The Rare Coin Catalogue 2010-03 part 1 of 2 The Collector`s Choice

Quality Collectable Coins and Banknotes

March 2010

Celebrate Australia’s Coinage History with this Precious Limited Edition Collectable ANDA Special Release 100 Years of Australian Coinage $1 Silver Proof A Rare Opportunity to Secure a RAM Proof with the Distinctive ‘P’ (Perth) Privy Mark A Unique Souvenir of our First Uniform Commonwealth Coinage

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ONLY 2,000 MINTED! Canberra Mintmark Also Available 2010 100 Years of Australian Coinage $1 Silver Proof Canberra Mintmark

Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper

Perth Privy Mark

Canberra Mintmark

Price:

$45

Official Mint Release Price

100 Years of Australian Coinage Perth ANDA Special In celebration of 100 years of Australian coinage comes this stunning silver proof especially released for the most recent Perth ANDA fair.

Very few ‘P’ Privy Marks have been produced by the Royal Australian Mint, making this the ultimate addition to any collection!

With only 2,000 coins minted, Australian coin collectors and history buffs will want to act promptly to secure this regal release.

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Mint

Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper

Price:

$65

Official Mint Release Price

Famous Ballets

Antarctica Husky

The Reef Seahorse

ANZAC Day

World Banknotes

World Coins

and much more!

also inside this issue:

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ssembling a numismatic collection is a wonderfully rewarding pursuit on so many levels, and it’s just the same for the team at The Rare Coin Company when we compile our monthly collector’s catalogue.

excite and motivate you to delve further into this unique and fascinating pursuit and build on your collections.

We take great pride in sourcing and offering our many valued clients a comprehensive range of material with quality, choice and competitive pricing as key considerations.

Whether working towards creating a precious family heirloom, simply enjoying the challenge and fun of discovering fascinating items, learning about history or collecting material with investment potential in mind, the opportunities are positively endless.

No matter what your preferred collecting themes may be, we strive to deliver material we trust will

We hope you enjoy perusing our latest catalogue as much as we enjoy being able to present it.

The Perth Mint’s Famous Ballets 1oz Silver Proof Set A Unique Collectable ~ Extremely Limited Mintage of Only 2,500 sets

Program of Shows & Events in April / May 2010

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Grand Coin & Banknote Show

ANDA Coin & Banknote Show

Showcasing Popular Numismatic Collectables and Investment Quality Rarities

Showcasing Popular Numismatic Collectables and Investment Quality Rarities

April 23rd and 24th

May 21st, 22nd and 23rd

Albany Town Hall, York Street

RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane

Friday April 23rd: 9.30am - 5.30pm Saturday April 24th: 9.30am - 5.30pm

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The Rare Coin Company will present an extensive range of numismatic items.

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The Rare Coin Company will present an extensive range of numismatic items.

A Stunning Five-Coin Set Portraying the Spirit and Beauty of Ballet

2010 Man From Snowy River 1oz $1 Silver Proof 120th Anniversary; Only 5,000 Minted!

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Sweeping the colonies when first seen in April 1890, ‘The Man From Snowy River’ broke all records when published in 1895 as the title-poem in the Paterson’s ‘The Man from Snowy River, and Other Verses’. With his fame growing to virtually unparalleled heights in the 120 years since it was first published, Banjo Paterson is ~ to quote the poem itself ~ ‘a household word today’.

A truly memorable tribute to an important literary work.

Housed in Presentation Case and Illustrated Shipper The Perth Mint

Price:

$89.95

Official Mint Release Price

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A Tribute to Banjo Paterson’s Most Well-Known Ballad

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Inspired by One of the World’s Greatest Arts...

Introducing an Outstanding Silver Proof Set of Unsurpassed Beauty and Craftsmanship

This catalogue represents only a small selection of numismatic collectables available; for other items:

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Famous Ballets Silver Proof Five-Coin Set ~ Only 2,500 Minted!

Presenting a unique set of collectables inspired by five favourite ballets: Don Quixote, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Cinderella, these coloured coins celebrate classic works hugely popular with audiences all over the world.

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this five-coin set is housed in a charcoal presentation case with a shipper featuring foiled illustrations of ballet dancers ~ no more than 2,500 of these magnificent sets will be released!

A brilliant set for collectors captivated by the romance of ballet and expertise of our finest mint masters.

The Perth Mint

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Price:

$447.50 set

Official Mint Release Price

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Incredible Collectables ~ A Tribute to Antarctica des Inclu red e b Num te of ca fi i t r Ce ity entic Auth

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Seventh Release in a Sell-Out Series

Colourful Fourth Series Release Expected to Sell-Out!

A Hugely Popular and Long-Running Sell-Out Series SOL D OU T

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2010 Antarctic Territory Series 1oz $1 Husky Silver Proof ~ Seventh Series Release; Only 7,500 Minted!

The seventh release from this sell-out coin series celebrates the contribution of Husky dogs in the Antarctic. Australia kept huskies on the icy continent for almost 40 years beginning in 1954 with the opening of Mawson Station. As well as proving to be hardworking, reliable forms of transport, they were also loyal companions.

The coin’s reverse depicts a team of huskies pulling a sled with a coloured Antarctic sky in the background.

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2004 Antarctic Territory 1oz $1 Mawson Station Silver Proof ~ 7,500 Minted PM

Price:

$240

An endearing reminder of the adventurous soles who braved this hostile environment.

Another fantastic release from the sell-out Australian Antarctic Territory Series. The loyal husky certainly steals the limelight in this series!

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2009 Polar Series Aurora Australis Hologram $5 Silver Proof ~ 12,500 Minted RAM

Price:

$95

An intricate hologram design that captures the majesty of remote Antarctica.

Price:

$89.50

Official Mint Release Price

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2009 Polar Series Antarctic Explorers $5 Silver Proof ~ 12,500 Minted RAM

Price:

$65

World collectors have embraced the Polar Series, evident in previous sell out issues.

2008/09 Antarctica Uncirculated Polymer Banknotes Produced by the Antarctica Overseas Exchange Office, these distinctive and colourful polymer notes each reveal an exclusive design that captures the essence of the Antarctic. Some proceeds from the sale of each set will provide funding for scientific and environmental research in the region.

A wonderful opportunity to add an interesting and important dimension to your collection.

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$100 set of six

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2010 Sea Life Series The Reef 1/2oz 50c Seahorse Silver Proof ~ Fourth Series Release; Only 10,000 Minted!

The fourth release from this popular series celebrates the Seahorse.

Upright swimmers with beautiful equine shapes, there are several species of Seahorse endemic to Australian tropical and temperate marine waters. Ranging from two to 35cm in length, these delicate sea creatures choose their partner for life. Even more amazing, after the female deposits her eggs into the male’s brood pouch, they are nurtured there until hatching.

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2010 Sea Life Series The Reef 1/2oz 50c Clownfish Silver Proof ~ 10,000 Minted PM

Price:

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2010 Sea Life Series The Reef 1/2oz 50c Leafy Sea Dragon Silver Proof ~ 10,000 Minted PM

Price:

Price:

$55

Official Mint Release Price

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$55

An endearing character of the sea that has enthralled collectors around the world.

The “Seahorse”, the fourth of five individual releases, features a fantastic coloured reverse sure to lure collectors. It will be a race to the finish to secure this collector favourite!

2009 Sea Life Series The Reef 1/2oz 50c Lionfish Silver Proof ~ 10,000 Minted

$55

This colourful second series release is a visually stunning and irrestible coin.

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Price:

$55

A sensational coin that sold out almost as quickly as it was released!

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Great White Shark

Bigbelly Seahorse Biscuit Star 2007 Releases ~ Ocean Series Aluminium Bronze $1 Uncirculated Coins RAM

Price:

Longfin Bannerfish

$18.50 each

Australia’s colourful and curious sea life presented in all its splendour is sure to tempt collectors around the world.

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Remarkable Snapshots of Australian History 2010 ANZAC Day $1 Uncirculated Coin Second Release in Annual ANZAC Coin Program The second release from The Perth Mint’s annual ANZAC Day $1 coin program pays tribute to all those who have served or are currently serving with the Royal Australian Navy. For close to 100 years, the men and women of the Royal Australian Navy have displayed extraordinary professionalism, discipline and courage.

First of the Annual ANZAC Coins 2009 ANZAC Day $1 Unc Coin ~ First in Program Housed in Illustrated Presentation Card

Price:

$12.95

This Highly Collectable Second Release is Sure to Be Popular!

Whether in wartime or on peacekeeping operations, they have served with honour, fully supported by a nation proud of its Navy. As well as recognising their enormous achievements, this coin also symbolises the nation’s extreme gratitude to those sailors who have made the supreme sacrifice. The coin’s reverse portrays HMAS Parramatta, a ‘River’ Class Torpedo Boat Destroyer built for the Royal Australian Navy before World War I, the image of a Leading Seaman from the same era and silhouetted bugler in the background.

A very special collectable honouring members of our Royal Australian Navy.

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2009 ANZAC Coin

The Perth Mint

Price:

9th March Release Date

$150 includes two notes in commemorative folder A Unique Record of a MajorWorld Sporting Event

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2010 Australian Olympic Winter Team 1oz $1 Silver Proof ~ Only 5,000 Minted!

PM

Price:

$97.50 in case of issue

Celebrating Australia in the recent Winter Games.

2008 Australian Olympic Team 1oz $1 Silver Proof ~ Only 8,808 Minted!

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Price:

2008 Beijing Australian Olympic Team $1 Uncirculated Coin & 50c Stamp Cover

$95 in case of issue

A superb release for all Aussie sports fans!

PM

Price:

$14.95

Supporting Australian olympic athletes of 2008.

2006 Ulster Bank Ltd George Best Commemorative Folder The George Best commemorative banknote has attracted collectors of all ages from around the world. Former Manchester United player, the late George Best, was hailed as one of the world’s first football superstars winning various coveted player awards. A must have for sports enthusiasts!

Price:

$100

Celebrating Aviation History

An exclusive and affordably priced Perth Mint coin celebrating Houdini’s famous 1910 flight.

2010 Aust. Cent. of Flight 1oz $1 Silver Proof

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Price:

$12.95

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The coin’s reverse portrays a representation of Houdini’s Voisin bi-plane, which he flew successfully at Diggers Rest, near Melbourne, 100 years ago in March.

The design incorporates the inscription AUSTRALIAN CENTENARY OF FLIGHT DIGGERS REST 18th MARCH 1910. The coin is housed in an illustrated envelope bearing a commemorative $2.10 Australia Post stamp depicting Houdini’s aircraft. It features a special postmark containing the words FIRST DAY OF ISSUE 9 MARCH 2010 DIGGERS REST VICTORIA 3427.

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Beautifully presented and preserved in a specially-designed folder, the Bank of China (Hong Kong) $20 HKD and Bank of China Macau 20 Patacas celebrate the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

A splendid piece of sporting memorabilia!

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The Perth Mint has struck a commemorative $1 coin for exclusive inclusion in Australia Post’s latest stamp and coin cover which celebrates the centenary of powered flight in Australia. Struck from aluminium bronze, the coin celebrates the famous escapologist Harry Houdini’s sustained flight while on tour in Australia in 1910.

$14.95

Official Mint Release Price

2008 Beijing Olympic Games Commemorative Folder

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2010 Australian Centenary of Powered Flight Coin and Stamp Cover ~ Includes $2.10 Stamp and Uncirculated Coin

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Striking Sporting Commemorative Collectables

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Cent. Flight Proof

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Price:

Incredible Demand for Tribute to a Soccer Legend

$89.50

Official Mint Release Price

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High Quality Prized Australian Currency

Popular, Uniquely Designed Silver Bullion Stunners

1978 $10,000 Australian Government Uncirculated Specimen Bond

1999 Zambia 1,000 Kwacha 14-Coin Set ~ Portraying European Banknote Currency

Produced when former Prime Minister John Howard was still treasurer, this Commonwealth of Australia Specimen Government Bond is presented in pristine uncirculated condition. Especially printed to mark the intended release of a new bond certificate design, it represents an interesting aspect of our country’s past and present economy. A tremendous talking point and addition to any banknote collection.

Beautifully crafted and historically significant, this dazzling silver coin set issued by Zambia, in Africa, commemorates the introduction of the European Union’s Single Currency (EURO) to world financial markets as an accounting currency in 1999.

When someone buys a government bond, they are lending money to the government and in return they receive a fixed rate of interest until a specific date when the bond matures, which is when they receive the face value of the bond back.

A premier specimen grade government bond and treasured collectors item!

Price:

An Exceptional Collectable with Prime Investment Potential

$2,250

Euro coins and banknotes entered circulation in 2002. The coins featured in this set reveal the inscription Bank of Zambia 1000 Kwacha (Zambia’s official currency) with a pictorial image on the obverse and miniature colour inset of the new Euro currency on the reverse. Various countries around the world use a currency pegged to the Euro ~ the second largest reserve currency in the world.

Collector Market Update High attendance figures and stock clearance rates, together with strong sales results at numismatic auctions in recent months, continue to exemplify the popularity of Australian and world coins and banknotes as collectables and potential assets.

Price:

$200

As an example, a 1910 slabbed and graded MS-66 Australian florin estimated at $950 sold for $1,468, while a 1987 Fiji two-dollar banknote with an estimated sale price of $500 realised $1,800 plus premium.

1820 Iredale & Co Penny Token Grade: about Very Fine

Price: $100

1858 Morgan Adelaide Penny Token Grade: Very Fine

Price: $250

With the continued influx of new collectors entering the field and established collectors passionate as ever, demand for quality numismatic material continues to drive the market. The Rare Coin Company’s buyers are already hot on the trail for 2010, sourcing the very best in collectables from Australia and around the world for our many valued clients.

Britannias rule where collectors are concerned

2007 Great Britain Silver 2 Pound Bullion Coin

2009 China Panda Silver 10 Yuan Uncirculated Coin

Synonymous with beauty and exceptional quality and value, the British Royal Mint’s Britannia coin is Europe’s first silver bullion coin series and fast becoming a premier contemporary coin.

Struck at the China Mint, Chinese Panda silver coins are popular worldwide due to their 99.9-percent bullion purity and exceptional designs. Each new release since their debut in the 1980s has featured a unique design.

The Britannia symbol featured on the coin has been revered as the personification of the nation and admired around the world for decades. Silver Britannias have been released each year since 1997.

1953P Elizabeth II Halfpenny ~ Slabbed Slabbed: PCGS MS62RB

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Price: $80

1953P Elizabeth II Halfpenny ~ Slabbed Slabbed: PCGS MS63RB

Price: $85

1964M Elizabeth II Penny ~ Slabbed Slabbed: PCGS MS63RB

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Price: $30

A remarkable collectable for specialist collectors

A majestic coin of impeccable quality

Price:

$36

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Issued by The People’s Bank of China, the 2009 coin continues the custom of a one-year-only theme.

Chinese Panda Silver Bullion in big demand

Price:

$40

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