Mid-April Money 2024 Catalogue

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A coin of palpable energy and movement, capturing the staggering size and terrifying appearance of the Sea Serpent as it smashes through the churning sea, the third issue of the Mythical Creatures Series has a mintage of just 750!

´ Struck to Proof quality from 2oz of 99.9% pure silver

´ Bears a dramatic, dynamic full-colour reverse design

´ Official Niue legal tender: spans 55mm in diameter

´ Exclusive! Tiny mintage restricted to just 750 coins!

´ Nautical obverse design, with a decorative border!

´ Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

First coins of the new Seasons Series!

Capturing the harmonious hues of Autumnal bliss, contrasting superbly against the glittering 99.9% pure silver surfaces, this Niue legal tender coin has a tiny mintage of just 1,000. With initial demand strong, you must act now.

A coin of rare beauty, and a must-have for anyone with a love of the world’s favourite precious metal, the first issue of the new Seasons Series is also available struck from 1oz of 99.99% gold. Niue legal tender – mintage 99 coins!

Exploring Australia at Night…

Struck to flawless Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold, with the 99.95% fine platinum plating providing a glorious contrast, this official Niue legal tender tribute to the Rock Wallaby is extremely exclusive. The mintage is a mere 150 coins!

A spellbinding synthesis of 1oz of 99.99% pure gold and 99.95% pure platinum plating, this Niue legal tender issue has a mintage of just 150 coins. Complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, as with each coin page 2.

´ Struck from 1oz of pure, glittering 99.9% silver

´ Underpinned by a stunning Black Proof finish!

´ Worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 999 coins

´ Official Niue legal tender issue – spans 38.60mm

´ Beautifully presented within a plush timber case

´ Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

´ Struck from 1oz of pure, prestigious 99.99% gold

´ Expertly finished in glittering 99.95% pure platinum

´ Exclusive! Astonishingly low mintage just 99 coins!

´ Legal tender issue of Niue – measures 38.60mm

´ Set within the confines of an attractive timber case

´ Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Official Proof Sets from the RAM

A phenomenal fusion of quality, presentation and value, the Royal Australian Mint’s annual Proof Set is one of the most eagerly anticipated highlights on the collector calendar.

Traditionally, Proof coins have been created as showpieces of a mint’s skill. Defined by razor-sharp frosted designs, contrasting against impeccable mirror fields, the Royal Australian Mint’s Proof coins represent the pinnacle of the art of numismatics. They are the finest coins money can buy.

A rare event, with Downies seldom having enough stock to offer these popular issues, we have an extensive range of official Royal Australian Mint Proof Sets available. With stocks of many years low, however, immediate action is a must!

Official AFL Set! Twenty unique Unc $1 types!

A RAM-Australia Post joint project, the officially licensed AFL 2024 $1 Collection comprises 20 $1 types – one for each AFL club, plus AFL & AFLW coins.

Although you may find some in change, this is your chance to secure these coins in Unc. Delivered in a roll, accompanied by an official folder, these coins are a must-have for a complete collection.

Unbelievable value at the Official Issue Price

Australia AFL 2024 $1 Uncirculated 20-Coin Collection

Official Issue Price

Honouring Elizabeth II

Graced with an inspired re-imagining of Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George & the Dragon design, united with the Gillick portrait of Elizabeth II, this St Helena legal tender 95th birthday tribute is struck from 7.98g of 22-carat gold. With just one available from the limited edition of 750 – set in a case with a numbered Certificate – you must act now.

The first Australian Coins of King Charles III!

This official RAM Mint Roll comprises 40 Uncirculated examples of the first Australian 5c of King Charles III, with each roll either tails/tails or heads/heads.

Australia Charles III 2024 5c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated 40-Coin RAM Mint Roll

Straight from a RAM Mint Roll and protected for the long-term within a credit card-style pack, we have the first King Charles III $2 coin in strictly Uncirculated quality!

Australia Charles III 2024 $2 Aluminium-Bronze Uncirculated Coin Pack

Guaranteed to be heads/tails, the Charles III 2024 5c Unc 40-Coin Premium Mint Roll is, like the roll at left, set in official RAM packaging and represents top value.

Australia Charles III 2024 5c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated 40-Coin RAM Premium Mint Roll

Issue Price

An official RAM Mint Roll, comprising 25 examples of the first Charles III Australian $2: incredible value at $3.80c per Uncirculated coin!

Australia Charles III 2024 $2 Aluminium-Bronze Uncirculated 25-Coin RAM Mint Roll Official Issue Price

$95

A major milestone in currency history, the first Australian $1 of King Charles III is a must-have for every collection. From a RAM Mint Roll, secure this key date in Unc!

Australia Charles III 2023 $1 Aluminium-Bronze Uncirculated Coin Pack

$12

Remembering Australia’s heroes…

Honouring those who served Australia during WWI, this set comprises FOURTEEN Royal Australian Mint 20c coins – none of which were issued for circulation! Set in individual cards, and united in an official folder, the fourteen unique, one-year-only Australian legal tender types are in strictly Uncirculated condition.

Australia Anzacs Remembered 2015 20c Uncirculated 14-Coin Collection

Australia 100 Years of ANZAC 2015 20c War Correspondents Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Coin

Australia End of WWII 60th Anniversary 2005 20c Coming Home Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Coin Pack

Australia 100 Years of ANZAC 2015 20c Nurses of World War I Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Coin

$2495 Australia End of WWII 60th Anniversary 2005 $1 Dancing Man Aluminium-Bronze Uncirculated Coin Pack

Australia End of WWII 60th Anniversary 2005 50c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Coin Pack

$15 Australia 100 Years of ANZAC 2015 20c Home Front Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Coin

Established July 1919, the War Medal was awarded to all British Empire Forces who served in WWI from August 5, 1914 to November 11, 1918.

WWI War Medal

Enriched with a stylised doublelion design, the Defence Medal was presented for non-operational service in defence of Australia during World War II.

WWI Service Medals

Established December 1918, the 1914-15 Star was awarded to all British Empire forces who served in WWI from August 5, 1914 to December 31, 1915.

Established 1919: awarded to all British Empire forces who mobilised for war or entered a theatre of war from August 5, 1914 to November 11, 1918.

WWII Service Medals

The 1939-45 Star was awarded for operational service in a variety of theatres in which Australians fought, including Java, Crete and the Middle East.

The 1939-45 War Medal was awarded to all Australians serving in WWII, and portrays the Lion (Britain) standing upon the Dragon (Germany).

Bestowed upon those who saw operational service in France, Belgium, Germany or Holland from D-Day June 1944 to VE Day May 1945.

The Italy Star – awarded for operational service in the Mediterranean from the capture of Pantelleria in June 1943 to VE Day 1945.

For operational service west of the Suez Canal: guaranteed as genuine and with correct ribbon, as with the two WWII medals at left.

COMPLETE Perth Mint Centenary Sovereign Collection!

EVERY date from 1899 to 1931!

From the quality to the limited availability, from the history to the presentation, the Perth Mint Centenary Sovereign Collection is one of Australia’s most desirable numismatic releases.

An inspiring presentation, this 33-coin set comprises an example of every Perth Mint sovereign date – from the first in 1899 to the last in 1931! Headlined by the rare 1926P, and featuring the scarce 1899P, 1917P and 1929P, the 33 sovereigns are complemented by the sought after Perth Mint 1999 Centenary Sovereign Proof. Superbly presented in a lavish, individually numbered timber case with an informative booklet, every Perth Mint Sovereign date is in Uncirculated condition.

An immensely rare collection, seldom seen on the market,

Bearing a P100 mintmark, the 1999 Centenary Sovereign Proof is struck from 22-carat gold, encircled by 99.9% silver

´ An official tribute to the centenary of the Perth Mint

´ Includes an Uncirculated example of every Perth Mint Sovereign date from 1899 to 1931 – 33 sovereigns in all!

´ Also includes the unique 1999 Centenary Sovereign Proof!

´ Exclusive limited edition – a mere 70 collections issued!

´ Set in a luxurious, individually numbered timber case

1899-1931 Perth Mint Centenary Sovereign Collection

$51,000 24818

Edward VII 1904P Gold Half Sovereign PCGS AU55

Edward VII 1908P Gold Sovereign PCGS MS64 (Choice Uncirculated)

Edward VII 1909P Gold Half Sovereign PCGS AU58

Early George V gold! Limited stocks available!

Enabling you to forge a powerful link with those who lived through ‘the war to end all wars’, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we are delighted to present a wide variety of Half Sovereign and Sovereign dates issued during the WWI era.

V 1911P

V 1911S

V 1914S

V 1915P

1915S

V 1915M

V 1915P

V 1916M

V 1916P

V 1918P

1917 M,S,P Gold Sovereign Trio

V 1916S

V 1918 M,S,P Gold Sovereign Trio

Ø22.05mm

Prestigious, historic and rare, the 1914-18 Gold Sovereign M,P,S Mintmark Complete 15-Coin Collection gives you the chance to secure an example of EVERY Australian Sovereign issued throughout the First World War.

Underpinned by premium grade Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated quality, the set unites the five Sydney Mint dates, five Melbourne Mint dates and five Perth Mint dates issued from 1914 to 1918. Comprehensive, each 15-coin set is housed within a lockable timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

With so many WWI sovereigns dispatched overseas to satisfy war

George V 1914-18 M,P&S Mintmark Gold Sovereign Complete 15-Coin Collection Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated

Complete 1911 Set! Five coins, five mints!

Comprehensive, this set comprises a coin from each of the mints that struck sovereigns in 1911: the first George V sovereigns! Very rare, the set features coins from the Royal Mint, London, the Melbourne, Sydney and Perth Mints and the low-mintage issue of Canada’s Ottawa Mint. Just one set available!

George V 1911 Gold Sovereign Complete 5-Coin Collection Extremely Fine-Uncirculated 30778 $8,195

with any purchase from

Melbourne Mint Canada Mint

Royal Mint, London

Perth Mint Sydney Mint

Britain’s iconic coins and their nicknames!

Historic, official and affordable, we are delighted to present this array of sets celebrating Britain’s most iconic coins and their nicknames! Deeply engrained in Australia’s numismatic history, of course, Britain’s coins all

had nicknames. Rather than simply known by denomination, the florin, shilling, sixpence and threepence were affectionately known as the two bob, bob, tanner and joey. Official issues of Britain’s Royal Mint, each pack

Charting the history of Royal Mint coin production over more than a millennium, this set features coins from every phase of British minting. From hand-striking to mechanisation, steam power, electrification and precision lasers, the coins in this set illustrate the key moments of innovation. Notable for the limited edition of 100, each set is housed in an official case –dates, types & monarchs of our choice.

comprises one of these classic coins in Extremely Fine, and is complete with information on the coin and its nickname. Available individually at a value-for-money $29.95 apiece, buy all four and SAVE nearly $20!

Also available to purchase individually visit www.downies.com/collections/royal-mint-uk

Medieval London Mint Long Cross Penny

1893-1901 Shilling

1787 Shilling

Shilling

Rare 1910 set!

The first coins of Australia’s first national currency system, we have the Edward VII 1910 set in excessively rare Choice Uncirculated quality!

The only Australian Edward VII coinage issue, struck at the Royal Mint, London, the 1910 set comprises the sterling silver threepence, sixpence, shilling and florin. Notable for low mintages, a huge number of these coins have been lost or melted down. Of surviving examples, most are well worn. Rare in superior grade, they are seldom offered in the state of preservation seen here.

Defined by razor-sharp edges, strong detail and a lovely natural toning, these eye-catching 1910 coins will elevate any collection to a new level. Just one Choice Uncirculated set available!

$8,795

Australia Edward VII

Australia Elizabeth II

Australia Edward VII 1910 Choice Uncirculated Silver 4-Coin Set 16535

Stunning High Relief!

Crafted from 3oz of 99.99% pure silver, and notable for the breathtaking Ultra High Relief strike, this official Cook Islands legal tender issue forms a dramatic tribute to the brave souls who explore our universe. With the mintage just 850 coins – each set in a case with a Certificate – we have only a tiny number of this spectacular release available.

Struck to Ultra High Relief quality from 2oz of 99.99% silver, this superbly detailed Cook Islands legal tender tribute to the motorbike has a tiny mintage of just 999 coins – each

Landmarks of the World!

Struck in a concave/convex format from a whopping KILO of 99.9% silver, this huge 180mm coin celebrates the world’s greatest landmarks – Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and more!

´ A huge KILO of 99.9% pure silver

´ Spans a massive 180mm in diameter!

´ Official Barbados legal tender coin

´ Tiny worldwide mintage just 199!

Mintage just 111 coins!

The third issue of the acclaimed Steampunk Series, this gargantuan legal tender coin forms a unique exploration of the underwater world of Jules Verne’s famous tale, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas.

´ KILO of 99.99% silver! Gold-plated!

´ Measures a gargantuan 100mm!

´ Cook Islands legal tender issue

´ A mere 111 examples struck!

Nautilus 2024 $100 Ultra High Relief Gold-plated Kilo Silver Antique Coin

Celebrating the world’s favourite silver coins – the Eagle $1, Maple Leaf $5, Kangaroo $1 and more – this innovative ‘cube’ coin is struck from a KILO of 99.9% silver! Tiny worldwide mintage just 199!

´ Comprises a KILO of 99.9% silver

´ State of the art minting technology

´ Legal tender issue of Gibraltar

´ Mintage set at a mere 199 coins!

Landmarks of the World 2024 $25 Curved Kilo Silver Prooflike Coin

Bullion of the World 2022 £10

World War II – and the battle for the skies

Eye-catching, exclusive and affordable, the Australia War for the Skies Second World War 9-Coin Enamel Penny Set forms a unique tribute to some of the world’s greatest aviation icons.

A major turning point in the history of warfare, airpower was decisive in determining the course of WWII. As a result, combat aircraft such as Britain’s Spitfire, Germany’s Messerschmitt BF 109G and the USA’s P51 Mustang are household names today. Each of these famous fighters, and many more WWII icons, are celebrated in this impressive presentation.

Complete with an informative booklet incorporating a Certificate, the collection comprises nine genuine Australian pennies. Bearing the portrait of wartime monarch, King

Australia War for the Skies Second World War 9-Coin Enamel Penny Set Official Issue Price

George VI, each penny depicts a WWII plane in glorious fullcolour. Individually brilliant, the coins soar to new heights when united as a complete collection.

Commanding the attention of collectors, aviation buffs and WWII afficionados worldwide, the mintage of 2,500 sets is under siege. Don’t miss this opportunity!

´ Strictly limited mintage just 2,500 sets!

´ Comprises nine genuine Australian pennies

´ Features an illustrated, informative booklet

´ Booklet includes Certificate of Authenticity

Officially licensed Beatles Product

An officially licensed Beatles product, this exclusive Record Stabilizer Set is a must-have for Beatles fans and vinyl lovers alike!

Comprising an 80mm, 375g aluminium stabilizer to go on the spindle of your turntable – reducing slippage and vibration, enhancing your listening experience – the set includes three interchangeable silver-plated inserts featuring iconic Beatles motifs!

Set in a timber case with a Certificate, this inspired

The Beatles Vinyl Record

Spinning gold-plated disc!

Struck from 3oz of 99.9% pure silver, this official Barbados legal tender coin has a 24-carat goldplated record inlay that actually spins! Exclusive, the mintage has been set at a mere 999 coins - each housed in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity

Vinyl Record 2023 $5 Gold-plated 3oz Silver Antique Coin 33031