coins from the 1c to the $2

Celebrates 25 years since Melbourne and Boston became sister cities

Continuing a grand tradition of super-exclusive Australian Show Products, the mintage of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2010 $1 Sydney ANDA Show S Mintmark Silver Proof was almost certainly closed at less then 2000!

mintages the result. Just 1,731 P Mintmark coins were left from the mintage of 2,000, with a mere 1,228 B Mintmark and just 1,350 M Mintmark coins in existence!

With the 2010 $1 Sydney ANDA Show S Mintmark Silver Proof almost certain to suffer the same fate, the chance to secure this exclusive Australian legal tender coin must not be missed.

One of Australia’s most exclusive Show Product issues, with the mintage ultimately closed at a mere 1,350, we have just a handful of the 2010 $1 ANDA Show M Mintmark Silver Proof in stock!

As noted at left, this minuscule mintage is the result of the RAM’s ‘meltdown policy’. With every coin not sold or allocated to dealers attending the Melbourne Show dispatched to the melting pot, this exclusive Australian Show product will never be found in any surplus on the secondary market. Your last opportunity, each of the few 11.66g .999 silver coins left in stock features a first-time M mintmark, and is set in official ANDA Show packaging.

MinTage JusT 1,350!

us$85

a$992010 $1 sYDneY anDa shoW M MintMaRK siLVeR PRooF

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a$352010 Boston WoRLD’s FaiR

oF MoneY Mint set Limit 3 per client

us$30

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Born in the usa! unique outBaCK tRiBute issueD at Boston shoW!

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a$952010 $1 CeLeBRate austRaLia sYDneY anDa shoW 1oz siLVeR PRooF

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a$1052010 $1 CeLeBRate austRaLia BRisBane anDa shoW 1oz siLVeR PRooF

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sydney sell-OuT!

MelBOurne MelTdOWn!

BrisBane BlOWOuT!

As with its predecessors, the 2010 $1 Sydney ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof has now sold out at the Mint!

A must-have for series collectors, the demand is no great shock – especially given the Aussie icons featured on the 40.60mm flan! Depicting the koala in silver Proof, and the Sydney Opera House and

Sydney Harbour Bridge

in full-colour, international interest has been huge, and we have only a small number of .999 silver Proof coins in stock – each set in official ANDA Show packaging with a Certificate confirming the mintage of 2,500.

Struck to flawless proof quality and enriched with

colour, the demand is in part due to the broad appeal of the coin. A vibrant tribute

to the ‘Garden State’, and a must-have for Victorians, this 40.60mm .999 silver coin has also naturally been targeted by those keen to assemble

the complete Show Series. With a limited number in stock, we, like the Mint, will soon be completely sold out.

Set in an official case in an ANDA Show outer box with a Certificate of Authenticity, as with its

successors, we have just a few coins available. With all Australian Show products vanishing from

the market, don’t miss this important opportunity.

The natural complement to any of the coins from the

Mint’s ANDA Show Series, offered below, this unique tribute to the Northern Territory features a design taken from the highly popular 2009 $1 Celebrate

Australia BU Series. With no ANDA Show to take place in the Northern Territory this year, the Mint decided to take a bit of the Aussie Outback to the States, and release the set in Boston.

An inspired move on the part of Australia’s precious metal specialists, with the Outback

one of Australia’s most internationally recognised features, demand at the Show for this coin was predictably strong. A vast majority of the mintage will never be seen on Australian shores as a result, but, providing a strong Aussie presence at what is undoubtedly one of the world’s most important numismatic festivals, we were on hand to secure an allocation on behalf of our clients.

A must-have for those seeking to create a complete Celebrate Australia 1oz Silver

Proof Collection, each coin is housed in an official Perth Mint case within a distinctive Boston World’s Fair of Money outer box – complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

An exclusive, unique Show Product, defined by a tiny mintage of just 2,500, the Perth Mint’s 2010 $1 Celebrate Australia Boston ANA Northern Territory 1oz Silver Proof was met with universal acclaim when unveiled at the World’s Fair of Money in August.

A scintillating celebration of Outback Australia, this superbly struck 40.60mm .999 fine silver Proof features the Saltwater Crocodile in fully struck-up Proof quality, set against a full-colour portrayal of the Territory’s awe-inspiring World Heritage Listed National Parks.

a$952010 $1 CeLeBRate

austRaLia Boston ana noRtheRn teRRitoRY

1oz siLVeR PRooF Limit 2 per household

us$81

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us$90

a$1052010 $1 CeLeBRate austRaLia MeLBouRne anDa shoW 1oz siLVeR PRooF

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Inspiring strong demand, the 2,500-coin mintage of the 2010 $1 Melbourne ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof has quickly sold out at the Perth Mint.

A sensational start to a phenomenally successful collector program, the 2010 $1 Celebrate Australia Brisbane ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof was simply blown away by demand. Setting the trend for the series, this unique 40.60mm .999 silver $1 coin is sold out at the Perth Mint.

soLD out


a$7995

2010 $1 Young CoLLeCtoRs BaCKYaRD Bugs Bu set

official issue Price

us$68

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sensaTiOnal Value!

The infaMOus BlackBeard!

Comprising NINE Australian legal tender 30.60mm coins, the Perth Mint’s 2009 $1 Young Collectors Space BU Set is clearly a must-have for traditional decimal enthusiasts. Also featuring an illustrated album, an information book on the Solar System, a 60-minute National Geographic DVD on asteroids and comets, two 400mm x 690mm glossy full-colour posters and an activity book including word AND picture puzzles and Space stickers, this magnificent presentation is also an unbeatable gift.

A sensational opportunity to experience the Perth Mint’s world-renowned full-colour minting techniques at an Official Issue Price of just A$14.95, this 30.60mm legal tender type pays homage to the infamous Blackbeard – one of the icons of the Golden Age of Piracy. A fine addition to any collection, and an exciting gift for the young collector, each 2010 $1 Blackbeard Al-Br BU is set in a brilliantly designed freestanding, illustrated card.

Backyard Bugs set has market buzzing!

Considering the extraordinary array of features – superbly illustrated album, informative booklet and Certificate of Authenticity, range of bug stickers, Ladybird poster and magnifying glass – as well as NINE Perth Mint 30.60mm BU $1 coins! – the Official Issue Price of just A$79.95 represents simply unbeatable collector value.

Whether to share your love of coin collecting with the younger brigade, or to add some unique, one-year-only Australian legal tender types to your collection, the 2010 $1 Young Collectors Backyard Bugs BU Set is perfect – and perfectly priced!

An official release from the Perth Mint, this stunning presentation is headlined by nine official, unique Australian legal tender coins – each depicting one of Australia’s celebrated ‘backyard bugs’. Beautifully designed and superbly struck to the Mint’s rigorous Brilliant Uncirculated standards, these detailed, interesting coins make the set a must-have for traditional Australian decimal collectors. Moreover, with bugs, spiders and butterflies of endless fascination to children of all ages, this new Perth Mint coin collection represents the perfect gift – especially given the low price!

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Backyard Bugs set has market buzzing!

australia’s first Official horse race! just 5,000 stRuCK – the RaCe is on!

Struck by Australia’s own Perth Mint, this outstanding precious metal Proof forms a scintillating celebration of the bicentenary of a truly decisive moment in early Australian history – the first official horse race meeting held

upon our shores.

One of many crucial advances made during

the time of Australia’s fifth Governor, Lachlan Macquarie

(1810-21), Australia’s first official race meeting began at Sydney’s Hyde Park on the 15th of October 1810. Partly inspired by Macquarie’s desire to integrate the divided colonial population, the meeting drew huge crowds, with the vitality and colour of the event captured upon the 40.60mm frame of the 2010 $1 First Official Australian Horse Race Bicentenary 1oz Silver Proof. Struck to the highest standards of the Perth Mint, and beautifully embellished with full-colour, the design depicts the victory of Captain Ritchie’s 6-year-old grey gelding ‘Chase’ in the first official Australian horse race, held on the first day of the 3-day meeting.

A release of immensely broad appeal, this unique .999 fine silver coin has naturally caught the eye of racing devotee and collector alike – as well as those interested in Australia’s early colonial heritage. With just 5,000 struck, and demand for Perth Mint-struck coins celebrating Australia and its icons always very strong, do not miss the chance to guarantee supply of this inspiring legal tender issue at the Official Issue Price!

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tuVaLu 2010 $1 FiRst oFFiCiaL austRaLian hoRse RaCe

BiCentenaRY 1oz siLVeR PRooF official issue Price

us$81

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neVer TO Be fOund in change!A unique, one-year-only Australian legal tender type, and the perfect partner for the coin above, the RAM’s new 2010 50c 150th Melbourne CupTM Cu-Ni Unc forms a lasting keepsake of one of Australia’s – and the world’s – most celebrated sporting events. us$775

a$895

2010 50c 150th MeLBouRne CuPtM Cu-ni unC official issue Price

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us$77

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tuVaLu 2010 $1 Man FRoM snoWY RiVeR 1oz siLVeR PRooF official issue Price

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‘The race that stops a nation’TM, the importance and fame of the Melbourne CupTM will ensure that this new 50c commemorative type is pursued by a great variety of people. For the serious decimal collector, it is an absolute must-have. Not to be issued into circulation, and never to be found in change, this will be the only place you will be able to secure the 2010 50c 150th Melbourne CupTM

Cu-Ni Unc – and therefore the only way you can keep your collection complete!

Struck to the RAM’s rigorous Uncirculated standards, each 31.51mm diameter Australian legal tender coin is housed within an attractive, official card.

The Man from snowy river…

Measuring 40mm, the broad flan of this .999 fine silver $1 coin provides

the perfect platform for the full-colour portrayal of the poem’s hero, going

hell for leather in pursuit of the pack. Crafted to the pinnacle of Proof quality, the superbly ‘struck-up’ portrayal of the rugged Aussie high country forms a fine complement to the Mint’s expert application of full-colour.

Popular with collector and non-collector alike, each official legal

Crafted to Proof quality from 1oz .999 fine silver

Exclusive! Mintage restricted to just 5,000 coins!

Struck by the Perth Mint as official Tuvalu legal tender

Set within a luxury presentation case

Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The subject of powerful, widespread demand, the Perth Mint-struck 2010 $1 Man from Snowy River 1oz Silver Proof forms a truly memorable tribute to one of Australia’s most important literary works.

tender $1 is presented in a large, stylish timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 5,000.

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The rOyal ausTralian MinT PrOOf seT series


– cOMPleTe frOM 1966 TO 2010!saVe a MassiVe a$786 Off currenT reTail Value!The Royal Australian Mint’s 1966-2010 Proof Set Series is one of the most sought after, most significant elements of modern Australian numismatics – and one of the scarcest. Indeed, due to the extreme rarity of some issues, we have not been able to offer the complete 1966-2010 Proof Set Series for THREE years – making this rare opportunity very, very important.

The qualiTy…For many centuries, Proof coins have been created as showpieces of a Mint’s skill. In Australia during the predecimal period, the Sydney, Perth and Melbourne Mints created a fine tradition of Proof quality coinage – a tradition maintained in the decimal era by the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. From the 1966 1c to the 2010 $2, every coin in every Proof Set has been struck to the highest possible standards of the RAM, and literally shines with quality. Considered to be the pinnacle of the art of numismatics, these are the finest coins money can buy.

Eagerly anticipated, the annual Proof Set release is unquestionably a highpoint on the collector calendar – not only in Australia, but right around the globe. The worldwide popularity of Australian Proof Sets, and in some cases extremely low mintages, has ensured that many sets are difficult to locate today. The early dates in the program are particularly notorious for their scarcity, with some sets issued in mintages as low as 10,000! With scarcity comes potential, and it is no surprise that a great number of the Proof Sets issued from 1966 to 2010 have soared in secondary market value.

The scarciTy…

a$4,9991966-2010 CoMPLete

PRooF set CoLLeCtion (46 sets)

us$4,250

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The rOyal ausTralian MinT PrOOf seT series – cOMPleTe frOM 1966 TO 2010!

The POTenTial…As new enthusiasts are drawn to the series, more pressure is placed upon the limited number of Proof Sets available today, with an increase in market value the natural consequence of the heightened competition. This is especially the case with the early years of this illustrious RAM collector program. The very first set, issued at the dawn of the decimal era in 1966, is now valued at nearly A$500, with the 1969 set (valued at A$350), 1971 & 1972 sets (valued at A$250 apiece) and 1973 set (valued at A$275) all indicative of the scarcity and potential of the early Proof Set issues.

This trend is not limited to the initial decimal Proof Set issues, however, with even recent releases regularly soaring way above Official Issue Price. The 2000 Proof Set, for example, was issued at A$64.95, and now trades at A$350, with the 1999 set (valued at A$195) and 2001 set (valued at A$220) illustrating the potential of the series.


EVERY RAM Proof Set from 1966 to 2010 in stock – 46 in all!

Underpinned by the RAM’s most rigorous Proof quality

Every set housed in original RAM presentation packaging

Available individually – or buy the complete set at A$786 off!

The OPPOrTuniTyThe scarcity and potential of many of these collections is what makes the chance to obtain EVERY Proof Set from 1966 to 2010 so special. The sensational discount price is what makes it so irresistible! An all-encompassing array of Australia’s finest collector sets, we have the complete collection of 46 sets, including the three recent 2-coin Proof issues, available at a stunning A$786 off market price!

Not offered by Downies for three years, you must not miss this rare opportunity to create a complete collection in an instant. With just TWO complete sets available, however, and with very limited stock of some of the scarce issues, an immediate order is essential.

1966 Proof Set GX187 $475.00

1969 Proof Set GX188 $350.00

1970 Proof Set GX189 $195.00

1971 Proof Set GX190 $250.00

1972 Proof Set GX191 $250.00

1973 Proof Set GX192 $275.00

1974 Proof Set GX193 $195.00

1975 Proof Set GX194 $60.00

1976 Proof Set GX195 $80.00

1977 Proof Set GX196 $40.00

1978 Proof Set GX197 $40.00

1979 Proof Set GX198 $45.00

1980 Proof Set GX199 $30.00

1981 Proof Set GX200 $30.00

1982 Proof Set GX201 $30.00

1983 Proof Set GX202 $35.00

1984 Proof Set GX203 $40.00

1985 Proof Set GX204 $80.00

1986 Proof Set GX205 $75.00

1987 Proof Set GX206 $75.00

1988 Proof Set GX028 $80.00

1989 Proof Set GY062 $65.00

1990 Proof Set HF349 $95.00

1991 Proof Set HN193 $95.00

1992 Proof Set AA515 $95.00

1993 Proof Set AB060 $85.00

1994 Proof Set AB351 $85.00

1995 Proof Set AB726 $95.00

1996 Proof Set AC020 $145.00

1997 Proof Set AC361 $185.00

1998 Proof Set AC955 $185.00

1999 Proof Set AD681 $195.00

2000 Proof Set AE674 $350.00

2001 Proof Set AF279 $220.00

2002 Proof Set AG339 $145.00

2003 Proof Set AH400 $90.00

2004 Proof Set AJ413 $120.00

2005 Proof Set AK250 $125.00

2006 Proof Set AL195 $110.00

2007 Proof Set AM063 $95.00

2008 2-coin Proof Set AN123 $50.00

2008 Proof Set AN095 $95.00

2009 Proof Set AP138 $120.00

2009 2-coin Proof Set AP140 $45.00

2010 Proof Set AQ514 $120.00

2010 2-coin Proof Set AQ512 $45.00

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Official disney stamps!

Poland’s complete 2008 silver Proof collection!

gold rush ‘coins’

British civil War coins!complete 2€ Bu set

national heroes…

Whether you collect stamps, or just love Disney cartoons, then this array of officially approved Disney minisheets is a must-have. The set comprises six Vintage Donald Duck Movie Poster Minisheets and four Disney Characters at Work Minisheets – with each official Grenada minisheet comprising eight stamps. In Mint Unhinged condition, and stunning value at just 87c per stamp.

The Gold Rush created immense wealth in the colonies, but it didn’t help the small change shortage. Indeed, the population explosion made the problem worse! With commerce increasing rapidly, businesses issued a variety of unofficial ‘coins’ to overcome the crisis – known as Traders Tokens. Genuine Gold Rush artefacts, we have a variety of 1850s Tokens in stock. Our choice of type.

Issued under the authority of Parliament from 1642 until the King was beheaded in 1649, the Charles I Silver Shilling is of immense historical value. A genuine artefact of the 1640s English Civil War, sought after for the beauty of the distinctive design, each Fine to Very Fine coin is set in a case with an informative Certificate of Authenticity. Sensational value at just A$99 apiece!

Comprising seven 25.75mm BU coins, this official collection forms a comprehensive appreciation of Finland’s 2€ commemoratives issued from 2004 to 2009. Also featuring a 10th anniversary of the Economic Monetary Union medallion, each 7-coin set is housed in an informative, full-colour Mint of Finland pack.

Celebrating a vast array of the nation’s heroes, including legendary civil rights activist Marcus Garvey on both the $20 and 25c, this official legal tender 6-coin collection ($20, $10, $5, $1, 25c, 10c) forms a comprehensive appreciation of Jamaica’s circulating currency. Within the reach of all at a mere A$12.95, the set is presented in Unc.

us$59

a$6995DisneY Minisheet CoLLeCtion

AM252

us$42

a$49

austRaLian 1850s tRaDeRs toKen Fine

AQ228

us$84

a$99gB ChaRLes i 1642-49 siLVeR shiLLing F-VF

AJ230

us$106

a$133 FinLanD 2004-09 2€ Bu set Muh

AP780

us$11

a$1295jaMaiCa 1996-2005 6-Coin set unC

AN466

A wonderful opportunity to create a collection in an instant, this stunning presentation from the Mint of Poland incorporates every sterling Silver Proof commemorative issued in Poland in 2008!

Highly sought after worldwide, like all complete annual Poland

Silver Proof Collections, the set encompasses thirteen

different commemorative coins, as well as a special Animals of the World Medallion

– exclusive to this set! Covering a wide range of themes, including the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising 65th anniversary, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the 90th anniversary of Polish independence, amongst many others, this comprehensive 13-coin collection is superbly presented

us$695

a$895

PoLanD 2008 CoMPLete annuaL siLVeR PRooF CoLLeCtion

AP833

World cup Winners! A fine addition to any Silver Crown collection, this official legal tender coin from the Bank of Russia pays homage to the European Beaver – the continent’s largest rodent, hunted to the point of extinction before placed on the endangered species list. Weighing a hefty 33.94g, and measuring an expansive 39mm, each limited mintage coin (just 10,000 struck!) includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

An official legal tender issue from the recently crowned 2010 World Cup winners, Spain, this brilliantly designed football commemorative was issued in the lead-up to the 2006 World Cup. Crafted from 27g of sterling silver, and defined by the rigorous Proof quality of the Royal Spanish Mint, each broad, crown-sized legal tender coin is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

us$90

a$129Russia 2008 3R euRoPean BeaVeR siLVeR PRooF

AO910 us$7550

a$89sPain 2004 10€ 2006 FiFa WoRLD CuP siLVeR PRooF

AO961

leave it to the Beaver!

within an elegant, official timber case, complete with an official Certificate of Authenticity.


fOr The cOllecTOr On The gO!

Vote for arnie!

germany’s last king… An astonishing opportunity to own a genuine currency issue of the French Revolution, we have just a few sets of authentic 1790s French Assignat Notes in stock! Printed in the period after King Louis XVI and his much-maligned wife, Marie Antoinette, were executed by Revolutionary forces, each set of three notes is in Fine to Very Fine. Irresistible value for such an historic set.

A stunning tribute to a key element of Russia’s postal history, crafted to the height of Proof quality from sterling silver, this imposing, weighty 36.77g, 39mm legal tender 3 Roubles coin is

A must-have for fans of this Hollywood superstar, and world crown collectors, the 2004 Arnold Schwarzenegger California Governor $5 represents terrific value at A$9.95. Celebrating the first foreign-born Governor of California since the 1860s, each official legal tender $5 Unc carries a strong portrait of Arnie on the reverse.

A compelling keepsake of a crucial figure in the course of 20th century history, we have in stock a small batch of German Silver 5M coins issued during the reign of Germany’s last king – Wilhelm II. Featuring the obverse portrait of Wilhelm, who fled to Holland after defeat in WWI, each 1888-1914 crown-sized coin is offered in F-VF quality.

As stylish as it is safe and secure, this impressive aluminium carry case represents the most convenient way for the serious collector to transport, or simply store, his or her treasured collectables.

Sturdily constructed, and measuring 405mm x 240mm x 80mm, each velvet-lined aluminium carry case comprises six trays, offering capacity for more than 250 coins, medals or tokens. Practical and attractive, and fully lockable, this handy, high quality collector accessory is also sensational

value-for-money. Offered at well below the normal retail price, this distinctive Aluminium Coin Carry Case is tremendously affordable at less than A$100.

us$84

a$99 aLuMiniuM Coin CaRRY Case

AJ794

us$850

a$995

2004 $5 aRnoLD sChWaRZeneggeR CaLiFoRnia goVeRnoR Cu-ni unC

AP991

us$46

a$65FRanCe 1790s assignat ReVoLution notes F-VF

AQ427

us$44

a$53 usa Mis-stRiKes set oF 4

KT003

us$64

a$75geRManY 1888-1914 WiLheLM ii siLVeR 5 MaRK F-VF

AJ856

Nobody’s perfect – not even the much vaunted US Mint! Modern minting may seem reliable, but mistakes can creep through the system – like these genuine US Mint mis-strikes. A fascinating opportunity to secure some remarkable errors – high rims, off-centre, totally blank – the set of four includes the Penny, Nickel, Dime and Quarter in BU quality.

us$225

a$295Russia 2008 3R 150th anniVeRsaRY FiRst staMP siLVeR PRooF

AO581

Woops! Missed again!

fine silVer, Pure gOld…

also highlighted by a pure .999 gold 1/20oz insert! A glorious fusion of precious metals, this exclusive, official 3 Roubles coin is taken from a limited worldwide mintage of just 8,000.

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the issue of Russia’s first postage stamp – issued on January the 1st 1858 – the first thing you will notice about this exquisite Russian Silver Proof is the spellbinding

quality of the strike. The intricate detail in the innovative design will simply blow you away!

revolutionary france!

Marching through history…A most historic acquisition, this pair unites a superbly struck 6mm gold Fanam – issued in British Colonial India during the late 18th century – with a 15mm Silver Dirhan, issued by the Great Arab Empire’s Abbasid Dynasty during the 9th century. Fantastic value-for-money for such historic coins at less than A$50! us$43

a$4995

goLD FanaM & siLVeR DiRhan PaiR Fine

KC757

WWi gun Money…A fascinating World War I memento, this unusual coin was issued as Emergency Currency in East Africa in 1916 by the besieged colonial occupiers, Germany. Genuine ‘Gun Money’, available in Fine to Very Fine, each coin was struck from a brass cannon taken from the German ship, the SS Konigsberg! us$51

a$5950geRMan east aFRiCa 1916 20 heLLeR F-VF

AP747

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australia’s Premier silver series…A distinctively Australian reflection of the places, people and pastimes that form the foundation of this great nation, the Masterpieces in Silver Series is the RAM’s premier annual silver release. Following the launch of the 2010 Masterpieces in Silver, we have been bombarded with requests for previous issues and are delighted to present this fine selection.

The first in the series…

Magic Memories

fabulous fifties!

Portraits of Power

every coin in silver!

intricately detailed…

The first of the series, the 1988 Masterpieces was incredibly popular upon release – and has remained a favourite ever since. Featuring the 50c, $1, $2 and $5 Bicentennial commemoratives – the only place you will find the $5 coin in silver – this sumptuous sterling silver set (mintage 24,970) is housed in a RAM case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Housed in a RAM case with a booklet incorporating a Certificate, the 1999 Masterpieces comprises .999 silver Proof recreations of six of Australia’s highest profile rarities – including the 1930 Penny! The inclusion of the King of Coins in silver Proof set the market alight, and the mintage of 15,000 sold out rapidly. Seldom seen on the market today.

Among the most sought after issues of this long-running series, the 1989 Masterpieces Set is headlined by Australia’s first five commemorative 50c coins – in stunning sterling silver Proof! From the 1970 Cook to the 1988 Bicentennial 50c…all are included! With a mintage of 25,000, each collection is set in a case with a silver Plaque of Authenticity.

An exquisite tribute to Australian numismatic portraiture, the 5-coin 2000 Masterpieces portrays each of the five monarchs depicted upon coins struck in Australia – from Victoria to Elizabeth II. Set in a case with a booklet incorporating a Certificate of Authenticity, this exclusive .999 silver set (mintage 15,000) also features a .999 silver plaque.

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of decimalisation, the 1991 Masterpieces draws together every coin design issued for the year – the last in which 8 Australian denominations were struck before the 1c and 2c were demonetised. A fine memento of a key landmark in Australian numismatic history, each sterling silver set (1c-$2) is housed in a case with a numbered silver ingot.

A rich exploration of Australia’s numismatic history, this stunning .999 fine silver set forms a unique, high-quality tribute to the 150th anniversary of the 1850s Port Phillip Gold Patterns. Uniting four intricately detailed, utterly faithful recreations of these important Gold Rush issues, the 2003 Masterpieces is set in a RAM case with a Certificate. Tiny mintage just 7,489!

us$119

a$1401988 MasteRPieCes in siLVeR

GX014

us$165


AE271

us$165


AF042

us$111

a$130 1989 MasteRPieCes in siLVeR

HE022

us$136


AA269

us$165


AJ027


The neW 2010 MasTerPieces in silVer!

a FiRst-CLass FinaLe…

A stand-alone release of immense quality, style and value – and a must-have for those who own either of the previous issues in the Royal Australian Mint’s 2008-10 Masterpieces in Silver Series

– the last two coins of the ‘Flying Through Time’ program are now available at Downies!


PaiR in tWo-Coin Case official issue Price

us$111

AR478

a$1052010 MasteRPieCes in siLVeR PaiR in shiPPeR

official issue Price

us$90

AR479

A first-class finale to an admirable series, the last coins in this unique, historic 3-year program pay tribute to two of Australia’s most revered aviation icons – the legendary Boeing

747 and the civilian flying boat created during WWII,

the S.25 Sandringham. Official Australian legal tender,

with the Rank Broadley portrait of Elizabeth II found on the obverse,

each $5 Silver Proof measures an impressive 38.74mm. With the broad flans allowing

Includes two 38.74mm 36.31g .999 fine silver coins

Official Australian legal tender – underpinned by exquisite Proof quality

Worldwide limited edition restricted to 7,000 2-coin sets

Set in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Excellent value at the RAM’s Official Issue Price!

RAM designer Wojciech Pietranik ample room to work his magic, the Boeing 747 and S.25 Sandringham are portrayed in vivid detail, with a window from each plane forming an inspired backdrop.

Beyond the quality, beyond the history, this sparkling new release is also underpinned by outstanding value-for-money. Incredibly affordable for two weighty 36.31g .999 fine silver Proofs, the 2010 Masterpieces in Silver issue can be obtained as a pair for A$130, set in a two-coin case. For those that secured the 2008 and 2009 issues, the 2010 issue is also available in a shipper for A$105.

Including a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, 7,000 2-coin sets will be issued, with just 3,000 from the overall mintage of 10,000 reserved for the 6-coin series!

us$111

a$1302008 MasteRPieCes in siLVeR PaiR in tWo-Coin Case official issue Price

AP062

Off to a flying start!A thrilling beginning to the Flying Through Time Series, the RAM’s 2008 Masterpieces in Silver coins can still be secured at Official Issue Price!

Exclusive, with just 7,000 Masterpieces in Silver 2-coin sets issued in 2008, this flawless Proof

pair honours Australia’s oldest and newest passenger aircraft – the WWI-era AVRO 504K and Airbus A380 ‘superjumbo’. Embodying the proud past and glittering future of Australian air travel, and top value at just A$65 apiece for the two weighty 36.31g

.999 silver Proofs, each Australian legal tender pair is set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

us$111

a$1302009 MasteRPieCes in siLVeR PaiR in tWo-Coin Case official issue Price

AQ437

no passengers in this series!Continuing to set the standard in quality and design, the RAM’s 2009 Masterpieces in Silver issue was as good as the first in the Flying Through Time Series – if not better!

Comprising two weighty 36.31g .999 silver Proofs, the second instalment in this exciting series pays homage

to the De Havilland DH86 (used for the mail route between Darwin and Singapore) and Constellation L749 (flew the famous ‘Kangaroo Route’ from Sydney to London). True icons of aviation, portrayed in great detail upon the large 38.74mm flans, the

two Australian legal tender coins are housed within an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The Three Musketeers – in silver! just six sets LeFt in stoCK!

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COINS & COLLECTABLES


Indicative of the great originality and technical quality of European craftsmen – some of the most innovative coin producers in the world – the 2009 20 Roubles Three Musketeers Silver Proof Collection forms an outstanding celebration of one of the world’s greatest novels.

a$349BeLaRus 2009 20R thRee

MusKeteeRs siLVeR PRooF CoLLeCtion

us$297

AR115

An official legal tender issue of Belarus, underpinned by flawless Antique Proof quality, this sparkling precious metal collection is typical of the interesting, innovative collector coinage currently emerging from the east of Europe. An enchanting tribute to Alexandre Dumas’ celebrated novel, first published in 1844, the four-coin collection pays homage to the four key characters of The Three Musketeers – Athos, Porthos, Aramis and the ‘fourth musketeer’, D’Artagnan.

Not only graced with a splendid high relief portrayal of one of these well known fictional characters, each of these impressive 28.28g sterling silver 20 Roubles coins is also adorned with an eye-catching full-colour zirconia gemstone! With the crown-sized 38.61mm flan of each official legal

tender issue also enhanced with a different full-colour image, the four coins unite to form a truly memorable precious metal presentation.

An appropriate setting for such a striking tribute to one of the world’s most read works of fictional literature, each 4-coin collection is housed in a unique book-style case. Completing the presentation, an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity is also included, attesting to the low worldwide mintage of 10,000 sets.

Don’t miss this opportunity – just six sets remaining in stock!

Comprises four 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver Antique Proof coins

An official legal tender issue of Belarus

Housed in a stunning book-style presentation case

Complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Mintage restricted to 10,000 sets worldwide

Depicting the Three Musketeers (Athos, Porthos and Aramis) with the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel, D’Artagnan, the obverse of each legal tender coin carries the ‘Republic of Belarus’ inscription, united with the 20 Roubles denomination

The perfect finishing touch to coins of exquisite quality, the 38.61mm flan of each full-colour precious metal Proof has been embedded with a brightly coloured zirconia gemstone

Issued to accommodate a small Australian population, and therefore defined by very low mintages, the first coinage issue of the Roaring 20s comprised the 1/2d, 1d, 3d, 6d & 1/- in VG.

Including the 1/2d, 1d and 2/-, this scarce WWII set is headlined by the lowest mintage George VI 1/- (just 760,000), 2nd lowest mintage 6d and 2nd lowest mintage 3d – all in F-VF.

An absolutely ideal gift for a 60th anniversary or birthday, this George VI set comprises five coins in Very Fine – the copper 1/2d and 1d, united with the silver 3d, 6d and 1/-.

Underpinned by top value and superb Unc quality, this 40-year-old set features the 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c and 20c – united with Australia’s first decimal commemorative, the Capt Cook 50c!

A memorable keepsake of a 30th anniversary milestone or birthday, and a most affordable gift at just A$24.95, the 1980 Year Set comprises six coins (1c-50c) in sparkling Unc.

Among the most sought after of the 1966-2010 Mint Set Series, this set features all eight decimal denominations (1c-$2), including four not issued for circulation – 2c, 20c, 50c & $1.


us$56

a$651920 King geoRge V YeaR set Vg

GZ059

us$46

a$541940 King geoRge Vi YeaR set F-VF

GZ074

us$25

a$291950 King geoRge Vi YeaR set VF

HF258

us$68

a$791970 queen eLiZaBeth ii YeaR set unC

AB677

us$22

a$24951980 queen eLiZaBeth ii YeaR set unC

AB687

us$127

a$1491990 Mint set

HF350

us$144

a$169

1910 King eDWaRD Vii YeaR set ave Circ

SH070

us$23,795

a$27,995 1930 King geoRge V YeaR set Fine

HF249

us$28

a$32 1960 queen eLiZaBeth ii YeaR set VF

GZ083

australia’s first coins!

Own the famous 1930 Penny!

Millennium Milestone!

classic aussie designs!

Turning 50?A comprehensive appreciation of Australia’s first national coinage – struck at the Royal Mint in London 100 years ago – the 1910 Edward VII Year Set is scarce, important, and yet surprisingly affordable. Housed in an informative pack, the set includes average circulated examples of the 1910 sterling silver 3d, 6d, 1/- and 2/- – the only Australian coins to bear the portrait of Edward.

An ideal way to celebrate an important milestone in the past, the RAM’s 2000 Mint Set is definitely one to pop away for the future. One of the most sought after, highest cataloguing Mint Sets, this highly desirable Millennium keepsake has jumped sixfold in value since issue! Highlighted by the Millennium 50c among its six coins (5c-$2), and rarely seen on the market, we have just eight in stock.

A major milestone in the 1966-2010 Mint Set Series, the RAM’s 2010 Mint Set represents only the second time in 20 years that this key annual issue has been highlighted by Australia’s traditional decimal designs. Absolutely superb when struck to the RAM’s rigorous BU quality, Stuart Devlin’s original 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $1 and Horst Hahne’s $2 are united within an official RAM pack.

Whilst an unparalleled way to mark an 80th anniversary or birthday, the 1930 King George V Year Set also represents a tremendously rare opportunity for the collector or investor to secure Australia’s most famous coin – the legendary 1930 Penny.

Know someone who is? Well, whether for yourself or as a present for another, the 1960 Elizabeth II Year Set will help you celebrate a 50th birthday in style. Housed in an informative, ‘ready-to-wrap’ pack, each set includes the Perth Mint’s 1/2d and 1d, united with the Melbourne Mint’s 3d, 6d, 1/- and 2/- – with all six coins in this affordable collection graded Very Fine.

With no silver coins issued in 1930 due to the economic trauma of the Great Depression, this highly desirable set comprises the King of Coins, the 1930 Penny (mintage approx

3,000) united with the low-mintage 1930 Halfpenny (just 638,000 struck) – both in Fine. Beautifully presented within an informative, attractive Mint Set style pack, as with each collection on

this page, you must act immediately. Due to the extreme rarity of the 1930 Penny, we have just a few sets available.

us$119

a$1402000 Mint set

AE675 us$26

a$302010 Mint set official issue Price

AQ513


a$129RugBY WoRLD CuP 2011

WeBB eLLis CuP Coin

us$110

AR540

16

liMiTed sTOcks reMain!Part of an immensely popular series, with the Gold Proof now sold out, we still have a few examples of the 2010 $1 Heitiki 1oz Silver Proof remaining

in stock.

A stunning fusion of pure precious metal, defined by superior High Relief quality, New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup 2011Webb Ellis Cup Coin is now available at Downies!

us$110

a$129nZ 2010 $1 heitiKi 1oz siLVeR PRooF

AR038

A coin of rich symbolism, eye-catching beauty and inspiring originality, this memorable legal tender issue honours one of the most fundamental symbols of Maori culture – the Heitiki. Traditionally worn around the neck by Maoris of high rank, and handed down the generations in a bestowal of authority, status and power, the Heitiki is usually carved from pounamu – New Zealand greenstone.

A perfect recreation of the distinctive green hues of this ancient Maori symbol, the Heitiki is brilliantly portrayed upon the 40mm flan of this .999 silver coin. A stylish presentation, and a fantastic gift idea, each Silver Proof is set in a handmade waka huia (treasure box) and is complete with an authentication booklet confirming the tiny mintage of just 4,000.

Official rugBy WOrld cuP 2011 TriBuTe!PuRe .999 siLVeR – FinisheD in .999 goLD…

Struck to Proof quality from 1oz of pure .999 silver

Brilliantly embellished with .999 fine gold

Official legal tender – measures 40mm in diameter

Restricted to a worldwide limited edition of 12,000

Housed in an official timber case with a Certificate

A unique, officially approved memento of one of the world’s largest sporting events, this new Silver Proof crown is an official legal tender issue of New Zealand – the host of the RWC 2011. To be held in September and October next year, rugby union’s most prestigious, most fiercely contested competition will be closely followed across the globe. Twenty nations will battle to be the world champion, and hold aloft the

Webb Ellis Cup – the official RWC 2011 Trophy so brilliantly depicted upon this eye-catching new precious metal proof.

Struck from an ounce of .999 silver to High Relief quality, and superbly embellished with pure .999 gold, the broad 40mm diameter flan of this sparkling Proof coin is dominated by an extraordinarily detailed portrayal of Rugby Union’s most famous prize. Imparting a

powerful 3D effect to the depiction of the Webb Ellis Cup, the special standard of strike is complemented beautifully by the

precise application of the world’s favourite precious metal.

A fine piece of numismatic craftsmanship, sure to catch the eye of collectors worldwide, the RWC 2011 Webb Ellis Cup coin is naturally a must-have for fans of ‘The Game They Play in Heaven’. Recognising that international demand is bound to be extremely strong, given the global nature of the event, New Zealand has set the limited edition at 12,000 coins – each presented within an individually numbered timber case and complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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