Demand for Silver Eagle soars!

A spectacular legal

tender tribute to the

majestic, endangered

Tasmanian Wedge-

Tailed Eagle, this

outstanding new Perth

Mint-struck coin has

put the market in a

flap. With soaring

demand ensuring

that a sell-out of the

mintage is imminent,

this may well be your

last chance to swoop

down on the 2012 $1

Tasmanian Wedge-

tailed Eagle Silver

Proof.

One of the largest birds

of prey in the world,

instantly recognised

by the shape of the

tail and its sheer size,

the Tasmanian Wedge-

tailed Eagle is a truly

magnificent creature.

Critically endangered,

with a population

believed to be less

than 1,500 birds, the

noble beauty and

fierce independence

of Australia’s biggest

raptor is captured

perfectly in full-colour

upon the imposing

frame of this sparkling

40mm precious metal

Proof. Indeed, the eye-

catching beauty of the

design alone would have

ensured the success of

this new release – even

without the ready-made

audience created by the

first coin in the Extinct &

Endangered Series.

One of the hottest

releases of the year, the

5,000-coin mintage of

the 2011 $1 Tasmanian

Tiger 1oz Silver Proof

was wiped out in record

time. With the 2012 $1

Tasmanian Wedge-tailed

Eagle Silver Proof a

coin of such obvious,

innate quality, and its

predecessor so popular,

it was always likely that

the mintage of 5,000

would be inadequate to

meet demand – and so

it has proved.

With a sell-out close

at hand – just weeks

after release! – you

must not miss this final

opportunity to secure

this unique precious

metal Proof at the

Official Issue Price!

■ Crafted to Proof

quality from 1oz of

pure, lustrous .999

silver

■ Exclusive! Tiny

worldwide mintage

restricted to just

5,000

■ Struck by the Perth

Mint as official

Tuvalu legal tender

■ Housed in a case with

a glossy ‘Birds Eye’

wood grain finish

■ Accompanied by a

numbered Certificate

of Authenticity

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$1 coin bears the Ian

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Queen Elizabeth II on the

obverse

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from the Deadly

& Dangerous

Series – the natural

predecessor to the

Extinct & Endangered

Series – rocketing in

secondary market value,

do not miss the chance to obtain

this splendid legal tender coin at

the Official Issue Price

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Honouring the Rats of Tobruk…

‘One of the most important – and rarest – pieces of military memorabilia we have ever offered…’ Ken Downie

A fine addition to any Australian coin collection, and a must-have for the many people determined to assemble the complete Famous Battles of Australian History collection, this coin from the Perth Mint honours the legendary Battle of Tobruk.

A commanding precious metal Proof, created through a fusion of traditional numismatic sculpture and state-of-the-art minting technology, this broad, imposing crown-sized coin carries a finely detailed, fully struck-up design of an Aussie digger in the uniform worn during the Western Desert Campaign. Forming

a striking, poignant contrast, the broad 40.60mm flan of each coin also features a full-colour depiction of soldiers at the siege of Tobruk.

A strictly limited edition, this official Australian legal tender coin has a tiny mintage of 5,000 – each presented in an official case set within an illustrated outer box, complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Guarantee supply at Official Issue Price! ■ Exclusive!

Mintage restricted to just 5,000 coins!

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

■ Australian legal tender – measures 40.60mm in diameter

Genuine ‘Rats of Tobruk’ Medal Group!Unquestionably one of the most important, most prestigious pieces of militaria Downies has ever offered in Money, we are proud to present this historic, genuine group of Australian World War II military medals – awarded to Sapper Robert Charles Boulger, one of the ‘Rats of Tobruk’.

A major turning point of WWII, and a battle that saw Aussie soldiers exhibit the true Spirit of Anzac – courage, determination, mateship and humour – the siege of Tobruk began in 1941. Entombed in their desert fortress,

Allied soldiers withstood bombing raids from the German-Italian forces for 240 days, before the 8th Army relieved the siege. It was early in the siege that the Allies were famously described as ‘caught like rats in a trap’ by British renegade broadcaster Lord Haw Haw, and, accepting the title with typically irreverent humour, the soldiers were known as ‘The Rats of Tobruk’.

One of those who defied the Axis Power bombardment at Tobruk was RC Boulger – an Australian serviceman whose military career was as colourful as it

was admirable. Enlisting in Adelaide in October 1939, and discharged in March 1946, Boulger not only served at Tobruk, but later managed to escape from enemy captivity in 1943 whilst a Prisoner of War (POW) in Europe. Bearing the traditionally rudimentary design of a rat upon the reverse, the Rats of Tobruk Medal received by Boulger as testimony to his service at Tobruk is the highlight of this prestigious set of

WWII decorations. Just 500 examples of the Rats of Tobruk Medal are known to exist!

Along with the rare numbered Rats of Tobruk Medal, which is impressed with the medal number 160, and engraved with Boulger’s service number, SX737, the set comprises the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal – each a genuine, original decoration pantographed to SX737 R.C. Boulger. An exceedingly rare aggregation, particularly given the combination of Boulger’s

service in Tobruk and his status as an escaped POW, the medals are also accompanied by an array of personal memorabilia, including a studio portrait of Boulger in uniform, as well as photocopies of documents including Service & Casualty Form, AMF Statement by POW and Proceedings for Discharge Sheet.

A rare opportunity to forge a permanent connection with one of the Aussie battlers who took on the Fascist forces at the siege of Tobruk, this authentic, important piece of militaria is, in historical terms, absolutely priceless.

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Honouring the heroes of Kokoda…

MINTAGE JUST 5,000 COINS! The third coin of the Perth Mint’s inspiring Famous Battles in Australian History Series, this official Australian legal tender coin pays homage to one of Australia’s most famous military engagements – the World War II 1942-43 Kokoda Campaign.

A series of fierce engagements between Allied and Japanese forces, the Kokoda Campaign is notorious

for the extremely difficult

conditions faced by Aussie servicemen in what was then the Australian Territory of Papua. A single-file track, passable only on foot, the Kokoda Trail crosses some of the most rugged, most inhospitable terrain in the world. Enduring overpowering daytime humidity and freezing nighttime temperatures, as well as malaria, leeches, torrential rain and brutal hand-to-hand combat, the Allies

40.60mm, each coin bears a detailed, fully struck-up design of an Aussie digger in the jungle kit worn during WWII, united with a full-colour image of Australian soldiers on the Kokoda Trail.

With the Famous Battles in Australian History Series proving very popular – the Gallipoli tribute is sold

ultimately drove the enemy over the mountains, with the campaign ending with Japanese surrender in January 1943.

An official Australian legal tender issue, struck to Proof quality from 1oz of .999 silver the 2012 $1 Kokoda 1oz Silver Proof forms a compelling tribute to the brave Aussie diggers that took on Japanese forces in

these nightmarish conditions.

Measuring a crown-sized

out at the Mint – the 2012 $1 Kokoda 1oz Silver Proof is sure to inspire a torrent of orders.

10,000 issued – sold out in a week!A unique, highly sought after tribute to one of the key events in Australian military history, the 2010 Kokoda Campaign Medallion PNC illustrates the overwhelming passion of the collector community for important military commemoratives.

The limited edition of 10,000 sold out in about a week!

Honouring a campaign defined by the Anzac Spirit of courage, mateship, endurance and sacrifice – a campaign in which more than 600 Australian lives were lost – this special

edition comprises a 55c Australian

stamp, united with a 38mm medallion on an official, individually numbered cover. The perfect partner for the new Perth Mint coin, and never before offered in Money, we have just a few examples in stock.

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Key to the $1 series! One of the hottest items in modern numismatics, the RAM’s rarely offered 2000 Victoria Cross Centenary $1 is Australia’s most sought after $1 type. Following patient accumulation, we now have FIFTEEN examples in stock! Marking the centenary of

the first VC awarded to an Australian serviceman –

Neville Howse, in 1900 during the Boer War – the 2000 VC $1 was not issued for circulation, and is one of the lowest mintage coins of the Australian $1 series. A mere 98,809 coins were struck, and the laws of supply and demand have seen the market price soar. Issued at A$5, this important military tribute has jumped in value to A$300+!

Set in an official pack listing Australia’s VC winners, the unusual opportunity to secure Australia’s most desirable $1 commemorative type must not be missed.

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Huge coin? Huge demand! The massive kilo format, the pure .999 silver, the sensational full-colour design, the strictly limited availability, the Australian legal tender

status,

the genuine ruby embedded in the Dragon’s eye…the 2012 $30 Year of the Dragon Gemstone Kilo Silver Specimen is a ‘complete’ collector coin.

One of the world’s largest legal tender issues, with the weight and purity guaranteed

by the Australian Government, this gargantuan new $30 coin measures a breathtaking 100.60mm and comprises a whopping ONE KILO of .999 fine

silver. Offering a broad canvas for the Mint’s designers to work their magic, the imposing frame of this precious metal giant is distinguished by a dazzling portrayal of the lithe, powerful dragon – brilliantly enhanced with full-colour. The perfect finishing touch to an intricate, dramatic design, the dragon’s eye is adorned with a real ruby!

Despite the popularity of the Lunar Kilo Series, especially across Asia, the Mint has retained the traditional worldwide mintage of just 5,000 coins. With the mintage of virtually every Year

of the Dragon coin thus far released

devastated by demand

– within days in many cases – and, given the almost unrivalled array of features of the Silver Kilo, there seems no doubt that this super-sized silver stunner will follow suit.

First Lunar Proofs in full-colour!

HIGHLIGHTED BY A GENUINE RUBY!

Graced with a spellbinding, blazing red depiction of the legendary dragon, the new 2012 50c Dragon 1/2oz Silver Proof and 2012 $1 Dragon 1oz Silver Proof are the very first Silver Proof Lunar coins enhanced with full-colour – and among the finest full-colour coins ever issued by the Perth Mint.

Masterful examples of this groundbreaking technique, with the fiery red dragon contrasting dramatically against the sparkling silver surface, these vibrant Australian

legal tender coins will spark fierce demand. Sure to catch the eye of Lunar buyers, full-colour collectors and, indeed, anyone who appreciates the power of modern minting, the 36.60mm 1/2oz and 45.60mm 1oz seem set for a quick-fire sell-out.

Immediate action is absolutely essential. With Perth Mint Dragons flying out the door at unprecedented speed, our allocation of these startling .999 fine Silver Proofs has been tightly restricted, and a sell-out is inevitable.

Set in an official Perth Mint case, each coin includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of

10,000 – sure to sell out at speed

■ Worldwide mintage just 5,000 coins – sell-out assured!

■ Struck to Specimen standard from a KILO of .999 fine silver

■ One of the world’s biggest coins – measures 100.60mm in diameter!

■ Stunning new design, highlighted by a ruby in the eye of the dragon

■ Set in an official Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

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Tiny limited edition just 1,500!A sensational selection from the Perth Mint’s Lunar New Year silver series, the 2012 $1 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Type Set is underpinned by variety, value and extremely limited availability. With the limited edition just 1,500, and demand for 2012 Dragon coins surpassing anything we have seen since the Lunar series began in 1996, this sumptuous new collection is certain to sell-out at speed.

An exquisite illustration of the diverse talents of Australia’s precious metal specialists, each set comprises four 2012-dated 45.60mm 1oz .999 silver coins. The Silver Proof Dragon is simply magnificent, with the dramatic contrast between the frosted designs and gleaming mirror fields instantly catching the eye. Defined by the sharpest BU strike imaginable, the Mint’s

traditional 1oz Silver Specimen Dragon is also included, along with the glittering 24-carat Gilded and blazing red full-colour Dragon coins. Individually brilliant, the four Australian legal tender coins move to a new level when united in one collection.

A prestigious presentation, this unique precious metal medley is set within the plush confines of an official Perth Mint case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the limited edition of 1,500. Given the astonishing demand for the Year of the Dragon issues thus far released by the Mint, time is of the essence for those of our clients interested in this scintillating silver selection.

■ Comprises four 45.60mm coins – each struck from 1oz .999 silver

■ Tiny worldwide limited edition just 1,500 4-coin sets!

■ Housed in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

■ Tiny allocation! Just 30 sets in stock! Rapid sell-out guaranteed!

Dragon in Silver & Gold! A stunning fusion

of precious metals,

and highlighted by a

superb, sharply struck

reverse design, the

new 2012 $1 Year of

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selectively gold-plated

coins. As the precise

application of 24-carat

gold to silver coins is

a demanding process,

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able to master the art,

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plated coins are issued

each year. With this in

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collectors.

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collectors right

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The RAM’s highly sought after

2004 Proof Set…FEATURES HOLOGRAM ROOS $1!

Notable as the first, and thus far only, Royal Australian Mint Proof Set to include a hologramatic coin, the 2004 Proof Set is among the most sought after issues of the long-running 1966-2011 series – very rarely seen on the market. Indeed, we have not been in a position to highlight this dramatic, groundbreaking collection in Money for several years, making this unlikely opportunity extremely important.

Underpinned by the splendid presentation, and the impeccable Proof quality of the coins, the 2004 Proof Set was of

course most notable for the sensational hologramatic Mob of Roos $1. The result of

the Mint’s pioneering Replica Micro Moulding technology – developed in league with CSIRO – Stuart Devlin’s $1 Roos design has arguably never looked better. With the swirling cornucopia of colours instantly catching the eye of series collectors, and those new to Australia’s most important annual issue, demand went through the roof. One of the most popular RAM Proof Sets at the time of issue over the last 20 years, this spellbinding set remains one of the most sought after of the series.

A modern numismatic masterpiece, very rarely available to collectors, it has taken Downies many months to build up sufficient stock to be able to

offer this unique set to our clients. With only 34 sets available, an immediate order is highly recommended.

■ Includes six Proof quality coins, from the 5c to the $2

■ Headlined by the revolutionary Mob of Roos Hologram $1

■ Housed in official, colourful RAM presentation packaging

■ Very rarely offered – just 34 sets in stock! Act now!

Astonishingly low mintages!

Among the most exclusive Australian Show Products ever issued by the Royal Australian Mint, we have available just a few examples of each of the highly sought after 2010 $1 ANDA Show M, S & C Mintmark Silver Proofs!

Celebrating the centenary of Australian coinage, each Mintmark coin is crafted to Proof quality from 11.66g

.999 silver. Whilst typically impressive examples of the RAM’s precious metal prowess, the M, S and C Mintmark issues are most notable for the astonishingly low mintages. With the Mint melting down all coins not sold or allocated to dealers attending the Show from the maximum mintage of 2,000, the number of coins in existence

is minuscule. The final mintage of the C Mintmark issue was only 1,300, with the M and S Mintmark coins having mintages of just 1,500 and 1,500 respectively!

With just a few of these rare Australian legal tender coins in stock – each in distinctive ANDA Show packaging – this limited window of opportunity will soon slam shut.

A fine tribute to the centenary of Australia’s first national currency system, the 2010 $1 100th Anniversary of Australian Coinage Silver Proof forms the ideal complement to the exclusive ANDA Show Mintmark $1 coins offered at left. No longer available at the Royal Australian Mint, each 25mm 11.66g

.999 silver Proof is set in an official case, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 12,500.

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Comprehensive Collection – in Unc!

Underpinned by attractive presentation, excellent value and premium grade quality, the Complete 1984-2010 $1 Commemorative Collection represents your big chance to secure every $1 type issued for circulation in Australia up to 2010 – in Uncirculated condition!

More durable and more cost-effective than the $1 note, the first al-br $1 coin was issued in 1984 – the Mob of Roos $1, designed by Stuart Devlin. Unique in Australian numismatics, as the ONLY Roos $1 bearing the original decimal portrait of Elizabeth II, the 1984

Roos $1 was joined by Australia’s first commemorative $1 in 1986, celebrating the Year of Peace. In the quarter of a century since, a further fifteen $1 commemoratives have been issued, with every one of those coins – PLUS the first Mob of Roos date – included in this comprehensive 17-coin presentation.

Although all 17 one-year-only 25mm al-br $1 types have been issued for general use, it is very tough to compile the 1984-2010 $1 Commemorative Collection from circulation – and impossible to do so in top grade. Set in a 420mm x 297mm pack, with every $1 in Unc,

this collection renders that search through change irrelevant!

DEMISE OF THE DOLLAR

TA-TA TO THE $2!

FAREWELL TO THE FIVER!

Attractive, affordable and historic, this unique set celebrates a truly radical change in Australia’s circulating currency – the death of the $1 note and birth of the $1 coin.

First issued in 1966, the $1 note series ended in 1984. More durable and offering greater economy, the 1984 Roos $1 coin that replaced the note

Like its lower denomination $1 counterpart, the $2 note fell victim both to rising inflation and the greater durability and economy of coinage. In 1988, the final $2 note was released – the same year that Australia’s first $2 coin was issued.

A permanent memento of this major milestone in Australian currency, both

Marking the death of

Australia’s paper $5 note and the birth of the first $5 coin, this impressive, affordable presentation is defined by value, quality and importance.

The 1967-92 paper $5 series ended during the Fraser/Cole signature combination, when the $5 became the first standard denomination to be replaced

was destined to be a one-year issue, as the only $1 to carry the Machin portrait of Elizabeth II. Included in Unc, and top value at A$24.95, Australia’s last $1 note (issued under Johnston/Stone) and the first Mob of Roos $1 coin are set in an informative pack.

the Johnston/Fraser $2 and the 1988 $2 al-br coin are found in this affordable presentation. Offered in strictly Unc quality, both ‘last & first’ legal tender issues are beautifully presented within an attractive, informative full-colour pack.

by polymer. The perfect partner to this key type, the first $5 coin was issued in 1988 to honour Australia’s new Parliament House. A fitting tribute to a major landmark in Australian currency history, these key types are presented in Unc, set within a full-colour pack.

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of gold!

Struck from 39.94 grams of 22-carat gold, this is your chance to secure a truly prestigious, official British celebration of the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. With this stunning Gold Proof no longer available at the Royal Mint, and with only a few coins in stock at Downies, it may well be your last chance.

Simply glowing with Royal Mint quality, the superbly sculpted design of the happy couple looks magnificent struck from the world’s favourite precious metal. As exclusive as it is eye-catching, with the mintage just 3,000, this majestic British £5 coin has naturally commanded the attention of collectors across the globe. Not only sought after as the most prestigious tribute to the ‘wedding of the year’, the success of the 2011 £5 Royal

Wedding Gold Proof can also be attributed to the astonishing current global demand for all large, exclusive legal tender gold coins.

Set in a timber-framed veneer case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, we have just five of these imposing 38.61mm coins remaining in stock.

As with the Gold £5, the 2011 £5 Royal Wedding Silver Proof is no longer available at the Royal Mint – making this opportunity very important indeed. We have just 14 of this exquisitely

struck 28.28g 38.61mm British legal tender coin in stock – each in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 50,000.

united with the Technology £2 and seven definitive coins (1p-£1). Just a few sets in stock!

The Duke turns 90!

Limited stock remains!

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

AT THE MINT!

Last chance

in silver?

Struck to flawless Proof quality from 28.28g of sterling silver, the 2011 £5 Prince Philip 90th Birthday Silver Proof offers you a great opportunity to honour a life of selfless service and remarkable achievement.

Part of a grand tradition of Royal Family silver commemorative crowns, this 38.61mm precious metal Proof is graced with a stunning portrait of Philip – approved by both the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen. A strictly limited edition, with just 20,000 coins issued worldwide, each £5 is set in an official Royal Mint case,

complete with a numbered Certificate

of Authenticity.

Prestigious and exclusive, the annual Deluxe Proof Set is one of the world’s most hotly pursued numismatic issues. Defined by the sumptuous presentation, and a tiny mintage of just 15,000, the 14-coin 2011 Deluxe Proof Set is also notable for the surprisingly good value-for-money. Pay just A$9 per Proof coin!

Housed in a lavish, official leather case, complete with a booklet incorporating a Certificate of Authenticity, the 2011 Deluxe Proof Set features the 38.61mm Prince Philip £5, Mary Rose £2, King James Bible £2, Cities £1 Pair and WWF 50p,

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Part of a series with a heritage stretching back to 1820, Britain’s 2011 £5 Gold Brilliant Uncirculated coin is one of the most enthralling, most historic and most prestigious numismatic issues for the year. Sure to be hotly pursued by collectors across the globe – as with all large gold coins – this majestic near crown-sized legal tender issue is also one of the exclusive. The mintage has been restricted to just 1,000 coins!

Comprising the same amount of gold as when first struck during the reign of King George III – the exact equivalent of five sovereigns – this magnificent British legal tender issue has been crafted from a whopping 39.94 grams of 22-carat gold. Continuing a grand tradition, this 2011-dated precious metal giant is also distinguished by the same design as the original 1820 £5 Gold Crown. Measuring 36.02mm in diameter, the large flan forms a fine venue for the full appreciation of the timeless beauty of Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George & the Dragon design.

Nearly two centuries after this legendary motif was first seen on British coinage, the Royal Mint has gone to great lengths

to recreate the original splendour of the St George & the Dragon design for the 2011 £5 Gold BU release. Using original tooling from the 1820s and 1870s to create new dies, the Royal Mint’s Engraving Team has created a coin that is utterly faithful to Pistrucci’s numismatic masterwork.

As in 2009 and 2010, this special treatment is sure to intensify demand for what is already one of the world’s most prestigious, most admired, most sought after gold coin issues. Although Downies, as an official distributor of the Royal Mint, has received a guaranteed allocation of the 2011 £5 Gold BU from the tiny mintage of 1,000, our stock is sure to be devastated by demand – as is the case every year.

MINTAGE JUST 1,000!

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The History…The development of Australia as a nation and the development of its domestic currency system are inextricably linked. How a penniless, starving colony populated mostly by convicts was able to transform into an orderly society with a stable currency system is one of the most intriguing chapters in Australian history. In large part, the Proclamation of 1800 unwittingly inspired this transformation.

For convict and settler alike, life was hard in Britain’s isolated southern possession. The harsh, unfamiliar landscape yielded little for the newcomers, and disease was rampant throughout the tiny population of 5,000. Simply surviving under these circumstances was an achievement, but for those who did, there was another difficulty to be faced – the lack of an official system of currency.

The result? Economic chaos. Rum was the dominant measure of value, with a few coins from overseas supplementing a system of barter. The mix of foreign coins – from Europe, South America and Asia – were few in number, and as they originated from different currency systems, it was impossible to determine relative values. The arrival of some four tonnes of Britain’s 1797 Cartwheel Penny brought matters to a head, providing the trigger for Governor Philip Gidley King’s Proclamation of 1800.

Assigning fixed values to the great diversity of coins circulating at the time, King hoped to engender the confidence and certainty necessary for a stable economy, as well as discourage the drain of coinage from the colony via visiting traders. The success of these twin aims was mixed, but one thing is certain – King’s Proclamation of 1800 constituted the first official currency system in Australia, and proved a defining moment in Australia’s monetary history.

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The Coins of the Proclamation

With Britain experiencing silver shortages as a result of turmoil across Europe, silver coins of the late 18th century are scarce. Notwithstanding this, the 1787 Shilling and Sixpence both made it to Australian shores, circulating in the 1790s and early 1800s.

Weighing nearly two ounces, and measuring 41mm, the massive copper 1797 Cartwheel Twopence is an imposing reminder of

Australia’s earliest colonial days. Circulating at double face value at the time of the Proclamation, Britain’s first

copper 2d was struck at the Soho

Struck in the year that the First Fleet set sail from England, the 1787 Shilling and Sixpence are not only of undoubted historical significance – they are truly beautiful coins. Much admired for the beauty of the George III portrait and the splendid armorial reverse, these historic coins are both available in Very Fine.

Mint, run by noted industrialist Matthew Boulton. Britain’s largest, heaviest coin, and also the first 2d to feature Britannia, the Cartwheel 2d represents supreme value for such a big piece of early Australia. Graded Fine.

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A genuine Proclamation Era coin, circulating in Australia during the early colonial period, the 1799 Halfpenny of George III (1760-1820) brings this formative period of Australian

history within the reach of all. A one-year type, uniting the portrait of George III with Britannia, we have this affordable Proclamation Era type in VG.

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A fundamental element of every Australian collection, the 1787-99 Gold Spade Guinea forms a compelling reflection of our colonial past. England’s premier gold coin until replaced by the sovereign in 1817, the George III Spade Guinea is especially desirable when found in premium grade – as presented here.

Struck only from 1787 – when the First Fleet left Portsmouth in England on its 12,000-

mile journey to Britain’s new possession – until 1799, the Spade Guinea circulated extensively in the earliest days of the colony. A natural inclusion in Australia’s first currency system, the Spade Guinea was given one of the highest values of Governor King’s Currency Proclamation of 1800, valued at £1 2/-.

Featuring a spade-like Shield from which the coin takes its name, the 24mm, 8.4g Spade Guinea is rare in high grade – and yet

still affordable for such a key piece of Australian history. Graded EF, we have just a few in stock – dates of our choice.

Rare George I gold!

Must-have Half!

One-year-only type!

The last Half Guinea type!

Premium grade Spade!

Struck nearly three centuries ago, and notable as a one-year-only issue, we have never before had the pleasure of offering our clients this scarce, unusual fractional gold denomination – the 1718 Gold Quarter Guinea of King George I (1714-27). The unpopularity of the 15mm 2.12g 1718 Gold Quarter Guinea as a circulation coin stands in stark contrast to the strong long-term popularity of the type amongst collectors. A

The ideal complement to the 1787-99 Spade Guinea, we also have a tiny number of the renowned Gold Spade Half Guinea in stock!

hotly pursued, unique issue, we are delighted to have secured a small batch of this historic gold coin in better-than-usually-seen Fine to Very Fine quality.

Bearing the same memorable Shield design, with the distinctive portrait of George III on the obverse, this 21mm gold coin forms a key part of Australia’s colonial heritage

– and a must-have for Proclamation collectors. Struck in relatively low numbers and scarce today, we have a few examples in pleasing Fine quality – dates of our choice.

Gold coinage during the reign of George III (1760-1820) comprised a variety of fractional denominations, such as the Half and One-Third Guineas, but in only one year – 1762 – did the country issue a Quarter Guinea. A beautiful coin, the 15mm 2.12g 1762 Quarter Guinea circulated in Australia during the earliest colonial period – and yet is seldom offered

The last Gold Half Guinea type, the 1813

Military Half Guinea is beautiful, scarce and fascinating. Struck from 1804 to 1813, this historic 20mm, 4.2g gold

coin is known as the ‘Military’

Half Guinea as it carries the same designs as the 1813 Military Guinea – a coin struck for British

in this country. A fantastic opportunity, we have a few examples of this rare British gold coin in Fine to Very Fine condition.

troops engaged in the Peninsular War on the Continent, with locals accepting only gold foreign currency. Seldom seen in Australia, we have six examples in impressive Very Fine – dates of our choice.

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AUSTRALIAN PREDECIMAL Banknotes are booming! Predecimal or decimal, paper or polymer, pre-Federation or Commonwealth…no matter where you look, the field of Australian banknotes is a ‘market on the move’, with demand rising to unprecedented levels.

This phenomenal surge in interest is largely due to the widespread recognition of banknotes as an attractive investment alternative. With astute investors joining the notoriously strong band of collectors, the increased size of the market has placed huge pressure on the limited number of notes available. This competition, in turn, has guaranteed constant, powerful surges in secondary market value. The rising market value of notes serves to reinforce the lucrative reputation of the field, and drawing more people to the series, the boom-boom cycle is maintained.

Australia’s 1913-65 predecimal banknote series provides a perfect illustration. Although this series has been the subject of tremendous price-growth in recent times, there are still plenty of opportunities to become a part of the banknotes boom – as seen in the fine selection of predecimal notes available here.

Bearing Australia’s first signature combination, and representing Australia’s second 10/- design type, the 1915 10/- Collins/Allen is as rare as it is historically invaluable. Indeed, this note is a great Australian rarity – regardless of the grade.

Representing a radical change from preceding £5 note designs, the 1933 Riddle/Sheehan £5 was the first Legal Tender Series £5 – and last £5 of George V.

Like the Half Sovereign, the 10/- circulated more widely – and is harder to find – than its higher denomination counterparts. The 1915 Collins/Allen 10/- is a prime example. Seldom seen on the market, even in lower grade, this type is widely recognised for rarity

The later notes of the last George V £5 print-run are, as here, distinguished by a white-faced portrait of the King. Marginally rarer than the earlier Pink Face issues, this note is tough to find in

in any condition – and soaring market values. Indeed, this type has quadrupled in value in VG in little more than a decade!

Seldom in a position to present this historic Australian rarity to our clients, we recently secured two examples of the highly sought

premium grade. As with all high denomination notes, few people had the luxury to casually pop a few aside as a keepsake – or in hope that this note would be the valuable investment item that it has

after 1915 10/- Collins/Allen from auction. Offered in Very Good condition, both will be snapped up in days. Act now!

become. Worth A$1,000 in 2001, the value of the 1933 Riddle/Sheehan £5 in VF is now A$4,750!

Very competitively priced at A$2,995, we have one example in nearly Very Fine.

Extraordinarily rare in this format…

Rare in any grade…

The Final Five!

An incredible opportunity for the serious collector or astute investor, we are delighted to be able to present this sensational consecutive sequence of TEN Elizabeth II £5 notes in stunning about Uncirculated to Uncirculated condition!

Of the first Elizabeth II £5 type, issued under the authority of the Commonwealth Bank, this premium grade run is, put simply, extraordinarily rare. Consecutive pairs or runs of five are rare enough, but a run of ten predecimal notes

in this stunning quality is all but unheard of today – particularly when considering higher denominations.

The £5 and £10 were too valuable for most people to set aside, even individually, let alone a large, consecutive sequence of ten notes! Just one run of 10 in stock!

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A$1,750 AP410 ■ The first issue of the Legal Tender Series, and

a one-year-only George V 10/- type

■ An important Australian type – rare today, irrespective of the condition

■ Jumping from A$775 to A$2,750 since 2002, this repaired Fine example offers top value

1934 10/- R10 Riddle/Sheehan Overprint Fine

A$1,050 AC949 ■ Introduced due to confusion between 10/- &

£10 – features Ten Shillings overprint

■ Comparatively rare, the penultimate George V 10/- is missing from most collections

■ Must-have at this price – jumped from A$325 to A$1,200 in Fine since 1999

1939 10/- R12 Sheehan/McFarlane EF

A$1,295 AK091 ■ Issued 1939-42 – the first 10/- note issue of

George VI – and the rarest

■ Unique – the only George VI 10/- type with signatures in same colour as the note!

■ Climbing in value over the last decade in EF as here – from A$250 to A$1,400

1952 10/- R15 Coombs/Wilson VF

A$335 AE039 ■ An historic type – the last 10/- before the

untimely death of George VI in 1952

■ Highly sought after one-year-only issue – especially in Very Fine quality, as here

■ Still remarkably affordable in this condition – just a few examples available!

1927 £1 R26 Riddle/Heathershaw EF

A$1,975 AH041 ■ A stunning example of the 1927 Riddle/

Heathershaw £1 – in superb EF quality

■ An ever-popular Depression era note – sought after by collector and investor alike

■ A note of great potential – soared from A$450 to A$2,500 in EF since 1999

1938 £1 R29 Sheehan/McFarlane VF

A$295 AE029 ■ An essential Australian note type – the very first

£1 of King George VI

■ Unique! The only George VI £1 with the signatures in the same colour as the note

■ Fantastic opportunity to secure the scarcest George VI £1 type in strong VF

1938 £1 R29 Sheehan/McFarlane Fine A$129 AE028

1952 £1 R32 Coombs/Wilson VG A$57 AP227

■ The very last £1 issue of the reign of King George VI – highly sought after

■ A one-year-only type, we have a small batch in Very Good condition

■ Unbelievably affordable opportunity to add this key note to your collection!

1961 £1 R34 Coombs/Wilson Res Bank VF

A$75 AL093 ■ Australia’s very last £1 note issue – issued for

just five years (1961-65)

■ Issued under the auspices of the Reserve Bank – offered in pleasing VF quality

■ Tremendous value-for-money, this historic type is a bargain at just A$75

1961 £1 R34 Coombs/Wilson Res Bank EF A$139 AH062

1941 £5 R46 Armitage/McFarlane VG-Fine

A$9850 AL928 ■ The second George VI £5 issue – an ever-

popular WWII-era keepsake

■ A scarce, high denomination type – seldom set aside at the time of issue

■ A surprisingly affordable acquisition at less than A$100 in Very Good to Fine

1941 £5 R46 Armitage/McFarlane Fine A$135 AE046

1949 £5 R47 Coombs/Watt Fine

A$145 AE050 ■ The penultimate £5 note of King George VI –

issued only from 1949 to 1952

■ Scarce in any grade, with few of these high denomination notes set aside at issue

■ Offered in Fine condition, and still very affordable in this highly collectable grade

1952 £5 R48 Coombs/Wilson VG-Fine

A$9850 AL937 ■ The end of an era – the very last £5 note

issued during the reign of George VI

■ Increasingly scarce across all grades, we have twelve examples in VG-Fine

■ Outstanding value-for-money – well within your reach at under A$100 apiece

1954 £10 R62 Coombs/Wilson Comm Bank Fine

A$175 AK511 ■ An historic issue – the very last £10 design

type of the 1913-65 predecimal series

■ Issued under the authority of the Commonwealth Bank from 1954 until 1960

■ Like all high denomination predecimal notes, seldom stashed away at issue

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Stars of the Silver Screen – IN SILVER!

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the celebrity, the talent and sheer pizzazz of the true legends of the silver screen, we are delighted to offer the COMPLETE 2010-11 $5 Legends of Hollywood Silver Proof Collection!

Known across the globe by millions of people, even decades after their respective deaths, the superstars featured in this highly sought after series are showbiz icons. Genuine ‘Hollywood Royalty’, the first three coins in

the series, dated 2010, honour Clark Gable (1901-60), John Wayne (1907-79) and Ginger Rogers (1911-95), with the new 2011-dated issues paying homage to Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2010), Sophia Loren (1934) and Marilyn Monroe (1926-62) respectively.

Exclusive, with a mere 2,500 sets issued, the 2010-11 $5 Legends of Hollywood Silver Proof Collection is the perfect way to honour these superstars of American popular culture. Struck to Proof quality from 25g sterling silver,

the crown-sized 38.61mm flan of each legal tender coin features an original photograph of the relevant star, taken by noted Hollywood photographer, Bruno Bernard (1912-87).

An appropriate, innovative presentation, the limited edition Legends of Hollywood 6-coin set is housed in a movie-reel case with numbered Certificates of Authenticity!

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this exclusive opportunity to complete your Legends of Hollywood Silver Proof

Collection!

Allocation Terminated!One of the most influential works in the sci-fi genre, Terminator 2: Judgment Day was the biggest movie of 1991. It should come as no surprise therefore that the 2011 $5 Terminator 2 20th Anniversary Silver Proof Collection would be one of the biggest numismatic issues for the year. Our original allocation has been wiped out!

With an unremitting stream of requests for this inventive presentation, we felt compelled to seek out more stocks, and thanks to a contact in Belgium, we are delighted to have secured another 10 sets. Taken from a mintage of 2,011, each set comprises three 38.61mm 25g sterling silver Proof coins honouring the original T800 Terminator, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the evil Cyborg T1000.

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Cold, hard currency…from the Antarctic!

Just 2,000 struck!

Underpinned by that traditional mix of quality, purity and presentation, New Zealand’s 2011 Silver Proof Crown is a coin that any collector would be proud to own.

A coin to be enjoyed by a select band of collectors, the 2011 $5 Yellow Eyed Penguin Cu-Ni BU is one of the rarest BU crown-sized issues in global numismatics. Remarkably, the worldwide mintage was restricted to an astonishingly low 2,000 coins!

As eye-catching as it is exclusive, this superbly struck

An exquisite precious metal Proof, with the sharp, fiercely frosted design contrasting against the most pristine of mirror fields, the 2011 $5 Yellow Eyed Penguin Silver Proof honours what is considered to be the world’s rarest penguin. Struck from 1oz pure .999

legal tender tribute features a striking design of the rare Yellow Eyed Penguin upon its broad 38.74mm flan – outstanding when crafted to the pinnacle of Brilliant Uncirculated quality. Presented in an official pack, and great value-for-money given the

silver, this unique, one-year-only type is unbelievably exclusive by international standards. A mere 4,000 coins have been issued, each beautifully presented within an official case, united with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

tiny mintage, our small allocation of this imposing BU $5 Crown is virtually exhausted.

STRUCK BY THE RAM! A TALL TAIL?Issued to raise

awareness of the plight of the endangered Fiordland Crested Penguin, this official New Zealand legal tender coin is an extremely exclusive release. The worldwide mintage was set at just 4,000 coins! Struck by the Royal Australian Mint, and measuring 38.74mm

in diameter,

An unusual, eminently affordable keepsake of Antarctica, we have just received a fresh batch of the highly sought after 2008 $2-$20 Antarctica Polymer Note Collection!

An official Antarctica Overseas Exchange

this imposing – and very affordable – one-year-only cupro-nickel type is housed in an official presentation pack. Just TEN coins in stock!

Office issue, the complete set comprises five notes – all in strictly Unc condition. Among the very few Antarctica notes crafted from polymer, each note forms a highly distinctive tribute to the rich history, unique environment

and great beauty of this fascinating polar wilderness. With the set honouring some of the nations that oversee the territory – New Zealand, Great Britain and Norway – this new release also reflects the joint, long-term

Headlined by the one-year-only Jiro and Taro 500 Yen – honouring the dogs that allegedly survived from the 1st Japanese expedition to the Antarctic in 1957 until the 3rd expedition arrived in 1959 – the 7-coin 2007 Antarctic Research Mint Set is sought after worldwide.

Also comprising Japan’s

international effort in the Antarctic.

Fantastic value at A$79.50 for the set – around A$16 per note – this collection also gives you the chance to contribute to research in Antarctica, with a portion of the

proceeds from the sale of each set supporting ongoing scientific and environmental studies.

traditional six coinage denominations (1-500 Yen), each struck to unyielding BU quality, this official Japan Mint set is housed in an impressive, official case.

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The 1910-63 Florin Series – COMPLETE!

Undeniably the most popular Australian predecimal denomination, it has become increasingly tough for collectors to assemble a complete florin set in recent times. Don’t worry about the difficulty of piece-by-piece accumulation – we have the COMPLETE Australian 1910-63 Silver Florin Collection in stock right now!

Headlined by Australia’s first commemorative series – the 1927 Canberra, rare 1934/35 Centenary, 1951 Federation and 1954 Royal Visit florins

– this outstanding accumulation is utterly comprehensive. Set in a FREE Dansco Supreme Album valued at A$49, and in better-than-usually-seen Good to Uncirculated quality, the 55-coin 1910-63 Silver Florin Collection is also highlighted

by some of Australia’s most sought after predecimal dates.

Missing from a majority of collections, with most of the tiny mintage of 188,000 lost in the near 80 years since issue, the 1932 Florin is a vital acquisition –

regardless of the grade. Key dates such as the first-year-of-issue 1910, the 1914H, the 1915, 1915H and the 1919M are also included, along with the sought after 1921 striking, the rare

1933 florin (mintage just 488,000), and the scarce George VI 1939 issue (mintage only 630,000).

With the dramatic recent surge in precious metal prices intensifying the scarcity of all florin dates – but especially those of the George V era – the rare opportunity to compile the 1910-63 Florin Series in one hit must not be ignored.

And every Shilling date from 1910 to 1963!Highlighted by every

date from the first, struck for Edward VII in 1910, to the last, struck for Elizabeth II more

than half a century later, this affordable compilation

represents a comprehensive appreciation of the Australian silver shilling

series.

A highly sought after series, embodying a significant slice of

Australia’s 20th century history, this important collection includes coins viewed as among the most desirable issues of the 1910-64 predecimal series – across all denominations. The unique 1910 Edward VII 1/-, the rare low mintage 1933, the low mintage 1915 and 1915H, the 1921* date, the 1938 first Ram’s Head type, the low mintage 1940 date, the unique 1946

Perth Mint issue…all are hotly pursued in any grade and all are found in this impressive 49-coin set.

With so many coins lost over the many decades since issued, including a vast number melted for the intrinsic value during the recent surge in silver prices, it is difficult to build an all-encompassing selection of this crucial series

– especially in better grade, as here. Your big chance to create a collection in an instant, the 1910-63 Shilling Series is presented in Good to strictly Uncirculated condition.

A fine presentation, each 49-coin collection is set within a Dansco Supreme Album – normally A$49 but yours with the compliments of Downies!

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The Complete 1953-65 Elizabeth II Stamp Collection…

The Complete 1937-53 George VI Stamp Collection…

Transporting the collector back in time to the Australia of the WWII era, the Complete George VI 1937-53 Stamp Collection is historic, beautifully presented, comprehensive and scarce in Mint Unhinged quality – as presented here.

Covering WWII and the post war recovery period, the George VI stamp series is a crucial element of Australia’s first national postal system. With the last George VI stamp issued nearly six decades ago, it’s no great shock that this scarce set is rarely available as a complete collection – especially in premium grade.

An utterly comprehensive

appreciation of the final years of Australia’s

predecimal stamp series, the 1953-65 Elizabeth II Stamp Collection is vital to the committed philatelist. Moreover, representing a rich insight into Australia’s past, this seldom seen presentation will appeal to every Australian collector – regardless of your

traditional interest.

Following months of careful accumulation, however, we have been able to assemble eight of these highly desirable Australian stamp collections.

An all-embracing anthology, each of those sets comprises an example of every Australian stamp issued from 1937 until the coronation of Elizabeth II – 91 stamps in all! An irresistible opportunity to own EVERY Australian George VI philatelic type in top grade, only those stamps in genuine MUH condition have been included in this highly professional presentation.

With many of the early Elizabeth II stamps scarce, we rarely have the chance to offer this important aggregation, and, as is always the case, it has taken many months to assemble the twelve complete sets we have in stock. An all-encompassing selection, each Elizabeth II collection comprises an example of all 122 stamps issued from 1953 to the end of the predecimal era.

A fine acquisition for any collector, the Complete George VI 1937-53 Stamp Collection is set within two attractive, informative albums, each housed in a separate slipcase.

Beautifully presented within two high-quality, highly informative albums, each set within a separate slipcase, every one of those 122 stamps has been selected for its immaculate Mint Unhinged quality.

A compelling combination of invaluable history, flawless quality and impressive presentation, our small stock of the Complete 1953-65 Elizabeth II Stamp Collection is sure to be wiped out at speed – as usual. With another offering inevitably months away, do not miss this important opportunity.

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1937 Crown aUnc-Unc A$110 AS971

■ The 38.50mm 28.27g sterling silver 5/- was issued for coronation of George VI

■ Australia’s largest issued coin and highest predecimal coin denomination

■ Low-mintage type, with just over 1m struck, the 1937 5/- is in aUnc-Unc

1938 Crown aUnc A$495 AJ474

■ Second, and rarest, of only two Silver Crown dates – in virtually perfect condition!

■ Notorious for the tiny mintage, with only 101,600 of the 1938 Crown struck

■ Measuring 38.50mm and weighing 28.27g, this key date is very scarce in aUnc

1951 & 1954 Florin Pair Unc A$78 AT042

■ Issued for the 1951 Federation Golden Jubilee and 1954 Royal Visit respectively

■ Cherry-picked from original rolls, each Unc coin underpinned by lovely full mint bloom

■ Very affordable considering the flawless quality

1946 6d Choice BU A$145 AS973

■ The first post-WWII sixpence date – rarely set aside at the time of issue

■ The pick of an original Mint Roll – presented in absolutely exquisite Choice BU

■ Absent from most collections in this impeccable state of preservation

1946 1/- Choice BU A$125 AS974

■ Notable for the stunning Choice BU quality – cherry-picked from original Mint Roll

■ Superb examples of the famous Rams Head 1/- type – sharply struck, with a powerful original lustre

■ Seldom seen so nice – just a few Choice BU examples of the first post-WWII 1/- in stock

1946 2/- Choice BU A$98 AM993

■ From the same startling hoard of Mint Rolls as the two 1946 coins at left

■ Seldom offered in such outstanding condition, each florin is graded Choice BU

■ Still remarkably affordable at under A$100 considering the pristine, lustrous quality

1971 & 1972 50c Pair Unc A$95 AR060

■ Key early decimal dates, this pair was seldom set aside at the time of issue

■ Scarce in top grade, with 1972 (tiny mintage just 5.5m) a key date in the 50c series

■ Irresistible opportunity to secure these crucial dates in strictly Uncirculated quality

1990 $1 Unc A$49 AF955

■ Not issued for circulation, the 1990 $1 is one of the key dates in the $1 series

■ Found only in RAM sets, with the Unc $1 having a mintage of just 103,766

■ Missing from most $1 collections – add it to yours in impeccable Unc condition

1991 & 1992 20c Pair BU A$4295 AP739

■ Key dates in the 20c series – not issued for circulation and found only in RAM sets

■ 1991 20c has a mintage of 147,900, with only 118,528 1992 20c coins struck!

■ Taken directly from RAM Mint Sets and in sparkling Brilliant Uncirculated quality

1991-93 10c Trio BU A$17 AS975

■ Comprises low mintage 1991 10c (just 3.173m struck!) and 1992 & 1993 10c dates

■ Flawless quality, the three successive 10c dates are offered in strictly BU condition

■ Buy ten 3-coin sets and SAVE a whopping A$81! Please see the Order Form!

1998 & 1999 20c Pair BU A$995 AK542

■ Unites the last Maklouf portrait 20c date with the first Rank-Broadley 20c date

■ Taken from original RAM bags and therefore in pristine BU condition

■ A genuine bargain, this historic pair represents fantastic value at under A$10

2001 $2 BU A$69 AH277

■ The only $2 date not issued for circulation – found only in official RAM sets

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The coins of Constantine the Great!

A gifted military commander, clever propagandist and unscrupulous politician, Constantine the Great (307-337AD) was undoubtedly one of the most important, most famous rulers in the near 500-year history of the Roman Empire.

Ruling for three decades, Constantine’s reign marked a major turning point in the course of Roman and, indeed, world history. Bringing stability to the Empire, with a return to sole rule following the division of the Empire between east and west, Constantine also installed Christianity as the official religion, and established

a new capital – Constantinople. Constantine’s currency reforms were no less dramatic, with a range of new denominations and types issued during his 30-year rule – as illustrated by the Follis types offered here.

Discovered as part of a major Eastern European hoard find, as with all the coins on this page, we have three different Constantine the Great bronze Follis types available. Depicting two soldiers with spears and a standard, the Gloria Exercitvs Follis type is in Fine to Very Fine, with the VOT/XX Follis and the Providentiae AVGG Follis in strong Very Fine condition.

Given the irresistible combination of fascinating history and remarkable affordability, these 1,700-year-old coins are simply a must have for every collector – regardless of your traditional interest. Astonishingly good value – especially if you choose to buy the trio at A$20 off! – this is a wonderful opportunity to hold genuine Ancient history in your hands.

A ROMAN COIN FOR JUST A$2995? SURELY NOT!

Valentinian & Valens – Brothers in Arms

No, it’s not a misprint – merely a potent illustration that genuine Ancient coins from one of the world’s greatest ever empires are within the reach of all collectors!

Issued for Constantius II (337-361AD) – the son of

The first Roman Emperors after the demise of the Constantine Dynasty, Valentinian I and his brother Valens returned to the system of ‘divided rule’, with the former taking the east and the latter the west. The brothers’ rule was to last just over a decade, as the empire began to crumble under the weight of incursions from Germanic tribes and the Persians.

Before their deaths – Valentinian died of a stroke after becoming enraged with a deputation from one of the

Constantine the Great and his successor as ruler in the east of the once again divided Empire – this bronze Centenionalis was struck c354-361AD. Depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman, this coin

barbaric tribes, whilst Valens was slain in battle by the Goths – the Eastern & Western Emperors issued an array of coin types. We have four varieties available, including Glory of Rome and Victory Republic bronze Centenionalis types of Valentinian, and Glory of Rome and Security of the Republic bronze Centenionalis types of Valens.

In strong Very Fine condition, and fantastic value-for-money for 1,600-year-old Ancient Roman coins at just

A$39.95 apiece!

features the legend ‘Fel Temp Reparatio’ (happy days are here again’) – an optimistic expression as the Roman Empire sank into turmoil in the wake of the death of Constantine the Great.

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SILVER BULLION BONANZA!

New from Peru!

The first pair of the series and complete 6-coin set are available on the Order Form!

Do you have any South American coins in your collection? If you do, they are unlikely to be

the coins found in this sensational

new legal tender series from Peru!

The equivalent to the USA State Quarters Series, Peru recently unveiled a new 26-coin

One of the world’s most popular silver bullion coins, targeted by collectors and precious metal investors alike, we are delighted to present Mexico’s 2011 1oz Silver Libertad!

For collectors, the sheer beauty of the designs is key to demand for this important silver issue. Struck to BU quality from 1oz .999 fine silver, the crown-sized 40mm

program celebrating the nation’s proud heritage. Entitled the Wealth & Pride of Peru 1 Nuevo Sol Series, each issue comprises two coins, with each coin honouring a Peruvian state and its cultural treasures and sites. A fascinating exploration of Peru, this new program is also notable for

flan captures one of Mexico’s most important landmarks – the Angel of Independence. Tapping into Mexico’s rich numismatic history, the obverse carries versions of the wide variety of eagle motifs used on Mexico’s coinage since independence in 1810.

As with so many silver issues, the Government-backed Libertad has been swamped by those seeking to add

the outstanding value, with each pair just A$8.95!

Featuring the Estela & Chullpas coins, and Macchu Picchu & Santa Catalina coins, the 2nd and 3rd pairs are in stock – with the first two coins of the series on the Order Form.

silver bullion to their portfolios, but, whether investor or collector, we recommend a prompt order. The astonishing recent surge in demand for silver bullion has made sourcing the Mexican Libertad very difficult, and our stock is limited.

Notable Notes

TOUR THE AMERICAS!

Affordable, interesting and official, this fine selection of South American legal tender banknotes is a must-have for the world collector. Headlined

by Peru’s new 10 & 20 Nuevo Sol notes – never before offered by Downies – the set also includes Mexico’s 20 Pesos & Bicentenary 200 Pesos, plus

Chile’s 2,000 Peso and Guatemala’s 1 Quetzal polymer note. In strictly Unc and excellent value-for-money at just over A$12 per note.

Nicaragua 6-coin set, Venezuela 5-coin set and Paraguay 5-coin set, with each housed in a pack. Top value at an average price of around A$8 per set!

A splendid opportunity to travel round the Americas without leaving the comfort of your own home, this collection comprises six sets from six different countries! Featuring coins in EF-Unc, this selection includes the Haiti 5-coin set, El Salvador 5-coin set, Guatemala 6-coin set,

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Sold out at the Perth Mint!

Each $1 coin is presented in an official, richly informative

RAM pack

Each 40.60mm 1oz .999

Silver Proof is housed in a timber case with a replica Ginger Meggs design set into the lid,

complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 3,000 – sold out

in a flash

Forming yet another stunning success for the precious metal specialists, the Perth Mint’s 2011 $1 Ginger Meggs 90th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof was, as predicted, sold out

in short order.

The tiny mintage of 3,000 coins was wiped out within a matter of weeks!

Using the power and precision of modern minting techniques to create an eye-catching tribute to one of the nation’s true cultural

icons, this bright, colourful coin pays homage to the longest running comic strip in Australian history – Ginger Meggs.

First appearing in print in 1921, the adventures of this cheeky, flame-haired larrikin have been followed by generations of Australians over the decades, with Ginger still appearing in 120 newspapers across more than 30 countries today.

Given the sheer size of Ginger’s legion of fans worldwide, combined with the unique qualities of this vibrant precious metal Proof, a rapid-fire sell-out of the ludicrously small mintage of 3,000 coins was inevitable – and so it proved. With only a few coins remaining in stock, we highly recommend an early order.

The COMPLETE 2011 $1 Air Series!

MUST-HAVE

50c TYPE! Only the second

full-colour

Uncirculated 50c

ever issued by the

RAM, this landmark

Australian legal

tender release

forms a sensational

tribute to the 50th

anniversary of

the Triple Zero

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Service.

An eye-catching

example of full-

colour minting,

with the instantly

recognisable colours

of the

Distinguished by glorious full-

colour designs, the Royal

Australian Mint’s 2011 $1 Air Series forms a unique, affordable

celebration of Australia’s

wildlife – and forms a crucial

acquisition for traditional decimal collectors!

Honouring the Kookaburra, Rosella, Sacred Kingfisher, Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Birdwing Butterfly and Flying Fox, the set comprises six 25mm al-br $1 coins. Set in individual RAM packs – ready to wrap as a fantastic gift for those new to numismatics – these ‘not-to-be-issued-for-circulation’ Australian legal tender coins are also a must-have for anyone aiming

to maintain a complete collection.

Sensational value at an Official Issue Price of a mere A$89.70, act now and assemble the RAM’s COMPLETE 2011 $1 Air Series Set in one hit!

police, fire brigade

and ambulance

united with the

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logo, this unique

50c type is a must-

have for serious

decimal enthusiasts.

Not issued for

circulation, and

never to be found

in change, this

one-year-only type

is utterly crucial to

anyone seeking to

preserve a complete

collection!

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NIOBIUM KNOCKOUT! SOLD OUT WITHIN DAYS!Earlier this year, Luxembourg issued the latest in its sell-out Silver & Niobium Bimetal coin series. Within days, the mintage of 3,000 was completely sold out. Now, following an intense search of the European market, with this coin incredibly difficult to source, we have managed to track down TEN examples of this instant rarity on behalf of our clients!

Struck by the masters of Silver/Niobium bimetal coin production, the Austrian Mint, this spectacular legal tender issue pays homage to Luxembourg’s famous

Mersch Castle – originally constructed in the 12th century. A dramatic fusion of numismatic artistry and technological innovation, the portrayal of this historic landmark looks simply stunning forged from a loop of sterling silver,

united with a brightly coloured core of pure niobium. Weighing 16.6g, and measuring 34mm in diameter, each immaculate Brilliant Uncirculated coin is presented in an official pack.

With the astonishingly quick sell-out of the mintage of 3,000 illustrative of the rising passion of the global collector community for new numismatic horizons, there is no doubt that our stock of ten 2011 5€ Castle of Mersch Silver Niobium BU coins will be gone in an instant. Don’t delay your order!

Canada’s first Niobium coin!

Latest and the greatest! An apt subject for one of the world’s most technologically advanced programs, the latest in Austria’s Silver Niobium Series forms a dramatic tribute to robotics.

Arguably the finest, most eye-catching coin in this highly sought after series, the

A great leap forward by the innovators at the Royal Canadian Mint, we are delighted to present Canada’s first coin uniting sterling silver with the rare metal niobium!

Sure to be hotly pursued by the

oxidised niobium core reveals a breathtaking array of colours – bronze, blue, pink, purple and copper! And, with the final nature of the shimmering surface of the coin determined by the particular flow of the metal during striking, every coin is unique!

Uniting a 7.15g

growing numbers entranced by this new bimetallic combination, this 28mm 8.5g $5 coin celebrates the Summer Moon – also known in Canada as the ‘Full Buck Moon’. A genuinely unique addition to any collection, with the selective oxidisation

of the niobium core meaning

that no two coins are

99.8% niobium heart with a 9g 90% silver ring, each 34mm 25€ legal tender coin is set in an official case with a Certificate attesting to the mintage of 65,000.

exactly the same, each Proof is set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of just 7,500 – sold out at super speed.

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The Treasures of Australia…

And in pure .9999 gold…

A sensational

opportunity for a

handful of our clients,

we are in a position to

once again offer the

hotly pursued 2011 $1

Treasures of Australia

Pearl 1oz Silver Proof –

sourced from the USA!

Sold out at the Perth

Mint at top speed, and

vanishing from the

market, we were as

surprised as we were

delighted to stumble

across a small holding

of the 2011 $1 Pearl

1oz Silver Proof at

the ANA Show in

Chicago in August.

Naturally, we snapped

up the lot, giving us

a rare, unexpected

opportunity to offer

the final instalment

of one of Australia’s

most successful recent

collector series – and

what a coin it is!

A superb tribute to

Australia’s wealth

of natural riches,

each coin includes

a genuine Australian

keshi pearl, set in a

locket, surrounded

by a Mother of Pearl

inlay. Struck to Proof

quality, each 40.60mm

1oz .999 silver coin is

also graced with an

abstract interpretation

of Australia’s marine

environment. Given

the unique qualities of

the coin, and the huge

audience waiting to

pounce on this release

(the 2007 Sapphires,

2008 Opals, 2009

Diamonds and 2010

Gold Nuggets coins all

sold out) the rapid sell-

out was no shock –

unlike our discovery

of this stunning coin

in the USA!

With only a small

number of coins

UNEARTHED IN CHICAGO!

secured from the

Chicago ANA Show

– each set in a Mint

case with a numbered

Certificate – the need

for immediate action is

obvious.

A prestigious acquisition for any collector, we still have a few examples of the final coin in the 2007-11 $100 Treasures of Australia Gold Proof Series in stock! One of few coin types to feature moving parts, this 36.10mm Australian legal tender issue combines a massive ONE TROY OUNCE of .9999 gold with one of Australia’s most desirable gems. Highlighted by a

The Treasures of King Tut!Underpinned by pure gold-plating, full-colour and unparalleled presentation, this sparkling legal tender set honours the legendary Treasures of Tutankhamun.

An eye-catching tribute to one of the greatest ever archaeological finds, the set comprises five 38.70mm coins. Precisely finished in pure gold, and hand-enamelled in the distinctive blue hues of Lapis Lazuli, each

cupro-nickel Proof coin portrays one of the treasures found in Tutankhamun’s Tomb in 1922 – the Death Mask, Statue of Ptah, Statue of Horus, Scarab Beetle Necklace and the Udjat Eye.

We have just a few 5-coin sets left in stock – each housed in a 130mm x 380mm x 185mm case based on Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus, and complete with a Certificate of

Authenticity AND a 190mm statuette of Anubis, the God of the Dead!

genuine keshi pearl and a Mother of Pearl inlay set within a clear locket, each of these innovative $100 1oz Gold Proofs is set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 1,000.

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In 1936, the last Tasmanian

Tiger died at Hobart Zoo. Now,

some 75 years later, the last of

the 2011 $100 Tasmanian Tiger

Lenticular 1oz Gold Proof will

soon be gone as well. Among

the finest gold coins to be

issued in 2011, distinguished by

a stunning 8-frame full-colour

Moving Image Lenticular design,

the maximum mintage of just

75 is already on the threshold of

a complete sell out – less than

two weeks after launch!

Indisputably one of the finest

full-colour legal tender coins

we have ever offered, the

overwhelming interest is no

surprise at all. Struck from ONE

TROY OUNCE of .9999 fine gold,

this prestigious coin captures

the distinctive appearance of the

Tasmanian Tiger with stunning

Lenticular technology. Produced

using footage of the last known

Tasmanian Tiger to die in captivity,

taken by naturalist David Fleay

at the Hobart Zoo in 1933, this

dynamic design is the

foundation of a spectacular

legal tender tribute to one

of Australia’s true native

icons.

With this imposing

38.60mm .9999 gold 1oz

$100 coin also commanding

the attention of those

enchanted by the unique

beauty, rarity and prestige

of the world’s favourite

precious metal – as well

as those seeking coins

defined by extremely limited

availability – it’s not hard to

understand why the speedy

sell-out of the maximum

‘strike-to-order’ mintage of

75 is so close at hand.

Whether you pay right

now or take advantage

of our convenient layby

service, you must not miss

this final opportunity to

be one of only 75 people

across the globe to enjoy

this exceptional, exclusive

work of numismatic

craftsmanship.

■ A stunning Lenticular

tribute to the Tasmanian

Tiger

■ Struck to flawless Proof

quality from 1oz .9999

fine gold

■ ‘Strike-to-order’ mintage

just 75 coins – sell-out

close at hand!

■ An official legal

tender issue, with

a face value of

$100

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38.60mm, the 1oz

gold flan features

edge-numbering

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case with a

numbered

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■ Quality: Proof

■ Diameter: 40mm

■ Mass: 1 ounce

Offered on a subscription basis,

delivery of this prestigious 1oz .9999

fine Gold Proof will take place in early

November

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