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2012The Leading Journal of Coins and Collectables

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Whilst notable for the gigantic dimensions, strictly limited availability and splendid full-colour design, the Perth Mint’s stunning new 2013 $30 Year of the Snake Kilo Silver Specimen is distinguished by one other very special feature. Each enormous coin features a GENUINE BLACK DIAMOND embedded within the eye of the snake on the reverse!

One of the world’s biggest legal tender issues, with the weight and purity guaranteed by the Australian government, this massive new coin spans an extraordinary 100.60mm in diameter and comprises a whopping ONE KILO of pure .999 silver. That’s more than 32oz! Offering the perfect venue for the Mint’s craftsmen to work their magic, the expansive 100.60mm frame of this collectable colossus is dominated by a dazzling snake design – precisely enhanced with glorious full-colour. A fi ne complement to the eye-catching black & gold hues of the ‘Little Dragon’, as the snake is often called, the authentic black diamond provides the perfect fi nishing touch to a coin of truly breathtaking

quality. Sure to be popular both in Australia and overseas

– as this key annual issue is every year – Downies has been able to secure only a small allocation

from the strictly limited mintage of just 5,000 coins. With Lunar coins amongst the hottest property on the market, don’t miss this early opportunity to secure this mammoth Australian legal tender Silver Kilo!

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� Offi cial Australian legal tender – mintage set at a mere 5,000 coins!

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Just 2,500 coins struck!

DEMAND for Cockatoo soars!

Crafted to immaculate Proof quality from 1/2oz of pure .999 silver, this eye-catching 36mm legal tender tribute to those who served in ‘Australia’s longest war’ in Vietnam is strictly limited to a tiny worldwide mintage of just 2,500 coins – each set in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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A sensational start to the Perth Mint’s new 5-coin Birds of Australia Silver Proof Series, the 2013 50c Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo 1/2oz Silver Proof has caught the eye of full-colour coin collectors around the world.

Large, loud and found right across Australia, the spectacular Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo forms an ideal subject for the Perth Mint’s wondrous full-colour minting techniques. Contrasting superbly against the shimmering silver surface of the near crown-sized 36.60mm flan, the distinctive black and red plumage of this Australian native parrot has been recreated perfectly by the craftsmen at the Perth Mint.As exclusive as it is eye-catching, the mintage of the 2013 50c Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo 1/2oz Silver Proof has been restricted to a mere 10,000 coins, with each of those coins beautifully presented in a Perth Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Triggering a predictably strong wave of demand, with Australia’s distinctive birdlife extremely popular internationally, our allocation from this exclusive mintage has been severely depleted by the initial wave of orders. With demand for the Perth Mint’s full-colour animal coins reaching unprecedented heights, and many simply disappearing from the market, the time to secure this .999 silver Australian legal tender coin is right now – at the affordable Official Issue Price!

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POUNCE ON THIS POSSUM!A quintessentially Australian coin, and a sensational example of the Perth Mint’s exquisite full-colour minting techniques, the 2012 50c Kookaburra 1/2oz Silver Proof has proved predictably popular with collectors. An outstanding tribute to one of the nation’s most beloved native icons, this stunning Australian legal tender coin carries a striking portrayal of a baby kookaburra upon its near crown-sized 36.60mm flan. Contrasting beautifully against the shining mirror field, the Mint’s application of full-colour will impress anyone with an appreciation of the power and precision of modern minting. A fine presentation, each Australian legal tender coin is set within an official case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the exclusive mintage of 10,000.With a sell-out of that mintage inevitable, and our limited allocation severely depleted by demand in the very short time since

release, we highly recommend our clients take this opportunity to swoop down on the first issue of the 5-coin Bush Babies II Silver Proof Series.

Honouring the long-jump champion of the amphibian world – the Rocket Frog, which although only 5cm, can jump up to four metres! – the final coin of the Perth Mint’s Animal Athletes Series is now available! An affordable opportunity to enjoy the Perth Mint’s renowned full-colour minting, the 30.60mm 2012 $1 Rocket Frog Al-Br BU also represents your big chance to create the COMPLETE Animal Athletes $1 Collection in one hit! A fine addition to any Australian

legal tender collection – and a fantastic gift for the younger collector – the complete Animal Athletes 6-coin set is presented within an official Perth Mint album. With the mintage of the set just 7,500, you better leap into action!

An enchanting Australian legal tender coin, the second in the 5-coin Bush Babies II Series

honours one of our most well known native creatures – the possum.

A stand-alone release of great quality, undeniable beauty and strictly limited availability, the 2013 50c Possum 1/2oz Silver Proof is struck to the finest possible quality from pure, prestigious .999 silver. Adorned with a delightful appreciation of this beloved nocturnal marsupial, the near crown-sized 36.60mm flan also carries a fully struck up motif depicting Australian bush flowers.

Clearly an essential acquisition for those seeking to assemble the

complete Bush Babies II Series, this Australian legal tender coin is

taken from a mintage of just 10,000. An irresistible opportunity to guarantee

supply at Official Issue Price, each of those coins is set within an official case with a

numbered Certificate of

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Sure to be hotly pursued by those who missed out on the standard Snake

1oz Silver Proof – sold out on the day of issue! – this official Australian legal

tender coin is defined by an immaculate Proof strike, superb full-colour

design and strictly limited availability. Part of a mintage of just 10,000, each

45.60mm .999 fine 1oz Silver Proof is set in an official Perth Mint case,

united with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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A dazzling overview of the Perth Mint’s Lunar New Year Silver Series, the 2013 $1 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Type Set is underpinned by variety, value and extremely limited availability. With the worldwide limited edition restricted to 1,500, this sumptuous set is sure to sell out – as it does every year.

Parading the diverse talents of Australia’s precious metal specialists, each set comprises four 2013-dated 45.60mm Australian legal tender coins – each crafted from 1oz .999 fine silver. The Snake 1oz Proof is simply magnificent, whilst the Snake 1oz Specimen is notable for the sharpest BU strike imaginable. The perfect complement, the set also includes the 24-carat Gilded and full-colour 1oz coins. Individually outstanding,

the alliance of all four 2013 1oz Snake coins makes for a spectacular collection.A prestigious presentation, this unique set is housed in an official case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the limited edition of 1,500. With Downies allocation so small, and interest sure to be heightened by the demand for the individual 2013 $1 Snake 1oz Silver Proof – sold out on the day of issue – YOU MUST ACT NOW!

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One of Australia’s most eagerly anticipated issues, we are delighted to be able to announce the release of the Perth Mint’s sensational 2013 $1 Year of the Snake High Relief 1oz Silver Proof!

Struck on an extra thick 1oz .999 fine silver flan – twice as thick as a standard 1oz Silver Proof – this exquisite Australian legal tender coin is defined by the incredible depth and detail of the designs. Standing out prominently from the pristine mirror fields, the Mint’s spellbinding new Snake reverse motif looks amazing when struck to this exceptional standard. Strictly limited to a mintage of 7,500 coins – each beautifully presented within an official Perth Mint case, complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – time is of the essence for those interested in this flawless work of precious metal minting. The 7,500-coin mintage of Australia’s first Lunar High Relief 1oz Silver Proof, celebrating the Year of the Dragon, was simply devastated by demand. Indeed, heavily oversubscribed, the mintage of the 2012 $1 Dragon High Relief

1oz Silver Proof sold out on the very first day of issue, and we only had one chance to present this coin to our clients. A natural target for those who secured the 2012 issue – and for those that missed out, of course – demand for the 2013 $1 Year of the Snake High Relief 1oz Silver Proof will be huge. Don’t miss what may well be your only opportunity!

One of few selectively gold-plated Australian legal tender

annual issues, the Perth Mint’s new 2013 Year of the Snake design looks absolutely magnificent finished in the world’s favourite precious metal. Struck to the height of Specimen quality from

1oz of .999 fine silver, this larger-than-crown-size 45.60mm coin is sure to catch the eye of collectors across the globe. A prestigious gift for those born in the Year of the Snake – 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001 – each coin is beautifully presented in an official Perth Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Australia’s first 14-sided coin! IN UNIQUE AUSSIE PACKAGING!

Underpinned by the originality of the coin, the strictly limited availability, the outstanding value-for-money and, most of all, the quintessentially Aussie presentation, we are delighted to present the 2012 50c Tetra-Decagon Dragon Australia Pack Unc! Notable as the first 14-sided Australian legal tender coin, the 2012 50c Tetra-Decagon Dragon Unc is obviously a must-have for every serious Australian collector. A unique, one-year-only Australian legal tender type, and a coin that will not be issued for

circulation and never found in change, this distinctive 50c issue is simply a must-have for those keen to maintain a complete collection. Whilst desirable for the coin alone, the unprecedented nature of the presentation packaging – and the remarkably affordable price of just A$12.50 – will naturally heighten demand for this truly Australian release. Set

within a freestanding ‘Map of Australia’ acrylic frame and housed in a sturdy, custom-made presentation outer, this is the perfect, and perfectly Australian, way to show off your new acquisition – but you will have to be quick!

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Eye-catching, official and, with the mintage

set at a mere 2,500 coins, extremely

exclusive, the Royal Australian Mint’s

2012 $10 Dragon 1/10oz Gold

Proof would make a prestigious

acquisition for any collector.

Distinguished by a finely sculpted,

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Undoubtedly the rarest, most sought after date in Australia’s 1911-64 Halfpenny Series, the 1923 Halfpenny is seldom offered to collectors in premium grade. An extremely rare example, we have the 1923 Halfpenny available in about Very Fine condition!

Although records indicate that the mintage of the 1923 Halfpenny was some 1.113m, it is believed that a majority of the coins struck in that year were produced with 1922 dies. With an estimated actual mintage of just 15,000, but with the number of existing examples well below that figure, the 1923 Halfpenny is acknowledged as one of the key coins of the entire Australian

Commonwealth Series. It stands to reason that, with so few examples in existence, this iconic copper coin would be scarce across all grades – and extremely rare in better quality. The object of desire of investor and collector alike, the leading light of the 1911-64 Halfpenny Series has been the focus of constant demand in the last decade or so, with increased competition leading to an escalating market value.Nowhere has the rise in value been more apparent than in premium condition. If you had acquired this key predecimal type in VF in 1999, you would have paid A$1,650. Now, with an ongoing scramble for the few high-grade examples on the market, a 1923

Halfpenny in VF catalogues at A$4,500! Although elusive, and notwithstanding the jump in value, the 1923 Halfpenny remains within the reach of those looking for a serious investment at a reasonable price, and demand for this coin marches on unabated. In much-better-than-usually-seen quality, the few examples of the 1923 Halfpenny we have available are graded about Very Fine. With high-grade examples always snapped up at super speed, we highly recommend an early order.

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One of the most important, most distinctive coinage

issues in Australian history, the rare 1934-35 Centenary Florin is a fundamental element of every predecimal collection.

The only double-dated Australian coin, the only predecimal coin with the obverse legend in English and the only coin graced with Percy Metcalfe’s unique portrait of George V, the 1934-35 Centenary Florin was issued to mark the centenaries of the founding of Victoria and settlement of Melbourne. With only 75,000 coins struck at the Melbourne Mint – and 21,000

of those coins returned to the Mint to be melted down! – the actual mintage of only 54,000 has established this unique, one-year-only sterling silver type as one of the lowest mintage coins across the entire predecimal series.

The extremely low mintage has ensured that the 1934-35 Centenary Florin is scarce, regardless of the grade, and rare in the upper echelons of quality –as presented here. Always highly sought after, we have this crucial coin in both Extremely Fine and about Uncirculated condition!

Australia’s key halfpenny date…IMMENSELY RARE IN THIS QUALITY!

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and delight, this remarkably affordable presentation is headlined by a REAL

Native American arrowhead!

An astonishing opportunity for our clients to travel back in time to the Wild

West, the US Native American Arrowhead Collection unites a

genuine Native American hand-chipped stone arrowhead

with two US legal tender Native American coins. One of

America’s most admired, most collected type coins,

the 1859-1909 Indian Head 1c was one of the first

coins to feature Native American imagery. Struck

almost 100 years after the last Indian Head 1c was

issued, the one-year-only 2010 $1 Native American

BU depicts the Hiawatha Belt, as well as five arrows

tipped with traditional arrowheads. Irresistible value-

for-money at an incredibly affordable A$19.95, each

of these authentic, fascinating Native American sets is

presented within an illustrated, informative pack.

Struck a century apart, and indicative of the

importance of Native Americans to the complex

fabric of US history, these highly symbolic coins

provide the perfect complement to the authentic

Native American hand-chipped stone arrowhead.

Uniting two of the USA’s most

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along with the much-admired 1913-38 Buffalo

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Issued for one of the many US Native American groups to enjoy extensive rights of self-government by virtue of Sovereign Nation status, this intriguing collection offers a unique insight into the cultural heritage of the Santa Ysabel tribe of California.

Incorporating the traditional denominations issued by the US Government, the Santa Ysabel Native American Sovereign Nation Set includes the 1c, 5c, 10c, Quarter, Half Dollar and $1 – with each superbly designed issue in sparkling Brilliant Uncirculated quality. Within the reach of all collectors at a mere A$24.95, each collection is presented within an illustrated pack.

A unique fusion of elegance and strength, with the splendid Walking Liberty design united with the powerful eagle motif, the annual US Silver Eagle $1 is the world’s most collected coin. Struck from 1oz .999 silver, and measuring 40.60mm, this quintessentially American legal tender coin is a fundamental element of every Silver Crown collection.

Off-centre, high rims, totally blank...these spectacular US mis-strikes show that even the much vaunted US Mint gets it wrong sometimes! Guaranteed as genuine, and presented in immaculate BU condition, we have the 1c mis-strike available individually, with the mis-struck 1c & 10c offered as a pair. Well within your reach at these sensational prices!

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Headlined by a genuine Civil War bullet, united with two US legal tender issues, this unbelievably affordable presentation offers you the chance to explore the most destructive, most bitterly divisive event in US history – the 1861-65 Civil War.Also known as the ‘War Between The States’, the US Civil War was triggered by the secession of eleven southern ‘slave states’

from the United States, and their formation of the Confederate States of America. It took more than four years of brutal warfare, and tens of thousands of casualties, for the US Federal Government (the Union) to crush southern resistance, and ensure the end of slavery. Many of the battles fought during the war are among the most famous engagements of military history, with names such as Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh and Gettysburg known across the globe. Retrieved from one of the many blood-soaked battlefields upon which the war was fought, the genuine Civil War bullet found in this set is an authentic artefact of this crucial juncture in the course of US history.

Set within an illustrated box, the real Civil War bullet is accompanied by the gold-plated 2011 Gettysburg Quarter, depicting the Gettysburg National Military Park, and the 1963 5c Battle of Gettysburg Centenary stamp. An intriguing addition to your own collection, and a fascinating gift, the USA Civil War Commemorative Set represents simply outstanding

value-for-money at just A$19.95.

Nicknamed ‘greenbacks’, the banknotes of the USA are known across the globe, and yet are missing from so many collections. Aiming to correct this oversight, Downies has secured a number of this beautifully presented, extremely affordable US note presentation, comprising superb examples of each greenback from the $1 to the $20! Superbly designed, US notes are sought after for the portrayal of some of the USA’s most famous figures, with former Presidents featuring on virtually every denomination. Comprising the $1 (George Washington), the $2 (Thomas Jefferson), the $5 (Abraham Lincoln), the $10 (Alexander Hamilton,

a Founding Father, and the first Secretary to the Treasury, killed in a duel by the US Vice President in 1804) and the $20 (Andrew Jackson), this set is not only a gallery of greenbacks – it’s a gallery of greatness as well! Also notable for the inclusion of the seldom seen $2 – only 1% of all Federal Reserve notes are of the $2 denomination, and they are apparently so scarce that most Americans have never seen one in circulation! – the 5-note set is housed within a folder. Sensational value-for-money at less than A$20 per Uncirculated note!

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Australia’s last predecimal notes!

The dawn of the decimal era!

Drawing the curtain down on our fi rst national currency system, Australia’s fi nal predecimal notes are a compulsory element of every collection – no matter what your traditional collecting interest. First issued over half a century ago, and withdrawn 46 years ago at the dawn of the decimal era, the predecimal notes of

Queen Elizabeth II form one of the key signposts on Australia’s numismatic highway.

Issued from 1960 to 1965 under the auspices of the Reserve Bank of Australia, and carrying the Coombs/Wilson signature combination, Australia’s concluding predecimal note issue comprised the 10/-, £1, £5 and £10.

Acknowledged for the distinctive beauty of the designs, the 1960-65 Reserve Bank notes are hotly pursued as the

last of their kind – regardless of the grade. Well known for their scarcity

today – particularly when considering the higher denominations of £5 and £10 – the most surprising thing is that these historically invaluable notes can still be acquired at a reasonable price.

Sought after by collector and non-collector

alike, the chance to acquire this short-lived, important predecimal banknote collection at less than A$300 should not be ignored. Retaining their bold colours, the higher denomination £5 and £10 are presented in highly collectable Fine condition, with the 10/- and £1 notes in strong Very Fine quality.

In February 1966, Australia witnessed the birth of a new currency system, with the 10/-, £1, £5 and £10 notes consigned to history, and the $1, $2, $5 and $10 taking their place. The $5 denomination was added a year later, completing Australia’s fi rst decimal type set – distinguished by the ‘Commonwealth of

Australia’ banner.

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banknote collection,

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sought after by people from all walks of life as a reminder of the ‘early days’ of decimal currency, before the replacement of paper notes with coin and polymer, the ‘Commonwealth’ banner series lasted only until 1974. It was in that year that the ALP Whitlam Government, driven by a desire to

highlight Australia’s independence from

Great Britain, modifi ed the Commonwealth

banner to read simply

‘Australia’. During this brief period, Australia’s Commonwealth banner notes were only issued under four signature combinations – 1966 Coombs/Wilson, 1967 Coombs/Randall, 1969 Phillips/Randall and 1972 Phillips/Wheeler.

Increasingly diffi cult to secure, especially in decent grade, we have the $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20 Commonwealth banner type notes in

stock – our choice of signatures. Sensational value-for-money at a mere A$169, particularly in light of the excellent quality, this short-lived 5-note series is available in impressive Very Fine to Extremely Fine condition!

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� Highly sought after early predecimal dates, with 1914H & 1915H particularly scarce

� Only Australian halfpennies struck at Heaton Mint, Birmingham – carries H mintmark

1918M Florin aVFA$59 AU091

� A highly symbolic date – struck at the Melbourne Mint in the last year of World War I

� Very scarce in about Very Fine, and seldom offered in this premium grade condition

1942D Threepence & Sixpence Pair UncA$69 AU092

� Struck at Denver Mint (D mintmark) as US assisted Australian wartime coin production

� Fascinating artefact from World War II – available in strictly Uncirculated quality

1995–97 10c Specimen TrioA$139 AU094

� Australia’s scarcest, highest cataloguing Specimen 10c issues – taken from RAM Sets

� 1995 & 1996 10c not issued for circulation; 1997 10c has 3rd lowest mintage in 10c series!

1924 Penny EFA$79 AR391

� Scarce and seldom offered in this grade – or at this price! SAVE A$31 off catalogue value!

� Featuring 8 obverse pearls, we have just a few coins in superior grade Extremely Fine

1937 Crown aUncA$98 HD467

� Australia’s largest issued coin – measures 38.5mm; comprises 28.27g sterling silver

� Scarce, low mintage type (just 1 million struck!) – issued for Coronation of George VI

1945 & 1946 Sixpence Pair UncA$98 AU093

� Important WWII era coins – both particularly scarce in pristine Unc quality, as here

� Great opportunity to secure these key silver dates – at a huge A$45 off catalogue price!

1982 50c Commonwealth Games Official RAM Mint Roll (20 Unc Coins)

A$3895 HF951

� An early, much-admired decimal commemorative– offered as an offi cial, original RAM Mint Roll!

� Comprises 20 Unc coins in each roll – sensationalvalue-for-money at under A$2 per coin!

1910 & 1911 Shilling Pair FineA$75 AU090

� Headlined by 1910 date – Australia’s fi rst 1/-, and only 1/- issued under Edward VII

� Includes 1911 1/- (fi rst George V 1/-) with both coins in better-than-usually-seen Fine

1938 Crown EFA$345 HD494

� The 2nd of only two sterling silver Crown dates – mintage closed at just 101,600 coins!

� Exceptionally scarce predecimal date – particularly in superb Extremely Fine, as here

1957–59 Florin Trio aUnc-UncA$49 AM526

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The Swastika – found in every pocket…

Charting the onset of evil…

Although Hitler’s portrait never appeared on a coin, the Fuehrer’s cold, hard visage regularly adorned the philatelic issues of Nazi Germany – as illustrated by this official, genuine 19-stamp collection. Issued from 1941 until 1944, as the war slipped away from the Nazis, every stamp is in superb, unused Mint Unhinged condition.

Part of a hoard of original sheets, and therefore in flawless Mint Unhinged condition, this vivid philatelic collection comprises eight stamps (values ranging from 3 to 50 pfennig) with each stamp distinguished by the Nazi’s powerful, ever-present emblem of evil – the Swastika.

Established after the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1939, the protectorate of Bohemia & Moravia only existed until 1945. During this brief period, the protectorate issued coins and stamps – such as this 17-stamp set. Issued from 1939 to 1942, this historic ‘occupation set’ is in superb MUH.

The invasion of Poland

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A fascinating element of European history, and physical evidence of the Nazi’s brutal reign, the 1930s 5 Reichmark Series is a sharp illustration of the stealthy rise of the Swastika in 1930s Germany. Notable as the very first German coin to carry the Swastika, the trio is headlined by the 1934-35 Potsdam 5RM, united with the 1935-36 non-Swastika and 1936-39 Swastika

Hindenburg types. Struck from 13.88g 90% silver, and measuring 29mm in diameter, these important types surprisingly affordable at just A$40.50 for the trio – especially given the Very Fine quality.

An affordable remembrance, Germany’s 2 Reichmark was marked by the presence of the Swastika following the complete ‘Nazification’ of the nation’s coinage after 1936. Imbued with a dark resonance denied most currency, the 62.50% silver 2RM carries the Swastika on the reverse, and the distinctive portrait of President von Hindenburg upon the obverse. Graded VF, this 25mm, 8g 2RM is a bargain at a mere A$9.95 apiece.

An unusual memento of Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland on the 1st of September

1939 – the event that sparked World War II – this pair of Mint Unhinged WWII General Government Postage Dues issues feature the Eagle (a recurring motif throughout the history of Germany) standing over the Swastika.

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Authentic artefacts from the darkest days of

European history, the 1936-45 3-Coin Set includes the 1, 5 & 10 Reichspfennig, with the 1940-45 Pair incorporating the zinc 5 &10 Reichspfennig. In highly collectable Fine to Very Fine, these historically crucial sets represent sensational value for genuine 3rd Reich currency issues!

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Genuine Iron Crosses! From WWI and WWII!

Australia’s MOST FAMOUS MILITARY AWARD…

A fine tribute to those who took on the Viet Cong at the Battle of Long Tan in 1966 – among the fiercest engagements of the Vietnam War, and considered one of Australia’s greatest military triumphs – this high-quality gold-plated lapel pin represents the memorial known

as the Long Tan Cross that was erected in 1969 at the site of the battle. Finished with white enamel, and graced with a full-colour insert depicting the ribbons of official Australian military medals issued during the Vietnam War, each gold-plated lapel pin measures

27mm x 22mm and is presented on an illustrated card. A poignant tribute and outstanding value-for-money at just A$5 apiece.

Honouring one of Australia’s most decisive victories…

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Australia’s most sought after $1, we have just a few examples available of the 2000 $1 VC Unc. Celebrating the centenary of Australia’s first Victoria Cross, this not-issued-for-circulation 25mm Al-Br $1 was issued at A$5 and is now valued at A$300+!

A startling opportunity to enjoy a full-size, detailed, faithful recreation of one of the world’s most celebrated, most prestigious military awards, we have the superb Victoria Cross Medal Replica available at a mere A$29.95! The British Empire’s most prestigious award for bravery during wartime, instituted by Queen Victoria at the time of the Crimean war in 1856, the Victoria Cross has a long, distinguished history. Receiving its first Victoria Cross in 1900, when Captain Neville Howse was awarded the VC for acts of bravery during the 1899-1902 Boer War, Australia has since built a powerful VC tradition, with 98 being awarded to Australian servicemen. An impressive tribute to what many consider to be the most famous military decoration in the world – complete with the correct ribbon – this detailed, accurate, full-size die-cast reproduction is a must-have for anyone interested in Australia’s rich military heritage. With

original examples of the VC fetching prices above A$1m, this is your chance to enjoy this iconic award for a mere A$29.95!

A sensational opportunity to secure genuine examples of one of the most famous military decorations in history, we have secured stock of Germany’s World War I and World War II Iron Cross medals!Among the world’s most celebrated

military decorations, the Iron Cross was created by King Frederick III in March 1813 to reward acts of heroism or leadership during the Napoleonic Wars. A century later, the outbreak of hostilities in WWI saw Wilhelm II re-institute the Iron Cross as Germany’s major military

award, again presented for bravery. Exactly 25 years on, Adolf Hitler would follow the Kaiser’s lead, with the Iron Cross revived on 1 September

1939 – the day that Nazi Germany invaded Poland and WWII began.Whilst both carry the original 1813 Iron Cross design on the obverse, the WWI and WWII Iron Cross medals are distinguished by different inscriptions on the reverse. The WWI Iron Cross features the date 1914, united with ‘W’ for Wilhelm in the centre, with the Nazi version carrying 1939, and incorporating the Swastika in place of the ‘W’.The cornerstone of any serious militaria collection, this is your chance to secure both the WWI and WWII Iron Cross. Guaranteed as genuine, we have just a few examples of each type in stock – graded Fine.

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Does your collection comprise a coin struck from titanium? If not, then this is

your chance! A stunning amalgam of silver and titanium – a strong,

lustrous, corrosion-resistant metal named after the Titans of Greek mythology – this pioneering precious coin forms a unique keepsake of the Year of the Snake. Encircled by a loop of sterling silver, and rendered in a green hue through the application of electrolysis, the titanium core of

this 38.60mm, 22g legal tender coin is distinguished by a brilliant

stylised snake motif. A distinctive addition to any collection, the 2013

$10 Snake Titanium & Silver

Proof is set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to

the mintage of just 5,000.

An exceptional example of the delicate jeweller’s art of filigree – entwining fine threads of metal to create an object of beauty – this exquisite 38.61mm

legal tender $1 forms a glorious celebration of

the Year of the Snake. Struck from 20.5g of .999 silver, and complete

with a Certificate, we have just a few coins in stock from the mintage of just 4,000.

A Titan among coins…

Fiji Filigree!

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In what is sure to be another landmark event for Australian numismatics, we are now counting down the days until Downies Australian Coin Auctions’ Sale 312! To be held at our Melbourne HQ on 30-31 October & 1 November, and comprising over 3,200 lots with total pre-sale estimates of A$1.3m, Sale 312 is packed with a diverse array of highly desirable material. Whilst you will find a strong representation from traditional areas such as Proclamation Era coins, predecimal coins & banknotes and decimal coins & banknotes, Sale 312 is also highlighted by a notable range of seldom seen collectables. Highlighted by the best group of military medals we have offered in some time, as well as a significant Melbourne International Exhibition 1880 prize medallion named to the President of the Organising Committee, Sir William Clarke, Sale 312 also encompasses a fine selection of 19th and 20th century share scrip, and a mouth-watering accumulation of Australian Joint Stock Bank and Oriental Bank Corporation pre-federation banknotes. And whilst it is too late to have your treasured collectables offered alongside the impressive array of material outlined above, we are actively looking for consignments for our auctions to be held in 2013 – the 50th anniversary year of Downies Australian Coin Auctions! Call us on (03) 8677 8800 to see what we can do for you!

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A coin of hypnotic beauty, featuring a graceful, balanced portrayal of a snake, this official legal tender issue from Canada forms an enchanting tribute to the dawn of the Lunar New Year. Struck to the highest level of silver purity in international

numismatics – .9999 fine – this imposing

38mm 1oz Proof is beautifully presented within

a plush, official Royal Canadian Mint case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the ‘lucky’ mintage of 28,888.

The latest in one of Canada’s most popular coin series, we are delighted to present the Royal Canadian Mint’s sensational 2013 $15 Lunar Lotus Snake Silver Proof!Struck on a 38mm diameter flan created in the distinctive shape of a lotus flower – a shape that captures perfectly the fluid movement of the Mint’s slithering snake motif – this impressive legal tender coin is crafted to the height of Proof quality from 26.7g of .9999 fine silver – the highest level of silver purity in international numismatics! Sure to be as popular as its predecessors in this important Canadian legal tender series, the mintage has been strictly limited to a ‘lucky’ 28,888, and a sell-out is rightly anticipated.

Although guaranteed on allocation by virtue of our status as official Mint distributor, we have only a small number of coins in stock – each set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Highlighted by an inspired design, selective gold-plating AND a gold-plated silver filigree snake set within the heart of the coin, this spectacular Year of the Snake tribute is as eye-catching as it is inventive!Struck by the Mint of Poland – one of Europe’s most innovative issuing authorities – this official legal tender coin is crafted to faultless Proof

quality from 28.28g of sterling

silver. An imposing coin, the broad 41mm flan forms a fine venue for the gold-plated, heart-shaped snake design, with the addition of the finely sculpted gold-plated silver filigree snake within the clear acrylic locket forming the perfect finishing touch. A fine gift for anyone born in the Year of the Snake – 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001 – each coin is set within a Mint of Poland folder, incorporating a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 10,000.

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One of few full-colour Silver Proofs released by the Royal Australian Mint in recent years, this beautifully designed legal tender coin forms an eye-catching, exclusive tribute to the Royal Visit to the Solomon Islands in September of 2012 by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

An official legal tender $2 issue of the Solomon Islands, struck to the height of Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this impressive coin is most notable for the enchanting full-colour portrayal of William and Catherine. Dominating the broad 40mm diameter flan, the charming snapshot of the beloved Royal Couple is framed with an inscription and a delicately sculpted border of English roses. Highly reminiscent of Stuart Devlin’s many Royal Family commemoratives, this ornate motif is also found on the unprecedented obverse design, encircling the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. An essential acquisition for collectors of Royal Family memorabilia, and any full-colour coin enthusiast, the mintage of this delightful legal tender tribute has, somewhat surprisingly, been restricted to a mere 2,500 coins. With our allocation necessarily tiny, do not delay your order!

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A precious tribute…A prestigious celebration of the Royal Wedding of William and Catherine, this lavish presentation comprises two Australian legal tender 50c coins – each struck from 18.24g of .999 fine silver and finished in pure 24-carat gold! Strictly limited to a mintage of 10,000, each 2-coin set is housed within an official RAM timber case, complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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full-colour coinage issues, we have just

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William 21st Birthday 1oz Silver Proof

in stock! Strictly limited to a mintage

of 12,500 – sold out long ago – each

40.60mm .999 fine 1oz silver Australian

legal tender coin is set within an official

Perth Mint case, accompanied by a

numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Majestic CrownA unique Australian legal tender type, this official RAM $5 honours the 2011 Royal Tour of Australia by Queen Elizabeth II. An appropriate tribute, with the sixteen crowns found on the reverse representing the Queen’s sixteen Royal Tours, this imposing 38.74mm Al-Zn-Br Unc $5 is beautifully presented in an official RAM pack. Still available at Official Issue Price!

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