october money 2010
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Downies October Money Catalogue - 2010TRANSCRIPT
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Honouring another of the great ‘unsung heroes’ of the Australian labour force, the eagerly anticipated second issue in the Working Dogs Series has just been released! As exclusive, as eye-catching and as beautifully presented
as its predecessor – now sold out – the 2011 $1 Border Collie 1oz Silver Proof is sure to be as sought after.
A must-have for those who secured the 2010 Labrador Retriever 1oz Silver Proof, the second instalment in this sensational series forms
Mintage just 3,000 coins!
Dog-gone! Mintage sold out!Defending the nation
an outstanding tribute to the Border Collie. Intelligent, agile and driven by an instinctive desire to help humans, the Border Collie is perfectly suited to work with livestock, with its acute herding instincts making it one of the most popular sheep dogs across the globe.
Struck to Proof quality from a troy ounce of pure .999 silver, the broad 40.60mm flan of this official legal tender coin is distinguished by a superb full-colour portrayal of this lovable canine, along with a pup. A skilful example of the Perth Mint’s exquisite full-colour minting techniques, there is no doubt that this striking precious metal Proof
will be the subject of rabid demand. Indeed, with only 3,000 Border Collie coins struck, and demand for the Labrador $1 so strong, this will be one of few opportunities to secure this coin – and possibly your ONLY opportunity to secure this coin at the affordable Official Issue Price.
To ensure as many of our clients as possible get a piece of the action, we must impose a limit of one coin per household. Act now!
An explosive start to the series, the 2010 $1 Labrador Retriever 1oz Silver Proof was devastated by demand, with the mintage of 3,000 sold out in a flash.
With the popularity of Perth Mint-struck full-colour animal coins at an all-time high, this overwhelming demand was no great shock, and our allocation of this 40.60mm .999 fine
A key player in protecting the nation from diseases and pests through its work for AQIS, the Beagle is the focus of this official PNC tribute to the centenary of Australian quarantine regulations. Featured on the cover and the stamp, the Beagle is also depicted on the RAM’s low-mintage ‘not-issued-for-circulation’ 25mm al-br $1 – just 51,694 struck!
silver Proof was simply wiped out. Forced to scour the secondary market to satisfy ongoing demand, we have been able to secure just a few examples of this sought after precious metal Proof – each housed in an official Perth Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Another sell-out success certAin…
october 2010
A$8995
tuVAlu 2011 $1 BorDer collie 1oz silVer ProoF
official issue Price limit one per household
us$77
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us$17
A$1995
2008 $1 QuArAntine Pnc
AO785
us$127
A$149tuVAlu 2010 $1 lABrADor retrieVer 1oz silVer ProoF limit one per household
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Each 40.60mm .999 1oz silver Proof is set in a Perth Mint case with a
numbered Certificate of Authenticity attesting
to the mintage of just 3,000
Part of the proceeds from the sale of each legal tender coin will be donated to the RSPCA
Struck by
us$1275
A$15
2010 $1 currencY centenArY B, s, M & c MintMArK/PriVYMArK Bu PAcK official issue Price
AQ785
us$1275
A$1495
2010 $1 currencY centenArY A, D, P & h PriVYMArK Bu PAcK official issue Price
AR555
us$77
A$8950
2010 $1 100 YeArs oF AustrAliAn silVer currencY 1oz silVer ProoF official issue Price
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us$2550
A$2995
2010 $1 currencY centenArY MintMArK/PriVYMArK 8-coin Bu set official issue Price
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An astonishing innovation on the part of the RAM, the 2010 $1 Mintmark/Privymark Al-Br BU Set comprises a whopping EIGHT coins!
A wonderful opportunity to secure all eight 2010 Mintmark/Privymark coins in one hit, the first four coins (C Mintmark and S, M and B Privymarks) can now be united with the second chapter of the 2010 series. Housed within a splendid new style of pack, like its predecessor, the second 2010 4-coin Privymark Set includes the A (Adelaide), H (Hobart), D (Darwin) and P (Perth) $1 issues – the first time H, D and P mintmarks have been used in the 1993-2010 Mintmark Series!
The BIGGEST ever Mintmark $1 Series!
Honouring the Centenary of Australia’s first copper coinage… Must-hAVe For Full-colour coin collectors…
Underpinned by history, purity and
strictly limited availability, this new precious metal Proof from the Perth Mint is an inspired celebration of the centenary of Australia’s first copper currency.
Australia’s first copper coinage issue comprised the 1911 halfpenny and 1911 penny, with both coins bearing the distinctive crowned portrait of King George V designed by WHJ Blakemore. Struck in the first year of George’s reign, these iconic coins form the perfect backdrop to the majestic full-colour design found on the broad 40.60mm flan – a design based on the 1911 Coronation portrait
of the King by Sir Samuel Luke Fildes.
Sure to catch the eye of predecimal and decimal collector alike, this spectacular Australian legal tender coin is the perfect partner for the highly popular tribute to the 100th anniversary of Australia’s first silver coinage, at right.
Crafted to Proof quality from 1oz of .999 silver
Worldwide mintage restricted to just 7,500 coins
Set in an official case with numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Set in an outer box bearing the George V Coronation portrait
The compulsory complement to the coin at left, this spectacular Perth Mint .999 fine silver Proof forms a majestic tribute to the centenary of Australia’s first national silver coinage – issued in 1910.
Featuring the 1902 Coronation portrait of Edward VII, united with images of our first national coins, each 40.60mm Australian legal tender coin is set in an official case with a Certificate confirming the mintage of 7,500.
Whilst the improved presentation and inclusion of eight coins will attract much attention, it will be the traditional qualities of the series that will ensure huge interest in the 2010 set. Celebrating the centenary of Australia’s first national currency system, the 2010 series is – like every issue in the Mintmark program – underpinned by a strong theme, interesting design, BU quality and fantastic value.
The first and second 2010 4-coin sets are available individually at an Official Issue Price of A$15 and A$14.95 respectively, meaning that all eight coins can be yours at an Official Issue Price of just A$29.95!
The majesty of full-colour…
A$8950
2011 $1 100 YeArs oF AustrAliAn coPPer
currencY 1oz silVer ProoF official issue Price
us$77
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Harking back to the predecimal era, the Mint’s rarely seen employment of denticles around the rim of the reverse, united with the glory of hi-tech full-colour minting, creates a traditional, yet modern tribute to Australia’s first national coinage
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And our Saint in pure .9999 gold…MintAge just 2,010 coins!
Australia’s first Saint… enshrineD in Pure silVer!
Born into poverty in Melbourne in 1842, Mary MacKillop became a teacher and Catholic Nun, founding the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in the 1860s. Devoted to the care and education of children, as well as the underprivileged, the sick, the homeless and the aged, the order ultimately established schools and charitable organisations right across the country. A woman whose tireless efforts brought hope to thousands of Australians, she was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1995. Following the recognition of a ‘second miracle’ in 2009, Mary will be named as Australia’s first Saint on the 17th of October 2010, at a ceremony in Rome performed by Pope Benedict XVI.
An Australian legal tender coin of immensely broad appeal, and sure to be one of the most sought after issues of 2010, this striking precious metal Proof from the Perth Mint forms the ultimate tribute to Mary MacKillop – Australia’s first Saint.
Crafted to the height of Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this poignant commemorative tribute is more than yet another brilliant example of the Perth Mint’s unrivalled precious metal minting. It is a permanent record of the life and work of one of a select few who truly deserves the title ‘a great Australian’. Whilst Mary MacKillop
undoubtedly inspired those around her during her life, her legacy has made an even greater impact on the fabric of Australian society. Her elevation to sainthood in 2010 is just recognition of a life spent in pursuit of justice, health and equality for all Australians.
A powerful addition to any full-colour coin collection, and sure to be sought after by Australians from all walks of life, as well as Catholics worldwide, the mintage of just 7,500 will be placed under great pressure. Secure your piece of Australian history at Official Issue Price!
A prestigious tribute to one of the most inspirational figures in
Australian history, the
Perth Mint has also struck
a tiny number of Mary MacKillop
commemoratives in pure .9999 gold.
An official Australian legal tender issue, this enchanting 1/10oz .9999 fine Gold Proof is graced with the same striking portrait as the Silver Proof above – superbly recreated in full-colour. Conveying her compassion, devotion and determination to succeed in her ambitious goals, this compelling motif is superbly
accommodated by the 16.60mm flan.
Enshrining Australia’s first Saint in the world’s favourite precious metal, this powerful commemorative coin is to be enjoyed by the privileged few. Indeed, a clear underestimation of global interest in the elevation of Mary MacKillop to Sainthood, the worldwide mintage has been restricted to a mere 2,010 coins!
A fine presentation, each exclusive Australian Gold Proof is housed within an official Perth Mint case, complete with a serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Australian legal tender tribute to Australia’s first saint
taken from a tiny worldwide mintage of 7,500
struck to Proof quality from 1oz .999 fine silver
imposing 40.60mm coin – superbly enhanced with colour!
set in an official case with a numbered certificate of Authenticity
Available at the Mint’s official issue Price
A$8950
2010 $1 MArY MAcKilloP 1oz silVer ProoF official issue Price
us$77
AR586
A$2752010 $15 MArY MAcKilloP
1/10oz golD ProoF official issue Price
us$235
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see Page 14 for the neW Mother
teresa coins!
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Scalloped-edge stunner! One of the most
distinctive Lunar New Year tributes in international
numismatics, sure to be
popular with anyone seeking that ‘something
different’ for their collection, the Royal Canadian Mint has
just launched the second issue in the stunning Lotus Lunar New
Year Silver Proof program!
An innovative new series, underpinned by the unusual, highly symbolic shape of the coins, the second release in the 12-coin program pays homage to the upcoming Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Struck with a scalloped-edge, and highly reminiscent of the Chinese Lotus flower, this unique 26.29g sterling silver Proof bears a brilliant portrayal of the rabbit upon its distinctive, crown-sized 38mm flan. With the 2010 Year of the Tiger release proving a major success for the Mint, and given
the immense quality and broad appeal of the new 2011 Canadian legal tender $15 coin, demand is sure to be red-hot.
Although we have received an allocation from the ‘lucky’ mintage of 19,888 as official distributor for the Mint, we have only a small number of coins in stock – each beautifully presented within an elegant silver satin-like covered case, complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
the lAst golD hologrAM! Crafted to the highest quality from 18-carat gold, the 28mm, 11.84g 2011 $150 Lunar Rabbit Hologram Gold Proof is the final release in this spectacular Royal Canadian Mint series. Mintage just 4,888 coins – each set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Beautifully balanced… First coin in silver filigree! An unusual presentation, this precious metal pair comprises two legal tender $1 coins, that, when combined, represent one of the key elements of the Chinese Lunar Cycle – Yin & Yang!
An ancient Chinese philosophy based on the belief that seemingly contrary elements
The first coin in international numismatics to be created with silver filigree, this complex, eye-catching legal tender issue is sure to command the attention of all collectors – regardless of their traditional collecting pursuit.
A delicate form of the jeweller’s art, used in a wide variety of cultures since Ancient times, filigree involves uniting fine threads of metal to create an object of beauty. An imposing crown-sized issue,
us$619
A$729cAnADA 2011 $150 lunAr rABBit hologrAM golD ProoF
AR588
us$127
A$149Fiji 2011 $1 Yin & YAng lunAr rABBit silVer ProoF PAir
AR591
us$85
A$99Fiji 2011 $1 Filigree lunAr rABBit silVer ProoF
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of the natural world are actually interconnected and interdependent, the balancing forces of Yin & Yang have been perfectly captured in this unique set. Celebrating the Winter Rabbit and Summer Rabbit respectively, the two Yin & Yang-shaped $1 coins, when united, measure 29.11mm x 46.73mm and comprise 1oz of .999 fine silver. A highly original set, forming a distinctive addition to any collection.
spanning 38.61mm in diameter and comprising 20.5g of pure .999 silver, the 2011 $1 Filigree Lunar Rabbit Silver Proof is an exceptional example of this most distinctive style. Presented with a Certificate of Authenticity, this breathtaking, highly original legal tender coin is also surprisingly exclusive, with the worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 6,000!
A$12888
cAnADA 2011 $15 lunAr lotus YeAr oF the rABBit
silVer ProoF in cAse
us$110
AR589
A$11888
cAnADA 2011 $15 lunAr lotus YeAr oF the rABBit silVer ProoF in shiPPer
us$92
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You can either secure this coin in an official Mint case, or, if you purchased last year’s coin and the 12-coin series case, it can be purchased set in a shipper to add to your collection!
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A precious Lunar gift…
Not to be found in change…
Mintage just 2,500!
Underpinned by the virtues familiar to all who collect the RAM’s
Silver $1 Series – presentation, value, quality – the 2011 $1 Year of the Rabbit
Silver Proof symbolises an
affordable way to enjoy a
Whilst an affordable tribute to the Lunar New Year, and an important addition to the RAM’s $1 series, perhaps the most notable aspect of this new 2011 release is that it is not to be issued for circulation.
A prestigious acquisition for any collector, the Royal
Australian Mint’s new 2011 $10 Year of the Rabbit 1/10oz Gold Proof
is defined by great beauty,
impeccable purity and,
precious metal tribute to the Lunar New Year.
Offered at a very reasonable Official Issue Price of A$45, and sure to catch the eye of Lunar buyers and Silver Proof collectors worldwide, this unique Australian legal tender coin is struck to the pinnacle of
As this unique type will therefore never be found in change, the 2011 $1 Year of the Rabbit Al-Br Unc is sure to be highly sought after by the large number of people desperate to maintain a complete decimal collection. Also perfect
importantly, strictly limited availability. The mintage has been set at just 2,500!
A wonderful opportunity to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year in the world’s favourite precious metal, the unique, one-year-only Year of the Rabbit
quality from 11.66g of pure, lustrous .999 silver. A lovely presentation, and an ideal gift for those born in the Year of the Rabbit, each 25mm $1 is housed in an official case, set within a stylish red and gold Chinese Lunar New Year outer box – complete with a
as a Lunar New Year gift, the eminently affordable Official Issue Price means that no one need miss out on this unique Australian legal tender coin type.
Crafted to rigorous Uncirculated standard, each 25mm al-br $1 coin is presented in an
design looks absolutely magnificent struck to the RAM’s highest possible standards from pure .9999 gold. Measuring 17.53mm in diameter, this official Australian legal tender coin is superbly presented within the plush confines of an official timber case, and
us$38
A$452011 $1 YeAr oF the rABBit silVer ProoF official issue Price
AR545
us$11
A$1295
2011 $1 YeAr oF the rABBit Al-Br unc official issue Price
AR544
us$225
A$2652011 $10 YeAr oF the rABBit 1/10oz golD ProoF official issue Price
AR546
us$27
A$3150
2011 $1 lunAr rABBit 1oz silVer sPeciMen
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Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of just 10,000.
enchanting red and gold pack.
is complete with a serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the tiny worldwide mintage.
Crown your collection – in Silver and Gold!
Bold, imposing tributes to the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Perth Mint’s 2011 Year of the Rabbit 1oz Gold and 1oz Silver Specimen coins are underpinned by a razor-sharp strike, impeccable purity and majestic, crown-sized dimensions.
Crafted from .9999 gold, the 2011 $100 Lunar Rabbit 1oz Gold Specimen will maintain the great international success of the Mint’s Lunar program. Indeed, sought after by collectors AND by those seeking a Government-backed way to secure gold, the
30,000-coin mintage of this imposing 39.34mm coin is sure to sell out at the Mint – as with its 1oz Lunar predecessors in 2008 and 2009.
An affordable alternative for those seeking a precious metal memento of the Lunar New Year, the 2011 $1 Lunar Rabbit
1oz Silver Specimen is a coin of the utmost quality – and value-for-money. Priced to please at just A$31.50, this stunning .999 fine silver coin measures a massive 45.60mm in diameter!
Struck to the finest Specimen standards of the Perth Mint, either of
these Australian legal tender coins would make a prestigious gift for those born in the Year of the Rabbit – 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987 and 1999.
For more from the 2011 Lunar Gold & Silver Specimen Series, see the Order Form!
All prices subject to daily bullion price fluctuations
A$1,356
A$1,5952011 $100 lunAr rABBit 1oz golD sPeciMen
AR515
Whilst a fine tribute to
Australia’s primary native
icon, this Australia Post PNC
has attracted most attention
due to the inclusion of a
unique $1 type. Absolutely
crucial to serious decimal
collectors, the 2007 Mob of
Roos $1 found in this PNC
was not issued for circulation!
Found only in this PNC,
and in the 2007 Mint Set,
the 2007 Mob of Roos
$1 is simply a must-have
for anyone attempting to
maintain a complete collection.
Unfortunately, most collections
are destined to be without this
key date, as the total mintage
was a tiny 103,741!
With so few struck,
we are delighted
to be able to offer this crucial PNC issue at such an
affordable price.
Not issued for circulation!
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The ONLY Gold Kangaroo Coins for 2011! Rightly considered to be one of the world’s most impressive annual bullion issues, the Perth Mint’s Gold Specimen Series always attracts a powerful worldwide following. More than two decades after the first coins of the series were unveiled, the latest in this long-running Australian legal tender program is sure to continue the tradition.
Whether seeking a quintessentially Australian addition to your coin collection, or in search of a cost-effective, convenient way to own gold, the 2011 Kangaroo Gold BU Series can be all things to all people. For collectors, it will be the undeniable quality of the 2011 Gold Kangaroo Series that will command their attention. Offered in 32.60mm $100 1oz, 25.60mm $50 1/2oz, 20.60mm $25 1/4oz and 16.60mm $15 1/10oz formats, these prestigious Australian legal tender coins represent a stylish appreciation of our cherished native icon.
Graced with a superb one-year-only design of a kangaroo, super-imposed upon the rays of the Sun, each coin looks utterly superb struck to the Mint’s rigorous Specimen quality from pure, prestigious .9999 gold. For investors, on the other hand, the most important characteristic of this internationally acclaimed program is the fact that the purity and weight of each coin is guaranteed by the Australian Federal Government – an essential element of any trusted precious metals investment option.
Certain to catch the eye of gold enthusiasts across the globe, with demand for the world’s favourite precious metal at record levels, interest in these unique coins will be heightened by the fact that they are the ONLY Perth Mint Gold Kangaroos to be dated 2011. With the Perth Mint’s Gold Kangaroo program no longer issued in Proof quality, this is now the sole way that the collector
and investor can play a part in this eminently desirable Australian legal tender gold coin series.
extraordinarily detailed, each coin is crafted to the most rigorous specimen quality from .9999 fine gold
official Australian legal tender – each coin bears the rank-Broadley portrait of Queen elizabeth ii
Australian-made – struck by the precious metal specialists, the Perth Mint
the perfect way to enjoy the beauty, mystique and luxury of pure gold – with options for collector and investor alike!
Please check the Order Form for other coins in the 2011 Gold Kangaroo BU Series
All prices subject to daily bullion price fluctuations
us$1,356
A$1,5952011 $100 KAngAroo 1oz golD sPeciMen
AR493
us$21
A$2495
2007 $1 BounDing
roo Pnc AN284
us$765
A$8992011 $50 KAngAroo 1/2oz golD sPeciMen
AR494
us$404
A$4752011 $25 KAngAroo 1/4oz golD sPeciMen
AR495
us$170
A$1992011 $15 KAngAroo 1/10oz golD sPeciMen
AR496
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The RAM’s new 2011 Silver Proof Kangaroo! sensAtionAl VAlue-For-MoneY At just A$65!
A$652011 $1 1oz silVer ProoF KAngAroo official issue Price
us$55
AR541
Struck for an international program (the Fabulous 15 Collection), the 2010 $1 Roo
at Sunset F15 Privy 1oz is an
outstanding piece of numismatic artistry.
Nominated for Peoples Choice Coin of the Year by leading numismatic publisher, Krause, and the key to the overwhelming
Beautifully accommodated by the expansive 40mm flan, the impressive new 2011 Silver Kangaroo design is most distinctive struck to the RAM’s BU quality. Set in a stylish, informative pack, this sparkling Australian legal tender coin will make a fine addition to your own collection – or a definitively Australian gift.
demand for the Roo at Sunset Gold Proofs, this inspirational motif looks superb crafted to Specimen standards from .999 silver. With a majority of the mintage of 7,000 dispatched overseas, and given that the 7,000-coin mintage of the 2009 $1 Roo at Sunset BU sold out, you must not miss this limited window of opportunity!
Stunning in silver… New Roo in BU!
An outstanding addition to a highly sought after series, the Royal Australian Mint’s new 2011 $1 1oz Silver Proof Kangaroo is now available! One of Australia’s most important annual issues, there is no doubt that this new precious metal Proof will command the attention of silver coin collectors across the globe.
Defined as always, by pure precious metal, official presentation packaging and tremendous value-for-money, the new 2011 $1 1oz Silver Proof Kangaroo is also underpinned by a stunning one-year-only reverse design. Following on from the success of the 2010 issue, which
celebrated the Yellow-footed Rock-Wallaby, this new Australian legal tender coin celebrates the Allied Rock-Wallaby, which can be found in northeast Queensland, and on nearby Palm Island and Magnetic Island. A poignant portrayal of an adult Allied Rock-Wallaby, united with a joey, the beauty of the new design complements the traditional features that has made the Silver Proof Roo one of Australia’s most eagerly anticipated annual issues.
Among the most important of those features is the Mint’s outstanding Proof quality. Struck from .999 fine silver, this proud emblem of Australian national identity looks magnificent struck to the Mint’s most rigorous standards. Beyond the quality of the strike,
however, the RAM’s annual Kangaroo Proof issue is sure to please anyone with an eye for value. With the standard price of a 1oz Silver Proof now leaping towards the A$100 mark, the Official Issue Price of just A$65 represents simply ridiculous value-for-money.
us$76
A$892010 $1 roo At sunset F15 PriVY 1oz silVer Bu
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us$4250
A$502011 $1 1oz silVer KAngAroo Bu official issue Price
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exclusive! Worldwide mintage restricted to just 20,000 coins
crafted to the height of Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fine silver
An official Australian legal tender issue, measuring 40mm in diameter
Beautifully presented in an official royal Australian Mint case
Accompanied by an individually numbered certificate of Authenticity
Fantastic value-for-money at the rAM’s official issue Price
The 2011 $10 Allied Rock-Wallaby 1/10oz Gold Proof is also available!
A$265 us$225 official issue Price
AR543
Each 40mm Australian legal
tender coin is set in an official RAM case with an official RAM numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Unique in the Australian Banknote Series!
The only signature combination to include all seven Australian denominations, the 1982-84 Johnston/Stone Banknote Type Set is unique in Australian numismatics – and always highly sought after.
An historic set, the unique nature of the Johnston/Stone Type Set was created by the withdrawal of the $1 note in 1984 – the same year that the first $100 was issued! The consequence was that, for a brief time, all seven Australian banknote denominations were issued bearing the Johnston/Stone signatures. The fact that the set therefore features Australia’s LAST $1 and FIRST $100 has made it even more attractive.
A highly important collection, increasing demand has seen the Johnston/Stone Type Set become very scarce – especially in premium quality. The $10, $20 and $50 notes are all particularly hard to track down in strictly Uncirculated condition, with all growing in value over the past few years. It is the scarcity of these notes in top grade that makes this opportunity irresistible,
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A$8981982-84 $1-$100 johnston/stone note tYPe set unc
us$763
AR568
A$1,7961982-84 johnston/stone note
consec PAirs set unc
us$1,527
AL931
The 1982-84 Johnston/Stone notes are also available individually! Please see the Order Form.
because, secured from original Reserve Bank of Australia bundles, all seven notes in the 1982-84 $1-$100 Johnston/Stone Set are defined by flawless Uncirculated condition!
More than just an opportunity to add a unique, crucial type set to your collection in the finest possible quality – this is also your big chance to beat the rising prices! At Downies, the complete 1982-84 Johnston/Stone Note Type Set is now a whopping A$250 off the price of the individual notes!
includes all seven johnston/stone banknotes!
highlighted by Australia’s First $100 and lAst $1 notes!
Defined by impeccable uncirculated quality
sAVe A$250 off price of the individual notes!
onlY set With All seVen DenoMinAtions!
Unique in the Australian Banknote Series!
Underpinned by immaculate quality and sensational value, the 1992-96 $5-$100 First Year of the Issue Banknote Set embodies a key moment in Australian currency history – the completion of the replacement of paper with polymer notes. Comprising an example of the first issue of all five standard polymer denominations – plus an example of the first Modified Colour $5 – this unique 6-note collection forms a valuable acquisition for Australian collectors.
An undeniably important presentation as a complete collection, each of the six notes found in this desirable set is individually significant and sought after in its own right. The 1992 $5 Fraser/Cole was Australia’s first standard circulating polymer issue, with the 1995 Fraser/Evans $5 being the first issue following the change in colour. The Fraser/Evans signature combination also oversaw the issue of the nation’s first polymer notes in denominations of $10 (1993), $20 (1994), $50 (1995) and $100 (1996). All six of these first-year-of-issue notes are included in this comprehensive presentation!
With fourteen years having passed since the last note was issued, it would be extremely difficult to assemble this set from change – and impossible to do so in decent grade. An outstanding opportunity for our clients, every note in the 1992-96 $5-$100 First Year of Issue Banknote Set has been sourced from original
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A$7951992-96 $5-$100 First YeAr
oF issue BAnKnote set unc (6 notes)
us$668
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A$1,5901992-96 $5-$100 First YeAr oF
issue BAnKnote consecutiVe PAirs set unc (12 notes)
us$1,336
AR570
First-year-of-issue polymer note set! COMPLETE!
RBA bundles! Stashed away at the time of issue, each note is naturally in guaranteed Uncirculated condition.
Even better, the bulk nature of our purchase means we can also offer the 1992-96 $5-$100 First Year of Issue Banknote Set in Consecutive pairs!
complete set of Australia’s first-year-of-issue polymer notes!
highlighted by original colour $5 and modified $5 types
every note presented in strictly uncirculated quality!
save A$160 off the price of the individual notes!
To secure these key polymer banknotes individually, please see the Order Form.
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A feast of fish! An extremely diverse, eminently affordable coin collection, featuring a fascinating array of sea creatures, this set comprises ten different, genuine legal tender issues from ten different countries. Graded from Extremely Fine to Uncirculated, the set of ten will make a
fantastic gift for the young collector.
35% off catalogue
value!Not issued for circulation, and sold out
at the RAM, the sought after 25mm
al-br 2007 Longfin Banner Fish $1
has a tiny mintage of just 25,088 and
catalogues at A$20. An outstanding
opportunity to enjoy full-colour coinage,
we have this official Australian legal
tender coin in a Downies pack – at a
massive 35% off!
An official legal tender coin, highlighted by a brilliant full-colour design, this vibrant
new release pays homage to perhaps
the most distinctive of all shark species – the
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark.
Known for the somewhat bizarre shape of its head – very much like a flattened hammer – this exotic creature grows up to 4m in length and can weigh up to 150kg. As so beautifully depicted upon the 38.61mm flan of this new
coin, the Hammerhead tends to congregate in schools sometimes numbering in the hundreds, which is unusual behaviour for a shark. Found in warm temperate and tropical waters in a variety of locations across the globe, the Scalloped Hammerhead is listed in the World Conservation Union’s 2008 Red List as endangered. Notable for the unique obverse design – found only on the 2010 Hammerhead Shark issue! – this crown-sized Silver-Plated Prooflike coin forms a dramatic full-colour tribute to this fearsome aquatic predator. An exclusive limited edition, we are delighted to have secured
a small allocation from the mintage of 5,000.
Crafted from cupro-nickel and finished in precious silver
Struck to Prooflike quality – superbly enhanced with full-colour!
Restricted to a mintage of just 5,000 coins worldwide
Official legal tender of Palau – features one-off obverse design!
Presented in a plush case with a Certificate of Authenticity
Mintage sure to be hammered!
inVAsion oF the jellies! Measuring up to 60cm in diameter and weighing up to 10kg, the large Australian Spotted Jellyfish forms a spectacular subject for a full-colour coin.
Originating in Australia, but now found in the waters of the USA and the Caribbean, this invasive species is defined by the beautiful hue of its mushroom-shaped body, and sprinkling of opaque white spots. Measuring 35mm in diameter, and crafted to Proof quality from 1/2oz of sterling silver, this exclusive full-colour legal tender coin is a truly eye-catching tribute to this vibrant Aussie sea creature. Worldwide mintage just 1,000 coins!
DeVil FroM the DeePPaying tribute to one of the world’s most extraordinary sea creatures, this sparkling Silver Proof portrays the Humpback Anglerfish – also known as the Black Seadevil.
Found in the depths of tropical and temperate waters around the world, this exotic creature is best known for the fleshy, bioluminescent growth upon its head. Producing a natural light, this ‘fishing lure’ is used to attract prey – hence the connection with fishing and the name ‘Anglerfish’! Bearing a fine full-colour portrayal of this wonder of nature, this 35mm 1/2oz sterling silver Proof is taken from a tiny worldwide mintage of just 1,000.
us$11
A$1295
2007 longFin BAnner
Fish $1 Al-Br unc AR308
us$1050
A$1250seAliFe WorlD coin set oF 10 eF-unc AR362
us$63
A$8950
PitcAirn islAnDs 2010 $2 AustrAliAn sPotteD jellYFish 1/2oz silVer ProoF
AR420 us$63
A$8950
PitcAirn islAnDs 2010 $2 huMPBAcK AnglerFish 1/2oz silVer ProoF
AR421
us$68
A$79
PAlAu 2010 $1 hAMMerheAD shArK silVer-PlAteD ProoFliKe
AR593
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The first of the series and naturally the most sought after, the mintage of the 2009 50c Australian Sealife Lionfish 1/2oz Silver Proof was simply devastated by demand. An instant rarity, immediately soaring in value, we have just a few coins available.
Like each issue in the series, the Seahorse 50c coin is struck to the pinnacle of Proof quality from half a troy ounce of .999 fine silver, and measures a near crown-sized 36.60mm in diameter.
A fitting standard of presentation for such an eye-catching series, the set is housed in an official Mint case, with the outer boxes of the coins uniting
to form a complete picture of Australia’s marine wildlife!
FREE with the complete 5-coin set!
An electrifying conclusion to the Australian Sealife Series, paying homage to the Moray Eel, this unique, exclusive Australian legal tender type has, like its predecessors, sold out at the Perth Mint.
Celebrating the fascinating Leafy Sea Dragon, the second issue in the Perth Mint’s Australian Sealife 1/2oz Silver Proof Series was restricted to a mintage of 10,000 – sold out at speed, as with every coin on this page.
A brilliant subject for a full-colour coin, perfectly accommodated by the broad 36.60mm flan, the 2010 50c Australian Sealife Clownfish 1/2oz Silver Proof exemplifies the Perth Mint’s mastery of this state-of-the-art minting technology.
A sensational opportunity for just a couple of our clients, we have managed to track down just TWO complete Australian Sealife 1/2oz Silver Proof Collections!
A brilliant full-colour silver coin program, underpinned by .999 fine purity, exquisite
Proof quality and fresh, original presentation,
the 2009-2010 Australian Sealife Series represents one of the Perth Mint’s greatest recent success stories. Comprising five Australian legal tender coins – each celebrating one of the country’s exotic marine inhabitants in the glory of full-colour – the series instantly struck a chord with collectors right around the world. Indeed, such was the tidal wave of
demand, the seemingly generous 10,000-coin mintage of each Australian Sealife Proof sold out at the Mint at lightning speed. Rarely offered individually, the availability of the complete 5-coin collection is virtually unheard of.
One of the most highly sought after modern collector programs,
Once-in-a-lifetime catch! just tWo coMPlete seAliFe sets in stocK!
us$191
A$2252009 50c AustrAliAn seAliFe lionFish 1/2oz silVer ProoF
AQ405
us$59
A$692010 50c AustrAliAn seAliFe seAhorse 1/2oz silVer ProoF
AQ877
us$59
A$692010 50c AustrAliAn seAliFe MorAY eel 1/2oz silVer ProoF
AR132
us$59
A$692009 50c AustrAliAn seAliFe leAFY seA DrAgon 1/2oz silVer ProoF
AQ562
us$59
A$692010 50c AustrAliAn seAliFe cloWnFish 1/2oz silVer ProoF
AQ703
seldom seen on the market, the two sets we have in stock are bound to be snapped up at super speed. Avoid disappointment – order today!
A$487coMPlete 2009-10 50c
AustrAliAn seAliFe 1/2oz silVer ProoF series
us$414
KC762
The George V 1927-36 Commemorative Stamp Collection
The COMPLETE 1957-80 AAT Stamp Collection
rAre, historic, coMPlete! A valuable piece of Australian history, the George V 1927-36 Commemorative Stamp Collection is rarely available as a complete set – as presented here. One of the most sought after series in Australian philatelics, it has, as usual, taken us many months to accumulate enough stock to offer this set to our clients.
A wonderful overview of Australia’s early philatelic heritage, this all-compassing collection comprises an example of every commemorative stamp from 1927 to 1936. Honouring such Australian icons as Smithy, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Charles Sturt, the series featured 32 stamps in all, PLUS the only predecimal minisheet! Featuring many scarce and rare types, the set includes some of the most sought after Aussie stamps – with several increasing significantly in market value in recent years.
After months of painstaking sorting and careful construction, we have been able to assemble just TWO Mint Unhinged collections and TEN in Fine Used.
No matter whether you choose the MUH or FU set, this professionally produced presentation is…
complete, featuring every commemorative stamp type from 1927 to 1936 – 32 stamps and a unique minisheet!
housed within a high-quality album set within a separate slipcase
informative, with each album featuring background information on the stamps, the designers and more!
one for the future, with the market price of many of these stamps rising rapidly
An essential acquisition for the serious philatelist, this is an unbeatable opportunity to create the COMPLETE 1957-80 Australian Antarctic Territory Stamp Collection in one hit! From the very first in 1957 – the much-admired Map of Antarctica 2/- Blue – until 1980, 46 different stamps were issued for the Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT). Painting a vivid picture of Australia’s role in research and exploration of the continent, and featuring such luminaries as Sir Douglas Mawson and James Cook, these stamps are highly
valued from an historical and an aesthetic perspective. Piece-by-piece accumulation of the series can be difficult and time-consuming, but, thanks to our recent purchase of a huge hoard of AAT material, you can secure all 46 different stamps issued for the AAT in one comprehensive collection!
An entrancing chronicle of a key piece of Australian history, this set is not only defined by great variety – it is also underpinned by impeccable quality and superb presentation. The finest quality available, all 46 different stamps have been taken from
original sheets and are in Mint Unhinged condition. Ensuring that pristine condition is maintained for the long-term, each set is presented in an illustrated album containing extensive information compiled from original Australia Post bulletins.
An exceptional presentation, sure to delight all collectors, we have just twelve complete collections in stock.
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A$2,980george V 1927-36
coMMeMorAtiVe stAMP collection Muh
us$2,533
AD291
A$995george V 1927-36
coMMeMorAtiVe stAMP collection Fu
us$845
AD292
A$2151957-80 AustrAliAn AntArctic territorY stAMP collection Muh
us$183
AD303With Australia Post not including AAT stamps in its annual albums until 1981, the only place you can acquire all 46 official AAT philatelic issues in this splendid, all-encompassing format is at Downies!
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1899S Sovereign BU
Stunning, original BU examples of the 1899S Veiled Head Gold Sovereign
Lovely full mint bloom and surprisingly few bag marks
Rare chance to own a Queen Victoria sovereign in such glorious quality
1960 1/ & 2/- Pair BU
The first shilling and florin issues of the 1960s – in superb, original condition
Clearly set aside at issue, each coin is in strictly Brilliant Uncirculated quality
An absolute bargain given the quality – SAVE A$10 off catalogue price!
1985-87 20c Trio BU
A scarce decimal trio – the first three 20c coins bearing the Maklouf portrait
Low number issued for circulation in 1985, with NONE issued in 1986 or 1987
Secured from official RAM Mint Sets and therefore in superb BU condition
1978 & 1980 2c Mint Rolls
Unites original 1978 & 1980 2c RAM Mint Rolls – each comprising 50 coins
Your guarantee of quality, every coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition
Unbelievable value-for-money – pay less than 40c per BU coin!
1975 & 1976 10c Mint Rolls
Combines 40-coin Mint Rolls for 1975 and 1976 10c dates – struck by the RAM
Always popular with collectors, with the BU quality of every coin guaranteed
An absolute bargain at a mere A$1.10c per coin! Limited stock available!
2005 20c Mint Roll Pair
Unusual opportunity to own Security Rolls of the 2005 Platypus 20c and 2005 WWII 60th anniversary 20c
Each Security Roll comprises 20 coins, with every coin in BU quality
An affordable acquisition, with the average price less than A$2 per coin!
1990 $2 BU
Great opportunity to own the third, and one of the lowest mintage, $2 dates
Taken from a Royal Australian Mint bag and in exquisite BU condition
Seldom set aside when issued 20 years ago, and a must-have in this quality
Buy 25 coins and SAVE A$174! A$199.75 US$169 AR563
1995 $1 Pair BU
Features 1995 Waltzing Matilda $1 – not issued for circulation; mintage just 377,860!
Includes 1995 $1 Roos – one of only four Roos dates to carry Maklouf portrait
Flawless examples, each coin is available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition
1959 6d MS66/FDC BU
Independently graded MS66 (equivalent to FDC BU) by leading US numismatists Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)
Very rare in this flawless condition, with only a tiny percentage of this 51-year-old date found in such an exceptional state – set in official PCGS slab
1961 6d MS66/FDC BU
Perfect examples, we also have four 1961 6d officially graded MS66/FDC BU
The lowest mintage 1960s 6d date, and exceedingly scarce in this condition
Set in an official PCGS slab, and top value given the radiant FDC BU quality
1956 & 1958 Melb Mint 1d Pair Unc
Unites two of only six Elizabeth II penny dates struck at the Melbourne Mint
As good as the day they were struck, both the 1956 1d and 1958 1d are in Unc
Surprisingly affordable for such high grade examples at just A$65 for the pair
1942S Florin BU
Struck at the San Francisco Mint, as US aided Australian WWII coin production
Lowest mintage S mintmark florin – among lowest mintage George VI florins
Taken from a Mint Roll stashed since the war, and in immaculate BU quality
A$795 us$676AR055
A$65 us$55AR500
A$89 us$7550
AR509
A$36 us$3050
AR559
A$48 us$41AR562
A$39 us$33AR565
A$89 us$7550
AR566 A$75 us$6375
AR567
A$1495 us$1275
AF963
A$49 us$4150
AR564
A$195 us$166AR560 A$145 us$123
AR561
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COINS & COLLECTABLES
Honouring one of the world’s most famous humanitarians, this poignant legal tender issue celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa – the legendary Catholic nun known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.
Born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in what is now Skopje in Macedonia in 1910, Mother Teresa departed for India in 1929. Establishing the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta in 1950, Teresa worked tirelessly over 45 years to assist the poor, sick and dying. A compelling tribute to the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize winner, this 20g sterling silver Proof depicts Teresa upon its broad 38.61mm flan, united with Pope John Paul II, who
A fine complement to the coin at left, this moving legal tender commemorative is highlighted by a detailed portrait of Mother Teresa, united with one of her most famous quotes – ‘Peace begins with a smile’.
The Angel of the Poor…
The Messenger of God…
‘Peace begins with a smile’
oversaw her beatification in 2003 just six years after her death – the fastest beatification in modern times.
An exclusive release, each $10 coin is set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the worldwide mintage of 2,500.
Offering a unique insight into Mother Teresa’s unswerving belief that love would save those that the rest of the world had abandoned, this unique type is also distinguished by the expert application of full-colour. Representing Mother Teresa’s religious order, the superb blue and
white enamelling makes for a truly eye-catching
tribute to one of the world’s most inspirational figures.
Incredibly exclusive for such an impressive, affordable full-colour precious
metal issue, the worldwide mintage
of this 35mm sterling silver 1/2oz $2 has been
restricted to a mere 1,000 coins – each complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The first issue in a new series honouring Guardian Angels, and unbelievable value-for-money for such
a spellbinding example of full-colour minting, this exquisite coin is a must-have at a mere A$39.95.
Official legal tender, this exclusive type pays
homage to the Archangel
Gabriel – known as the messenger of God, and held in high esteem in Christian, Jewish and Islamic tradition. Measuring 38.60mm, the 26g 2009 $1 Archangel Gabriel Silver-Plated BU is graced with a full-colour recreation of The Annunciation by Flemish-born French artist Philippe de Champaigne in 1644, depicting Gabriel informing the Virgin
Mary that she is destined to bear the child of God.
With the mintage restricted to 2,500, we have been able to secure just a few of this remarkably affordable coin.
us$3395
A$3995
soloMon islAnDs 2009 $1 ArchAngel gABriel silVer-PlAteD Bu
AR595
us$6750
A$7950PAlAu 2010 $2 Mother teresA enAMelleD 1/2oz silVer ProoF
AR427
us$55
A$6450soloMon islAnDs 2010 $10 Mother teresA silVer ProoF
AR594
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Not issued for circulation! Honouring the 100th anniversary of Scouts in Australia, this impressive PNC is hotly pursued for the RAM’s Scouts 50c.
United with an official 50c Scouts stamp, the 2008 Scouts 50c Unc was not issued for circulation and is therefore a must-have for anyone seeking to maintain a complete collection. Don’t miss the chance to secure this low-mintage type at just A$17.95!
Pope in full-colourStill very affordable, the 2008 $1 World Youth Day PNC forms a fine memento of Australia’s role in one of the biggest events in the Catholic calendar.
More than just an important commemorative, however, this PNC also gives everyone the chance to enjoy the Perth Mint’s full-colour minting. Featuring an Australia Post stamp, each PNC includes a 30.20mm Australian legal tender $1 portraying Benedict XVI in full-colour!
Aussie Megastar!
Official 2010 World Expo PNC
A majestic presentation…
us$1550
A$17952010 $1 shAnghAi WorlD eXPo Pnc
AR139
us$17
A$19952008 $1 WorlD Youth DAY Pnc
AN509
us$1950
A$232006 50c DAMe eDnA 50th AnniVersArY Pnc
AM173
us$17
A$19952010 $1 currencY centenArY Pnc
AQ913
us$1550
A$17952008 50c scouts centenArY Pnc
AN408
us$1275
A$14952010 $1 BurKe & Wills Pnc official issue Price
AR381
Paying homage to one of Australia’s most treasured national icons, the 2006 Dame Edna 50th Anniversary PNC represents a fantastic tribute to Barry Humphries – and a surprisingly affordable opportunity to enjoy the wonders of full-colour coinage.
A sparkling example of the Perth Mint’s mastery of this state-of-the-art technology, capturing Dame Edna’s vibrant personality, each full-colour Australian legal tender 30.20mm 50c Unc is set in a spectacular envelope with two Australian stamps.
An affordable memento of the Shanghai World Expo 2010, this official Australia Post issue is, moreover, a key release for coin collectors.
Featuring two official Australian 55c stamps, the eye-catching PNC is highlighted by a unique Australian legal tender $1 from the Perth Mint. Authorised by the Commonwealth Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the 30.60mm 2010 $1 World Expo Al-Br BU is graced with a stylised tiger design, representing the current year in the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
Dominated by a stunning portrait shot of King Edward VII, and beautifully decorated with silver foil, this unique tribute to the centenary of Australia’s first national currency is among the most eye-catching PNCs we have seen.
Distinguished by two official Australian stamps bearing superb photographs of the obverse and reverse of a high-grade example of the nation’s very first silver florin, this striking release also features the Royal Australian Mint’s 25mm 2010 $1 Currency Centenary Unc – not to be issued for circulation, and a must-have for a complete collection.
Affordable and Official! Representing great value at Official Issue Price, this Australia Post PNC enables everyone to play a part in the 1860 Burke & Wills Expedition 150th anniversary.
Featuring an Australian 60c stamp, the 2010 $1 Burke & Wills PNC is headlined by a unique 30.60mm al-br $1 Australian legal tender coin type from the Perth Mint – only available in this official PNC!
All 6 Pnc’s For
A$99 us$85
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Ultra High Relief Proof quality!
A chunky, weighty
Australian 1oz .9999 gold
legal tender coin, defined
by incredible depth and
detail in the designs, this
commanding tribute to
Australia’s iconic koala
is a spellbinding example
of Ultra High Relief Proof
quality.
The Perth Mint has used an
extra thick 5mm planchet
to accommodate the
high relief strike, and the
impact of this particularly
rigorous standard of
minting is immediately
obvious. Precisely struck and
highly frosted, the enchanting
new one-year-only koala
motif and the portrait of
Queen Elizabeth II stand out
brilliantly from the flawless
background fields.
An Australian legal tender
coin of immense quality,
unquestionable prestige and
glorious presentation, this
unique .9999 gold Proof is
also underpinned by extremely
limited availability. Just 2,000
of the 27.30mm 2010 $100
Koala High Relief 1oz Gold
Proof have been struck – each
set in a luxurious Perth Mint
presentation case, complete
with a numbered Certificate of
Authenticity.
us$2,295
A$2,7002010 $100 KoAlA
high relieF 1oz
golD ProoF official issue Price
AR234
Koalas by the KILO!the neW 2011 silVer KoAlA series!
Available as 75.60mm $10 10oz, 40.6mm $1 1oz and 36.60mm 50c 1/2oz coins, as well as a massive 100.60mm $30 KILO coin, the Perth Mint’s new 2011 Silver Koala Series provides an option for precious metal investor and collector alike.
A stunning new series, sure to maintain the popularity of this ongoing tribute to Australia’s internationally renowned bush icon, all four new coins are graced with an impressive one-year-only reverse design. Depicting an adult and a young koala sitting in the fork of a tree, united with the P mintmark, this unique motif looks superb when struck in pure .999 silver to the impeccable Specimen standards of Australia’s precious metal specialists.
Always popular with collectors, the status of Perth Mint precious metal coins as a trusted investment alternative will ensure widespread interest in this sparkling new Australian series – right across the globe. Since October 2005, demand for silver coinage has risen to virtually unprecedented levels, with sales of coins such as Britain’s Silver Britannia, China’s Silver Panda and the US Silver Eagle extraordinarily
strong. The trend has been just as obvious in Australia, with the Perth Mint’s Silver Koala and Silver Kookaburra coins hotly pursued.
A safe, reliable option for anyone seeking to make a decisive move into precious metals, each 2011 Silver Koala coin is an Australian legal tender issue, with weight and purity backed by the Australian Government.
us$69275
A$8152011 $30 KoAlA silVer Kilo sPeciMen
AR596
us$2675
A$31502011 $1 KoAlA silVer 1oz sPeciMen
AR598
us$1950
A$22952011 50c KoAlA silVer 1/2oz sPeciMen
AR599
us$242
A$2852011 $10 KoAlA silVer 10oz sPeciMen
AR597
All prices subject to daily bullion price fluctuations
For other coins in the Perth Mint’s
2010 Gold Koala Series, please see
the Order Form