The Rare Coin Catalogue 2008-02 Essentially Money

February 2008

Q u al i t y Co i n s an d Ban k n o tes

Ver y Rare 1938 George VI Proof Set of Six An Important Era in Australia’s Histor y Only 100 Sets Struck!

1938 George VI Proof Set of Six Halfpenny, Penny, Threepence, Sixpence, Shilling & Florin Grade: Proof

Price:

$135,000 6 coins Liquidation Guarantee

Inside: Investment quality Australian coins and banknotes • Historical selection of Australian and New Zealand Tokens • Exciting new releases from The Perth Mint and The Royal Australian Mint

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elcome to our February 2008 edition of Essentially Money, presenting a fine selection of investment quality coins and banknotes for those looking to build their wealth portfolios.

How to contact us We provide our clients with six convenient contact options: Online:

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Robert and Barbara Jackman

This month sees several exciting new releases in existing Mint series including the International Polar Year Series, Discover Australia Silver Coin Landmark Series and a silver proof $5 coin in the Centenary of Rugby League Series.

Opportunities in Prized Pre Federation Banknotes

For the discerning buyer of prized and historically significant Australian banknotes, these two splendid Colonial issues offer outstanding value in terms of numismatic importance and strong investment potential. Both the Commercial Bank of Sydney and the Bank of New South Wales were the forerunners of Australia’s earliest and most prominent banking institutions and now form part of the “National Australia Bank” and “Westpac” group respectively. In terms of historical significance and investment potential, buyers can be confident that future demand is most certainly secured.

New Mint collectables for February also include a celebration of Chinese New Year with the 2008 Year of the Rat and the Lunar Coin Series. The Royal Australian Mint’s 2008 Centenary of Scouts Australia Series and the six coin fine silver proof set honoring 2008 as the International Year of Planet Earth are also featured in this issue.

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In 2008, The Rare Coin Company will participate in a number of promotional displays and expos with the first being the ANDA Coin, Banknote & Stamp Show, which is on again in Perth from Saturday 9th to Sunday 10th February at the Burswood Casino. The Rare Coin Company’s stand will be located in the Plaza Ballroom and we look forward to seeing our clients at the show!

We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you, our valued clients.

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‘The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd’ (1834-1982) 18-- One Pound Specimen Note: Sydney Domicile Printed: W. & A. K. Johnston, Edinburgh Grade: Uncirculated Very Scarce Liquidation Guarantee Price: $40,000

Where to find us in February and March 2008 ANDA Coin, Banknote & Stamp Show

When: 9-10 Feb Where: Burswood Casino, Plaza Ballroom Stand #’s 34-38 Perth, Western Australia

Wagin Wollorama Trade & Consumer Fair

When: 7-8 March Where: Recreation Centre Stand # 360 Time: 9am-5pm

The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes - 15th Edition

$29.95 Soft Cover Author: Greg McDonald Celebrating 25 Years

Your guide to Australian coins and banknotes.

‘Bank of New South Wales’ (1817-1982) 19-- Five Pound Specimen Note

Printed: Charles Skipper & East, London Grade: about Uncirculated/Uncirculated Very Scarce Liquidation Guarantee Price: $23,000

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Top Performing Australian Pre Decimal Commonwealth Banknotes Pre Decimal Commonwealth banknotes are some of the strongest performing areas in the entire Australian banknote series due to their growing scarcity and high demand, which makes the notes on these pages a highly attractive proposition for investors and collectors. The Australian Pre Decimal Commonwealth Banknotes presented here are some of the finest examples in their category.

1928 George V Ten Shilling Note Signed: Riddle Heathershaw Cat #: R7 Grade: Uncirculated

Very Scarce Price: $30,000 Liquidation Guarantee

1952 George VI Ten Shilling Star Note

Signed: Coombs Wilson Cat #: R15s Grade: Uncirculated

Very Rare Price: $65,000 Liquidation Guarantee

George VI 1949 One Pound Note Signed: Coombs Watt Cat #: R31 Grade: Uncirculated Price: $1,200 Liquidation Guarantee

1960 QEII Five Pound Notes Consecutive Run of Three

Signed: Coombs Wilson Cat #: R50 Grade: Uncirculated Price: $3,850 - 3 notes Liquidation Guarantee

1952 George VI Ten Shilling Consecutive Pair

Signed: Coombs Wilson Cat #: R15 Grade: about Uncirculated/Uncirculated Price: $2,800 pair Liquidation Guarantee

1940 George VI Ten Pound Note

Signed: Sheehan McFarlane Cat #: R58 Grade: about Uncirculated

Scarce Quality Price: $15,500 Liquidation Guarantee

1933 George V One Pound Notes Consecutive Pair

Signed: Riddle Sheehan Cat #: R28 Grade: Uncirculated

Very Scarce Price: $14,500 pair Liquidation Guarantee

1954 QEII Ten Pound Note First Prefix

Signed: Coombs Wilson Cat #: R62 Grade: Good Extremely Fine Price: $3,250 Liquidation Guarantee

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Scarce Quality Australian Pre Decimal Coins

The ever increasing values of choice quality pre decimal coins has created an unprecedented demand for the inclusion of this area of the numismatic market into more investment portfolios, super funds and prized collections.

In Demand - Australian Decimal STAR NOTES

1917 George V Penny Grade: Gem red Price: $4,500 Liquidation Guarantee

1938 George VI Proof Penny Only 100 Struck Ex Nobles Grade: Proof FDC

Very Scarce Price: $30,000 Liquidation Guarantee

1969 One Dollar Star Note

Signed: Phillips Randall Cat #: R73s Grade: Uncirculated Liquidation

Grade: Proof FDC

Rare Price: $40,000 Liquidation Guarantee

Signed: Coombs Wilson Cat #: R81s Grade: Uncirculated

Scarce Price: $4,000

Guarantee

1943I George VI Proof Penny Bombay Mint, India

1966 Two Dollar Star Notes Consecutive Trio Very Scarce Price: $18,000 3 notes

Liquidation Guarantee

Scarce Early Australian and New Zealand Tokens

To meet the extreme shortage of small change in the emerging Australian economy in the 1850’s and early 1860’s a large number of privately issued tokens began to appear. Although not legal tender, they were tolerated by authorities as it eased the demands of the population explosion, which was fuelled by the discovery of gold in 1851.

Similarly in New Zealand, tokens were introduced in 1857 to counter a severe shortage of small denomination coins and again, although never legal tender, were tolerated until their official termination in 1897. Today, Australian and NZ tokens are highly sought after for their Historical numismatic value.

1911 George V Florin Grade: Gem Uncirculated

Very Scarce Quality Price: $22,000 Liquidation Guarantee

Country: Australia - Pre Federation

1855 Hanks & Lloyd Halfpenny Token Grade: Good Extra Fine Price:

$300

Country: Australia - Pre Federation

1857 Hanks & Co Halfpenny Token Grade: Good Fine Price:

$75

Country: Australia - Pre Federation

1878 Governor of NSW Token Grade: about Uncirculated Price:

$80

1912 George V Florin Grade: Uncirculated

Very Scarce Price: $16,000 Liquidation Guarantee

Country: New Zealand

NZ Edward Waters Penny Token Grade: Very Fine Price:

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$450

Country: New Zealand

Advance New Zealand Penny Token Grade: about Uncirculated Price:

$450

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Country: Australia - Pre Federation

R.S. Waterhouse Penny Token Grade: Extra Fine Price:

$250

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2008 Chinese New Year - The Year of the Rat

2008 Year of the Rat Issues

2008 Year of the Rat Stamp & Coin Cover - $14.95ea

Australian Lunar Coin Series II

Each of the beautifully crafted Royal Australian Mint coins or coin sets shown below feature an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity and come housed in an attractive display case.

This popular yearly issue from the Perth Mint is sure to appeal to collectors of Postal Numismatic Covers and makes a superb gift that will be welcomed by anyone born in the Chinese Lunar Year of the Rat - 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 or 2008.

2008 Year of the Mouse Silver Gilded Edition 1oz Silver Coin

2008 Year of the Mouse 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin

$69.50ea

$465.00ea

Highlighted in 24-carat gilding

Proof quality 99.9% pure gold

2008 $1 Lunar Coins - The Year of the Rat These popular issues from The Royal Australian Mint are a unique Australian symbol of good luck for Chinese New Year.

Great buying at Official Issue Price

2008 Year of the Mouse 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin

2008 Year of the Mouse Coloured Edition issue 1oz Silver Coin

$190.00ea

$62.00ea

Limited mintage of 5,000 - 99.9% pure gold

2008 $1 Lunar Uncirculated Coin Year of the Rat

2008 $1 Lunar Silver Proof Coin Year of the Rat

2008 Year of the Mouse Silver Proof Coin Set of 3

2008 Year of the Mouse 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2008 Year of the Mouse Type set Collection of 4 coins

Official issue price!

Official issue price!

Limited mintage of 1, 000

Limited mintage of 5,000

Strictly limited mintage of 1,500 sets

$12.95ea

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Ideal gift or souvenir

$40.00ea

$295.00set

$78.00ea

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$239.50set

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2008 Discover Australia Silver Coin Landmark Series

2008 International Year of Planet Earth Series The Royal Australian Mint has adopted the ‘International Year of Planet Earth’ as the theme for its 2008 year sets to recognise the importance of this year and its relevance to Australia.

2008 International Year of Planet Earth Six Coin Fine Silver Year Set

The Perth Mint’s 2008 Landmark Silver Coin series continues to showcase Australia’s popular landmarks including Broome, Brisbane, Hobart, Kakadu & Darwin. The first single release coin in the 2008 Series captures iconic images from the town of Broome in Western Australia. The January release coin portrays a coloured pearl shell containing four white pearls on a beach and a lugger at sea.

$255.00set - 99.9% Fine Silver Proof

2008 Landmark Silver Series - Broome 1oz Silver Proof $1 Coin

Featuring Commemorative $1 and 20c coins

$78.00ea

This year set, has possibly two of the most incredibly striking and detailed designs that have ever been included in a themed year set - a worthy acquisition for avid collectors of year sets. Strictly limited mintage of 6,000.

2008 Landmark Silver Series 1oz Silver Proof $1 Coin Set of 5

$390.00set

• The Silver Series comprises five 1oz coins struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality • Limited mintage of 7,500 • Beautiful presentation case with Sheoak lid • Each coin comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity 2008 International Year of Planet Earth Uncirculated Two Coin Set Featuring Commemorative $1 coin

$15.00pair

Official issue price!

2008 International Year of Planet Earth Proof 6 Coin Set Featuring Commemorative $1 coin

$95.00set

Other Coins Currently Available in the Discover Australia Silver Coin Landmark Series The 2006 series features: • • • • •

Unique $1 coin

Featuring Commemorative $1 coins portraying Broome, Brisbane, Hobart, Kakadu & Darwin

Uluru Canberra Great Barrier Reef Perth - Limited Stock Melbourne

The 2007 series features:

2008 International Year of Planet Earth Uncirculated Six Coin Set Featuring Commemorative 20c coin

Featuring Commerative 20c coin

Very popular Year set

Makes an ideal gift or souvenir

$26.50set

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2008 International Year of Planet Earth Proof Two Coin Set

$45.00pair

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Phillip Island Port Arthur Sydney Gold Coast Adelaide

For further details go to www.rarecoin.com.au or phone freecall 1800 641 633

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2008 Centenary of Scouts Australia Series

The 2008 Centenary of Scouts Australia Series from the Royal Australian Mint celebrates the 100th anniversary of Scouting in Australia. Today, Scouting is the largest youth movement in the world, with more than 28 million members in 155 countries, making this a significant commemorative issue.

2008 Centenary of Scouts Australia Uncirculated 50c Coin

$4.95ea

Great collectable for all ages

Commemorating the International Polar Year 2008 Series Now Available Following on from the very successful 2007 $1 uncirculated coin, The Royal Australian Mint has now launched the first in a series of $5 silver proof coins. This highly collectable item features a foreground image of the Antarctic Skua in flight, these large heavily built birds are located in the Sub Antarctic Islands and on the Antarctic continent, with a reputation of being fierce and aggressive, the perfect symbol for the coin as it represents the survival instincts necessary in such a harsh environment.

2008 Centenary of Scouts Australia Silver Proof $5 Coin

$65.00ea

Official issue price!

2008 Centenary of Rugby League Series

Since first being issued in November 2007, The Royal Australian Mint’s Centenary of Rugby League Series has proven extremely popular with collectors and football fans. The latest release is another chance for collectors to obtain a unique collectable commemorating one of Australia’s most popular sporting codes.

• Coin features unique grading & shading effect • Limited mintage of 12,500 • Struck from 99.9% Fine Silver

2008 International Polar Year Silver Proof $5 Coin

$65.00ea

A signficant issue for nature lovers and those with an eye for superb silver coins

Also Currently Available in the Polar Series 2007 Commemorative Uncirculated $1 Coin • Superbly struck by the Royal Australian Mint • Highly collectable Aluminium/ Bronze Uncirculated $1 Coin • Colourful display packaging

2008 Centenary of Rugby Silver Proof $5 Coin

$65.00ea

99.9% Fine Silver

2008 Centenary of Rugby 1908-2008 Uncirculated $1 Coin

$12.95ea

Official issue price!

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2007 International Polar Year Uncirculated $1 Coin

$12.95ea

First coin in the Polar Series

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Kids love Collectables too!

For That Special Occasion The Royal Australian Mint presents the 2008 Gift Sets for Newborns and That Special Day Limited Edition 2008 Baby Sets

What better way to celebrate the birth of a new child than to commemorate the special day with a beautiful keepsake.

Both sets shown below feature an engraveable Magic Pudding token while the uncirculated set contains the unique Norman Lindsay uncirculated $1 coin not available in any other set.

2008 Baby Proof Set of Six Coins

2008 Baby Uncirculated Set of Six Coins

Ideal gift for new parents

Featuring a unique Norman Lindsay Commemorative $1 coin

$95.00ea

$30.50ea

Limited Edition 2008 Wedding Set

Official Issue Price

This special set provides a unique way of commemorating the joyful union of marriage and comes with an elegant card and nickel inscription plaque so you can personalise the message to the happy couple.

2008 Wedding Six Coin Proof Set - Gem Uncirculated finish

Limited Stock

rse Big Belly Seaho

2006 / 07 Ocean Series $1 Colour Uncirculated Coin

$14.95ea

Six great designs available!

Accessories

Keep your coins and banknotes displayed and protected in quality albums and holders. Refill pages available!

$77.00ea

Scholastic Australian Coin Album Starter for 20c, 50c and $1 Collections • 20c & $1 albums $9ea • 50c album $10ea • Set of three $26.50ea

Numis Coin Album with Presentation Cover

$35.00ea

Available in red or blue, matching leatherette presentation box.

Limited edition year set

Numis Coin Album with Presentation Cover

$39.50ea

Statmart Coin Album with Pockets

$12.75ea

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Coin Holders 2inch various sizes

$13.50ea (50 holders)

Available in red, blue or green, Comes with 5 different coin sheets & matching presentation box.

Sizes: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2.

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Perth Sales Manager

Numismatic

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Numismatic Consultant - Sydney

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tion Liquidantee a Guar

You’ll notice that some of the coin and banknote rarities featured in this catalogue have a “Liquidation Guarantee”. This guarantee assures clients that these pieces are of the highest numismatic standards and as such come with a written Guarantee of Authenticity Certificate and offer of “Future Liquidation” by The Rare Coin Company. This only applies to selected items in the catalogue where Liquidation Guarantees are indicated. Purchases of under $10,000 do not attract automatic revaluations.

New and past issues from The Perth Mint and the Royal Australian Mint along with items for offer in the back of this catalogue do not carry a Liquidation Guarantee. However we are always buying quality items for resale!

For more information regarding our Liquidation Guarantee policy please contact us on either: 1800 641 633 (Albany), 1800 440 050 (Perth), 02 9089 8790 (Sydney) or 1800 811 120 (Perth Retail).

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Disclaimer: *Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. °Potential investors into numismatics should seek advice of a qualified rare coin and banknote dealer and a Financial Advisor.

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