JULY 2022 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Myths & Legends! See page 6
Original RAM Mint Rolls! See pages 12&13
Australian icons See page 17
NEW RELEASE
Honouring the People’s Princess… A phenomenal fusion of beauty, quality and limited availability, the Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $5 1oz Silver Proof gives everyone the chance to honour the People’s Princess in precious metal. With just 2,500 struck, however, you must order now!
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Struck to Proof quality from 99.9% silver
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Tiny mintage set at just 2,500 coins!
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Tokelau legal tender – measures 40mm
Struck from 1oz 99.99% gold, this prestigious Tokelau legal tender issue has a mintage of just 150 coins – each with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Act now! Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $100 1oz Gold Proof Coin Official Issue Price
28884
Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $5 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
1oz 99.99% gold! Mintage just 150!
4,599
Ø40mm
Official Issue Price
195
$
28880
NEW RELEASE
$
Ø40mm
New Renniks 31st edition just released! Australia’s most important, most reliable numismatic reference, the new Renniks Australian Coin & Banknote Guide 31st ed maintains a longstanding tradition of value-formoney and accurate market assessment. Providing essential information and, crucially, up-to-date pricing, the new Renniks features more than 3,850 highquality, full-colour images. Comprehensive, the latest edition covers Australian numismatics from Settlement in 1788 right up to the latest issues. Proclamation Era coins, sovereigns, Trade Tokens, predecimal coins & notes, decimal coins & notes, modern collector issues…and more! Whether experienced numismatist or starting out in the field, this highly respected text is a must-have for every collector. Available at a very affordable price, no numismatic library should be without the new full-colour Renniks! Renniks Australian Coin & Banknote Guide 31st ed
NEW RELEASE
4495
$
29650
This handy Coin Album has the capacity to hold around 250 coins, medals or tokens – with room to expand! Coin Album
35
$
Looking to expand your coin collection? Then the Coin Album 20-Pocket Coin Pages Pack of Ten is a must-have!
1995
$
Coin Album 20-Pocket Coin Pages Pack of Ten
GZ466
Essential for those looking to expand their collection, these screws enable you to add more pages to your album!
9
$ 95
Album Extension Screws Pack of Four
AL130
12489
407mm x 245mm x 95mm
*Coins not included *Coins not included
This compact, leather-look, 3-ring binder comprises 10 pages with black interleaves – can hold 120 coins! Ascot Coin Album
32
$
31140
Lockable, plush, stylish and practical, this impressive collector case can accommodate 90 coins! 90-Coin Collector Case
10995
$
31141
FIFTY acid-free self-adhesive coin holders, ranging in size from 17.50mm to 39.50mm. Must-have at $19.95! Bag 50 Mylars Assorted
1995
$
10274
More Mylar sizes available on the Order Form
2
NEW RELEASE
Edge-numbered! Matches the Certificate!
Ø65mm
5oz of 99.9% pure silver! Mintage a mere 500! A coin of the utmost quality, the Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof is imposing, eye-catching and very, very exclusive. The mintage is a mere 500! Struck from 5oz of 99.9% silver, and measuring 65mm in diameter, the expansive flan of this collectable colossus forms the perfect venue for what is a truly enchanting work of numismatic design. The reverse is dominated by the iconic black & white portrait of Diana by Kim Knott, complemented by fully struck-up roses, finished in 24-carat rose gold. Individually edge-numbered – matching the accompanying numbered Certificate of Authenticity – this exceptional tribute seems sure to sell out at speed. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Crafted from FIVE OUNCES of 99.9% silver! Mintage just 500!
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Tokelau legal tender – struck to immaculate Proof quality
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Set in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
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Individually edge-numbered – matches the Certificate!
Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
5oz of 99.99% gold! Mintage just 25! The most prestigious Princess Diana tribute we have ever offered, this breathtaking coin is struck from FIVE OUNCES of 99.99% gold! Spanning 65mm, and individually edge-numbered to match the numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this official Tokelau legal tender issue is astonishingly exclusive. With the mintage just 25, you must act now! Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $500 5oz Gold Proof Coin Official Issue Price
625
$
28876
NEW RELEASE
22,500
$
28999
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
Ø65mm
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Next Generation Banknote Series – COMPLETE! A new era in Australian currency, we can present EVERY denomination in the RBA’s Next Generation Banknote Series!
impaired, the new notes all feature new, younger portraits of the icons traditionally celebrated upon Australian decimal notes.
The culmination of an extensive period of research and development, the series began in 2016 with the $5, and concluded in 2020 with issue of the $100. Endowed with new security features, and tactile elements to assist the vision
We have an array of Next Generation issues available, including single Next Generation notes, and issues uniting a Next Generation note with its predecessor. No matter which you choose, each is set in an RBA folder, with every note in Unc.
RBA Next Generation 2016 $5 Uncirculated Banknote
1995
RBA Next Generation 2017 $10 Uncirculated Banknote
4995
RBA Next Generation 2019 $20 Uncirculated Banknote
7995
RBA Next Generation 2018 $50 Uncirculated Banknote
175
RBA Two Generations 2020 $100 Uncirculated Banknote Pair
$
15148
RBA Two Generations 2017 $10 Uncirculated Banknote Pair
$
17149
17150
RBA Two Generations 2019 $20 Uncirculated Banknote Pair
$
$
9995
$
19143
19144
4
3995
$
21779
21780
RBA Two Generations 2018 $50 Uncirculated Banknote Pair
2495
$
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
295
$
25324
Gold within your reach! A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty, prestige and luxury of the world’s favourite precious metal, the Royal Australian Mint has just unveiled the 2022 $5 1/2g Gold Mini Money Kookaburra Frosted Unc Coin! The second issue of the RAM’s Mini Money Series, this miniature masterpiece forms a triumphant tribute to one of our greatest native icons. Struck from 1/2g of 99.99% gold, and spanning 11.15mm, the detail in the portrayal of the kookaburra is powerful testimony to the RAM’s precious metal prowess.
Ø11.15mm
Whether for your own collection or as the perfect Aussie gift, this official Australian legal tender coin is within the reach of all at just $90. With the mintage just 5,000, however, immediate action is highly recommended.
90
$
2022 $5 1/2g Gold Mini Money Kookaburra Frosted Uncirculated Coin
NEW RELEASE
31142
Official Issue Price
Limit of one per household
Limited edition just 5,000 Uniting Uncirculated examples of the 2021 Indigenous Elder $2, 2021 Indigenous Military Service $2 and 2021 Australian Aboriginal Flag $2, this unique tribute to First Nations Australians is affordable, beautifully presented and very exclusive. The limited edition is a mere 5,000 sets! First Nations Australians 2021 $2 3-Coin Set
Ø20.50mm
Official Issue Price
4995
$
30573
TWENTY-SIX unique $1 types! Celebrating Australia from A to Z, the Great Aussie Coin Hunt 2022 $1 Unc Set is simply a must-have for serious decimal collectors. Delivered in a Great Aussie Coin Hunt Mint Roll with an official folder in which you can build your collection, the set comprises 26 Australian legal tender $1 types – one coin for each letter of the alphabet. Although you may find some of these coins in your change, this is your chance to create a complete Unc collection in one hit! With the set available at the Official Issue Price of just $47 – that’s just $1.81c per coin! – our remaining stock will be devastated in days. Great Aussie Coin Hunt 2022 $1 Al-Br Uncirculated 26-Coin Set Official Issue Price
47
$
30423
Order today, call us on 1300 788 358
Ø25mm
5
Myths & Legends in pure precious metal… Ø45mm
Ø45mm
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
A true masterpiece of numismatic art The razor-sharp detail, the subtle use of full-colour, the flowing lines, the expert copper-plating, the rich Antique finish…this 2oz 99.9% pure silver exploration of Japanese folklore is a true masterpiece of numismatic art.
Detailed, dramatic, daunting… Distinguished by a detailed, dramatic, daunting design, this spectacular new release forms a truly terrifying tribute to the legendary Yeti – known to many as the Abominable Snowman.
Evoking the creative spirit of the Land of Cherry Blossoms, this dramatic new release from the Mint of Poland pays tribute to the kitsune – a supernatural fox that can grow up to nine tails. Bringing a true icon of Japanese culture to life with a spellbinding High Relief strike, this Niue legal tender coin is certain to catch the eye of collectors and art lovers worldwide.
Underpinned by Black Proof quality and a selective Antique finish, this High Relief Niue legal tender coin is struck from 2oz of 99.9% pure silver. Highlighted by a resin insert set within the reverse, representing the notoriously large feet of this mythological Himalayan creature, the Yeti 2022 $5 2oz Silver Black Proof Coin from the Mint of Poland is also notable for the strictly limited availability.
With a mere 500 coins issued – each set in a display case – our allocation is naturally tiny. Act now!
With the mintage restricted to just 500 coins – each presented in a display case – do not delay your order.
495
$
Japanese Kitsune 2022 $5 2oz Silver Antique Coin
495
$
Yeti 2022 $5 2oz Silver Black Proof Coin
30952
31137
2oz 99.99% gold! Mintage 250! Struck from a massive 2oz of 99.99% pure gold, this exceptional new release from the Perth Mint forms a breathtaking, prestigious tribute to the phoenix. An official Australian legal tender coin, the spectacular design of the Phoenix 2022 $200 2oz Gold High Relief Proof instantly commands attention. Notable for the magnificent High Relief strike, this dramatic motif portrays this mythical creature in astonishing depth and detail, set against a backdrop of clouds. Taken from a mintage of a mere 250 coins – each set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – we have just one example available. Chinese Myths and Legends Phoenix 2022 $2 2oz Gold High Relief Proof Coin Official Issue Price
6
7,999
$
30642
Ø36.60mm
NEW RELEASE
JUST ONE LEFT IN STOCK!
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
Perth Mint New Releases! 5oz 99.99% silver! Mintage 500! A sparkling illustration of the Perth Mint’s unparalleled precious metal prowess, the Australian Koala 2022 $8 High Relief Gilded 5oz Silver Proof Coin forms a spectacular tribute to our cuddliest bush icon.
NEW RELEASE
Underpinned by the most exquisite Proof quality, this Australian legal tender coin is crafted from 5oz of 99.99% silver, and precisely enhanced with pink 22-carat gold. A strictly limited edition, the mintage of this prestigious new release is 500 coins – each set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Ø50.90mm
With so few available worldwide, and our allocation tiny, immediate action is highly recommended. Australian Koala 2022 $8 High Relief Gilded 5oz Silver Proof Coin
599
$
31124
Official Issue Price
The quokka in colour! Sure to be highly sought after, following the barnstorming demand for the first coin in the series, celebrating the wombat, this Australian legal tender tribute to the quokka is struck to impeccable Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% silver. Mintage just 5,000 coins – each set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. 2022 Quokka Colour 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
125
Limit of one per household
NEW RELEASE
$
Ø40.90mm
31125
NEW RELEASE
Limit of one per household
NEW RELEASE
37mm x 22.40mm
Ø40.90mm
New Mini Bart unveiled!
Officially licensed product
The first of a new Perth Mint series, this Tuvalu legal tender Mini Bart coin is struck from 99.9% silver. Mintage just 2,500 coins – each with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Simpsons 2022 $1 Mini Bart 1oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Official Issue Price
149
$
31127
An officially licensed product, as with the coin at left, this Tuvalu legal tender tribute to Homer is struck from 99.99% silver. Limited edition just 2,500! The Simpsons 2022 $1 Homer 1oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Official Issue Price
Limit of one per household
79
$
31126
Limit of one per household
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
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SUBSCRIPTION Underpinned by flawless quality, rich history and fantastic value, we are delighted to present the Australian $1 NonCirculating Commemorative Coin Collection!
Ø30.60mm
Spanning a decade (2011-2021), the sweeping selection of 24 Australian legal tender $1 coins on offer encompasses a myriad of Aussie historical themes, iconic personalities and wildlife. Each coin is in spectacular ‘as struck’ Uncirculated condition, packaged in an illustrated presentation card.
Your first two issues
'AUSTRALIAN WOMBAT’ & ‘BANJO PATERSON’ SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE
Must-have future releases for the serious Australian coin collector! Ø30.60mm
AUSTRALIAN ECHIDNA
T2370
Ø25mm
BUY NOW FOR ONLY
SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON Ø25mm
30
$
Ø25mm
$
4995 20328
SIR JOHN MONASH
AUSTRALIA’S CONVICT ERA
• Comprises 24 official Australian legal tender $1 coins
• P remium grade – strictly Uncirculated quality
• S truck by the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint
• FREE POSTAGE on your first delivery
• S truck exclusively for collectors, and defined by very low mintages
• Presented in illustrated cards • Stocks are LIMITED – don’t miss out!
Display your $1 coins in this fantastic folder! Created specifically to accommodate credit-card style packs, this deluxe presentation folder represents outstanding valuefor-money at less than $50!
Smart Collecting with Macquarie Mint Save money immediately! When you order your first pair of coins in the Australian $1 Non-Circulating Commemorative Coin Collection you will receive FREE POSTAGE on your first delivery. Each coin is presented in a credit card-style pack. Never miss out on a new release! Further issues will be shipped to you at a convenient rate of TWO COINS per month at a $30 flat rate (plus $12 postage). Sit back and enjoy regular and reliable deliveries every four weeks and never miss a coin! No risk collecting! You may also return any release within 14 days of receipt for a full refund of the purchase price, or cancel this collection at any time.
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5oz 99.9% silver and Mother of Pearl! A crucial opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s hottest series, we have secured a tiny number of the Lunar Rabbit 2023 $25 Mother of Pearl 5oz Silver Proof! A coin of the utmost quality, beauty and prestige, this captivating collectable colossus is crafted from a whopping FIVE OUNCES of 99.9% pure silver – and measures 65mm in diameter! Underpinned by exquisite Proof quality, the key feature of this official Cook Islands legal tender issue is, of course, the massive purple Mother of Pearl inlay dominating the reverse. With the worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 888 coins – each beautifully presented within a case with a Certificate of Authenticity – you must not miss this important opportunity. Order today!
849
$
Lunar Year of the Rabbit 2023 $25 Mother of Pearl 5oz Silver Proof Coin
Ø65mm
30030
Delivery expected August
Features a piece of genuine jade! A marvellous work of modern minting, this brand new release forms a truly spellbinding tribute to the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. An official legal tender issue of the Republic of Burundi, this impressive coin is struck to faultless Proof quality from 2oz of 99.9% pure silver. The perfect complement to the sparkling silver surfaces, the broad 55mm diameter flan is adorned with a 24-carat gold-plated motif, as well as a genuine piece of jade! An extremely exclusive Year of the Rabbit commemorative coin, the worldwide mintage of this majestic new release is a mere 1,888 coins – each set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity. With only a handful of coins available at Downies, you must act now.
399
$
Lunar Year of the Rabbit 2023 25 Francs Jade 2oz Silver Proof Coin
30032
Ø55mm
Plated in gold and graced with a pearl! Eye-catching and innovative, this 2023 Year of the Rabbit coin is crafted from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Graced with a superbly balanced motif, and 24-carat gold-plating, the reverse has one other very special feature. It is embedded with a genuine white freshwater pearl! Part of a ‘lucky’ mintage of 8,888, each Fiji legal tender coin is set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Lunar Year of the Rabbit 2023 $10 Pearl 1oz Silver Proof Coin Delivery expected August
199
$
30031
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
Ø40mm
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Encompassing more than Ø10mm-20mm
Ø35mm
Used for a variety of purposes, these crotal bells were produced during the Tudor & Stuart periods.
79
$
Crotal Bell c16th-17th Century AD (Single example)
Tangible artefacts of Ancients Greece, this pack of ten genuine Greek coins can be yours for just $195! Greek Bronze Coins Pack of Ten Fair-Fine
195
$
30680
Carthage Zeugitana 325-275BC Tree/Horse AE18 Fine-Very Fine
175
$
30591
This is your chance to own genuine Roman coins at under $15 apiece – in better-than-usually-seen Fine-VF! Roman Bronze Coins Pack of Ten Fine-Very Fine
149
$
14472
Ø18mm
Authentic coin of Carthage – home to the famous general Hannibal – depicting a palm tree and a horse’s head.
Ø12mm-18mm
AV180
Ø18mm
Ø15mm
Struck during the First Punic War between Carthage and Rome (264241BC) – depicts a horse prancing.
Another genuine First Punic War issue from North African power, Carthage – portrays the god Tanit & a horse.
Carthage Zeugitana 264-241BC Horse AE18 Fine-Very Fine
Carthage Zeugitana 264-241BC Tanit/Horse AE18 Fine-Very Fine
169
$
30592
129
$
30590
Ø23.50mm
Ø18mm
Ø24mm
Comprises six Cash coins struck under six different emperors of the Northern Sung Dynasty in Imperial China.
Last British Queen Victoria shilling type, featuring the Veiled Head portrait – in premium grade EF-aUnc!
A genuine artefact of Celtic Britain, struck before the birth of Jesus Christ by the Durotriges tribe.
Imperial China Northern Sung Dynasty 10th-13th Century Cash 6-Coin Set Fine-Very Fine
Great Britain 1893-1901 Veiled Head Shilling Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated
Celtic Britain c50BC Durotriges Bronze Stater Very Good-Fine
79
$
95
26194
195
$
29058
Ø21mm
Struck during the reign of the last German monarch, Kaiser Wilhelm II – outstanding value-for-money! Germany 1890-1916 10 Pfennig
1495
$
31144
28709
Ø18mm
Bearing the dramatic Imperial Eagle Coat of Arms, as with the 10pf, and similarly spectacular value! Germany 1890-1916 5 Pfennig
1495
$
An authentic, fascinating artefact of First World War Germany, first issued in the year the conflict began. Germany 1914 1 Mark Note
31145
Buy all three German issues and SAVE $15!
10
119
$
1495
$
31146
31171
n 2,000 years of history… Genuine artefact of the Gallipoli Campaign A genuine artefact of Australia’s Baptism of Fire in the First World War, and the ill-fated Dardanelles campaign, we have available a single example of the famous, sought after ‘Gallipoli Ten Shillings Banknote’! Part of what was only the second banknote issue of the British Treasury, the Gallipoli 10/- was overprinted in Turkish with a value of 60 silver piastres. Created to facilitate trade with locals, British records state that the notes were issued in May and June of 1915. Issued in low numbers, the Gallipoli 10/- is scarce to rare in any condition. Slightly damaged, but otherwise Fine, we have one example of this crucial Australian WWI artefact available.
From a major acquisition of Hollom/ Fforde 10/- notes – irresistible valuefor-money in VF-EF at just $15.95! Great Britain 1960s 10 Shillings Banknote Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1595
$
30878
Great Britain Dardanelles 10 Shillings Banknote Fine (damaged)
30877
A must-have at this price given the quality, we have Guernsey £1 notes in Choice Unc condition at under $20! Guernsey 2013 £1 Banknote Choice Uncirculated
1995
$
30879
Issued by one of the Japanese puppet governments that ruled China during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
As with the note at left, the 1940 5 Yen is a genuine artefact of Japan’s brutal occupation of China.
China 1940 10 Yen Japanese Occupation Banknote Extremely Fineabout Uncirculated
China 1940 5 Yen Japanese Occupation Banknote Uncirculated
29
$
95
30440
595
$
24
$
95
30439
The last standard £1 banknote type issued by the Bank of Scotland – in sensational Choice Uncirculated quality! Scotland 1988 £1 Royal Bank of Scotland Choice Uncirculated
1995
$
30880
Issued in WWI, the silver-backed 1916 1 Yen could be converted to a silver 1 Yen coin – top value at $49! Japan No Date (1916) 1 Yen Silver Certificate Banknote Very FineExtremely Fine
49
$
30134
Also available in aUnc-Unc, see the Order Form.
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
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Original RAM Rolls – your guarantee of Unc quality! Collecting RAM Mint Rolls has always been popular – in large part due to the quality of the coins. The official RAM wrapper of a Mint Roll acts as a ‘Certificate of Authenticity’, attesting to the Unc condition of the coins within. This is your chance to enjoy that supreme quality – and enjoy sensational savings! Affordable individually, buy all 20 rolls and SAVE $100!
RAM 1975 1c Mint Roll (50 Uncirculated Coins) Ø17.53mm
RAM 1976 1c Mint Roll (50 Uncirculated Coins)
4995
$
31147
RAM 1980 1c Mint Roll (50 Uncirculated Coins) Ø17.53mm
2995
RAM 1985 1c Mint Roll (50 Uncirculated Coins) Ø17.53mm
69
$
10063
35
$
31150
12
17272
Ø17.53mm
17263
Ø19.41mm
31149
Ø19.41mm
31151
2995
$
3995
Ø23.60mm
31153
31173
4995
$
Ø17.53mm
17264
4950
$
Ø19.41mm
17269
2995
$
2995
Ø23.60mm
17271
35
$
3995
Ø28.50mm
17274
3995
$
Ø17.53mm
31148
2995
$
Ø19.41mm
35
$
31174
RAM 1980 10c Mint Roll (40 Uncirculated Coins)
59
$
RAM 1976 20c Mint Roll (20 Uncirculated Coins)
$
17261
RAM 1980 5c Mint Roll (40 Uncirculated Coins)
RAM 1979 10c Mint Roll (40 Uncirculated Coins)
$
Ø17.53mm
RAM 1983 1c Mint Roll (50 Uncirculated Coins)
RAM 1979 5c Mint Roll (40 Uncirculated Coins)
RAM 1982 10c Mint Roll (40 Uncirculated Coins)
$
Ø17.53mm
RAM 1978 1c Mint Roll (50 Uncirculated Coins)
RAM 1982 1c Mint Roll (50 Uncirculated Coins)
RAM 1982 5c Mint Roll (40 Uncirculated Coins)
RAM 1981 10c Mint Roll (40 Uncirculated Coins) Ø23.60mm
4995
$
RAM 1976 5c Mint Roll (40 Uncirculated Coins)
RAM 1981 5c Mint Roll (40 Uncirculated Coins) Ø19.41mm
17260
RAM 1981 1c Mint Roll (50 Uncirculated Coins)
$
AN290
Ø17.53mm
RAM 1977 1c Mint Roll (50 Uncirculated Coins)
Ø23.60mm
49
$
31152
RAM 1982 50c Commonwealth Games Mint Roll (20 Unc Coins)
99
$
Ø31.50mm
17279
BUY ALL 20 ORIGINAL RAM ROLLS (850 COINS) AND SAVE A SENSATIONAL $100! (31172)
4995
$
Ø28.50mm
Ø28.50mm
The RAM’s International Women’s Day 20c is a low-mintage 20c commemorative – just 6.8m examples struck!
Marking the centenary of the ATO, this RAM Roll comprises 20 Unc coins – as with each roll on this page.
69
$
RAM 2010 20c ATO Mint Roll (20 Uncirculated Coins)
69
$
RAM 2011 20c Women’s Day Mint Roll (20 Uncirculated Coins)
31154
AS504
A low-mintage issue, with the RAM striking only 6.1m examples – secure 20 coins in Uncirculated quality!
69
$
AS493
Issued by the RAM to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011.
69
$
RAM 2011 20c Royal Wedding Mint Roll (20 Uncirculated Coins)
31155
Ø31.51mm
Ø28.50mm
RAM 2011 20c Volunteers Mint Roll (20 Uncirculated Coins)
Ø28.50mm
Relatively scarce in Unc, this unique, one-year-only 50c type was issued to celebrate Australia Day.
99
$
RAM 2010 50c Australia Day Mint Roll (20 Uncirculated Coins)
31156
Ø25mm
Set in the original RAM wrapper, as with each roll on this page – your guarantee of Uncirculated quality!
89
$
RAM 2010 $1 Girl Guides Mint Roll (20 Uncirculated Coins)
31157
Ø31.50mm Ø25mm
Ø25mm
First commemorative decimal coin – struck to Specimen quality and housed in the original case of issue. 1970 50c Captain Cook Specimen Coin
1895
$
First Mob of Roos date, this unique type is also the only Roos $1 with Machin portrait of Elizabeth II! 1984 $1 Mob of Roos Specimen Coin
AE315
1295
$
The perfect partner for the coin at left – the first Mob of Kangaroos date struck to RAM Proof quality! 1984 $1 Mob of Roos Proof Coin
27050
2495
$
GX210 Ø34mm
Ø38.74mm Ø20.50mm
Struck from sterling silver and set in the original RAM case, the 1988 $2 was the first $2 coin date! 1988 $2 Indigenous Elder Silver Proof Coin
125
$
GX025
Australia’s first $5 coin – issued to commemorate the opening of Australia’s then new Parliament House. 1988 $5 Parliament House Proof Coin
3450
$
GX023
Also available - 1988 $5 Parliament House Uncirculated Coin. See the Order Form.
Order today, call us on 1300 788 358
Australia’s first $10 coin, this sterling silver Proof celebrates the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games. 1982 $10 Commonwealth Games Silver Proof Coin
5980
$
GX207
Also available - 1982 $10 Commonwealth Games Silver Uncirculated Coin. See the Order Form.
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Complete Australian stamp collections! Pristine quality! Every King George VI stamp! Covering WWII and the post-war recovery period, the George VI stamp series is among the most sought after elements of Australian philatelics. Seldom seen as a complete collection, the set features an example of every Australian stamp issued from 1937 until the reign of Elizabeth II – 91 stamps in all! Set in two albums, the 1937-52 George VI Stamp Collection is also notable for the Mint Unhinged quality – and remarkable value-formoney. Irresistibly affordable at just $945!
945
$
George VI Complete 1937-52 Stamp Collection Mint Unhinged
AD295
Just a selection of stamps from this sensational collection!
Australia’s last predecimal stamps A comprehensive overview of the final years of Australia’s first national stamp series, the 1953-65 Elizabeth II Predecimal Stamp Collection is a marvellous presentation. All-encompassing, each set comprises an example of every stamp issued from 1953 to the end of the predecimal era. That’s 122 stamps in all – all in Mint Unhinged quality! Top value, the complete Elizabeth II predecimal stamp set is a must-have at just $695. Elizabeth II Complete 1953-65 Predecimal Stamp Collection Mint Unhinged
Four of the stamps included in this massive 122 stamp-set.
695
$
AD299
Every AAT Stamp in MUH A must-have for the serious collector, we can also present the 1957-80 Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT) Stamp Collection. After 1981, Australia Post included AAT stamps in its annual albums. However, for collectors seeking AAT stamps issued before that time, this set is vital. It features all 46 AAT stamps released from 1957 to 1980 – all in Mint Unhinged quality! Historically invaluable, this sweeping compilation is a first-class presentation, and amazing value at $195. Complete 1957-80 Australian Antarctic Territory Stamp Collection Mint Unhinged
195
$
AD303
Just four of the stamps in this astonishingly affordable presentation.
Buy all three collections and SAVE a whopping $140!
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31175
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
The Elizabeth II Predecimal Year Set Collection Buy every set from 1953 to 1964 and SAVE $200!
Ø28.50mm
A major milestone on the highway of Australian currency history, we are delighted to present the COMPLETE Queen Elizabeth II 1953-64 Predecimal Year Set Collection! Ascending the throne upon the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952, Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953. In that same year, her first Australian coinage series was unveiled – the halfpenny & penny, and the silver threepence, sixpence, shilling & florin. As fate would have it, these would turn out to be the final coinage types of Australia’s first national currency system. The last coins of the predecimal era, the first coins of Elizabeth II are always popular with collectors, particularly when presented in Year Sets, as here.
Ø16mm
Ø25.50mm
Ø23.50mm Ø30.80mm
A fantastic opportunity, we have every Elizabeth II predecimal Year Set available – from the first in 1953 to the very last predecimal issue in 1964. Perfect as a memento of a key landmark in Australian history, as we stood on the cusp of decimalisation, or to celebrate a special year in your own life or that of someone special, each set is housed within an attractive, informative Mint Set-style pack.
Ø19mm
Sensational value-for-money individually, buy the complete collection of twelve sets and save a whopping $75! Complete 1953-64 Year Sets Collection - SAVE $75!
484
$
31176
CODE
DESCRIPTION
GZ080
Elizabeth II 1953 6-Coin Year Set Fine-Very Fine
PRICE $59
GZ081
Elizabeth II 1954 5-Coin Year Set Fine-Very Fine (No Penny)
$49 $34.50
HF260
Elizabeth II 1955 5-Coin Year Set Fine-Very Fine (No Florin)
HF261
Elizabeth II 1956 5-Coin Year Set Fine-Very Fine (No Halfpenny)
$49
HF262
Elizabeth II 1957 5-Coin Year Set Fine-Very Fine (No Halfpenny)
$49
HF263
Elizabeth II 1958 5-Coin Year Set Fine-Very Fine (No Halfpenny)
$49
GZ082
Elizabeth II 1959 6-Coin Year Set Fine-Very Fine
$49
GZ083
Elizabeth II 1960 6-Coin Year Set Very Fine-Extremely Fine
$49
GZ084
Elizabeth II 1961 6-Coin Year Set Very Fine-Extremely Fine
$49
HF938
Elizabeth II 1962 6-Coin Year Set Very Fine-Extremely Fine
$49
AT056
Elizabeth II 1963 6-Coin Year Set Very Fine-Extremely Fine
$49
AT057
Elizabeth II 1964 3-Coin Year Set Very Fine-Extremely Fine (No 6d, 1/-, 2/-)
$24.50
The last predecimal notes! A landmark Australian issue, this set encompasses the last banknote types released before the changeover to decimal currency in February 1966. The first Australian notes of the record-breaking reign of Elizabeth II, and bearing the signature combination Coombs/ Wilson, the nation’s last predecimal notes include the 10/-, £1, £5 and £10. With nearly 70 years having passed since first issued, these notes are scarce in any grade – particularly the high denomination £5 and £10. Offered in Fine to Very Fine, and surprisingly affordable at under $750, we have just a few complete sets available. 1953-61 Last Predecimal Banknote Type Set Fine-Very Fine
745
$
26527
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15
Ø28mm
Officially licensed Disney Product An officially licensed Disney Product, this collection celebrates all your favourite Disney characters – from A to Z! Limited to a mintage of 25,000, the collection comprises 26 Prooflike commemoratives – each finished in genuine silver. Spanning 28mm, each Disney A-Z Complete Silver-plated Prooflike 26-Commemorative Collection
commemorative portrays a classic Disney character – Bambi, Mr Incredible, Nemo, Snow White, Woody…and so many more! Presented in an illustrated folder, and top value at $390, this stunning collection is a must-have for Disney fans!
390
$
28478 © Disney. © Disney/Pixar.
Disney A-Z commemoratives also available individually on the Order Form.
Whether a great way to celebrate your favourite characters, or perhaps to spell out the name of a loved one as a fantastic gift, these floating frames are perfect! Floating Frame 230mm x 90mm
7
$ 95
Floating Frame 90mm x 90mm
3
$ 95
30831
30832
Music to your ears… Cast in high-quality pewter, and notable for the exceptionally fine detail, these officially licensed Disney Cinderella, Elsa and Belle Music Carousels all feature a classic tune from the relevant Disney film!
16
110mm x 80mm
Cinderella Music Carousel 30375
18995
$
*Commemoratives not included
110mm x 80mm
110mm x 85mm
Elsa Music Carousel 30374
Belle Music Carousel
18995
$
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30373
18995
$
Sizzling selection of sought after silver stunners! Edge-numbered! Matches the Certificate!
Edge-numbered! Matches the Certificate!
Ø65mm
Ø65mm
Breathtaking tribute to the Daintree Rainforest
The Parrots of Australia
Featuring a fully struck-up design, superbly enhanced with full-colour, the Daintree Rainforest 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof is a fine tribute to the world’s oldest tropical rainforest.
An official 2021 World Money Fair issue, the Australian Parrots 2021 $10 5oz Silver Proof is one of the most spectacular fullcolour coins we have offered.
An official 2022 World Money Fair product, this 99.9% silver Niue legal tender coin spans 65mm – the perfect venue for the depiction of the Daintree and its inhabitants. Just 500 issued – each with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Capturing the distinctive plumage of some of Australia’s most breathtaking birds, this stunning tribute is struck from 5oz of 99.9% silver. Part of a mintage of just 500, each 65mm Niue legal tender coin is complete with a numbered Certificate.
Daintree Rainforest 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
595
$
27896
Ø40.90mm
Parrots of Australia 2021 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin
595
$
24678
Official Issue Price
Ø40mm
The iconic Red-bellied Black Snake
Puffing Billy in silver!
A spectacular full-colour tribute to this vibrantly hued Aussie reptile, the 99.99% pure 2022 $1 Red-bellied Black Snake 1oz Silver Proof has a mintage of 2,500 coins – each with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
An officially licensed Puffing Billy Railway product, this 99.9% silver Niue legal tender coin has a mintage of just 1,000. With only a handful left in stock – each with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – you must act now!
Red-Bellied Black Snake 2022 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
169
$
26939
Puffing Billy 2020 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
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179
$
24247
17
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
40mm x 40mm
Ø38.61mm
A masterpiece of numismatic art…
Superbly detailed tribute to Victory…
Capturing a true treasure of the art world, Almond Blossom by Vincent van Gogh, this entrancing 99.9% pure silver Niue legal tender coin has a mintage of just 999. Vincent van Gogh’s Almond Blossom 2022 $1 Colour 1oz Silver Proof Coin
199
$
Part of a mintage of 799, this 99.9% silver Niue legal tender coin is underpinned by an intricately detailed design, rich Antique finish and selective gold-plating. In Victoria 2022 $2 Selectively Gold-plated Antique 1oz Silver Coin
30582
NEW RELEASE
199
$
30583
NEW RELEASE Reverse glows in the dark!
Ø38.61mm
Give the gift of good luck!
Glow-in-the-Dark Birthday Coin!
Featuring several lucky symbols, including a vibrant 4-leaf clover, this 17.50g 99.9% silver Niue legal tender coin forms the perfect gift! Mintage a lucky 777! Best of Luck 2022 $1 Colour Silver Proof Coin
Ø38.61mm
129
$
The perfect way to light up someone’s birthday, this 17.50g 99.9% silver Cameroon legal tender coin features a glow-inthe-dark reverse design! Mintage just 999! Happy Birthday 2022 500 Francs Glow In the Dark Colour Silver Proof Coin
30584
Ø50mm
NEW RELEASE
Tree of Luck – with coral stone inserts! Highlighted by eye-catching coral stone inserts, this imposing 50mm 99.9% silver Niue legal tender tribute to the Tree of Luck has a mintage of just 1,111. Tree of Luck Coral 2022 $1 Colour 1oz Silver Proof Coin
199
$
30588
Latest Fabergé Egg release Niue legal tender, this 16.81g 99.9% silver coin honours the Red Cross Egg – a gift from Tsar Nicholas to his mother, a prominent Red Cross figure. Just 499 struck!
NEW RELEASE
29.20mm x 39mm
Fabergé Egg Red Cross 2021 $1 Colour Silver Proof Coin
30589
18
149
$
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149
$
30709
Stunning 3D Titanic tribute! Commemorating the world’s most famous maritime disaster, the Titanic 110th Anniversary 2022 $5 3D Colour 2oz Silver Proof is a remarkable illustration of the power and adaptability of modern minting. Struck from 2oz of 99.9% pure silver, and measuring 50mm in diameter, the flan of this official Niue legal tender release features a 3D recreation of the Titanic as she sank into the icy Atlantic waters in April of 1912. Set in a display case, and limited to a mintage of 700, you could scarcely conceive of a more innovative addition to your collection. Titanic 110th Anniversary 2022 $5 3D Colour 2oz Silver Proof Coin
Ø50mm
NEW RELEASE
650
$
30330 29.50mm x 86.50mm
NEW RELEASE
Ø46.50mm
Celebrate our World Cup Socceroos! The perfect acquisition as we prepare for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, this 99.9% silver Chad legal tender football coin has a mintage of just 2,022. Soccer Ball 2022 5,000 Francs 1oz Silver Antique Sphere Coin
495
$
Official Fender® Stratocaster® product
NEW RELEASE
Officially licensed, this individually numbered recreation of a Fender® Stratocaster® is crafted from 99.99% silver. Solomon Islands legal tender – mintage 6,000! Fender® Stratocaster® 2022 $2 1oz Silver Coin
30708
NEW RELEASE
61.70mm x 28.30 mm
Unique shape – extraordinary detail Individually numbered, this superbly detailed 99.99% silver Solomon Islands legal tender coin forms a memorable tribute to the Black Rhino. Just 2,500 struck! Black Rhino 2022 $2 1oz Silver Coin
149
$
199
$
30585
Just 500 issued worldwide! A fine collector accessory, and a great gift for another, this Niue legal tender coin is crafted from 16.20g of 99.9% silver – and has a tiny mintage of just 500!
NEW RELEASE
40.40mm x 20.25mm
2022 $1 Power of Life 1/2oz Silver Coin Pendant
30586
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155
$
30945
19
Koala causes chaos! A poignant tribute to Australia’s cuddliest bush icon, the sparkling new Koala 2022 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin has predictably sparked an avalanche of interest worldwide. Distinguished by a sharply detailed portrayal of a mother and her baby, this superbly struck 99.9% pure silver Proof is just as notable for the extraordinarily low limited edition. With the mintage set at a mere 750 coins – each set in a case with a numbered Certificate – time is of the essence for those interested in this quintessentially Australian tribute. • Struck to flawless Proof quality from 1oz of pure 99.9% silver • Exclusive! Tiny worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 750! • An official Niue legal tender issue – spans 38.60mm in diameter • Set within a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity Koala 2022 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
175
Ø38.60mm
$
28538
1oz 99.99% gold! Mintage just 150!
Ø38.60mm
A prestigious tribute to Australia’s beloved koala, this exquisitely detailed precious metal Proof is crafted from 1oz of pure 99.99% gold. The intricate nature of the design will catch your eye, but it is the mintage of the Niue legal tender Koala 2022 $100 1oz Gold Proof that will make you catch your breath. With just 150 coins issued, and initial demand strong, you must act now! Koala 2022 $100 1oz Gold Proof Coin Official Issue Price
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4,599
$
28535