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May 2011

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The Perth Mint’s 2011

$1 Royal Wedding Silver Proof!

Official Australian

legal tender tribute!An exclusive,

beautifully presented

commemorative from the

Perth Mint, this stunning

new coin represents an

outstanding opportunity

for our clients to secure

the only full-colour

Australian legal tender

tribute to the Royal

Wedding of Prince William

and Catherine Middleton.

Stunning in full-colour…An exquisite example of

the Perth Mint’s world-

renowned state-of-the-art

minting techniques, this

large, imposing crown-

sized coin is distinguished

by a charming portrayal

of the happy couple.

Contrasting beautifully

against the fully struck-up

depiction of Westminster

Abbey, where William and

Catherine were married,

the Royal Couple’s official

engagement photo looks

magnificent reproduced

in full-colour upon the

40.60mm flan of this

enchanting 1oz .999 fine

silver Proof.

Beautifully presented…An extremely tasteful

presentation, each

official Royal Wedding

Silver Proof is set in an

official Perth Mint case,

housed in a white outer

box distinguished by

varnished stylised roses,

and embellished with

silver-foiled lettering.

Attesting to the strictly

limited worldwide

mintage, an individually

numbered Certificate of

Authenticity completes

what is a truly impressive


release.

An exclusive

opportunity…With the Royal Wedding

stirring up huge interest

not only in Britain, but

right across the globe,

this eye-catching


coin is sure to be

sought after worldwide

by collector and non-

collector alike. With this

in mind, the Mint has set

the mintage at 12,500 –

sure to be wiped out by

the inevitable demand.

Don’t delay your order!

Call Downies now and

guarantee supply of your

piece of British history at

the Mint’s Official Issue

Price!

■ Each 40.60mm coin

struck to Proof quality

from 1oz .999 fine

silver

■ Australian legal tender

– worldwide mintage

restricted to just

12,500

■ Beautifully presented

within an attractive,

official Perth Mint case

■ Complete with an

individually numbered

Certificate of

Authenticity

■ Available at the Perth

Mint’s Official Issue

Price!

Each 40.60mm coin

The Perth Mint’s 2011

A$11250

US$1052011 $1 ROYAL WEDDING

1oz SILVER PROOF

Official Issue Price

AS406

numbered Certificate of

Authenticity completes

what is a truly impressive


release.release.

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■ Official Wiggles 20th Birthday tribute –

struck by the Perth Mint

■ Comprises four full-colour Australian legal

tender Wiggles coins

■ Measuring 39.34mm, each al-br coin struck

to rigorous BU standard

■ Each coin housed in a guitar-shaped card,

set in an official envelope

■ Complete collection of four coins presented

in a brightly illustrated box

■ A fantastic gift idea for children – and top

value at Official Issue Price!

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value at Official Issue Price!

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One of the greatest success stories in Australian show business, The Wiggles evolved from small-scale children’s entertainers to a genuine international phenomenon. The group formed in 1991, and comprised Anthony Field, Jeff Fatt, Murray Cook and Greg Page. Field and Fatt had been members of 80s pop outfit,

the Cockroaches, for whom Page was a roadie, and the new band formed after Field had met Cook whilst studying to become pre-school teachers. Their studies motivated the band to utilise early educational concepts to create children’s music, although no one could have envisaged The Wiggles’ ultimate success when they began a ‘temporary’ musical project as part of their University course.

The first Wiggles album was released in 1991, but it was not until the mid 90s that their popularity began to climb, with the band really taking off following TV deals in the late 90s – in Australia and, crucially, the US. TV shows, albums, videos, extensive concert tours – and huge success – followed, and by 2008, the group had earned 17 gold, 12 platinum, 3 double-platinum and

Get Ready to Wiggle!

Stunning 20th Birthday tribute! Underpinned by the

brilliant full-colour

designs, official


status and, most

importantly, phenomenal

value-for-money, this

sensational new 4-coin

collection from the Perth

Mint represents the

perfect way to celebrate

the 20th Birthday of

The Wiggles – and

forms the perfect gift

for Wiggles fans!

Official Australian legal tender status! One could be enshrined

in art, receive countless

awards or have tomes

of literature devoted to

you, but the ultimate

recognition is that

provided by official

governmental approval

of a legal tender

coin issued in your

honour – as with The

Wiggles! Capturing

some of the most

recognisable imagery

of recent Australian

popular culture – the

Big Red Car, Dorothy

the Dinosaur, the red,

yellow, blue and purple

skivvies of The Wiggles

band-members – this

eye-catching Australian

coin collection offers fitting acknowledgment

of the key role of The

Wiggles in Australian

entertainment over the

last two decades.

The Wiggles in full-colour!Available individually at a mere A$15.95 apiece, or as a complete set

at an Official Issue Price of just

A$59.50, the 2011 $1

Wiggles 20th Birthday

Al-Br BU Collection

encompasses four

coins. The first crown-

sized al-br coins struck

by the Perth Mint for

several years, with

each BU $1 measuring

an imposing 39.34mm

in diameter, each of

those four coins carries

a delightful caricature

design of The Wiggles

and their friends –

with every coin

beautifully enhanced

with full-colour!

NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT

Loved by the young

– and the young at

heart – The Wiggles

astonishing worldwide

success is based on the

extraordinarily broad appeal of

their music

Beautifully

enhanced with full-

colour, as with each coin

in the series, this eye-

catching BU $1 captures the

whole Wiggles gang!

of the key role of The

Wiggles in Australian

entertainment over the

last two decades.

The Wiggles in

Issue Price of just

A$59.50, the 2011 $1

Beautifully

enhanced with full-




whole Wiggles gang!

Official Wiggles 20th Birthday tribute –


whole Wiggles gang!

Beautifully

enhanced with full-




whole Wiggles gang!

Wiggle!

acknowledgment

Loved by the young






their music



Loved by the young






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A recipe for success unparalleled in popular entertainment, The Wiggles have, for twenty years, combined bright, catchy tunes with theories of child development, and in so doing have won the hearts of millions of children across the globe – and won the respect and admiration of millions of parents as well.

10 multi-platinum awards through the sales of over 17 million DVDs and 4 millions CDs. With Wiggles merchandise also extremely popular, the band was named Australia’s top-earning entertainers four years in a row (2004-08) and made an astonishing A$45m in 2009 alone! The Wiggles have also earned many industry awards for

their work, and in addition to being named UNICEF goodwill ambassadors in 2008, the four original band-members were appointed Members of the Order of Australia in 2010 for service to the arts in Australia. Perhaps most satisfying of all, The Wiggles can reflect upon the fact that their music is played and sung every day in homes and pre-schools all over the world.

Imaginative presentation…Complementing the full-

colour designs, each of

the four Australian legal

tender Wiggles coins

is superbly presented

within highly distinctive,

official, full-colour

packaging. Set within a

guitar-shaped card, with

each card representing

one of The Wiggles

band-members colours,

each Perth Mint-struck

$1 coin is then housed

in an official envelope,

with the set of four

beautifully presented in

a superbly illustrated,

‘ready to wrap’ outer

box with a red handle!

The perfect gift! Whether seen as

a unique collector

tribute to one of

Australia’s most famous

entertainment icons

– or as the perfect

gift for The Wiggles

fan – and who isn’t?

– this stunning coin

series from the Perth

Mint is sure to strike

a chord with the most

diverse possible cross-

section of the Australian

community. Order

your set now and GET

READY TO WIGGLE!

NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT

Depicting The Wiggles driving the

legendary Big Red Car –

probably the most famous

automobile in the history of

Australian television!

Almost as famous

as The Wiggles

themselves, this

coin depicts Dorothy the

Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry

the Octopus and the ‘friendly

pirate’, Captain Feathersword

An official Australian

legal tender issue, each

expansive 39.34mm coin

carries the Ian Rank-

Broadley portrait of Queen

Elizabeth II on the obverse

Each $1 coin is set in a guitar-

shaped card, and housed in an official

envelope – with the set of four presented in

a superbly illustrated outer box

A$5950US$59

2011 $1 WIGGLES 20th BIRTHDAY AL-BR

BU COLLECTION Official Issue Price

AS436

A$1595 each

US$1575 each

2011 $1 WIGGLES 20th

BIRTHDAY AL-BR BU Official Issue Price

AS437, AS438, AS439, AS440

Each $1 coin is set in a guitar-

shaped card, and housed in an official

envelope – with the set of four presented in

a superbly illustrated outer box

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Depicting The Wiggles driving the

The Wiggles have also earned many industry awards for

Almost as famous

as The Wiggles

themselves, this

coin depicts Dorothy the

Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry

the Octopus and the ‘friendly

pirate’, Captain Feathersword

A$

AS437, AS438, AS439, AS440

©2011 The Wiggles Pty Ltd

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Official Wedding Crown!

Sensational value!

Absolutely outstanding value-for-money

at a mere A$19.95

apiece, the Royal

Mint’s 2011 £5 Royal Wedding BU provides everyone with the

opportunity to own

an official British

tribute to this most

joyous occasion in

the history of the

Royal Family.

A must-have for all

Crown collectors

at this price, and

a most affordable

gift for Royal Family

enthusiasts, this

official British legal

tender release captures the joy of

the happy couple

upon its imposing

38.61mm flan. Typical of the unparalleled quality

of all Royal Mint

issues, each official

£5 Royal Wedding

commemorative is

beautifully presented

in a delightfully

illustrated, informative, official

folder. The £5 Royal Wedding Gold Proof is still

available! A$3,250 US$2,999

AS160

Sure to be

Britain’s most sought after £5 commemorative, the strong interest in the 2011 £5 Royal Wedding Silver Proof turned into a tidal wave of demand in the days before Prince William’s marriage to Catherine

Middleton at the end of April. Our original allocation has been all but wiped out! This barnstorming demand is no great

shock. Uniting the prestige of precious

metal with an accessible

retail price, this official British legal tender coin is the most important Royal Wedding commemorative – and a release of immensely broad appeal. Targeted by collector and non-collector alike, the Mint’s decision to set the mintage at 50,000 is completely justified, and a complete sell-out seems inevitable. With a limited number of these 28.28g sterling silver Proofs remaining in stock – each set in an official case with a numbered Certificate – you must not miss the chance to own this precious metal tribute to the ‘wedding of the year’.

A window of opportunity!Crafted from a massive 50g of sterling silver, and highlighted by a REAL STAINED GLASS WINDOW within

the expansive 50mm flan,

we have been overwhelmed by demand for the 2011 $10 Windows of Heaven Westminster Abbey Silver Proof. A majestic precious metal release, this breathtaking coin forms a truly spectacular tribute to Britain’s World Heritage listed

Westminster Abbey – the venue for the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Built from the 11th to the 15th century, and host to Royal Weddings since the 14th century, this largely Gothic architectural masterpiece is known across the globe for the extraordinary beauty of its intricately detailed stained glass windows – captured so superbly within the large frame of this astonishing $10 legal tender coin.

Perhaps your last chance to be one of the few able to enjoy this innovative work of numismatic art, we have just a few coins left in stock – each

set in a plush case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the worldwide mintage of 2,000.

A$1995

GB 2011 £5 ROYAL

WEDDING CU-NI BU US$1850

AS158

A$115US$105

GB 2011 £5 ROYAL WEDDING SILVER PROOF

AS159

A$359US$332

COOK ISLANDS 2011 $10 WINDOWS OF HEAVEN WESTMINSTER ABBEY

SILVER PROOF AS286

opportunity!Crafted from a massive 50g of sterling silver, and highlighted by a REAL STAINED GLASS WINDOW within

the expansive 50mm flan,

we have been overwhelmed by demand for the 2011 $10 Windows of A$ across the globe for the

extraordinary beauty of Perhaps your last chance to be one of set in a plush case

Crown!

Sure to be

Britain’s most

retail price, this official British legal tender coin is the most important Royal Wedding commemorative – and a release of immensely broad appeal. Targeted by collector and non-collector alike, the Mint’s decision to set the mintage at 50,000 is completely justified, and a complete sell-out seems inevitable. With a limited number of these 28.28g sterling silver Proofs remaining in stock – each set in an official case with a numbered Certificate – you must not miss

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before Prince William’s marriage to Catherine

Middleton at the end of April. Our original allocation has been all but wiped out! This barnstorming demand is no great

shock. Uniting the prestige of precious

metal with an accessible


The Royal Wedding in Silver & Gold!

MINTAGE JUST 10,000 – SELL-OUT CERTAINA glorious fusion of fine silver and pure gold, the Royal Australian Mint has created what is sure to be one of the hottest numismatic collectables for 2011. Paying homage to a momentous landmark in the history of the British Royal Family, this pristine precious metal pair forms the most prestigious Australian tribute to the union of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. A unique presentation, this remarkable keepsake comprises two Australian legal tender 50c coins. Turning once again to Australia’s foremost coin designer, Stuart Devlin, the RAM’s

2010 Royal Engagement 50c is one of the most intricately designed 50c types in Australian history. The perfect complement, the Vladimir Gottwald-designed 2011 Royal Wedding 50c features a superb portrayal of the happy couple on the reverse. Crafted to flawless Proof quality from .999 fine silver, the exquisite selective gold plating will both catch

the eye and win the heart of every collector. Certain to be in great demand, both in Australia and Great Britain, this exclusive, official RAM presentation is restricted to a mintage of just 10,000. Don’t miss the chance to guarantee supply at Official Issue Price!

ORIGINAL MINT ROLLS!

THE ROYAL WEDDING…

THE ROYAL ENGAGEMENT…

A tremendously affordable way to obtain a lasting memento of the Royal Wedding, the RAM has created a unique 20c commemorative type to celebrate the event!Available individually at a mere A$1.95 apiece, the 2011 20c Royal Wedding Unc is also available in original Mint Rolls of 20 – set within a special commemorative

A riveting work of numismatic art, created by Australia’s master craftsman Stuart Devlin, this intricately detailed 50c type is the only Australian legal tender coin to honour the engagement of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Beyond the importance of the subject matter, the 2010 50c Royal Engagement Unc is sure to be

The first time a Royal Wedding has been honoured on an Australian legal tender coin since 1981, this unique 50c is not only an affordable way to celebrate the marriage of William and Catherine – it is a must-have for decimal enthusiasts. Why? Because, like the Royal Engagement 50c at left, the 2011 50c Royal Wedding

wrapper! Although you will be able to source this coin from your change, you must not miss the chance to keep your collection complete in pristine Uncirculated quality.

pounced upon by serious decimal collectors. Not to be issued for circulation, this coin is crucial to anyone seeking to preserve a complete collection. Set in a RAM pack, and well within your reach at an Official Issue Price of A$8.95.

Unc is not to be issued for circulation and will never be found in change! Essential for a complete collection, the Official Issue Price of just A$8.95 means that no one need miss out! Also a great gift, each Unc coin is set in an official RAM pack.

A$195

2011 20c ROYAL WEDDING

CU-NI UNC US$175

AS297

A$1995


CU-NI UNC MINT ROLL OF 20

US$1850

AS296

A$175US$162

2010-11 50c ROYAL WEDDING

SELECTIVELY GOLD PLATED PROOF PAIR

Official Issue PriceAS295

A sumptuous presentation, the two 31.51mm, 18.24g .999 silver, 24-carat gold-plated Proofs are set in a RAM case with a numbered

Certificate of Authenticity

A$895

2010 50c ROYAL ENGAGEMENT

CU-NI UNC Official Issue Price

US$825

AS293

A$895


CU-NI UNC Official Issue Price

US$825

AS294

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Engagement Unc is sure to be

THE ROYAL WEDDING…

ROYAL ENGAGEMENT…

THE ROYAL

Official Issue Price

THE ROYAL

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– it is a must-have for decimal enthusiasts. Why? Because, like the Royal Engagement 50c at left, the 2011 50c Royal Wedding

union of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. A unique presentation,


Certificate of Authenticity

exclusive, official RAM presentation is restricted to a mintage of just 10,000. Don’t

A$175


THE ROYAL ENGAGEMENT…A riveting work ORIGINAL


2006 $1 C’th Games M Unc A$1950 AL560 US$1825

■ An official Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games issue – carries an M mintmark

■ Superbly designed, each legal tender $1 set in a full-colour, official RAM pack

■ Most affordable, this ‘not-issued-for-circulation’ type has a mintage of just 58,505

2007 $1 Polar Year Unc A$2995 AM367 US$28

■ One of Australia’s lowest mintage $1 types – just 29,893 coins struck!

■ Available in strictly Uncirculated quality – set in an official RAM pack

■ Not issued for circulation, grab the chance to keep your collection complete

2006 $1 Television Mintmark Set Unc

A$1495 KC236 US$14 ■ Honours the 50th anniversary of the

introduction of television in Australia ■ Comprises the B, C, M and S Mintmark

coins – each struck to Unc quality ■ A not-issued-for-circulation type, each

25mm al-br coin set in official RAM pack

2007 $1 Peacekeepers Unc A$1495 AM890 US$14

■ One-year type – honouring the 60th anniversary of Australia’s UN Peacekeepers

■ Not issued for circulation, and therefore an essential acquisition for $1 collectors

■ Extremely low mintage of just 31,028 coins – each set in an official RAM pack

2008 $1 Rugby League Unc

A$1795 AN097 US$1675

■ An officially authorised tribute to the Centenary of Australian Rugby League

■ Not issued for circulation, and a must-have for a complete collection

■ Housed in an impressive, official RAM pack – tiny mintage just 35,282 coins

2009 $1 Year of the Ox Unc A$1295 AO925 US$12

■ Tribute to the Year of the Ox in Chinese Lunar Calender – not issued for circulation

■ Essential for a complete collection, this sought after type catalogues at A$25

■ Struck to flawless Unc quality, each Australian legal tender $1 is set in a RAM pack

2009 $1 Citizenship Silver Proof

A$65 AP454 US$61 ■ Unique Proof quality tribute to the 60th

anniversary of the Australian Citizenship Act

■ Brilliantly designed, this one-year-type is struck from 11.66g of pure .999 silver

■ Restricted to a mintage of 12,500 coins – each in a RAM case with Certificate

2009 $1 Baby

Keepsake Coin Card BU

A$1695 AP880 US$1575

■ Beautifully designed presentation – a lovely gift for the parents of the 2009 baby

■ Headlined by the RAM’s 2009 Roos $1 coin – struck to impeccable Unc standard

■ Set in a card with space for baby photo & details – set in an eye-catching envelope

2010 $1 ANDA Show M Silver Proof

A$99 AR365 US$92 ■ Official RAM 2010 Melbourne ANDA Show

release – comprises 11.66g .999 silver

■ Exclusive, distinctive & seldom offered – mintage closed at an incredibly low 1,350!

■ Set in official ANDA Show packaging, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity

2010 $1 ANDA Show S Silver

Proof A$99 AR476 US$92

■ An exclusive 2010 Sydney ANDA Show issue – no more than 2,000 coins struck!

■ Honours Centenary of Australian coinage – as with each 2010 ANDA Show issue

■ Each 11.66g .999 silver $1 set in official ANDA Show packaging with a Certificate

2010 $1 ANDA Show C Silver Proof A$99 AR757 US$92

■ Issued at 2010 Canberra ANDA Show – tiny maximum mintage just 2,000 coins!

■ Crafted from 11.66g .999 silver – distinguished by the RAM’s ‘C’ Master Mintmark

■ Set in official, distinctive ANDA Show packaging with a numbered Certificate

A fistful of dollars…

2006 $1 C’th Games M Unc 2007 $1 Polar Year Unc

A$17 12

2006 $1 C’th Games M Unc 2006 $1 C’th Games M Unc 2007 $1 Polar Year Unc 2007 $1 Polar Year Unc

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■

Housed in an impressive, official RAM pack

■

Struck to flawless Unc quality, each

2006 $1 Television Mintmark

2007 $1 Peacekeepers Unc

2009 $1 Citizenship

2010 $1 ANDA Show M 2010 $1 ANDA Show M

2010 $1 ANDA Show

A$

■

2007 $1 Peacekeepers Unc 2007 $1 Peacekeepers Unc

2009 $1 Citizenship 2009 $1 Citizenship

2010 $1 ANDA Show M 2010 $1 ANDA Show M

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■ Each 11.66g .999 silver $1 set in official

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■ Beautifully designed presentation – a lovely

$1 Baby Keepsake

Coin Card BU

2011 $1 Rosella & Kookaburra PairA$2990 KC812 US$28

■ The first of the RAM’s new Air Series – celebrating the Rosella and Kookaburra

■ Fantastic value – bringing beauty of full-colour coinage within the reach of all

■ Not issued for circulation, each Australian legal tender al-br Unc set in a RAM card

A$99

2006 $1 Television Mintmark 2006 $1 Television Mintmark 2006 $1 Television Mintmark 2006 $1 Television Mintmark


1984 Mob of Roos

2001 Centenary of Federation

2008 Centenary

of Scouts

1988 Bicentennial

2002 Year of

the Outback

2010 Centenary of Guides

1993 Landcare

2003 Australia’s Volunteers

1996 Parkes

2003 Women’s

Suffrage

1997 Kingsford

Smith

2005 WWII

60th Anniversary

1986 Year of Peace

2001 Year of Volunteers

2009 Centenary

of Age Pension

1999 Year of Older

Persons

2007 APEC

An irresistible opportunity to own every $1 type issued for circulation in Australia, the Complete 1984-2010 $1 Commemorative Collection is defined by superb presentation, excellent value-for-money and, crucially, strictly Uncirculated quality!

Australia’s first $1 coin…More durable and more cost-effective than the $1 note, the first al-br $1 coin was issued in May 1984. Continuing the Australian wildlife theme underpinning the nation’s original circulating decimal coins, the first $1 carried the ‘Mob of Roos’ design by Stuart Devlin. Unique in Australian numismatics, the 1984 Roos $1 is the only $1 distinguished by the original decimal portrait of Elizabeth II.

A grand commemorative tradition…Celebrating Australia’s past, present and future through coinage, the RAM released Australia’s very first commemorative $1 in 1986. That coin, honouring the Year of Peace, has been joined by fifteen

further $1 commemoratives in the quarter of a century since, and every one of those designs – PLUS the first Mob of Roos date – is included in this comprehensive 17-coin presentation!

Hard-to-find in change…Although all seventeen one-year-only 25mm al-br $1 types have been issued for circulation,

Australia’s grand tradition of ‘hoarding the commemorative’ makes it virtually impossible to compile the 1984-2010 $1 Commemorative Collection from your change. Even if you were very lucky, and sourced all seventeen coins from circulation, they would never be in pristine, Mint state quality – as here.

Complete – and in Unc quality! Beautifully presented within an attractive, informative 420mm

x 297mm full-colour pack, this premium grade collection makes that traditional search through change irrelevant. Featuring every issued commemorative $1 type, united with the first Mob of Roos $1, this is your chance to create the complete circulating $1 collection in one hit – with every coin in strictly Uncirculated condition! * Mintmark coins may be used

A$295US$273

1984-2010 $1 COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTION UNC

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for circulation, attractive, informative 420mm x 297mm full-colour pack, this premium grade collection makes that traditional search through change irrelevant. Featuring every issued commemorative $1 type, united with the first Mob of Roos $1, this is your chance to create the complete circulating $1 collection in one hit – with every coin in strictly Uncirculated condition! * Mintmark coins may be used

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effective than the $1 note, the

only $1 distinguished by the original decimal portrait of Elizabeth II.

Every $1 type issued for circulation from 1984 to 2010!

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LIMITED EDITION JUST 2,011 SETS!

A fitting centrepiece to the collection at right, the stunning $1 RWC 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Gold-plated 1oz Silver Proof is also available individually! A stunning fusion of precious metals, struck to exquisite High Relief Proof standard, this 40mm .999 silver, 24-carat gold-plated 1oz coin portrays the Webb Ellis Cup – the prize for winning Rugby Union’s most

prestigious competition. A must-have for selectively gold-plated coin collectors, each $1 is set in a numbered timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 12,000.

Officially approved, beautifully presented and headlined by the one of the most exclusive Australian legal tender silver coins ever issued by the Perth Mint, this stunning collection forms the ultimate keepsake of Rugby World Cup 2011.

Whilst a fine tribute to the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2011, which kicks off in New Zealand in September, this prestigious collection also represents the perfect way to honour the World champions of past Rugby World Cup Tournaments. Highlighted by the spectacular High Relief 2011 $1 Webb Ellis Gold-plated Silver Proof, this sumptuous presentation also incorporates four coins honouring the previous winners of the Rugby World Cup. Individually brilliant, with each Silver Proof distinguished by a powerful Rugby motif, the four legal tender coins represent South Africa (1995 & 2007), New Zealand (1987), Australia (1991 & 1999) and England (2003) – with the last three mentioned coins EXCLUSIVE TO THIS SET!

A truly outstanding numismatic presentation, sure to command the attention of collectors across the globe, the Rugby World Cup 2011 Champions Silver Proof Collection is a must-have for fans of ‘The Game They Play in Heaven’ – but you will have to be quick. Notwithstanding the inevitably huge international demand for this set – with Rugby fans in Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa, in particular, set to pounce – the worldwide limited edition of this new release has been restricted to a perplexingly low 2,011 sets.

A limited window of opportunity for our clients to secure this prestigious, officially endorsed Rugby World Cup 2011 commemorative collection, we must advise immediate action. With demand for this unique presentation sure to be huge, and the tiny limited edition certain to be devastated in short order, Downies allocation has been tightly restricted – and a sell-

out is inevitable.

GOLDEN GLORY

Stunning ALL BLACK coin!

Rugby World Cup Champions Silver Proof Set!

Underpinned by a lavish standard of

presentation, as one would expect for such an important, prestigious legal tender collection, the five coins are set on an engraved timber panel, and housed within a superb, engraved timber case – complete with a magnetic stand for easy display!

Crafted from 1oz .999 silver, this High

Relief gold-plated 40mm Proof coin depicts the Webb Ellis Cup – the prize for

victory at the Rugby World Cup

Crafted from 1oz .999 silver, with the reverse finished in ‘all black’, this stunning release forms an apt tribute to the internationally renowned All Blacks! The very first All Blacks legal tender coin, and a licensed All Blacks product, this 40mm $1 combines a pure black background with NZ’s

iconic silver

fern. However, although the backdrop looks all black, three additional black ferns shimmer against the matt black surface when the coin is tilted at the right angle! A must-have for Rugby fans and full-colour collectors, each coin is set in a leatherette case with a Certificate. Mintage just 10,000!

A$159

NZ $1 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011

GOLD-PLATED 1oz SILVER PROOF

US$148AR540

■ Officially approved Rugby World Cup 2011 release

■ Exclusive! Tiny worldwide limited edition just 2,011 sets!

■ Comprises five legal tender silver coins – with three exclusive to this set!

■ Set in an engraved wooden panel, housed in an engraved timber case

■ Complete with an individually numbered, detailed 12pp booklet

Stunning




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A$9995

NZ 2011 $1 ALL BLACKS 1oz SILVER

PROOF

US$93

England and South Africa, in particular, set to pounce – the worldwide limited edition of this new release has been restricted to a perplexingly low 2,011 sets.

A limited window of opportunity for our clients to secure this prestigious, officially endorsed Rugby World Cup 2011 commemorative collection, we must advise immediate

A PERFECT KEEPSAKEOnly the second official PNC issued by New Zealand in five years, this exclusive commemorative honours the Kiwi’s world-famous All Blacks team. A licensed New Zealand Rugby Union product, and a strictly limited edition with just 10,000 issued, this official PNC is headlined by a unique cu-ni Prooflike $1. Graced with the official All Blacks silver fern logo, with additional frosted silver ferns in the background,

each 40mm legal tender coin is set in an official envelope, united with two official All Blacks stamps. Well within your reach! AR718

A$2950

NZ 2011 $1 ALL BLACKS PNC

US$28

iconic silver

NZ 2011 $1 ALL BLACKS 1oz SILVER

A PERFECT KEEPSAKE

just 10,000!

A PERFECT KEEPSAKE

out is inevitable.

8

ALL BLACK coin!

for winning Rugby Union’s most

Stunning ALL BLACK Stunning ALL BLACK ALL BLACK

issued by the Perth Mint, this stunning collection forms the

upcoming Rugby World Cup 2011, which kicks off in New Zealand

perfect way to honour the World champions of past Rugby World Cup Tournaments. Highlighted by the spectacular High Relief 2011 $1 Webb Ellis Gold-plated Silver Proof, this sumptuous presentation also incorporates four coins honouring the previous winners of the Rugby World Cup. Individually brilliant, with each Silver Proof distinguished by a powerful Rugby motif, the four









One of the Perth Mint’s most exclusive Australian

legal tender silver issues – just 2,011 struck! – this

38.85mm 1oz .999 silver Proof is found ONLY in this set!



victory at the Rugby World Cup

Struck by the Perth Mint, and exclusive

to this set, this unique .999 silver 1oz tribute to New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup victory in 1987 measures 38.85mm

Struck by Britain’s Royal Mint, this 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver £5 from Jersey honours Britain’s victory over Australia

in 2003. Only available in this set!

Honouring two-time winners South Africa (1995 & 2007), the

South African Mint’s 38.725mm 2 Rand Proof comprises a hefty

33.626g of sterling silver

A$695US$643

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 CHAMPIONS

SILVER PROOF SETAS442


Struck by Britain’s Royal Mint, this 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver £5 from Jersey honours Britain’s victory over Australia

in 2003. Only available in this set!

SILVER PROOF SETAS442

Honouring two-time winners South Africa (1995 & 2007), the

South African Mint’s 38.725mm 2 Rand Proof comprises a hefty

33.626g of sterling silver

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 LIMITED EDITION JUST 2,011 SETS!


victory at the Rugby World Cup A$

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011

TM © RWC Ltd 1986.




One of the Perth Mint’s most exclusive Australian

legal tender silver issues – just 2,011 struck! – this

38.85mm 1oz .999 silver Proof is found ONLY in this set!

Struck by the Perth Mint, and exclusive

to this set, this unique .999 silver 1oz tribute to New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup victory in 1987 measures 38.85mm

A$695US$643


Just TEN in existence!

A GREAT AUSTRALIAN RARITY…

NEVER MEANT TO BE ISSUED…

Never before offered by Downies, we are delighted to be able to give our clients the chance to own a truly great Australian philatelic rarity – the 1978 18c NT Perforated Error Strip of Four! Although it is unknown how many were created by the malfunction in the

sheet perforation, the infrequent appearances on the market of this imperforate type is testimony to its great rarity. Distinctive and dramatic, this Error type is a must-have for the serious philatelist, and for anyone interested in the rarest of Australian collectables – but you

Immensely rare, the 1981 24c Tasmanian Tiger Imperforate Pair is known by just TEN examples! With just two in stock, we urge interested parties to stake their claim immediately. One of the rarest Australian philatelic errors, celebrating one of Australia’s most

intriguing creatures, the spectacular imperforate 24c Tasmanian Tiger variety was caused by a glitch in the perforation machine. This discovery of this highly desirable philatelic rarity set the market alight, and this key Error type has since been the apple of many a collector’s eye. A prestigious addition to any collection, seldom

seen on the market, this exceedingly rare imperforate pair can be yours in MUH – together with a MUH standard pair for contrast.

TRIANGLE TROUBLE! THE EYES

HAVE IT!

FLORAL FAUX PAS…

THAT SINKING

FEELING…

One of the first philatelic commemoratives issued during the reign of Elizabeth II, this scarce predecimal type is distinguished by the misalignment of the red triangle in the design. Paying tribute to the YMCA, and seldom offered in top grade, we have this unusual error in Blocks of 4 in superb MUH condition, accompanied by a standard Block of 4 for comparison.

Marking the 75th anniversary of Australian nationhood, this 1976 philatelic issue is known by two highly distinctive types. Notable for several variations in the designs, the scarce 2nd type is most obviously recognised by the ‘long’ eye of the Kangaroo, compared to the ‘dot’ eye on the 1st type. Well within your reach at just A$18.95, we have both types in MUH Blocks of 4.

Caused by a shift during printing, this distinctive error is distinguished by the omission of the buff background colour and the misplacement of the colour design – seen in the accidental positioning of the leaves over ‘Australia’! Cataloguing at A$400 per stamp, we have this rare Error type in MUH pairs, with a standard pair for comparison, at just A$295!

It was red faces all round at Australia Post in 1980, when it was discovered that the 1980 AAT 15c SS Nimrod stamp actually depicted the SS Morning! This blunder was rectified with the issue of a 1981 stamp bearing the correct picture of the SS Nimrod, and we have BOTH the incorrect 1980 stamp and correct 1981 stamp in MUH Blocks of 4 for just A$19.95!

must act now! We have just seven Mint Unhinged examples of the 1978 18c Northern Territory Perforated Error Strip of Four in stock – complete with a standard, perforate Strip of Four for comparison.

superb Mint Unhinged condition. Just eight pairs in stock!

blue background, as opposed to the actual issue, which features a blue background with white streaks. Assuring the standing of the 1982 60c Whale as a key type, Australia Post admitted that the blue stamps were indeed

Resulting from a lapse in Australia Post’s normally rigorous security, a small batch of Trial Proof stamps was inadvertently issued to the public in the early 1980s. The pre-release Proofs feature a

pre-release proofs. Only 400 of the Whale 60c Trial Proof are known to exist, and it is seldom offered.Presented with a standard type for comparison, we have the highly sought after 1982 Whale 60c Trial

Proof in

Buy all four sets

and SAVE

A$200! A$967 US$895

KT870

A GREAT AUSTRALIAN RARITY…

Immensely rare, the 1981 24c Tasmanian Tiger Imperforate Pair is known by just TEN examples! With just two in stock, we urge interested parties to stake their claim immediately. One of the rarest Australian philatelic errors, celebrating one of Australia’s most

A$995

1981 24c TASMANIAN TIGER IMPERF PAIR & STANDARD PAIR MUH

US$921AS443

A$495

1982 60c WHALE TRIAL PROOF & STANDARD

PAIR MUH US$428

AS445

A$7950

1954 3 1/2d YMCA ERROR & STANDARD

BLOCK OF 4 PAIR MUH US$74

AS446

A$1895

1976 18c NATIONHOOD TYPE I & II BLOCKS OF

4 MUH US$1775

AS447

A$295

1971 7c FLORAL STAMP ERROR PAIR & STANDARD PAIR MUH

US$273AQ383

A$1995

AAT 1980 & 1981 15c BLOCKS OF FOUR PAIR

MUH US$1850

AK997

AS444

A$995

1978 18c NT PERF ERROR & STANDARD STRIP OF 4 PAIR MUH

US$921

TRIANGLE

stamps were indeed Proofs feature a

TRIANGLE TROUBLE!

One of the first philatelic

TRIANGLE

normal

error this

side

Type 1

normal

normal

normal

normal

Type 2

error

error

FLORAL

Proof in

Type 1Type 1

Type 2

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error

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FLORAL

the highly sought after 1982 Whale 60c Trial

error this


Every Decimal Stamp from 1966 to 1980!Underpinned by history, importance, colour and variety, Australia’s early decimal stamps are highly sought after – especially in top grade. An outstanding opportunity, our recent purchase of a major hoard of original sheets means we can offer the COMPLETE 1966-80 stamp series – with every stamp in Mint Unhinged quality!

Downies – filling the gap…While Australia Post has issued albums since 1981, no annual sets were issued from 1966 to 1980. Filling the gap between the inception of the decimal system and the first Australia Post album, these valuable Australian stamp collections represent the only way for collectors to conveniently assemble the early issues in the series.

Utterly complete…A comprehensive appreciation of early decimal philatelic issues of Elizabeth II, this fantastic presentation comprises an example of every stamp from 1966 to 1980. That’s 378 stamps and 5 minisheets in total! Better yet, as these stamps have been taken from original sheets, every one is in pristine Mint Unhinged condition!

Beautifully presented…Offered in groups of five from 1966-70, 1971-75 and 1976-80, the collection features 15 albums in all. Similar in format to Australia Post issues to enable convenient and consistent storage, each year’s stamps are housed in an individual album, and

are complemented by information on the designs, the artists, the history and much more. Whether you choose a particular set, or grab the chance to own every early decimal stamp and buy all three 5-year collections, this is the perfect way to enjoy an important chapter of Australia’s currency history.

The 1957-80 AAT Stamp Series –COMPLETE!

With Australia Post including AAT stamps in its annual

albums only from 1981, it has always been tough for collectors to secure early issues in the series. Providing an affordable, convenient alternative to the time-consuming search for AAT stamps issued

A crucial part of Australia’s fascinating philatelic history, and the perfect complement to the 1966-80 Stamp Collection above, we also have the COMPLETE 1957-80 Australian Antarctic Territory Stamp Collection in stock!

before 1981, this professionally produced presentation is an invaluable resource. A sweeping compilation, the collection includes all 46 AAT stamps issued from the first in 1957 until 1980 – with every stamp in superb Mint Unhinged quality! Housed in an attractive album, complete with detailed information

compiled from Australia Post bulletins, this important 46-stamp set is a first-class collector presentation – and surprisingly affordable at JUST A$215.

A$368US$3411966-70

AUSTRALIAN DECIMAL STAMP

COLLECTION MUH AD306

A$339US$3141971-75



A$245US$2271976-80



A$215US$199

1957-80 AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC

TERRITORY STAMP COLLECTION MUH

AS303

Every Decimal

A comprehensive

of Elizabeth II, this fantastic presentation comprises an example of every stamp from 1966 to 1980. That’s 378 stamps and 5 minisheets in total! Better yet, as these stamps have been taken from original sheets, every one is in pristine Mint Unhinged

are complemented

With Australia Post including AAT stamps in its annual

albums only from 1981, it has always been tough for

A crucial part of Buy all four sets

and SAVE

A$200! A$967 US$895

KT870

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1968 $1 Coombs/Randall Unc A$890 HA417 US$824

■ Crucial type – the highest cataloguing, most sought after $1 of the series

■ Rarest signature combination of the $1 series – hotly pursued in any grade

■ Key early decimal note, issued only in 1968 – very rarely seen in Unc, as here

Secure a Consec Pair! A$1,780 US$1,648 AO689

1969 $10 Phillips/Randall Unc

A$95 HA436 US$88 ■ Australia’s third $10 note issue, first seen in

circulation over four decades ago ■ Stashed away at the time of issue, this key

early decimal note is available in Unc ■ Available at 36% off current catalogue

value! SAVE A$55 whilst stocks last!

1983 $50 Johnston/Stone Unc A$245 HI494 US$227

■ Issued nearly 30 years ago, and rarely offered in pristine Unc condition as here

■ Like all high denomination notes, too valuable to set aside as a memento

■ Sensational value-for-money! SAVE A$50 off current catalogue price!

Or buy a Consec Pair! A$490 US$454 AR323

1969 $1 Phillips/Randall Unc A$69 HA418 US$64

■ Australia’s third $1 banknote issue – rarely stashed away at the time of issue

■ Seldom seen in premium grade, we have a small batch in genuine Unc quality

■ Important early decimal note issue – missing from many collections in top grade

Also available in Consec Pairs! A$138 US$128 AR885

1972 $10 Phillips/Wheeler C of A Unc

A$85 HA437 US$79 ■ Last of its kind – the final $10 before banner

changed from ‘COMMONWEALTH’ ■ Superb examples, each $10 Phillips/Wheeler

C of A note in strictly Unc condition ■ Remarkably affordable for a pristine

example of an early, important decimal type

1976 $2 Knight/Wheeler Side Unc

A$39 HA428 US$37 ■ The latter of the two Knight/Wheeler $2

types – issued exactly 35 years ago ■ Features the metallic security thread

repositioned from the centre to the side ■ A fine acquisition in premium grade, we

have this 1970s type in strictly Unc Or buy a Consec Pair! A$78 US$74 AR191

1991 $10 MRR Last Prefix PIL Consec Pair Unc

A$249 AS357 US$230 ■ Unites two consecutive Fraser/Cole $10

MRR Last Prefix notes – one with a PIL (Plate Identification Letter) and one without a PIL

■ A very rare combination, with very few $10 MRR Last Prefix notes issued with a PIL. Seldom offered in Uncirculated quality as hereMRR Last Prefix $10 available as a non-PIL

Consec Pair A$158 US$146 AS370

1996 $100 Fraser/Evans Unc A$249 AR177 US$231

■ Australia’s very first polymer $100 note issue – carries Fraser/Evans signatures

■ As a high denomination, very few were set aside. Recognised as scarce in Unc

■ Unbeatable deal – this first-of-its-kind polymer issue is now over A$50 OFF!

Also offered as a Consec Pair! A$498 US$462 AS358

1968 $1 Coombs/Randall Unc 1969 $1 Phillips/Randall Unc

1969 $10 Phillips/Randall 1972 $10 Phillips/Wheeler

1976 $2 Knight/Wheeler Side

1996 $100 Fraser/Evans Unc 1990 $50 Fraser/Higgins Unc A$245 AA426 US$227

■ A one-year-only issue – missing from many collections in Unc as here

■ Print-run cut short by death of Secretary to the Treasury, Christopher Higgins, in 1990

■ An irresistible opportunity – SAVE a whopping A$80 OFF current value of A$325!

Or as a Consec Pair! A$490 US$454 AS371

1969 $5 Phillips/Randall Unc A$195 HA430 US$181

■ Australia’s second $5, and among the most sought after – issued for just 3 years!

■ Recognised as scarce in all grades, but particularly tough-to-find in Unc as here

■ Great value for an early decimal note in Unc – now A$65 BELOW catalogue price!

Consec Pair also available!A$390 US$362 AS356

1972 $5 Phillips/Wheeler C of A Unc

A$195 HA431 US$181 ■ The last $5 before ‘COMMONWEALTH’

banner changed to ‘AUSTRALIA’ ■ Bears the signatures of Phillips/Wheeler,

and very scarce in premium grade ■ Offered in pristine Unc quality, this key type

is now A$65 BELOW catalogue value Consec Pair! A$390 US$362 AR484

1974 $5 Phillips/Wheeler Australia Unc

A$185 HA432 US$172 ■ First $5 with ‘AUSTRALIA’ banner – scarce

type, always popular with collectors ■ Key part of every decimal collection,

especially in superb Unc quality as here ■ Don’t miss this super bargain! SAVE

a massive A$50 OFF catalogue value!Consec Pair! A$370 US$343 AR062

1991 $10 MRR Last Prefix 1991 $10 MRR Last Prefix 1991 $10 MRR Last Prefix

1990 $50 Fraser/Higgins Unc 1983 $50 Johnston/Stone Unc

side thread


1922-28 2/- Set VG-FA$148 AS360 US$137

■ Features all 7 dates from 1922 to 1928 – the last 2/- struck until 1931 due to the Depression

■ Like all George V issues, the coins of the 1920s are defined by low mintages

■ Graded Very Good to Fine, and an affordable acquisition at just A$21 per coin

1946 & 1947 2/- Pair aUnc A$68 AS361 US$63

■ Issued at the dawn of a new era – the first silver florins issued after WWII

■ The final florin issues of George VI featuring Ind:Imp in the obverse inscription

■ Struck at Melbourne Mint, each George VI florin is in lovely aUnc quality

1951 & 1952 2/- Pair aUnc A$145 AS362 US$135

■ Historic, sought after dates – the final two Australian florin issues of George VI

■ Also the first florins without Ind:Imp in inscription – scarce in about Uncirculated

■ Stunning quality, stunning saving – the pair is now A$30 OFF catalogue price!

1985 5c & 10c Pair BU A$29 AS363 US$27

■ Very scarce pair, seldom offered in superb Brilliant Uncirculated quality as here

■ 1985 10c is the lowest mintage 10c issued for circulation – just 2.1m struck!

■ NEVER issued for circulation, 1985 5c is found only in RAM Mint Sets – mintage just 170,000!

1940 AIF Set of Four MUH A$59 AS365 US$55

■ Paying homage to Australia’s Armed Forces – includes 1d, 2d, 3d and 6d stamps

■ One of very few military commemoratives issued during World War II

■ In impeccable Mint Unhinged quality – very scarce in this pristine condition

1948-56 1/6 & 2/- No Watermark Pair MUH

A$39 AS366 US$37 ■ Comprises high value ‘No Watermark’ 1/6

Hermes & 2/- Crocodile stamps ■ Short-lived, scarce types, with majority of

issue printed on Watermark paper ■ In flawless MUH quality – standard

Watermark Pair included for comparison

1953 3d & 3 1/2d Food Se-tenant Strip of 3 Pair MUH

A$1995 AS367 US$1850

■ Last issue of the George VI era – and first Australian se-tenant Strip of 3 issues

■ Issued in honour of Australia’s role in a campaign for increased world food production

■ Scarce in high grade, both se-tenant strips are available in Mint Unhinged qualityAlso available as an MUH Block of 9 Pair!

A$89.50 US$83 AH245

1965 Anzac Trio MUH

A$690 AP862 US$650

■ Key Australian stamp issue – honouring the 50th anniversary of Gallipoli Landings

■ Comprises Khaki 5d, Blue 8d & Maroon 2/3 – depicting Simpson & the Donkey

■ One of the last predecimal issues – top value in MUH at under A$7 for the trio!

Or buy an MUH Block of Four Set! A$23.60 US$22 AS368

1970 Capt. Cook Minisheet MUH

A$2495 US$24AK463

■ Only issued at the ANPEX Stamp Exhibition - features scarce ANPEX overprint

■ The first decimal minisheet – and first minisheet with commemorative overprint!

■ Scarce and sought after, this early decimal type is in Mint Unhinged quality

1971 7c Set of Seven MUH A$1995 AH453 US$1850

■ A collector favourite, the 1971 Christmas Set features seven different 7c stamps

■ As issued, each stamp is in perfectly preserved Mint Unhinged condition

■ Outstanding value at this price – limited stocks available!

1971 Christmas 7c MUH Block of 25 also available A$135 US$125 AH455

1922-28 2/- Set VG-F1922-28 2/- Set VG-F1922-28 2/- Set VG-F1922-28 2/- Set VG-F1922-28 2/- Set VG-F 1946 & 1947 2/- Pair aUnc 1946 & 1947 2/- Pair aUnc 1951 & 1952 2/- Pair aUnc

1985 5c & 10c Pair BU 1985 5c & 10c Pair BU

1940 AIF Set of Four MUH 1940 AIF Set of Four MUH 1940 AIF Set of Four MUH 1940 AIF Set of Four MUH 1940 AIF Set of Four MUH 1940 AIF Set of Four MUH 1940 AIF Set of Four MUH No Watermark Pair MUH 1940 AIF Set of Four MUH 1940 AIF Set of Four MUH 1948-56 1/6 & 2/-

Watermark

1953 3d & 3 1/2d Food Se-

A$

Key Australian stamp issue – honouring the

1965 Anzac Trio MUH

50

Minisheet MUH

A$

A$89.50

1971 7c Set of Seven MUH 1971 7c Set of Seven MUH 1971 7c Set of Seven MUH 1971 7c Set of Seven MUH 1971 7c Set of Seven MUH

Watermark

1994 $5 Mary Lee Bimetal Unc

A$1295 AB398 US$12 ■ A key type for modern

Australian collectors – the nation’s first bimetal coin!

■ Australian legal tender – honours centenary of the achievement of the vote for women in 1894

■ Measuring 28.12mm in diameter, each coin is set in original RAM pack of issue

achievement of the vote for women in 1894

diameter, each coin is set in original RAM pack of issue

■

■

1994 $5 Mary Lee

A$

■■

2000 $5 Phar Lap Bimetal Unc

A$25 AE886 US$24 ■ Celebrating Australia’s

most famous racehorse – the legendary Phar Lap

■ Unique 28.12mm bimetal Australian legal tender type – struck to RAM’s rigorous Unc standards

■ Housed in the original RAM pack, and an affordable addition to your collection

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A true masterpiece…First with all the hottest releases from right round the world, Downies is proud to give our clients the chance to secure the latest issue in the extraordinarily popular Masterpieces of Art 3oz Silver Proof Series! Crafted from a whopping THREE OUNCES (93.30g!) of pure .999 silver, this exquisite precious metal Proof celebrates the 18th century Italian artist Giovanni Antonio Canal (1697-1768). Known as Canaletto, this talented Venetian painter was most famous for his grand scenes of the canals of Venice, as exemplified by the masterwork

enshrined upon the broad 55mm frame of this breathtaking 3oz Silver Proof. One of his most celebrated works, indicative of his notoriously strong use of colour, Canaletto’s Return of the Bucentaurn to the Molo on Ascension Day is perfectly recreated in glorious full-colour, with the border of 17 genuine Swarovski crystals providing the perfect finishing touch. As the Masterpieces of Art Series is one of the most sought after collector series in international numismatics, with every coin thus far released sold out at lightning speed, we must advise

immediate action. With just 1,732 coins struck – each set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – this spellbinding work of numismatic artistry will be available for a short time only.

Vanished from the market…

Bringing to life one

of the world’s most

famous paintings

– Rembrandt’s The Man with the

Golden Helmet –

this gargantuan

precious metal Proof is, like every

Masterpieces of Art

release, exquisite,

exclusive and almost

impossible to find.

A poignant portrayal

of the fragility of the

human condition,

Rembrandt’s masterpiece is flawlessly recreated

upon the imposing

55mm flan of this

massive THREE OUNCE

.999 fine silver coin.

Superbly rendered in

full-colour, the artwork

is also beautifully

framed with 16 genuine

crystals from legendary

crystal-makers Swarovski. Set within

a stylish case, each

$20 coin is complete

with a Certificate of

Authenticity confirming

the mintage of just

1,655 – sold out at

super speed.

With only a small

number of coins in

stock, and given the

ferocious worldwide

demand for this series,

this is sure to be the

only time we will be

able to offer this highly

sought after legal tender

coin in Money.

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A$495US$458

COOK ISLANDS 2011 $20 RETURN OF THE

BUCENTAURN 3oz SILVER PROOF

AS448

A$599US$555

COOK ISLANDS 2010 $20 MAN WITH THE GOLDEN HELMET 3oz SILVER PROOF

AR775

Vanished

immediate action. A$495


Real salt from the Dead Sea!

A tremendously innovative new program from Israel, this stunning legal tender series is defined by flawless precious metal Proofs, tiny worldwide mintages, immaculate quality and REAL sea salt from the legendary Dead Sea! Found in an area rich in Biblical history and archaeology, the Dead Sea is the deepest lake in the world, situated at the lowest point of

the world – 420m below sea level. Created through a unique combination of geological and geographical conditions, and

notorious for its therapeutic properties, and the ease with which one can float on its surface due to the high density of the water, the Dead Sea is a deserving candidate as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Paying homage to this astonishing natural phenomenon, Israel has released a highly original range of legal tender coins, with each bearing a design of the Dead Sea based on a satellite photograph, united with a portrayal of a Wild Goat – one of many species of wildlife that flourish in the region. Restricted to a limited edition of 555, and a

prestigious acquisition for any gold collector, the 3-coin set comprises a 30mm 16.96g 22-carat Gold Proof, a 38.70mm 28.8g Silver Proof and a 30mm 14.4g Silver Proof. The 38.70mm 2NIS and 30mm 1NIS sterling silver coins – with mintages of 5,000 and 1,800 – are available individually, with each of the three presentations set in an official case featuring real Dead Sea salt in the lid! With our allocation tightly restricted due to the anticipated demand for these exceptional legal tender issues, we must advise our clients to make haste. A sell-out is inevitable.

Limited to an edition of just

555, the 3-coin set is headlined by a prestigious 30mm 16.96g 22-carat Gold Proof – and features real Dead Sea salt in the lid!

A$1,795US$1,661

ISRAEL 2011 DEAD SEA 3-COIN SET

AS464

A$149

ISRAEL 2011 2NIS DEAD SEA SILVER

PROOF US$138

AS449

A$109

ISRAEL 2011 1NIS DEAD SEA SILVER

PROOF US$101

AS450

in the world, situated at the lowest point of

the world – 420m below sea level. Created through a unique combination of geological and geographical conditions, and

A$

An Aussie icon…

Honouring one of

Australia’s most

internationally recognised natural icons,

and the surprisingly

vibrant flora that springs

from Australia’s Outback

environment, this

tasteful legal tender $5

celebrates the World

Heritage listed Ayers

Rock – also known as

Uluru.

Distinguished by a detailed

portrayal of this gigantic

sandstone formation –

found 335km south-west

of Alice Springs in Central

Australia – the 38.61mm

flan of this unique $5 type

is also embellished with a

lovely burst of full-colour.

An extremely exclusive

release, with only 2,500

issued, we were fortunate

to secure a small allocation

of this 25g sterling silver

coin – each housed in a

case with a Certificate of

Authenticity.

AR952

A$9850

PALAU 2010 $5 AYERS ROCK

SILVER PROOF

US$91

An Aussie

ISRAEL 2011 DEAD SEA 3-COIN SET

An Aussie An Aussie

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Finland’s Finest! A superbly designed Silver 10€ from Finland, this unique precious metal Proof honours natural scientist and explorer Pehr Kalm (1716-79) – the greatest Finn of the Age of Enlightenment, and the first man to record a scientific description of Niagara Falls. Kalm also discovered hundreds of new varieties of plant-life on his

pioneering journey to America, as symbolised by the mountain laurel found upon the obverse of this Finnish legal tender coin. Struck from 17g of sterling silver, the 33mm flan of this unique type also

depicts Kalm, with Niagara Falls portrayed in the background. One of few commemoratives issued by the Mint of Finland, and a strictly limited edition with 14,000 coins issued, each Silver 10€ is set in an official case with a

Certificate of Authenticity.

AS330

A$79

FINLAND 2011 10€ PEHR KALM NIAGARA FALLS SILVER PROOF

US$65

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Real salt from the Dead Sea!

A tremendously innovative new program from Israel, this stunning legal tender series is defined by flawless precious metal Proofs, tiny

Limited to an edition of just

555, the 3-coin set is headlined by a prestigious 30mm 16.96g 22-carat 16.96g 22-carat Gold Proof – and features real Dead Sea salt in the lid!

is headlined by a prestigious 30mm 16.96g 22-carat

AS465

A$1995

WORLD BANKNOTES SHIP COLLECTION UNC

(10 notes)

US$18


Ships that Changed the World!COLUMBUS’ SANTA MARIA…A stirring start to what is sure to prove a sensational collector program, the first coin in the Ships that Changed the World Silver Proof Series pays

homage to one of history’s most famous seafaring vessels – Christopher Columbus’ Santa Maria.

The Santa Maria, formally known as the Santa Maria de La Immaculada Concepcion, was the largest of the three ships that Columbus employed in 1492-93 for the first of his famous voyages of exploration. Although his objective was to find a faster trade route to the East Indies, Columbus discovered islands just off the coast of America,

before ultimately setting foot on the continent on his third voyage. Although not the first explorer to reach the Americas

from Europe, Columbus’ voyages represent the true starting point of the exploration and colonisation of the New World. Beautifully accommodated by the expansive 40.60mm flan, this official legal tender coin is graced with a superbly sculpted, fully struck-up portrayal of the Santa Maria in full sail, contrasting against a full-colour map of the globe. Sure to be as popular with maritime enthusiasts as much as traditional coin collectors, the mintage

of this exclusive .999 fine silver Proof has been restricted to just 5,000 coins – each beautifully presented in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

A plethora of pirates!

JUST A$2 PER BANKNOTE!

A steal at just A$14.95,

the 4th coin in the Perth Mint’s Golden Age of Piracy $1 Series is now available! Defined by full-colour, innovative presentation and top

value, this official legal tender tribute is sure

to be as popular as its predecessors.

Joining the first three coins of

the series,

celebrating Blackbeard (1680-1718), Henry Morgan (1635-88) and Calico Jack (1682-1720), this eye-catching release honours Black Bart (1682-1722). The most notorious pirate of his era – he allegedly captured over 400 ships! – Bart cut a dashing figure in his silk

waistcoats, elaborate hats and diamond encrusted jewellery, as so beautifully depicted upon this 30.60mm coin.Struck to BU quality, and superbly embellished with full-colour, this new al-bronze coin, as with each of its forerunners, is presented in an official card that when united with the other four coins in the series forms a

fantastic pirate montage!

The Seven Seas – and the ships used to traverse their treacherous waters – have provided untold inspiration for artists around the world

since time immemorial – including banknote designers! A superb selection of maritime

themed legal tender issues, this affordable set comprises ten different banknotes from ten different countries – with each note distinguished by a memorable ship design! In strictly Uncirculated quality, and outstanding value-for-money at less than A$2 per note, each 10-note set is housed within an informative, illustrated pack.

AS451

A$11250

TUVALU 2011 $1 SANTA MARIA

1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price

US$105

AR309, AR702, AS138, AS452

A$1495 each

2010-11 $1 GOLDEN AGE

OF PIRACY COINS Official Issue Price

US$14 each

map of the globe. Sure

maritime enthusiasts as much as traditional coin

homage to one of history’s most famous seafaring vessels – Christopher Columbus’ Santa Maria

1oz SILVER PROOF

COLUMBUS’ A stirring start to what is sure to prove a sensational collector program, the first coin in the Ships that Changed the World Silver Proof Series pays

A$

A plethora of pirates!A steal at just A$14.95,

the 4th coin in the Perth Mint’s

Joining the first three coins of

the series,

in the Perth Mint’s Golden Age of Piracy $1 Series is now available! Defined by full-colour, innovative presentation and top

value, this official legal tender tribute is sure

to be as popular as its predecessors.

in the Perth Mint’s

card that when united with the other four coins in the series forms a

fantastic pirate montage!

the other four coins in

upon this 30.60mm coin.

North America Toll free 1

2 PER BANKNOTE! The Seven Seas – and the ships used to traverse their treacherous waters – have provided untold inspiration for artists around the world

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