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Inside this issue
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Flamboyant Flamingos in gold & silver!
Flamboyant, majestic and exclusive, we are delighted to present two spectacular tributes to the Pink Flamingo! With the Silver Proof mintage just 600, and a mere FIFTY of the Gold Proof struck, immediate action is essential.
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Alien Abduction – take your collection to a new world…
The latest coins in the Alien Series have just landed! Available in 99.9% pure silver (mintage just 500) and platinum-plated 99.99% pure gold (just 50 struck!) these coins will be sought after from Munich to Mars!
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The
rare, desirable 1967 Goose $1 Silver Proof!
Very rare and highly sought after, the 1967 Goose Silver $1 is an iconic element of Australian numismatics. Notable for Andor Mészáros’ stunning designs, and the tiny mintage of 750, we have one Proof example available!
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Utterly complete $1 banknote collection!
An irresistible opportunity, this is your chance to secure all TEN different types of the Australian 1966-84 $1 banknote series – with every note in magnificent Uncirculated condition! Just two collections available!
‘Mother-of-Pearl’ Clouds in pure 99.99% silver!
A unique tribute to the rare, mesmerising optical polar phenomenon known as ‘Nacreous Clouds’ or ‘Mother-of-Pearl Clouds’, we are delighted to present the Mother-of-Pearl Clouds 2025 $1 1oz Silver Proof!
Forming at high altitudes at extremely low temperatures, Mother-of-Pearl Clouds are dubbed as such because of their vibrant, often iridescent colours. Capturing those spellbinding hues perfectly, the expansive 99.99% silver flan forms the perfect canvas for the dazzling design, which depicts Antarctic fur seals in the foreground, and Mother-of-Pearl Clouds ablaze in the background.
With the mintage of this Perth Mint full-colour masterpiece a mere 2,000, you must act now!
Mother-of-Pearl Clouds 2025 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin
99.99% silver: flawless Proof quality. Struck by Australia’s Perth Mint. Mintage set at a mere 2,000 coins! Tuvalu legal tender – spans 40.90mm. Presented within a plush case.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Struck from 1oz of 99.99% gold! Proof quality! Stunning full-colour!
Worldwide mintage just 99 coins! Niue legal tender – spans 38.60mm.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Mother-of-Pearl Clouds 2025 $100 1oz Gold Proof Coin
$7,950
The Colours of Australia!
Capturing the essence of the Aussie bush through the contrast of 99.9% silver and vivid full-colour, the latest in the Colours of Australia Series has caught the eye of collectors worldwide. An official Niue legal tender issue, spanning a crown-sized 38.60mm in diameter, the mintage has been restricted to a mere 1,000 coins – each with a numbered Certificate.
Precious Pink Flamingos!
Flamboyant, majestic and exclusive, we are thrilled to unveil the Pink Flamingo 2025 $1 Rose Gold-plated 1oz Silver Proof!
A precious metal masterpiece, this coin unites the sparkle of 99.9% silver and the glamour of 24-carat rose gold to capture the grace and beauty of the iconic pink flamingo. The pink flamingo is a stunning example of nature’s artistry, and you could scarcely conceive of a finer tribute. The richly symbolic reverse, and the glorious contrast of silver and rose gold, is sure to command the attention of collectors and bird-lovers around the globe.
With the mintage just 600 coins, immediate action is strongly recommended.
Struck from 1oz of 99.9% silver. Plated in 24-carat rose gold!
Official Niue legal tender. Spans 38.60mm in diameter. Worldwide mintage just 600 coins! Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Struck from 1oz of 99.99% gold!
Immaculate Proof quality.
Just FIFTY available worldwide!
Niue legal tender: spans 38.60mm. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Alien Encounters!
Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 99.9% pure silver, this rather unnerving tribute to our fascination with extraterrestrial life is an exclusive limited edition. Official Niue legal tender, the mintage is a mere 999 coins – each set within a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Encounters 2024 $1
Great Britain Star Wars X-Wing 2024 50p Cupro-Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
Australia in Space 2024 $1 Mintmark & Privymark
Alien Abduction in 99.9% silver!
Sure to be greeted with universal acclaim from Munich to Mars, we are delighted to present the Alien Abduction 2025 $1 1oz Silver Black Proof!
Distinguished by a dramatic design rendered in the classic alien pop culture style, this legal tender coin is struck from 99.9% silver. Spanning 38.60mm, the flan forms the perfect canvas for the sharply detailed, menacing depiction of an alien. In the background, a human is being drawn into a spaceship with a tractor beam! Intensifying this unnerving scene, the Black Proof finish is an inspired touch.
With a mere 500 coins available across the universe, you must not miss this opportunity. Take your collection to another world – order now!
Crafted from 1oz of 99.99% gold. Plated in 99.95% pure platinum.
Limited edition a tiny 50 coins!
Niue legal tender: spans 38.60mm. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Stunning, out-of-this-world design!
Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Stunning Black Proof quality!
Limited edition set at just 500 coins! Niue legal tender: measures 38.60mm. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Unique Decimal Currency 50th Anniversary Types!
Issued for the 2016 Canberra Enlighten Festival, this Decimal Currency tribute was the first coin to feature a counterstamp on the obverse! Set in a unique RAM card, demand for this groundbreaking type was predictably strong, and the 5,000coin mintage sold out during the event.
Not offered by Downies in many years, our tiny stock of the 50th Anniversary Decimal Changeover 2016 $1 C Counterstamp will sell out in a flash. Act now!
Headlined by the low-mintage $1 (just 560,000 struck!), this sought after set comprises all six Decimal Currency 50th Anniversary ‘obverse commemoratives’ from the 5c to $2 – all in strictly Uncirculated quality!
Australia’s rare 1967 Goose $1 Silver Proof!
An iconic element of Australian numismatics, we are delighted to present the rare 1967 Goose Dollar in stunning Proof quality!
Seen by many as the ‘Crowning Glory’ of any serious decimal collection, the 1967 Goose $1 was designed by Andor Mészáros – the man who created designs that came so close to being chosen in 1963 for Australia’s decimal coinage. Based on the motifs of his entries for the new decimal 2c and 20c, Mészáros’ Goose $1 design won an Australian Coin Review (ACR) competition that was held in response to the rather controversial absence of a $1 coin denomination when Australia’s new decimal currency was unveiled.
Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, the Goose $1 design was officially submitted to the Commonwealth. Unsurprisingly, it was officially rejected. This led the ACR to have the Goose $1 privately minted by medallists John Pinches of London. Struck from 28.70g of sterling silver, and spanning an imposing 38mm in diameter, the mintage of the plain edge 1967 Goose $1 Proof was a mere 750. With many lost or mishandled, the Goose $1 is rare in the exquisite quality seen here.
Notable for the significant eye-appeal, being underpinned by rich, attractive toning, and sharp detail in Mészáros’ iconic designs, this extremely rare Australian Crown Pattern is sure to be snapped up instantly. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Comprises FIFTY-SEVEN colour $2 coins in Unc!
Comprising an incredible FIFTY-SEVEN Uncirculated Colour $2 coins, this is your chance to create the ultimate Colour $2 collection in one hit!
The most extensive Colour $2 collection we have ever offered, the set includes some of Australia’s most sought after coins – 2012 Red Poppy $2, 2013 Coronation $2, 2018 Armistice $2, Woolworths Colour $2 coins and more! Tough-to-find in change, and virtually never found in Unc, the 57 coins are united within a timber case.
With the value of colour $2 coins continuing to climb, and just a few sets in stock, the chance to secure this stunning collection must not be missed.
Australia 2012-23 Colour $2 Uncirculated 57-Coin Collection
Also available: Australia 2012-22 $2 Commemorative aUnc-Unc 53-Coin Set (41559)
Includes an incredible FIFTY-SEVEN colour $2 coins! Every coin offered in strictly Uncirculated condition
Featuring many scarce types, including 2012 Red Poppy $2 and 2013 Coronation $2!
Set within a timber case with an acrylic see-through lid
Includes two 54-coin trays, so you can continue to build your $2 collection!
A sensational opportunity, we have a tiny number of Elizabeth II Coronation 60th Anniversary 2013 $2 25-Coin Unc Chubb Security Rolls available!
Australia’s second full-colour circulating issue, this unique type is among our lowest mintage decimal issues. Given that the $2 average annual mintage is nearly 50 million, the 1m coin mintage of the Coronation $2 is minuscule. Seldom seen in change, this coin is never found in Uncirculated quality.
With just a few 25-coin rolls in stock, you must act now!
We also have Australia’s second full-colour circulating type available individually! In strictly Unc quality, each coin is set in a credit card-style pack.
Honouring all who have served Australia in times of conflict, the RAM’s 2012 Red Poppy $2 is notable as Australia’s first circulating colour coin, and first circulating commemorative $2 type. Hotly pursued in any grade, this groundbreaking issue is also Australia’s lowest mintage circulating decimal issue. The mintage was a mere 500,000!
Never found in change in top grade, don’t miss the chance to secure the 2012 Red Poppy $2 in Uncirculated quality!
Increasingly difficult to find in change, and never found in top quality, this is your chance to secure the iconic Australian legal tender 2012 $2 Golden Poppy in strictly Uncirculated condition!
We are delighted to present the 1966 Wavy ‘2’ 20c –one of Australia’s rarest issued decimal coin types!
With a huge number of coins required for the decimal changeover in 1966, Australia sought the assistance of Britain’s Royal Mint. Thirty million of the 5c, 10c & 20c denominations were struck in London, and among the thirty million 20c coins would ultimately be found the 1966 Wavy ‘2’ 20c type. Probably caused by a simple and slight variation in the production of some of the dies, the 1966 Wavy ‘2’ 20c is distinguished by the obvious upward curve on the top of the baseline in the ‘2’.
With most 1966 Wavy ‘2’ 20c coins suffering extensive circulation, this key variety is undeniably scarce in about Uncirculated quality.
Sought after Decimal Collections
Seven 1c coins, featuring two not-issued-for-circulation dates.
Seven 2c coins, highlighted by four not-issued-forcirculation dates.
Fourteen 5c coins, including two not-issued-forcirculation dates.
Fourteen 10c coins, headlined by four not-issued-forcirculation dates.
Fifteen 20c coins – encompassing Australia’s first 20c commemorative & EIGHT not-issued-for-circulation dates!
Fourteen 50c coins, starring five commemoratives & five not-issued-for-circulation dates.
Eighteen $1 coins – five commemoratives, four notissued-for-circulation dates & Five BONUS not-issuedfor-circulation $1 commemoratives!
Eleven $2 coins, highlighted by not-issued-for-circulation 1991 date.
1985-98 Maklouf Portrait Uncirculated
in Uncirculated quality!
Twenty-one 1c coins, including the Melbourne, Perth & RAM 1966 mintmark issues, and rare 1968 1c.
Twenty-one 2c coins, highlighted by the Melbourne, Perth & RAM 1966 mintmark issues, and rare 1968 2c.
Twenty-one 5c coins, featuring the RAM & Royal Mint 1966 mintmark issues, and 1981 Wavy Hair 5c, struck by the Royal Canadian Mint
Twenty 10c coins, headlined by the RAM & Royal Mint 1966 mintmark issues.
One $1 coin – the very first Australian Mob of Roos $1 coin!
Twenty-one 20c coins, encompassing the RAM & Royal Mint 1966 mintmark issues, all the rare early dates, and the Canadian 3.5 Claws 20c Variety!
Eighteen 50c coins, starring the unique, one-year-only 1966 Silver Round, and five commemoratives!
Australia 1966-84 Machin Portrait Uncirculated 123-Coin Collection
$2,490 24455
Also available Australia 1966-84 Machin Portrait Extremely Fine-Uncirculated 122-Coin Collection (30801)
Twenty-two 5c coins, including Australia’s first commemorative 5c, celebrating Decimal Currency 50th Anniversary!
Twenty-two 10c coins, featuring Australia’s first commemorative 10c, marking 50 years of decimal currency!
Thirty-eight 20c coins, starring seventeen commemoratives.
Thirty-eight 50c coins, encompassing twenty-two commemoratives.
Fifty-one $2 coins – with thirty commemoratives, including twenty-seven colour types!
Sixty-four $1 coins, highlighted by a massive forty-four commemoratives, scarce 2012 Roos $1 and 2019 ‘A’, ‘U’ & ‘S’ Privymark coins.
The full-colour $2 coins include some of Australia’s most sought after issues, including the Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary $2!
Australia 1999-2019 Rank-Broadley Portrait Uncirculated 235-Coin Collection
$3,980 34130
Carrying the Last Prefix of the paper $10 series (MRR), this Fraser/Cole $10 issue also bears a Plate Identification Letter! Used as a security device, or perhaps to assist quality control, the PIL was found on only 33% of MRR Last Prefix issues! Scarce in Uncirculated quality!
Complete Collection in Unc!
An irresistible opportunity, Downies can now offer you the chance to secure all TEN different types of the Australian 1966-84 $1 banknote series – with every note in glorious Uncirculated condition!
An historic presentation, the $1 banknote series plays a unique role in the history of Australian numismatics. First issued during the Coombs/Wilson signature combination from February 1966, the $1 note was destined to be Australia’s briefest decimal note denomination. Falling victim to inflation, and to the greater durability and economy of a $1 coin, the last $1 note was issued from 1982 to 1984 during the Johnston/Stone signature combination.
In between the first and the last, the denomination was issued under an additional five different signature combinations – 1967 Coombs/Randall, 1969 Phillips/ Randall, 1972 Phillips/Wheeler, 1976 Knight/Wheeler, 1979 Knight/Stone – with every one represented in this collection! Indeed, this comprehensive aggregation features BOTH the Phillips/Wheeler Commonwealth of Australia AND Australia banner types, and the three different Knight/Wheeler issues – including the highly sought after DBP Test note type!
An important element of Australian history, available at an unbeatable price, the Complete 1966-84 $1 Note Collection is now $135 off current market value! Presented in a Deluxe Lighthouse Album & Slipcase – valued at $85 but yours FREE! – we have a tiny number of sets available. Immediate action is essential!
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Top Bananas!
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bananas in Pyjamas, this sought after pair unites a full-colour 20c AND Australia’s FIRST fullcolour 5c! Not issued for circulation, and never found in change, the pair had a tiny mintage of just 30,000.
A wonderful opportunity to secure these key types in top quality, we have a tiny number of pairs graded by PCGS at MS70 – the highest ranking on the Sheldon Scale!
Australia Bananas in Pyjamas 2017 5c & 20c Cupro-Nickel Coin Pair PCGS MS70 (FDC)
31967
Also available Australia Bananas in Pyjamas 2017 5c & 20c Cupro-Nickel Coin Pair PCGS MS69 (Gem Uncirculated) (31966)
Purple Poppy in Silver!
Honouring animals who have played a key role in Australian military history, and graced with the iconic Purple Poppy, this 99.9% pure silver Australian legal tender coin had a mintage of just 7,500. Sold out at the Royal Australian Mint at super speed, we have NEVER had the chance to offer this sought after issue in Money before! Immediate action is utterly essential!
Australia War Animals Remembrance 2024 $2 Purple Poppy C Mintmark Silver Proof Coin
40645
Australia Royal Australian Mint 60th Anniversary 2025 $1 Mintmark & Privymark Aluminium-Bronze Uncirculated 4-Coin Set
41152
Australia Landcare 1993 $1 Aluminium-Bronze Mintmark Uncirculated 3-Coin Set
Australia Eureka Stockade 150th Anniversary 2004 $1 Aluminium-Bronze Mintmark Uncirculated 5-Coin Set
Australia Olymphilex 2000 $1
Aluminium-Bronze Canberra & Sydney Uncirculated Coin Pair
Australia HMAS Sydney 2000 $1 Aluminium-Bronze C & S Mintmark Uncirculated Coin Pair
Australia Gallipoli 90th Anniversary 2005 $1 Aluminium-Bronze Mintmark Uncirculated 5-Coin Set
Australia Television 50th Anniversary 2006 $1 Aluminium-Bronze Mintmark Uncirculated 5-Coin Set
