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Downies Money Catalogue - March 2010 Edition
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ONLY 5,000 ISSUED
March2010
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Capturing the Spirit of AustraliaToday, as much as in the 19th century, Australians look to the bush and the Outback for inspiration. It is this admiration for the spirit, courage and determination of the men and women of rural Australia that makes Banjo Paterson’s poem, The Man from Snowy River, still so relevant – and the reason why we have seen such powerful, widespread demand for the full-colour 2010 $1 Man from Snowy River 1oz Silver Proof.
Tapping into our national identity, just like poem itself, the 2010 $1 Man from Snowy River 1oz Silver Proof is a quintessentially Australian coin. A dramatic tribute to one of the nation’s greatest literary works, this coin is graced with a fine portrayal of the hero of The Man from Snowy River – charging off in pursuit of the valuable colt that lies at the heart of Banjo’s legendary bush ballad. Instantly catching the eye struck to Proof quality, this skilfully
designed legal tender coin represents a worthy tribute to such a crucial piece of Australian cultural history. Indeed, given the deeply historic, distinctively Australian nature of this coin, it’s no surprise that demand has soared to such heady heights. Whether the 2010 $1 Man from Snowy River 1oz Silver Proof ultimately mirrors the success of recent precious metal Proofs commemorating Australia and its icons (eg 2004 Cobb & Co $1 issued A$67.50, trades A$250; 2004 Adelaide-Darwin Railway $5 issued A$68.50, trades A$200+; 2006 Red Back Spider $1 issued A$79.95, trades A$1,000) remains to be seen, but there should
be no doubting that this is a coin of the utmost quality. Secure your piece of Australian history at the affordable Official Issue Price!
A$8995US$77
TUVALU 2010 $1 MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER
1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price
Struck by
■ Tiny worldwide mintage just 5,000 coins!
■ Crafted to Proof quality from 1oz .999 silver
■ Struck by the Perth Mint as Tuvalu legal tender
■ Beautifully presented in a large, stylish case
■ Includes numbered Certificate of Authenticity
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Celebrating Australia’s Australia’s first medallic issue, the Sydney Cove Medallion is unquestionably one of modern Australia’s most precious, most important historical artefacts.
Produced from clay that was, somewhat remarkably, originally from Sydney Cove (now known as Sydney Harbour), the medallion was made in Warwickshire, England by legendary craftsman Josiah Wedgwood – known as ‘the Father of English Potters’. The clay had been collected by Captain Arthur Phillip, and dispatched back to Sir Joseph Banks in Britain, who then passed it on to Wedgwood. Recalling the art of Greece and Rome, and reflecting contemporary British interest in neo-classicism, the massive 50+mm diameter flan of the medallion depicted four allegorical figures upon the shores of a bay – Hope, Peace, Art and Labour. Produced to commemorate the landing of settlers in Sydney Cove in 1788, the medallion symbolised Britain’s vision for the ‘security and happiness’ of the infant colony.
Naturally enough, the Sydney Cove Medallion was produced in very limited numbers, and it was estimated in the latter part of the 20th century that perhaps 15 examples still existed. A priceless colonial artefact, connecting some of the most important names of early Australian history, this extraordinarily important medallion forms a fine subject for this stunning new Perth Mint presentation.
Taking us back to the earliest days of colonial Australia, this stunning new release from the Perth Mint forms an inspiring tribute to Australia’s very first medallic issue – the Sydney Cove Medallion. Comprising a superbly struck High Relief Silver Proof, united with a genuine Wedgwood plate, this exquisite, prestigious, historic presentation is sure to capture the imagination of collector and non-collector alike.
As detailed in the column at left, the Sydney Cove Medallion was created by the ‘Father of English Potters’, Josiah Wedgwood in 1789 – just a year after the First Fleet arrived on Australian shores. A breathtaking piece of 18th century art, the Sydney Cove Medallion is acknowledged as a crucial Australian artefact, underpinned by immense historical significance. A fitting tribute to this original piece of colonial history, the glorious neo-classical design of Wedgwood’s exceptional creation has been enshrined upon an Australian legal tender coin by the Perth Mint – struck to stunning High Relief quality!A massive 50% thicker than a normal 1oz silver coin, this dramatic .999 fine silver masterpiece is defined by the extraordinary depth and
detail in the design. Struck on concave surfaces to make certain that the optimum flow of pure silver is achieved by the strike of the die, the Perth Mint has gone to great lengths to capture the tremendous beauty and sharp detail of the Sydney Cove Medallion’s design. That the skilled craftsmen at the Mint have been successful in pursuit of that goal is evident from a single glance at this spellbinding $1 coin. An original and inspiring complement to this flawlessly struck High Relief precious metal Proof, emphasising the outstanding collector value of the presentation, each set also includes a genuine, original, limited edition Wedgwood fine bone china plate – bearing the same design as the original Sydney Cove Medallion! Also bearing the lines from Erasmus Darwin’s poem, The Visit of Hope to Sydney Cove (written by Darwin at the behest of Wedgwood to accompany the original medallion), the edge of this magnificent, imposing 200mm collector plate has been finished in real platinum!
A prestigious, historic addition to any collection, housed within a large, stylish gift-box presentation pack, the 2010 Sydney Cove Medallion 1oz Silver Proof & Wedgwood Plate Collection represents an unusual opportunity for the collector to experience Australia’s earliest colonial heritage.
TINY WORLDWIDE LIMITED EDITION JUST 5,000!
Superb struck in High Relief from pure, lustrous .999 fine silver, this official Australian legal tender coin bears the portrait of Elizabeth II on the obverse
A$199US$170
2010 $1 SYDNEY COVE 1oz SILVER PROOF & WEDGWOOD PLATE
COLLECTION Official Issue Price
Background image The Founding of Australia courtesy of the National Library of Australia
earliest colonial history…
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A SPECTACULAR, PRESTIGIOUS, HISTORIC PRESENTATION
■ Includes sensational Australian legal tender High Relief 27mm 1oz .999 fine Silver Proof
■ Unique tribute to one of Australia’s earliest, most iconic artworks
■ Exclusive! Tiny worldwide limited edition just 5,000!
■ Features a genuine Wedgwood fine bone china plate – edged in platinum!
■ Housed within official Perth Mint gift-box presentation packaging
■ Includes informative booklet with numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Enshrining Britain’s optimistic vision for its new southern
colony, the neo-classical
design portrays ‘Hope
encouraging Art and Labour under
the influence of Peace’
The official
Wedgwood plate
measures a
gargantuan 200mm
(8 inches) in
diameter – and is
finished in genuine
platinum!
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INCLUDES LIMITED EDITION
WEDGWOOD PLATE!
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New AAT Silver Proof launched!
The latest in one of the Perth Mint’s most successful recent collector programs, we are delighted to be able to unveil the 2010 $1 AAT Husky 1oz Silver Proof! An Australian legal tender coin of immense quality, great beauty and strictly limited availability, there seems little doubt that this eye-catching Silver Proof will mirror the ‘sell-out success’ of its predecessors.
In part, the inevitable success of the 2010 $1 AAT Husky 1oz Silver Proof can be attributed to the quality of the coin itself. Graced with a sensational full-colour design, this unique coin pays homage to the most loyal of Antarctic companions, the Husky. Hard working, faithful and tough, the Huskies were greatly valued by Antarctic explorers – as much for their friendship as for their usefulness as a reliable form of transport. Very much a part of Australia’s Antarctic experience, Australia kept huskies on the continent for
40 years, beginning in 1954 with the opening of the Mawson Station. Superbly depicted upon this full-colour .999 silver 1oz Proof, set against a map of Antarctica, there is no doubt that this Australian legal tender coin will be as popular as its illustrious predecessors. With five of the first six coins of the program sold out at the Mint, those predecessors are seldom offered – and are rapidly rising in value. With the rare 2004 Mawson Station $1 now worth A$250 and the 2005 Leopard Seal $1 rising to A$125+, for example, the wisdom in securing the 2010 $1 AAT Husky 1oz Silver Proof at Official Issue Price is obvious.
■ Struck to Proof quality from 1oz .999 fine silver
■ Very exclusive – worldwide mintage just 7,500
■ Australian legal tender of $1 – measures 40.6mm
■ Housed in an attractive, official Perth Mint case
■ Features a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
ANOTHER SELL-OUT SUCCESS ASSURED…
NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT
A$8950US$77
2010 $1 AAT HUSKY 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price
Another outstanding release from the Perth Mint, the 2010 $1 Centenary of Flight PNC is sure to inspire huge interest – amongst collectors and aviation buffs alike!
A most affordable tribute to a major
landmark in Australian aviation history, this value-for-money PNC honours the famous flight of legendary escapologist Harry Houdini at Diggers Rest in Melbourne in 1910. The first man
to achieve sustained powered flight in Australia, Houdini’s plane is superbly depicted upon the 30.6mm flan of this unique al-br Australian legal tender coin. Sure to be sought after for
the coin alone, the PNC also features an official Australia Post $2.20 stamp – united with the BU $1 upon the beautifully designed envelope. With strong demand for all PNC issues – the latest issue, honouring Governor Lachlan Macquarie,
sold out at
lightning speed – don’t miss the chance to secure this historic release at our eminently affordable price.
A$1795US$1550
2010 $1 CENTENARY OF POWERED FLIGHT PNC
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Demand set to take off!
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The latest in the Sealife Series!
The fourth coin in the Perth Mint’s extraordinarily popular Australian Sealife Series, the new 2010 50c Seahorse 1/2oz Silver Proof is now available – but for how long?
This series must rank as one of the most successful in modern Australian numismatic history. It is not just that two of the first three coins have sold out – with the third sell-out imminent – it is the speed with which
they have sold out. Driven by
the interesting theme,
superb
use of full-colour and, importantly, excellent value-for-money, the Lionfish 50c sold out before we even had the chance to offer it in Money! Whilst we did have the chance to offer the Clownfish 50c, the rapid sell-out left many empty-handed. With this in mind, the chance to secure the new 2010 Seahorse 50c must be grasped with both hands – at the earliest possible opportunity. In part, the massive interest in the series (issued until May 2010) is due to the spellbinding quality of the coins – as exemplified by this eye-catching tribute to the
Seahorse.
Virtually crown-sized at 36.60mm, the flan of each 1/2oz .999 silver Proof is distinguished by a dramatic design of this distinctive reef inhabitant, and represents a must-have for any full-colour coin collector. Moreover, the Seahorse 50c is crucial to the thousands of people determined to assemble the complete Sealife collection.Don’t wait until this horse has bolted. Secure your coin at Official Issue Price – this may be your one-and-only chance!
Including a Certificate confirming the mintage of 10,000, each .999 silver coin is set in a case in an outer box, that when united with the other four issues will form a complete picture of Australia’s marine wildlife!
NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT
A$55US$47
2010 50c SEAHORSE
1/2oz SILVER PROOF
Official Issue Price
New Anzac Day $1 released!
The second of the
Perth Mint’s inspiring
new collector program,
this beautifully
designed Australian
legal tender coin
forms an important,
affordable keepsake
of Australia’s
most important
day of national
commemoration –
Anzac Day.
Whilst honouring all
those who have served
Australia during war, the
2010 $1 Anzac Day BU
specifically pays homage
to the Royal Australian
Navy. A compelling
military commemorative,
the 2010 Anzac Day $1
carries a poignant design
upon its 30mm diameter
flan. Portraying the
WWI destroyer, HMAS
Parramatta, each $1 coin
also depicts a Leading
Seaman from the same
era – complemented by
the haunting figure of a
silhouetted bugler in the
background.
The perfect way to pay
tribute to those who
have made the supreme
sacrifice in defence of
our nation, this one-
year-only $1 coin is set
in a full-colour, official
presentation card, with
a foldout stand allowing
for easy display.
A$1295US$1125
2010 $1 ANZAC DAY BU
Official Issue Price
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First Anzac Day Dollar!
An official Australian legal tender coin, the Perth Mint’s 2009 $1 Anzac Day BU is an affordable memento of Australia’s key day of national commemoration. Symbolising Australia’s duty to remember the sacrifice of those who have defended the nation, this poignantly designed 30.2mm diameter BU coin is set in an official card.
A$1695
2009 $1 ANZAC DAY BU
US$1450
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The first coins of the Australian nation…Across the ages, and across the globe, the issue of currency has always formed one of the most powerful statements of sovereignty. Although arriving nearly ten years after Federation in 1901, the new nation of Australia finally made
its own statement of independence, with the issue of the unique, one-year-only Edward VII coin types found in this important, historic presentation.
The perfect way to celebrate the centenary of Australia’s first national coinage, revealed to the Australian populace in 1910, the 1910 King Edward VII Year Set is authentic, scarce and surprisingly affordable.
Beautifully presented in an illustrated full-colour pack, arrayed with details on the coins and life in pre-WWI Australia, the set comprises all four ‘first issue’ denominations – the 1910 threepence, sixpence, shilling and florin. Importantly, the coins of 1910 would be the ONLY Australian coins to carry the Edward VII obverse, with the King dying in May of that year.
More than just the symbol of a new nation, the sole Australian coinage of Edward VII is the foundation stone of every Australian coin collection. Outstanding value-for-money at our price, the sterling silver 1910 Year Set represents a great opportunity for you to add these crucial coins to your collection.
A$169US$144
1910 KING EDWARD VII YEAR SET Ave Circ
Stunning in Silver!
COMPLETE set in
one hit!Cleverly uniting the effigies of the four monarchs seen on Australia’s predecimal coinage – Edward VII, George V, George VI & Elizabeth II – the RAM has created a truly fitting tribute to the centenary of Australia’s first national coinage. An inspiring journey through Australia’s rich history of numismatic portraiture, the unique
design looks absolutely stunning when struck to the most rigorous Proof standards from .999 fine silver. A memorable work of numismatic art, sure to interest predecimal and decimal collectors alike, this unique 11.66g 25mm Australian legal tender coin is presented in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 12,500.
Among Australia’s longest-running collector programs, the annual Mintmark Series was traditionally released progressively throughout the year. Responding to calls from collectors for a more convenient format for the series, the RAM has, for the first time ever, released the COMPLETE annual issue in one hit – and in one pack!
Featuring the 25mm al-br C Mintmark and S, M and B Privymark $1 coins, the 2010 $1 Mintmark/Privymark Al-Br BU Set represents an affordable opportunity for you to mark the centenary of Australia’s
first national coinage. Crucially, with this superbly designed $1 type not to be issued for circulation, this set also represents a must-have for those desperate to maintain a complete decimal collection.
A$15
2010 $1 CURRENCY CENTENARY MINTMARK/
PRIVYMARK AL-BR BU SET
Official Issue PriceUS$1275
A$45
2010 $1 CURRENCY CENTENARY
SILVER PROOF Official Issue PriceUS$39
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The 2010 Gold Proof Set…
Used only once before – on the 2000 Royal Visit 50c – the unique Australian-
designed Elizabeth II
portrait created by the RAM’s Vladimir
Gottwald has been revived for the 2010 Gold
Proof Set following permission from Buckingham Palace
WORLDWIDE MINTAGE JUST 500
With no Gold Proof Set issued in 2008 or 2009, collectors were right to wonder whether we would ever again see Australia’s circulating coins struck in gold. Inspired by the centenary of Australia’s first national currency, the RAM has dispelled those fears with the release of the 2010 Gold Proof Set – arguably the most important issue in numismatics for the year.
Underpinned by unparalleled quality, inspiring originality, limited availability and great potential, the 2010 Gold Proof Set features six coins from 5c to $2 – struck from a massive 113.56g of .9999 gold! Blending tradition with innovation, the Mint has endowed each coin with the original design for its denomination – united with a unique obverse! Only used once before on an Australian coin, and never before seen in gold, the unique Australian-designed
portrait of Elizabeth II found on each coin was seriously considered for use on all Commonwealth coins in the 1990s.A bold, imaginative RAM initiative, the use of this unique obverse is sure to intensify demand for what was always destined to be one of
the hottest products of 2010. Indicative of the passionate interest in the series, the 2001, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Gold Proof Sets all sold out in short order and are virtually never seen today. Offered just a few times a year, the intense competition for the few available examples has ensured soaring market values across-the-board. With initial demand justifying expectations of a rapid sell-out of the mintage of just 500, and our allocation already all but exhausted, this will
be one of few remaining opportunities to secure this prestigious precious metal presentation. ■ Tiny worldwide
mintage just 500 sets!
■ Featuring six Australian .9999 fine gold Proof coins
■ 113.56g .9999 gold – NEARLY FOUR OUNCES!
■ Set in an official jarrah timber presentation case
■ Includes information card and numbered Certificate of Authenticity
A$6,995US$6,295
2010 GOLD PROOF SET Official Issue Price
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The 1923 Halfpenny…The rarest, most desirable coin in the 1911-64 Halfpenny series, the rise of the 1923 Halfpenny goes on unabated. Always in demand, and seldom offered, this is your chance to be one of the privileged few people to own one of the ‘Big Guns’ of Australian numismatics.
The key to the Halfpenny Series, acknowledged as one of the shining lights of the entire Australian Commonwealth Series, the 1923 Halfpenny forms a crucial acquisition for the serious predecimal collector. Struck at the Melbourne Mint, the recorded mintage figure was proved inaccurate in the early 1990s, and it is now believed that as few as 20,000 1923 Halfpennies were struck.
Although the number remaining from that tiny mintage is open to speculation, the infrequent appearances on the market of the 1923 Halfpenny is testimony to its rarity. It is the acknowledged rarity of the coin that has driven demand from the investment market, and the competition for the few available examples has ensured significant price-growth in recent years. Valued at A$650 little more than a decade ago, a 1923 1/2d in Fine, as here, now catalogues at A$2,250 – but is rarely available at such a price.Still remarkably affordable for such a prime Australian rarity, however, and still the ideal coin for those in quest of an investment under A$3,000, this is an outstanding
opportunity for you to join the elite of Australian numismatics. Grasp the chance to own a 1923 Halfpenny, and we’ll throw in a 1911-64 Halfpenny Set valued at A$295 – yours for FREE!
KEY TO THE SERIES
And every other 1/2d as well – FREE!
Valued at A$295, and graded from Good to aUnc,
this historic 1911-64
Halfpenny Collection is yours for FREE when you buy the 1923 Halfpenny!
Complete but for the great rarity offered above, this presentation features an example of every 1/2d date and mintmark from the first in 1911 to the last, struck in 1964. Including key dates such as the 1915H, the 1918I and 1939 Roo, as well as the low mintage issues of 1924, 1930, 1931, 1942 and 1944, the
set also features three FREE coins to show the varying predecimal obverse types – 61 coins in all! The perfect home for the collection, as well as your 1923 Halfpenny, each set is presented in a Dansco Supreme Album – VALUED AT A$49.50 but yours with the COMPLIMENTS OF DOWNIES!
A$2,795US$2,295
1923 HALFPENNY Fine
Valued at A$295 and yours FREE!
FREE!
Buy collec
SAVE A$1,2
A$29US$25
The 1930 Penny…
The King of Australian Coins, the 1930 Penny is the nation’s highest profile rarity, with a reputation that extends well beyond numismatics.
The ultimate collector acquisition, and Australia’s Number One numismatic investment, the George V 1930 Penny is ‘the coin never meant to be struck’.
With no need for more coins in the shattered economy of the Great Depression, no pennies should have been minted in this year, and it is believed that the 1930 Penny was struck in the process of testing dies. The key thing for collectors and investors, however, is not WHY it was struck, but that SO FEW were struck.It is thought that 3,000 examples of the 1930 Penny were minted, with around 1,500 available to the market today. The recognition of that extreme rarity has raised the profile of the coin to unparalleled heights, both within and outside the industry. It is this ever-growing market outside numismatics that is the crucial factor in the spectacular recent rise of the 1930 Penny.
Competition for the small pool of existing examples has generated strong price growth, with the 1930 Penny soaring in value in the last decade or so. In Fine, as here, the King of Australian Coins has leapt from a catalogue value of A$8,750 in 1997 to A$30,000 today.With further price increases inevitable, now is the time to place your trust in the famous 1930 Penny. We have just a few examples available – each accompanied by a FREE 1911-64 Penny Set valued at A$545!
AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST PROFILE RARITY
Important, historic – and FREE!One of Australia’s most popular series,
with a retail value of A$545, the 1911-64 Penny Collection is yours FREE when you purchase the 1930 Penny.
A definitive presentation, the collection comprises every date and mintmark from the first penny in 1911 til the last in 1964 – barring the 1930 of course. Comprising a variety of sought after dates, the set features the hard-to-find early George V pennies struck from 1911 to 1920, as well as the 2nd and 3rd rarest of the series –
1925 1d (mintage 117,000) and 1946 1d (mintage 363,000). Comprising 77 coins in Good to aUnc, including three FREE coins to illustrate the obverse types issued from 1911 to 1964, the set is housed in a FREE Dansco Supreme Album – VALUED AT A$49.50.
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A$27,500US$23,3751930 PENNY
Fine
Valued at A$545 and yours FREE!
FREE!
both ctions
OVER 200!
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THE FAMOUS IRON CROSS…
THE SPIRIT OF ANZAC
GENUINE PURPLE HEART!
INCLUDES G MINTMARK $1!
One of the world’s most celebrated bravery awards, created by Frederick III in the early 19th century during the Napoleonic Wars to reward leadership or heroism, the Iron Cross was re-instituted when WWI erupted in 1914. Bearing ‘W’, for Wilhelm II, and carrying the original Iron Cross design on the obverse, this historic WWI decoration forms the cornerstone of many collections. An exciting opportunity, we have just a few examples available in Fine condition – each guaranteed as genuine.
An integral part of
Australia’s military
heritage, instantly
associated with
the Spirit of Anzac,
the Rising Sun
Badge was created
for the 1899-1902
Boer War. One of
Australia’s first
national symbols,
proudly worn by
Aussie soldiers for
over a century, this
iconic emblem is
superbly recreated
as a 27mm Collar
Badge.
The oldest military decoration still in use, the Purple
Heart is among the world’s most famous medals. Created as an
award for valour
by George Washington in
Rarely offered as a complete set, the RAM’s 2005 Gallipoli $1
Mintmark Set is
hotly pursued. The ongoing demand is due to
the G Mintmark $1
which, as the first
Mintmark $1 with a
Not issued for circulation, the 2000 VC Centenary $1 Unc is one of the lowest mintage coins of the Australian $1 series – and one of the hottest items in modern numismatics! With a tiny mintage of just 98,809 coins, and rarely offered today, the nation’s most sought after $1 type has soared in value from an issue price of A$5 to A$300+! A wonderful
1782, the Purple Heart has, since WWII, been reserved for those wounded or lost in battle. Produced by the US Mint, each genuine Purple Heart is in ‘as issued’ Mint condition.
fixed mintage, sold out in days. Only available in the complete 2005 set, the G Mintmark $1 BU is, like the C, B, S & M coins, set in an
official pack.
opportunity to complete your $1 collection, we have seven examples in stock – each set in an official pack listing Australia’s VC winners.
A$145
GERMANY WWI IRON CROSS Fine
US$124
A$1495
RISING SUN COLLAR BADGE
REPLICA US$1275
A$79
USA PURPLE HEART MEDAL
US$68
A$4995
2005 GALLIPOLI $1 MINTMARK SET
US$43
A$295
2000 $1 VICTORIA CROSS
CENTENARY AL-BR UNC
US$251
VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC!An official legal
tender issue of the USA, superbly enhanced with a full-colour design, this
unique JFK Half Dollar forms a vivid tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Allied victory over Japan. Excellent value for a full-colour coin at less than A$10, the 2005 JFK WWII Victory Half Dollar is also very exclusive – just 2,000 were struck!
A$995
USA 2005 JFK WWII VICTORY HALF DOLLAR
US$850
THE RARE 2000 VC $1!
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Australia’s Two-up traditionA distinctively Australian game, Two-up is not only great fun – it is one of Australia’s grandest traditions, and a link to some of the nation’s most important history.
Played by Aussie servicemen from the shores of Gallipoli to the jungles of New Guinea, and from the fields of Flanders to the deserts of North Africa, Two-up is instantly associated with Australia’s rich military heritage, and plays a longstanding role in Australia’s Anzac Day tradition. Now, with this affordable new presentation, you too can enjoy Australia’s most famous gambling game! A fascinating collectable in its own right, and a fantastic gift idea, each Anzac Commemorative Two-up Set includes two genuine Australian WWI-era King George V pennies and a traditional ‘kip’ with which to toss the coins in the air – housed in an outer box and accompanied by descriptive instructions.Sensational value-for-money at LESS THAN A$20!
Genuine WWII Medals!
■ 1939-45 War Medal – portraying the Lion (Britain) over the Dragon (Germany), the War Medal was awarded to all Empire Forces serving in WWII
■ 1939-45 Star – awarded for 6-month operational service in a variety of theatres of war, including Java, Crete and the Middle East
A poignant pathway to the past, and a must-have for collector, historian and military buff alike, this genuine, original trio of military decorations forms a tangible reminder of the commitment, courage and sacrifice of Empire forces during WWII.
Granted to all qualifying Empire Forces, the British Government authorised the award of three different medals for service during WWII A$145
1939-45 WORLD WAR II SERVICE MEDAL TRIO
US$12350
■ 1939-45 Defence Medal – enriched with a stylised double-lion design; presented for non-operational service in defence of the Empire during WWII
– comprising the 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Star and the 1939-45 Defence Medal. Fully authenticated and presented with the correct ribbon, these genuine WWII relics can be yours at an astonishingly affordable price. Indeed, given the history inherent in these unique military artefacts, the trio represents incredible value at A$145. Act now – limited stocks available!
A$1995US$17ANZAC
COMMEMORATIVE TWO-UP SET
SPECIAL NEW SHERWOOD RELEASE
WWI-era dates of our choice
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Victoria Jubilee Crown Fine+ A$79 US$68
■ Honouring Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee and perfect partner to coins at left
■ Bears unique, distinctive portrait – used only for 1887-1893 Jubilee series
■ Measuring 38mm, this historic, short-lived type is in Fine+. Date of our choice
1953 Coronation Crown Unc A$3995 US$34
■ The official tribute to the Coronation of the new Queen – Elizabeth II
■ Struck at the Royal Mint, this beautifully designed cu-ni coin measures 38mm
■ A fine keepsake of the beginning of the Queen’s long reign – in strictly Unc
2010 Coins of England
& the UK 45th ed
A$6450
US$55■ The latest edition of the Number One
reference work in British numismatics
■ Packed with essential information and updated pricing – and very easy-to-use
■ A crucial leap forward, the 288pp 45th edition is the first to feature full-colour photography!
George IV 1821-1822 Crown VG A$125 US$107
■ The George IV St George Crown type was only struck in 1821 and 1822
■ Britain’s largest circulating coin, the sterling silver crown measures 38mm
■ Circulating widely in the Australian colonies, we have a few examples in VG
George VI and Elizabeth II Farthing Pair Unc
A$1090 US$950 ■ Comprising George VI farthing and
Elizabeth II farthing ■ Representing Britain’s final two farthing
types, these historic, desirable coins are surprisingly affordable
■ Sparkling, high grade examples, taken from mint rolls, each coin is in lustrous red Unc quality
Edward VII 1910 Penny Ave Circ A$495 US$425
■ An historic date – the last penny struck during the reign of Edward VII (1901-10)
■ An unbelievably affordable opportunity to secure an Edward VII portrait coin
■ Struck at the Royal Mint, London, each 100-year-old coin is in average circulated condition
Victoria Half Crown Pair Fine+
A$8995 US$77 ■ Comprises the 1839-87 Young Head and
1887-93 Golden Jubilee Half Crowns ■ Beautifully designed, richly historic, low
mintage coins – struck from sterling silver ■ A bargain at this price, the pair is graded
Fine+ – dates of our choice
1965 Churchill Crown aUnc A$695 US$6
■ Honouring Britain’s inspirational wartime leader, PM Sir Winston Churchill
■ An important type – only the second depiction of a non-Royal on a British coin
■ Struck from cupro-nickel, and remarkable value-for-money in aUnc condition
1972 Silver
Wedding Crown
Unc A$995
US$850 ■ Honouring the 25th anniversary of the
wedding of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip ■ An important British type – the first decimal
commemorative crown! ■ In Unc, this imposing, beautifully designed
coin measures 38mm
1977 Silver Jubilee Crown Unc A$995 US$850
■ A striking tribute to the 25th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II
■ Bears equestrian style design on its 38mm flan – an enduring Royal tradition
■ Crafted from cupro-nickel, this imposing commemorative crown is graded Unc
1980 80th Birthday Crown Unc A$995 US$850
■ Unique legal tender celebration of the 80th birthday of the Queen Mother
■ Spanning 38mm, each coin is in ‘as issued’ Uncirculated condition
■ Must-have for world crown collectors – especially at A$9.95 apiece!
1981 Wedding Crown Unc A$995 US$850
■ Official British commemorative for marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana
■ Meaningful keepsake of the Royal romance that plunged from fairytale to tragedy
■ The last Machin portrait Crown, this 38mm cu-ni crown is available in Unc
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Struck with original 19th century dies!For the gold, the history, the quality and the presentation, the 2010 Gold Sovereign 5-Coin Proof Set is one of the finest acquisitions you could make – especially given that each coin was struck with original 19th century coin dies!
A radical innovation by the Royal Mint, rendering each coin unique,
the use of original dies in 2009 created havoc, and the collection sold out at super speed. Sure to spark a similarly spectacular response, with many people missing out last year, the 2010 Gold Sovereign Proof Set also comprises coins struck from 19th century reverse dies procured from the Mint’s Museum Collection. Comprising over TWO OUNCES of
22-carat gold,
the 2010 set features the 39.94g Gold £5, Double Sovereign and Sovereign – all struck from 1820s dies almost certainly worked on by creator of the St George reverse, Benedetto Pistrucci! The Half Sovereign, struck from 1893 dies, is also included, with the Quarter Sovereign completing the set. With different tooling employed for each denomination in the 19th century, the use of original dies means that each 2010 coin is also
unique – adding to the traditional qualities of what is already one of the world’s premier gold issues. Although we secured an allocation as official Mint distributor, there is no time to waste for
those keen to secure this majestic gold collection. A sell-out is inevitable.
Set in a walnut-veneer case with a Certificate – limited edition just 1,750!
Just A$458 per coin! Unbeatable value-for-money…A definitive, eminently affordable overview of Britain’s circulating currency for the year, underpinned by the rigorous Brilliant Uncirculated
Britain’s 2010 Proof Set is defined by flawless coins, superb presentation, strictly limited availability – and unbeatable value-for-money! Indeed, at a mere A$7.70 per coin,
this sumptuous set represents the best value in international numismatics!
Comprising the seven
definitive types from 1p to £1, the 2010 Proof Set also includes the 38.61mm Restoration £5, the Girl Guides 50p, London £1, Belfast £1 and Nightingale £2 – plus the standard £2! Most exclusive, with 20,000 issued, each 13-coin set is set in a case with a booklet including a numbered Certificate.
quality of Britain’s Royal Mint, the 2010 Mint Set incorporates an amazing 12 coins!
Featuring the standard £2 and the seven definitive types from
1p to £1, the set is highlighted by four one-year-only commemoratives – the Nightingale £2, two Stuart Devlin-designed Cities £1 types and the Girl Guides 50p. Most affordable given the limited edition of just 50,000, the 2010 Mint Set is top value at JUST A$4.58 PER COIN!
A unique precious metal masterpiece, the 2010 Quarter Sovereign will be one of the most sought after issues of the year. The 2009 issue sold out, and similar demand is anticipated in 2010. A limited window of opportunity, each 13.5mm
1.997g Proof is set in an official case with a Certificate confirming the limited edition of 14,000.
MINIATURE MASTERPIECE
A$4,995US$4,245
GB 2010 GOLD SOVEREIGN 5-COIN
PROOF SET
A$199GB 2010 QUARTER SOVEREIGN GOLD PROOF US$179
Honouring the 350th
anniversary of the
Restoration of the English
Monarchy after the Civil
War era, this imposing
38.61mm BU £5 is set in an
official, informative pack.
A$2795GB 2010 £5 350th ANNIVERSARY OF RESTORATION BU US$24
COMPLETE YOUR BU SET! Restricted to a limited edition of just 15,000, this prestigious set comprises 13 flawless Proof coins, housed in a lavish, embossed black leather case.
TRULY DELUXE…
A$12950GB 2010 DELUXE PROOF SET US$111
A$9995GB 2010 PROOF SET US$85A$55GB 2010
MINT SET US$47
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The famous Faberge
Coronation Egg!
An inspiring new
coin from the Mint of
Poland, recognised
as among the most
innovative, most
insightful issuing
authorities in Europe,
this massive 56.56g
Silver Proof pays
homage to one of
the most famous
pieces of jewellery
in history – the
Faberge Coronation
Egg of the last
Russian Tsar,
Nicholas II.
Symbolising
the luxury and
extravagance
associated with the
heyday of European
Royalty, the Faberge
Coronation Egg
was made in 1897
to honour the official
investiture of Nicholas II
as Tsar of Russia in
1896. A breathtaking
combination of
gold, diamonds and
intricate enamelling,
it is considered a
masterpiece of the
jeweller’s art. One of a
range of Eggs created
for the Romanov
Dynasty by Peter Carl
Faberge, the Egg
opened to reveal a
superb miniature of the
‘Gold Coach’ – built
in 1793 for Catherine
the Great and used in
the 1896 Coronation
procession.
Portraying the Faberge
Coronation Egg upon
it’s broad 41.6mm x
55.6mm elliptical flan,
united with a depiction
of the Gold Coach, this
majestic $2 coin will
make a fascinating,
unique addition to any
collection. Crafted
to the most rigorous
standards, we have
been granted an
allocation of the 2010
$2 Faberge Coronation
Egg Silver Proof as
official distributor for
the Mint of Poland – but
our stocks won’t last for
long!
■ Crafted to Proof
quality from 56.56g
of sterling silver
■ Exclusive! Tiny
worldwide mintage
just 5,000!
■ Official legal tender
of Niue – measures
41.6mm x 55.6mm
■ Complete with
a Certificate of
Authenticity
THE CROWNING GLORY OF YOUR COLLECTION…
Crafted
from a
whopping
56.56 grams
of lustrous sterling
silver, this majestic
$2 coin represents a splendid
tribute to the Faberge Coronation
Egg – estimated in 2004 to be worth
US$24m!
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NIUE 2010 $2 FABERGE
CORONATION EGG
SILVER PROOF
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1921-28 Roaring 20s 3d Set VG A$48 US$41
■ Comprises 9 coins from 1921 til 1928 – the last 3d struck until 1934 due to the Depression
■ Highlighted by 1921M, 1921 no mintmark and 1923 dates – all considered scarce
■ Offered in Very Good quality and terrific value-for-money at just A$5.30 per coin
1918 Sixpence VF A$390 US$332
■ Unquestionably the key date of 1910-63 Sixpence Series – recognised as rare
■ Second lowest mintage of series (just 915,000!) and very scarce in VF as here
■ Irresistible opportunity to plug that hole in your collection – especially at A$60 OFF!
1919 Florin Fine A$85 US$7250
■ The first post-WWI florin – and last to carry the Melbourne Mint’s M mintmark
■ Mintage just 1.67m – most lost or melted for the silver in the 91 years since issue
■ Distinguished by attractive original patina, we have a few coins in Fine condition
1992 Olympic Games $1 BU A$65 US$56
■ Highly sought after type – issued for the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games
■ Total mintage less than 40,000 coins! Scarce and rising in market value
■ In dazzling Brilliant Uncirculated condition – NORMALLY A$85 in this quality!
1997 Smithy $1 BUA$35 US$30
■ One of two coins issued in 1997 for aviation legend Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
■ Rising in value, the much-admired Large Portrait $1 is scarce in pristine quality
■ Naturally missing from many collections in higher grade, add it to yours in BU!
2001 Volunteer $1 BUA$18 US$1550
■ Struck by the RAM to commemorate the International Year of the Volunteer
■ Just 6m coins struck – Australia’s lowest mintage circulating $1 commemorative!
■ Impossible to find in change in decent grade and scarce in BU – as here
1967 Coombs/Randall $10 EF A$249 US$212
■ Australia’s scarcest $10, worth more than double the second highest value $10!
■ Short-lived type, this one-year-only issue is the key to the $10 series
■ In premium grade EF quality, and, whilst stocks last, A$100 OFF market value!
1968 & 1972 $10 Pair Unc A$198 US$169
■ Australia’s 3rd and 4th $10 issues – 1968 Phillips/Randall & 1972 Phillips/Wheeler
■ Recognised by the short-lived decimal 1966-74 ‘Commonwealth’ banner
■ Increasingly scarce in Unc as here – SAVE A$132 OFF catalogue value!
1992 $5 Green Serials Unc A$59 US$51
■ Australia’s first polymer $5 – issued during Fraser/Cole signature combination
■ Scarce issue, featuring original light purple colour and light green serial numbers
■ From an original bundle and in strictly Unc – SAVE A$51 OFF catalogue price!
See the Order Form for Consecutive Pairs and Consecutive Runs of 10!
1915-24 4d Stamp Set FU A$48 US$41
■ Altered regularly in the confusing early days of Australian philatelics, the 4d was issued in four different colours in just 9 years!
■ Offered in Fine Used quality, this very scarce set comprises the Orange (1915), Purple (1921), Blue (1922) & Olive (1924) 4d stamps. Now A$10 OFF market price!
Block of Four Set A$7980 US$68
■ An authentic, official memento of the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games
■ A complete set, comprising the 4d, 7 1/2d, 1/-, Yarra 2/-, Blue 2/- and Green 2/-
■ In superb MUH quality, buy the six stamps as Blocks of Four and SAVE A$20!
1951 1/6 Federation
Imprint Block of
Four MUH A$995 US$850
■ An official celebration of the 50th anniversary of Federation in January 1901
■ Depicting Australia’s original Parliament House and available in MUH condition
■ Like all ‘imprint blocks’ (name of printer on selvedge), this set is becoming scarce
1954-56 Melbourne Olympics Stamp Set MUH
A$2495 US$22
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A stunning
‘double
whammy’
of lavish,
luxurious gold,
the Perth
Mint’s 2010
$100 Treasures
of Australia
Gold Nuggets
1oz Gold Proof
has stirred up
huge demand.
Sure to mirror the
success of its silver
counterpart – sold out
at the Mint in a matter
of weeks! – time is of
the essence for those
interested in this
inventive Gold Proof.
Paying homage to
the nation’s key
natural treasure, this
prestigious $100 coin
was always assured a
rapturous reception. A
spellbinding synthesis
of flawlessly struck
.9999 gold and genuine
Aussie gold nuggets, it
is an obvious must-have
for those fascinated by
the world’s favourite
precious metal. Factor
in the large number
of ‘Treasures’ series
collectors, and you will
understand the need for
swift action – especially
given the unique
qualities of this new
Australian legal tender
coin.
Restricted to a tiny
mintage of 1,000, this
ONE OUNCE .9999
gold Proof is one of few
coins in the world to
comprise moving parts.
Measuring 36.10mm,
each $100 Gold Proof
features a transparent
locket, in which is found
six granules (1g) of
genuine Aussie gold! A
work of numismatic art,
the locket is framed with
a compelling abstract
interpretation of the
Australian landscape.
Across the globe,
as in Australia, the
traditionally strong
demand for gold has
grown relentlessly in
recent times, with the
best of the large Gold
Proofs snapped up at
speed. With the 2010
$100 Gold Nuggets 1oz
Gold Proof proving no
exception, do not pass
up the chance to secure
your coin at Official
Issue Price.
As with the coins
below, each 1oz
.9999 gold Proof
is set in an official
jarrah timber case
with a Certificate
of Authenticity
confirming the
mintage of 1,000
SAPPHIRES SOLD OUT!
THE OPULENCE OF OPALS
The first Treasures
of Australia Gold
release, the 2007
$100 Sapphires 1oz
Gold Proof proved a
scintillating start to
this stunning series.
A major hit worldwide, the mintage of 1,000 has now officially SOLD OUT at the Perth Mint!
Defined by the inclusion of around
1-carat of authentic,
enchanting white
opals, this glittering
36.10mm 1oz .9999 gold Proof
has also proved
immensely popular.
Like every release
in the series, each magnificent
Comprising approximately a
carat of beautiful,
authentic sapphires,
we have just a few
examples of this
exquisite 36.10mm
1oz .9999 gold
Proof in stock.
Australian legal
tender coin is set
within a superb
Perth Mint jarrah
timber case with
a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the
mintage of 1,000.
A truly prestigious
acquisition for any collector.
A$2,500US$2,1252010 $100
TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA GOLD
NUGGETS 1oz GOLD PROOF
Official Issue Price
A$2,950US$2,500
2007 $100 TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA SAPPHIRES 1oz GOLD PROOF
A$2,500US$2,125
2008 $100 TREASURES
OF AUSTRALIA OPALS
1oz GOLD PROOF
All eyes turn to a truly golden treasure…
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
Diamonds may
well be forever,
but the chance
to secure the 2009
$100 Diamonds
1oz Gold Proof
won’t last anything
like that long! Indeed, with a surge
in demand following
the release of the
2010 Gold Nuggets
Proof, time is of the
essence for those
keen to capture
this majestic 36.10mm Australian legal tender coin.
Just 1,000 coins
struck – each uniting 1oz .9999
gold with 1-carat of
Aussie diamonds!
A$2,500US$2,1252009 $100
TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA DIAMONDS 1oz GOLD PROOF
Official Issue Price
COMPLETE SET OF FOUR TREASURES A$10,195 US$8,665