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The Wiggles 20th Birthday!

Evolving from small-

scale children’s

entertainers to genuine international

superstars, The

Wiggles are among

the greatest success

stories of Australian

show business. In

2011, we honour the

20th birthday of these

beloved Aussie icons,

and the Perth Mint

has released a set of

Australian legal tender

coins to celebrate!

Available individually

at a mere A$15.95 or

as a complete set at

an Official Issue Price

of just A$59.50, the

2011 $1 Wiggles 20th

Birthday Al-Br BU

Collection encompasses

four officially authorised

Australian legal tender

coins. The first crown-

sized aluminium bronze

coins struck by the

Perth Mint for several

years, with each BU

$1 spanning 39.34mm

in diameter, each of

these new coins carries

a delightful caricature

design of The Wiggles

and their friends – with

every coin precisely

embellished with full-

colour!

Complementing the full-

colour designs, each of

the four Wiggles coins

is superbly presented

within distinctive,

official, full-colour

packaging. Set in a

guitar-shaped card,

with each card in the

same colour as one of

The Wiggles famous

skivvies, each $1 coin

is then housed in

an official envelope,

with the set of four

presented in an eye-

catching, ‘ready to

wrap’ outer box with a

red handle!

Underpinned by

brilliant full-colour

designs, official

Australian legal

tender status and, crucially, outstanding value-for-money,

this vibrant 4-coin

set from the Perth

Mint represents

the perfect way to

mark The Wiggles 20th

Birthday – and forms

the perfect gift for any

of the band’s legion of

fans across the globe!

■ Official Wiggles 20th Birthday tribute –

struck by the Perth Mint

■ Includes four full-colour, 39.34mm

Australian legal tender BU coins

■ Each coin housed in a guitar-

shaped card, set in an official

envelope

■ Complete 4-coin collection

housed in a brightly illustrated box

■ Great gift idea – and excellent

value at Official Issue Price!

STUNNING FULL-COLOUR

AUSSIE TRIBUTE!

Bearing the Ian Rank-Broadley

portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

on the obverse, each expansive

39.34mm coin is an official

Australian legal tender issue

NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT

A$5950

2011 $1 WIGGLES 20th BIRTHDAY

AL-BR BU COLLECTION

Official Issue Price

AS436

©2011 The Wiggles Pty Ltd

2011 $1 WIGGLES 20th

BIRTHDAY AL-BR BU Official Issue Price

AS437, AS438, AS439, AS440

A$1595each

of the band’s legion of

fans across the globe!

Official Wiggles 20th Birthday tribute –

NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT

wrap’ outer box with a

mark The Wiggles 20th

Birthday – and forms

the perfect gift for any


NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINTNEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT

Official Wiggles 20th Birthday tribute – Official Wiggles 20th Birthday tribute –

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portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

on the obverse, each expansive

39.34mm coin is an official

Australian legal tender issue

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The Three Kings of 1936One of very few occasions in the history of the English/British monarchy that three individuals had been monarch in the same calendar year, 1936 is known as the Year of the Three Kings. It was in this year – exactly three-quarters of a century ago – that George V and his sons, Edward VIII and George VI, all ruled as king.

George V, who acceded to the throne in 1910, enjoyed a long if exhausting reign as Britain’s king, having overseen the 1914-18 Great War, and guided Britain through the Depression.

Suffering ill health throughout the latter part of his reign, George V died peacefully on 20 January 1936. George’s son, Edward, was proclaimed king upon the death of his father, becoming King Edward VIII. Having undertaken many of his father’s duties while he was ill, Edward was ready to take on the role of monarch – but only on his terms. His determination to wed American divorcee Wallis Simpson created a crisis, with the government of the day set to resign if the wedding went ahead. Edward was forced to choose between love and duty, and, rather than give up Mrs Simpson, he abdicated on 11 December 1936 – just 325 days after coming to power. Never expecting to be King, but ultimately proving to be an able leader, George VI acceded to the throne as a result of Edward’s abdication – Britain’s 3rd king within the space of 11 months! Unique, prestigious and exclusive, these flawless gold and silver Proofs form a memorable tribute to the 75th anniversary of an extraordinary year in British history.

JUST SEVENTY-FIVE 2oz GOLD PROOFS STRUCK!

Struck by Swiss precious metal experts Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux from 2oz of pure .9999 gold, each

35.20mm x 35.20mm $200 is presented in a luxurious timber

case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Be one of the privileged few!

A mouth-watering opportunity for just a handful of collectors, the 2011 $200 Three Kings of 1936 2oz Gold Proof is still available – but not for long! One of the most impressive commemorative coins we have had the pleasure to present to our clients, comprising a massive TWO OUNCES of .9999 FINE GOLD, the mintage of this individually edge-numbered precious metal colossus was set at a maximum of just SEVENTY-FIVE. Catching the eye of those enchanted by the beauty, rarity and prestige of the world’s favourite precious metal – and of those seeking coins defined by extremely exclusive limited availability – demand was, as expected, extremely strong, and only a few of

these thick, weighty legal tender Gold Proofs are yet to be snapped up. The most prestigious tribute to the Year of the Three Kings, this will be your last chance to be one of just 75 people across

the globe to proudly call this coin your own. Act now, and receive a FREE 2011 $5 Three Kings of 1936 50g Silver Proof as well – complete with a MATCHING numbered Certificate of Authenticity!

George V, who acceded to the throne in 1910, enjoyed a long if exhausting reign as Britain’s king, having overseen the 1914-18 Great War, and guided Britain through the Depression.

expecting to be King, but

reign, George V

son, Edward, was

the death of his father, becoming

A$5,540NIUE 2011 $200

THREE KINGS OF 1936 2oz GOLD PROOF Official Issue Price

KC798

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STRUCK!

Be one of the of the privileged few!

5,540THREE KINGS OF 1936

2oz GOLD PROOF Official Issue Price

The Three Kings of 1936

SEVENTY-FIVE GOLD PROOFS

STRUCK!

Struck by Swiss precious metal experts Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux from 2oz of pure .9999 gold, each

35.20mm x 35.20mm $200 is presented in a luxurious timber

case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Be one Be one STRUCK!

Be one



The Three Kings – enshrined in Silver & Gold!An imposing tribute to one of the most dramatic years in British history – comprising a massive 50 grams of .999 fine silver! – the 2011 $5 Three Kings of 1936 Silver Proof has predictably been met with overwhelming demand. With the mintage restricted to just 2,500, time is of the essence for anyone keen to be one of the few to enjoy this spellbinding fusion of pure gold and fine silver. Struck by Swiss precious metal specialists Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux (PAMP), the intense interest in this exquisite Silver Proof is largely due to the employment of a truly inspired reverse design. A rare opportunity for collectors to own a genuine legal tender coin distinguished by the official portrait of King Edward VIII, the large 35.20mm x 35.20mm flan unites the effigy of the reluctant king with those of his predecessor and successor – King George V and King George VI. Designed by EB Mackennal (George V) and Thomas Paget (Edward VIII and George VI), the conjoined

official portraits of the Three Kings of 1936 look absolutely magnificent when precisely enhanced with pure, prestigious gold. One of few selectively gold-plated Silver Proofs available on the market today, and a coin of obvious appeal to collectors of Australian and Commonwealth coinage, the 2011 $5 Three Kings of 1936 50g Silver Proof is also notable for the impressive presentation. Thick and weighty, each of these unique diamond-shaped legal tender issues is housed within a large, lavish timber case, accompanied by an individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the worldwide mintage. With that mintage restricted to a mere 2,500 coins, and initial demand so strong, we must advise our clients to grasp what will undoubtedly be one of few opportunities to guarantee supply of this highly distinctive precious metal Proof.

■ Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 50g of .999 fine silver!

■ Eye-catching, with the portraits of the Three Kings finished in pure gold

■ Worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 2,500 – sell out certain

■ Official Niue legal tender of $5 – measures 35.20mm x 35.20mm

■ Set in a lavish timber case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

An official legal tender

issue of the Commonwealth

nation of Niue, each 35.20mm x 35.20mm

FIFTY GRAM .999 fine silver $5 coin features the portrait of

Elizabeth II on the obverse

A$199NIUE 2011 $5 THREE KINGS

OF 1936 50g SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price

SH106

collectors of Australian and


enshrined in Silver & Gold!

An official legal tender

issue of the Commonwealth

nation of Niue, each 35.20mm x 35.20mm

FIFTY GRAM .999 fine silver $5 coin features the portrait of

Elizabeth II on the obverse

WORLDWIDE MINTAGE JUST 2,500!


Just 6,000 sets issued worldwide! Maintaining a grand tradition of Australian Silver Proof coinage, stretching back nearly a century to the Melbourne Mint’s Silver Proof/Specimen Set of 1916, the Royal Australian Mint has just unveiled the new 2011 Silver Proof Set! As luxurious, as flawless and as beautifully presented as its predecessors in this internationally acclaimed series, this exclusive Australian legal tender collection is sure to be just as sought after.

Unparalleled Proof quality…A fine addition to Australia’s premier annual silver series, defined by breathtaking quality, impeccable presentation and limited availability, the 2011 Silver Proof Set contains an example of each of Australia’s six circulating types from the 5c to the $2. Distinguished by the traditional motif for its denomination, each coin found in this sparkling

new release stands as stark testimony to the minter’s art. Struck on specially prepared dies from pure .999 silver, each exquisite Proof coin is underpinned by sharply detailed, highly frosted designs, contrasting brilliantly against the most pristine of mirror fields.

A sumptuous, exclusive presentation…An appropriate setting for such a prestigious Australian legal tender coin collection, this highly desirable 6-coin set is beautifully presented within an official RAM timber case, with the plush black surrounds providing a lovely contrast with the eye-catching lustre of the silver. Featuring an individually numbered plaque, each collection is also united with a matching numbered Certificate of Authenticity, confirming the mintage of just

6,000 sets.

Act at Official Issue Price!With the mintage so low, and the concept of owning every Australian coin in pure silver proving a smash hit worldwide, the chance to secure the 2011 Silver Proof Set right now is not to be ignored –

TINY WORLDWIDE MINTAGE JUST 1,200!

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TINY WORLDWIDE MINTAGE JUST 1,200!

New Zealand’s first Silver Proof Set!

internationally acclaimed series, this exclusive Australian legal tender collection is sure to be just as sought after.

found in this sparkling

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types from the 5c to the $2. Distinguished by the traditional

6,000 sets.

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Inspired by the barnstorming success of the RAM’s highly sought after Silver Proof Set Series, New Zealand has followed its trans-Tasman

neighbours with the issue of every 2011 circulating coin type in pure .999 silver!

The 2011 Silver Proof Set – a grand tradition continues…

case, complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. That Certificate attests to the mintage of this important presentation – a mintage restricted to just 1,200 sets worldwide! With the first of any series always the most hotly pursued – the first Australian Silver Proof Set, issued in 2003, trades at double Official Issue Price for example – the restriction of the limited edition to just 1,200 is a major surprise.

With demand for New Zealand’s first ever Silver Proof Set expected to be very strong, Downies was able to secure only a tiny allocation. Don’t miss your chance!


especially considering its predecessors’ infrequent appearances on the market. Guarantee supply at the Mint’s Official Issue Price!

■ Exclusive! Mintage restricted to just 6,000 sets!

■ Includes six Proof quality .999 fine silver coins

■ Housed in a timber case with a numbered plaque

■ Features numbered Certificate of Authenticity

■ Offered at the RAM’s Official Issue Price!

Denomination Diameter (mm) Mass (g) 5c 19.41 3.2410c 23.60 6.5720c 28.52 13.3650c 31.51 18.24$1 25.00 11.66$2 20.50 8.55

Struck to Proof quality, each coin is crafted from pure .999 silver

Providing collectors with a fantastic opportunity to assemble all EIGHT traditional Australian decimal denominations in one hit, the RAM has also released this stunning new Silver Proof 2-Coin Set – comprising 2011-dated 1c and 2c coins! Issued to mark the 21st anniversary of the announcement the cessation of production of Australia’s bronze coinage, the Stuart Devlin-designed Feather-tailed Glider 1c and Frilled Neck Lizard 2c look absolutely stunning when struck to the highest possible quality from .999 fine silver. Set in a lavish timber case, with an individually numbered plaque set beneath the handcrafted lid, this exquisite precious metal presentation is limited to a worldwide mintage of 6,000.

One of very few occasions when the 1c and 2c have been struck in precious metal, demand for this dynamic duo is bound to be massive. Order now!

Buy all three Silver Proof Sets and SAVE A$35!

A$2952011 SILVER PROOF SET

Official Issue PriceAS472

A$802011 2-COIN SILVER PROOF SET Official Issue Price

AS473

A$295

New Zealand’s first Silver Proof Set!Proof S

Providing collectors with a fantastic opportunity to assemble all EIGHT traditional Australian decimal denominations in one hit, the RAM has also released this stunning new Silver Proof 2-Coin Set – comprising 2011-dated 1c and 2c coins! Issued to mark the 21st anniversary of the announcement the cessation of production of Australia’s bronze coinage, the Stuart Devlin-designed Feather-

The 1c and 2c in Silver!

ever Silver Proof Set expected to be very strong, Downies

Denomination Diameter (mm) Mass (g) 10c 20.50 4.3720c 22.75 5.3050c 24.75 6.59$1 23.00 10.73$2 26.50 14.12Each coin is struck to Proof quality

from pure .999 silver.

A groundbreaking release from the Land of the Long White Cloud, underpinned by exquisite quality, impeccable purity, impressive presentation and strictly limited availability, New Zealand’s very first Silver Proof Set comprises five flawlessly struck silver coins. Including the traditional 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 types, the highly distinctive, much-admired designs of New Zealand’s circulating coinage have never looked better than when crafted from pure, lustrous .999 fine silver. Struck to the highest Proof quality by the Royal Dutch Mint, the five coins are set within the plush confines of an official, attractive glossy black

A$259NZ 2011

SILVER PROOF SET AS474

The 2011 Silver Proof Set – a grand tradition continues…

A$599 KC814


Award Winners – and their successors!COINS OF THE YEAR!The world’s leading system of numismatic honours, the collector fraternity eagerly awaits news of the annual Coin of the Year Awards – announced at the world’s premier numismatic extravaganza, the World Money Fair in Berlin. Sponsored by Krause Publications for nearly three decades, the Coin of the Year Awards honours the finest achievements in international coin designs, themes and marketing. Each year, a panel of judges – including authors, editors, numismatists and members of the American Numismatic Association – receives entries from the key mints and issuing authorities from all over the world. After careful consideration, a list of nominees is selected for several categories, with the nominees then judged by an international panel of mint and museum officials, journalists and experts, to decide upon both category winners and ultimately the Coin of the Year. Due to the painstaking, lengthy nature of the process, the Coin of the Year Awards consider coins issued two years before the holding of the event, so that coins released this year will only become eligible for nomination for the 2013 Coin of the Year Awards.

In attendance at the 2011 Coin of the Year Awards in Germany, Downies is delighted to give our clients the chance to obtain some of the award-winning releases, as well as a variety of successors.

In 2009, the Royal Australian Mint’s 2007 $15 Kangaroo at Sunset 1/5oz Gold Proof was nominated for Peoples’ Choice Coin of the Year. In 2009, a series

of silver coins struck by the RAM bearing the same stunning design was

unveiled, and, issued annually, it has become the peoples’ choice as well! A sensational opportunity for our clients,

we have the unusual privilege of presenting the hotly pursued COMPLETE 2009-11 $1 Kangaroo at Sunset 1oz Silver Proof Collection!Struck to the most immaculate Proof quality, the Kangaroo at Sunset design looks particularly fetching in pure .999 silver. A dramatic blend of detail and perspective, with the use of the Roo’s shadow a particularly effective

artistic device, it’s easy to see why this motif has attracted such widespread international acclaim. Perfectly accommodated by the broad, imposing 40mm flan, the chance to enjoy this design ‘in the flesh’ is within your reach – all thanks to the international coin program for which

the 2009-11 $1 Kangaroo at

Sunset 1oz Silver Proofs were struck.

The Peoples’ Choice! The Roo at Sunset!

Most Innovative Coin!

GREAT LEAP FORWARD

A breathtaking breakthrough for

the art of numismatics, with a heart of aqua crystal encircled by

pure silver, it’s not hard to see why the 2009 £2 Turtle Crystal Silver Proof was chosen as the Most Innovative Coin of the 2011 Coin of the Year Awards. Struck to impeccable Proof quality by Britain’s Pobjoy Mint, the 23.45g loop of sterling silver tells the tale of the extraordinary life cycle of the turtle – from nesting, to hatching, to its perilous journey across the sand, to its maturation and ultimate return to the beach where it was born to lay eggs some 40 or 50 years later.

Providing an exceptional contrast with the sterling silver, it is the presence of the aqua crystal centre that has seen this British Indian Ocean Territory legal tender issue catch the eye of the global collector community, and the Most Innovative Coin Award was just recognition of a truly original legal tender release. Extremely exclusive, with a mere 5,000 struck, we have only a tiny number of these 38.61mm coins in stock – each set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The latest in one of the world’s most innovative legal tender series – evidenced by the award-winning Turtle coin above – we were fortunate to acquire a small number of the 2011 $10 Frog Crystal Silver Proof! Comprising 23.45g of

sterling silver, and limited to a mintage of 5,000, this startling British Virgin Islands $10 captures the life cycle of the frog, and is highlighted by the same stunning crystal core that distinguishes the turtle coin!

For more from this innovative Crystal & Silver Series, please see the Order Form

A$1252009 £2 TURTLE

CRYSTAL SILVER PROOF AS475

AS476

A$125

2011 $10 FROG CRYSTAL SILVER

PROOF

peoples’ choice as well! A sensational opportunity for our clients,


In 2009, the Royal Australian Mint’s 2007 $15 Kangaroo at Sunset 1/5oz Gold Proof was nominated for Peoples’ Choice Coin of the Year. In 2009, a series

of silver coins struck by the RAM bearing the same stunning design was

unveiled, and, issued annually, it has become the peoples’ choice as


design was unveiled, and, issued annually, it has become the peoples’ choice as

with the use of the Roo’s shadow a particularly

the 2009-11 $1 Kangaroo at

Sunset 1oz Silver Proofs were struck.

Most Innovative Coin! Most Innovative Coin!


GREAT LEAP FORWARD

this startling British Virgin

For more from this innovative Crystal & Silver Series, please see the Order Form

2011 $10 FROG CRYSTAL SILVER

GREAT LEAP FORWARD

the art of numismatics, with a heart of aqua crystal encircled by

CRYSTAL SILVER PROOF


A breathtaking breakthrough for


in Germany, Downies

by krause publications

COIN OF THE YEAR

Award Winners – and their successors!Proud to bring these coins back to Australian shores for our clients to enjoy, the response from the collector community has been overwhelming. The 2009 and 2010 Silver Proofs sold out at super speed, and there’s no doubt the 2011 release will follow suit. A fantastic opportunity at any price, you can now have all three of these much admired, highly sought after coins at just A$395! SAVE NEARLY A$50!



Strictly limited to a mintage of 5,000, each

.999 fine silver Proof is set in

an attractive case, united with an official

Royal Australian Mint Certificate of Authenticity

Defined by the exquisite high-

relief strike, the imaginative

design and two Swarovski

crystals in the Wolverine’s eyes,

this stunning 38.61mm 1oz

.999 silver Antiqued Proof was

the official Coin of the Year of

2008. Sold out at super speed,

and virtually never seen on

the market, this award-winning

release now trades at over A$300!

And this one’s even better!

2011 MOST POPULAR COIN! ENTER THE DRAGON!

2008 COIN OF THE YEAR!

Part of the Austrian

Legends Series, we are delighted to give our clients the chance to own the Most

Popular Coin of the 2011

Coin of the Year Awards! An official issue of the Austrian Mint, underpinned by an extraordinary level of detail in the design,

The latest in Austria’s award-winning series, we are delighted to have secured an allocation of the 2011 10€ Lindworm Silver Proof. As brilliantly designed as its predecessor, this 32mm, 16g sterling silver tribute to the legendary monster-dragon that plagued the Austrian town of Klagenfurt will enchant anyone with an appreciation of the finest modern minting has to offer.

Beauty may well be in the eye of the

beholder, but we

believe this commanding

precious metal Proof is even better than its award-winning predecessor! A stunning example of

the power of modern minting,

a single glance at this exquisite silver coin will reveal why this release has achieved such international acclaim. Celebrating one of Austria’s greatest legends – the tale of the mythical half-rooster, half-reptile Vienna Basilisk – this inspiring 32mm, 16g sterling silver 10€ is available in Proof.

the imposing 38.61mm flan of this legal tender coin is dominated by a somewhat haunting depiction of the Ural Owl. Crafted from .999 fine silver, and distinguished by the use of genuine Swarovski crystals for the owl’s eyes, 2011 500T Ural Owl 1oz Antique Silver Proof captures perfectly the broad visage of this distinctive bird. An

exclusive opportunity to enjoy the finest in modern minting, this attention-grabbing .999 fine silver release is limited to a mintage of 2,500 coins – each set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

See the Order Form for more official issues of the Austrian Mint!

A$3952009-11 $1 KANGAROO AT SUNSET PRIVY 1oz SILVER PROOF TRIO

KC806

A$119MONGOLIA 2011 500T

URAL OWL 1oz ANTIQUE SILVER PROOF

AS280

A$1092011 $1 KANGAROO AT SUNSET F15 PRIVY 1oz SILVER PROOF

AS194

A$75AUSTRIA 2011 10€ LINDWORM SILVER PROOF

AS495

A$75AUSTRIA 2009 10€ BASILISK SILVER PROOF

AP797


AR102


SH054

2008 COIN OF

2011 MOST POPULAR COIN!

better than its award-winning predecessor! A stunning example of

the power of modern minting,

crystals in the Wolverine’s eyes,

And this one’s even better!Beauty may well be in the eye of the

beholder, but we

believe this commanding

precious metal Proof is even better than its

precious metal Proof is even better than its


Awards! An official issue of the Austrian Mint, underpinned by an extraordinary level of detail in the design,


the Austrian Mint!

Part of the Austrian

Legends Series, we are delighted to give our clients the chance to own the Most

Popular Coin of the 2011

Coin of the Year Awards! Awards!

Austrian town of Klagenfurt will enchant anyone with an

limited to a mintage of 5,000, each

.999 fine silver Proof is set in

an attractive case, united with an official

Royal Australian Mint Certificate of Authenticity

And this one’s even better!And this one’s even better!


A Killer in silver and gold

Myth? Or Missing Link?

The bold, stylised design, the rarely seen square format, the impeccable Specimen strike, the exquisite application of gold-plating…this inspiring new precious metal coin from Canada stands as incontrovertible evidence of the Royal Canadian Mint’s dedication to expanding the horizons of numismatics. A must-have for anyone seeking that ‘something different’ for their collection, this inspiring coin honours

one of Canada’s most iconic creatures – the Killer Whale. Brilliantly designed, with the portrayal of this much-misunderstood giant underpinned by a potent mix of traditional and modern influences, the 2011 $3 Killer Whale Gold-Plated Silver BU is a stand-alone release of great beauty, strictly limited availability and fantastic value-for-money – and an essential acquisition for any of our clients lucky enough to snap up its predecessors, honouring the Barn Owl and Polar Bear.

Struck to the Mint’s rigorous Specimen standards from 11.5g of sterling silver, and finished in genuine gold, each 27mm x 27mm coin is set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the worldwide mintage of 15,000 – sure to sell-out at speed.

Sasquatch – the mighty 10-foot tall, 200+ kilo, ape-man believed to inhabit the wild mountain forests of the Yukon. A wonderful opportunity

to enjoy the Mint’s world-renowned

Tapping into centuries of folkloric tradition, the Royal Canadian Mint has just unveiled this full-colour tribute to the legendary

full-colour minting techniques, the near crown-sized 35mm flan of this official legal tender coin is distinguished by a brilliant, unusual design, with the Sasquatch

peering up at the viewer. An ideal gift for younger collectors, each coin is set in a colourful, informative Mint folder, complete with a map showing where the Sasquatch was last seen!

DYNAMIC DINOSAUR DUO!

Dramatic, brilliantly designed and

eminently affordable, we have limited stocks remaining of Canada’s spectacular 2010 Lenticular Dinosaur 50c coins! Paying homage to the Albertosaurus and Sinosauropteryx respectively, each near crown-sized 35mm diameter coin is headlined by a stunning full-colour ‘Moving Image’

Lenticular design. Change the angle of the coin, and these legendary prehistoric beasts spring into action! Within the reach of all at a mere A$33.95 apiece, each of these vivid legal tender coins is housed in a superbly illustrated, richly informative pack – each complete with SIX FREE Dinosaur collector cards!

A$79CANADA 2011 $3 KILLER WHALE GOLD-PLATED

SILVER BU AS479

A$34CANADA 2011 25c SASQUATCH BU

AS480

CANADA 2010 50c LENTICULAR

DINOSAUR BU COINS AR291, AR654

A$3395each

Myth? Or Missing Link?

A Killer in silver and gold

Myth? Or Missing Link? Tapping into centuries of folkloric tradition, the Royal Canadian Mint has just unveiled this full-colour tribute to

the legendary A wonderful opportunity

to enjoy the Mint’s world-renowned

the legendary

DYNAMIC

CANADA 2011 25c SASQUATCH BU

Dramatic, brilliantly designed and

eminently affordable, eminently affordable, we have limited stocks we have limited stocks


Lenticular Dinosaur Lenticular Dinosaur 50c coins! 50c coins! Paying homage to the Albertosaurus and Sinosauropteryx respectively, each near crown-sized 35mm diameter coin is headlined by a stunning full-colour ‘Moving Image’

A$3395

SANTA AND RUDOLF! Highlighted by a startling full-colour 3D Lenticular design of two of the most beloved Christmas characters, this official legal tender coin from the Royal Canadian Mint is a spectacular example of the power of modern minting. All you have to do is tilt the coin, and the reverse design changes from Santa Claus to his trusty helper, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer! Sensational value-for-money at less than A$40, each 35mm 50c coin is set within an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

CANADA 2010 50c SANTA & RUDOLF LENTICULAR BU AR657

A$3995

characters, this official legal tender coin from the Royal Canadian Mint is a spectacular

A$3995

SANTA AND RUDOLF! Highlighted by a startling full-colour 3D Lenticular design of two of the most beloved Christmas characters, this official

3D Lenticular design of two of the most beloved Christmas characters, this official

cards!


REAL Venetian glass!A stunning example of the Royal Canadian Mint’s unrelenting pursuit of interesting, innovative collector coinage, this groundbreaking legal tender issue is distinguished by a stunning full-colour design, a tiny worldwide mintage AND, incredibly, a beautifully handcrafted ladybug made from highly prized Venetian Glass! A world first, destined to set the collector world on fire, this highly original legal tender coin is struck to immaculate Proof quality from a troy ounce of .9999 fine silver – the

highest level of silver purity in international numismatics. A crown-sized release, the 38mm flan forms the perfect host for the delightful depiction of a tulip – superbly enhanced with full-colour. An inspired finishing touch, each full-colour tulip is united with an eye-catching ladybug figurine, handcrafted from real Venetian glass by Giuliano Donnagio, a master glass-maker and artist from Murano, Italy. A coin of immense intricacy and spellbinding beauty, the 2011 $20 Tulip with Ladybug

1oz Silver Proof will make a unique addition to any collection. Sure to trigger huge demand, as the first of its kind, we secured only a small allocation from the tiny mintage of 5,000 by virtue of our position as official Mint distributor.

WORLDWIDE MINTAGE JUST 5,000!

Each coin set in an official case

with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

IN THE NAME OF THE ROSE The Queen’s

Diamond Jubilee! A stunning new release from Canada, embedded with Swarovski crystals, we are pleased to have been granted an allocation of the 2011 $20 Wild Rose Silver Proof!The latest in one of the Royal Canadian Mint’s hottest series, with each of its predecessors sold out, this coin honours the Wild Rose – a key element of Canada’s rich botanical heritage.

Underpinned by flawless Proof quality, each 38mm .9999 silver coin features a full-colour design of this beautiful flower, adorned with three clear Swarovski crystals. With only a small number of coins in stock – each set in a Mint case with a Certificate confirming the mintage of 10,000 – you must act now!

Fighting off offers from several international dealers, we are pleased to give you one last chance to

secure Canada’s 2010 $20 Crystal Snowflake Silver Proofs! Struck from 1oz of .9999 silver and, like their predecessors from 2007, 2008 and 2009, sold out the Royal Canadian Mint, the 2010 $20 Tanzanite Crystal Snowflake coin is

embedded with six purple

Swarovski crystals, with the 2010 $20 Meridian Crystal Snowflake coin adorned with six blue Swarovski crystals. Set in a case with a Certificate, each 38mm coin is restricted to a mintage of 7,500 – sold out long ago.

Highlighted by a genuine Swarovski crystal, this striking precious metal Proof from the Royal Canadian Mint marks the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II – now the 2nd longest reigning monarch in English/British history!A rare example of a ‘double effigy’ legal tender coin, the broad 38mm flan of this .9999 fine Silver Proof unites a youthful portrait of the Queen with the current mature obverse portrait. Strictly limited to a mintage of 7,500 coins – each

beautifully presented in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – this unique coin also features a large Swarovski crystal set into the ‘2012’ date on the reverse!

A$199CANADA 2011 $20

TULIP WITH LADYBUG 1oz SILVER PROOF

AS481

A$139CANADA 2011 $20

WILD ROSE 1oz SILVER PROOF

AS482

CANADA 2010 $20 SNOWFLAKE CRYSTAL

1oz SILVER PROOFS AR652, AR653

A$155 each

CANADA 2012 $20 DIAMOND JUBILEE

1oz SILVER PROOF AS483

A$139

Highlighted by a genuine Swarovski crystal, this striking precious metal Proof from the Royal Canadian Mint marks the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II – now the 2nd longest reigning monarch in English/British history!A$139

$20 Tulip with Ladybug

Underpinned by flawless Proof quality, each


Struck from 1oz of .9999 silver and, like their predecessors from 2007, 2008 and 2009, sold out the Royal Canadian Mint, the 2010 $20 Tanzanite Crystal Snowflake coin is

embedded with six purple


mintage of 7,500 coins – each

trigger huge demand, as

Each coin set in an official case

with a numbered

REAL Venetian glass!

The Queen’s

TULIP WITH LADYBUG 1oz SILVER PROOF

AS481

SOLD OUT AT THE MINT!Fighting off offers from several international dealers, we are pleased to give you one last chance to

secure Canada’s 2010 $20 Crystal Snowflake Silver Proofs!

SOLD OUT AT THE MINT!


Stunning opportunity! First & Last Prefix $10 notes!

A tantalising opportunity to leap into one of the hottest areas of note collecting, we are delighted to present this important run of $10 notes from 1997 to 2003 – including THREE First Prefix and THREE Last Prefix types! Encompassing the end of the Macfarlane/Evans signature combination, and the start of the Macfarlane/Henry signature combination, we have nine $10 types available. Including general prefix notes for 1997, 1998 and 2002, this scintillating selection is most notable for the presence of the 1998 $10 AA98 First Annual Prefix, 2002 $10 AA02 First Signature Prefix, 2003 $10 AA03 First Annual Prefix AND 1998 $10 GL98 Last Signature Prefix, 2002 $10 GL02 Last Annual Prefix and

2003 $10 DF03 Last Annual Prefix issues. Whilst even the general prefix notes are virtually impossible to find in change in Unc, it is the inclusion of the First & Last Prefix types that makes this offer especially irresistible.Among the most sought after decimal notes, First and Last Prefix issues are pursued for their rarity and potential – as illustrated by the $10 polymer series. The 1994 $10 KE93 Last Annual Prefix note, for example, is valued at A$750, with the 1994 $10 AA94 First Annual Prefix (A$425), 1994 $10 DF94 Last Signature Prefix (A$850) and 1996 $10 DF96 Last Annual Prefix (A$1,150) all tough-to-find. Further evidence of both the natural rarity and soaring market values that define the area, the 1997 $10 DF97 Last Annual Prefix note has never been sighted in Unc and is valued at A$2,000 in just EF!

Taken from original RBA bundles, and therefore in strictly Unc quality, these key types are available as a set

of nine single notes, a set of Consec Pairs at A$155 off AND a set of Consec Runs of Five at a massive saving of A$525!

Last Prefix of the last ‘Commonwealth’ $10!An important, highly sought after type under any circumstances, as the last of the short-lived 1966-74 $10 ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ banner series, the 1972 $10 Phillips/Wheeler issue is a must-have for serious banknote collectors when found with the TBB Last Signature Prefix – as presented here.

It has only been relatively recently that the Last Signature Prefixes of paper decimal notes have become known amongst the collecting fraternity. Indeed, the 1972 $10 TBB Last Signature Prefix issue was first listed in the McDonald’s Guide just four years ago! With First & Last Prefix issues across the entire

Australian banknote series amongst the most popular types, the disclosure of the Last Prefixes of the decimal paper series has naturally sparked a fierce battle between collectors to hunt down these desirable notes. Seldom offered in any condition, and missing from most collections, this is a rare opportunity for

our clients to own an example of one of the earliest decimal Last Prefix notes. Conservatively graded at about Uncirculated quality, we have the rarely seen 1972 $10 Phillips/Wheeler TBB Last Prefix note available individually – and in rare Consecutive Pairs!

STRAIGHT FROM ORIGINAL BUNDLES!

1997 $10 MACFARLANE/EVANS UNC

1998 $10 MACFARLANE/EVANS AA98 FIRST ANNUAL PREFIX UNC

A$4981972 $10 PHILLIPS/

WHEELER C of A TBB LAST SIGNATURE PREFIX

CONSEC PAIR aUnc AS398

A$2591972 $10 PHILLIPS/

WHEELER C of A TBB LAST SIGNATURE PREFIX

aUnc AS355

Stunning opportunity! First & Last Prefix $10 notes!


2002 $10 MACFARLANE/HENRY GL02 LAST ANNUAL PREFIX UNC

2002 $10 MACFARLANE/HENRY AA02 FIRST SIGNATURE PREFIX UNC

2003 $10 MACFARLANE/HENRY AA03 FIRST ANNUAL PREFIX UNC

1998 $10 MACFARLANE/EVANS UNC

2002 $10 MACFARLANE/HENRY UNC

2003 $10 MACFARLANE/HENRY DF03 LAST ANNUAL PREFIX UNC

BUY IN BULK

AND SAVE!

Each note

also available

individually, in

Consec Pairs

and in Consec

Runs of 5!

A$5751997-2003

$10 COLLECTION UNC (9 notes)

KC807

A$9951997-2003 $10 CONSEC

PAIR COLLECTION UNC (18 notes)

KC808

A$2,3501997-2003 $10

CONSEC RUN OF FIVE COLLECTION

UNC (45 notes) KC809

1998 $10 MACFARLANE/EVANS GL98 LAST SIGNATURE PREFIX UNC

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Elizabeth II Halfpenny set – complete!

And every Elizabeth II Penny as well!

The last days of silver…

A comprehensive, premium grade presentation, this set

offers you the chance to

secure the entire Elizabeth II

With nearly fifty years having passed since the last penny was struck, collectors rarely get the chance to secure the complete Elizabeth II 17-coin 1d collection in premium grade. This utterly complete

An all-encompassing appreciation of the final years of the threepence denomination, this comprehensive, high-grade collection includes an example of each silver threepence issued from 1949 – when IND:IMP was

9-coin 1/2d series in one hit – at a sensational price! Outstanding value at A$78, each of these premium grade 1/2d sets is complete from the first issue in 1953 to the last

presentation gives you just that opportunity!Following months of careful acquisition, we have built a small number of Elizabeth II 1d sets, including all 17 different coins struck at the Perth

removed from the legend to reflect India’s independence from Great Britain – until the final date in 1964. Comprising 17 coins in all, the set features the last five 3d issues of George V – the 1949,

date of the predecimal era – 1964. Including the scarce trio from 1953, 1954 and 1955, issued in the first years of the young Queen’s reign, the set comprises coins graded from Extremely

and Melbourne Mints from 1953 to 1964. Including such key coins as the Melbourne Mint 1959 1d, as well as the sought after 1953, 1953A, 1955 and 1955Y dates, this extensive

1950, 1951, 1951PL & 1952 – united with all twelve Elizabeth II 1953-64 dates, including the scarce 1953 and 1954. A premium grade collection, with the coins in Extremely Fine to Uncirculated condition,

Fine to Uncirculated condition. Increasingly scarce in premium grade, the chance to own every coin in this impressive quality demands serious consideration – especially given the low price!

aggregation is defined by premium grade EF to Unc quality – and tremendous affordability! With only a few sets in stock, and the price just A$159, we recommend an early order.

each set is also complete with a FREE 1938-48 3d (date of our choice) bearing the original IND:IMP obverse legend.

FIRST STRUCK IN AUSTRALIA! Highly symbolic dates in the context of Australian numismatic history, the 1916, 1917 and 1918 Florins were the very first dates of the denomination produced on Australian shores. Struck by the Melbourne Mint, taking over responsibility from the Royal Mint in London, these early dates of Australia’s

first national currency system are tough-to-find in any grade, and missing from most collections. Add them to yours in highly collectable about Fine to Fine condition – for less than A$100!

A$78ELIZABETH II 1953-64

COMPLETE 1/2d COLLECTION EF-UNC

(9 coins) AM668

A$159ELIZABETH II 1953-64

COMPLETE 1d COLLECTION EF-UNC

(17 coins) AS484

A$1891949-64 3d

COLLECTION EF-UNC (18 coins)

AS485

A$981916-18 FLORIN TRIO aFine-Fine

AS487

A comprehensive, A comprehensive,

offers you the chance to

secure the entire Elizabeth II

aggregation is defined by A$159159

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history, the 1916, 1917 and 1918 Florins were the very first dates of the denomination produced on Australian shores. Struck by the Melbourne Mint, taking over responsibility from the Royal Mint in

shores. Struck by the Melbourne Mint, taking over responsibility from the Royal Mint in

Highly symbolic dates in the context of Australian numismatic history, the 1916, 1917 history, the 1916, 1917 and 1918 Florins were the very first dates of the denomination produced on Australian shores. Struck by the shores. Struck by the

WWI AUSSIE SILVER…A tangible link to the Australians that lived through the nation’s Baptism of Fire in WWI, this affordable trio comprises the 1914, 1916M and 1917M Shillings. Struck from sterling silver, as with the early florin dates at right, the 1914 Shilling was the penultimate shilling date issued by the Royal Mint in London, with the Melbourne Mint-struck 1916M and 1917M Shillings

the first produced in Australia. Scarce in any condition, we have these key early predecimal dates in pleasing about Fine to Fine.

A$391914, 1916 & 1917

SHILLING TRIO aFine-Fine

AS486

the penultimate shilling

1914, 1916 & 1917 SHILLING TRIO

the first produced in the first produced in the first produced in the first produced in

FREE!

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Australia’s last predecimal banknotes!Drawing the curtain down on our first national currency system, Australia’s final predecimal notes are a compulsory element of every collection – no matter what your interest. First issued over half a century ago, and withdrawn 45 years ago at the onset of the decimal era, the notes of Elizabeth II form one of the key signposts on the

highway of Australia’s numismatic and cultural heritage – and are highly sought after in any grade. Issued from 1960 to 1965 under the auspices of the Reserve Bank, and bearing the Coombs/Wilson signature combination, Australia’s concluding predecimal note issue comprised the 10/-, £1, £5 and £10.

Acknowledged for the distinctive beauty of the designs, and also crucial as the first Australian banknotes

issued for the long reigning Queen

Elizabeth II, the 1960-65 Reserve Bank notes are hotly pursued as the last of their kind. Today well known for their scarcity – especially the higher denominations – the most surprising thing is that these historically invaluable Elizabeth II notes can still be acquired at a reasonable price.

Desired by collector and non-collector alike, the chance to acquire this short-lived, important predecimal banknote collection at less than A$300 must not be missed. Retaining their bold colours, the higher denomination £5 and £10 are presented in Fine condition, with the 10/- and £1 notes offered in strong Very Fine quality.

And the notes that replaced them!

In 1966, Australia witnessed the birth of a new banknote currency system, with the 10/-, £1, £5 and £10 offered above consigned to history, and the $1, $2, $10 and $20 taking their place. The $5 denomination was added a year later, completing Australia’s first decimal banknote type set – distinguished by the ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ banner. A vital component of every Australian banknote collection,

and sought after by people from all walks of life as a reminder of the ‘early days’ of decimal currency, before the replacement of paper notes with coin and polymer, the Commonwealth of Australia banner series lasted only until 1974. It was in that year that the ALP

Whitlam Government, driven by a desire to emphasise Australia’s independence from

Great Britain, modified the ‘Commonwealth’

banner to read simply ‘Australia’. During this brief period, Australia’s Commonwealth banner notes were only issued under four signature combinations – 1966 Coombs/Wilson, 1967 Coombs/Randall, 1969 Phillips/Randall and 1972 Phillips/Wheeler.

Increasingly difficult to secure, especially in decent grade, we have the $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20 Commonwealth banner note types in stock – our choice of signatures. A bargain at only A$169, especially given the excellent quality, this short-lived 5-note series is available in impressive Very Fine to Extremely Fine condition!

A$2981960-65 ELIZABETH II RESERVE BANK NOTE

SET F-VF AS488

A$1691966-74 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA DECIMAL

NOTE TYPE SET VF-EF AS489

BUY BOTH SETS AND

SAVE A$ 30!

A$ 437

KC816

Acknowledged for the

issued for the long reigning Queen

Elizabeth II, the 1960-65

Australia’s last predecimal banknotes!

and sought after Great Britain,

Whitlam Government,

Increasingly difficult to secure, especially in decent grade, we have the $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20 Commonwealth

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Sydney Celebration!DOWNIES 20th BIRTHDAY! Founded in 1991, and now well established as a core element of Australia’s numismatic heartland in Sydney, Downies Town Hall Coins celebrates its 20th birthday in 2011! Personal service is a crucial element of Downies commercial ethos, and, for two decades now, our Sydney retail outlet has played a major role in providing our clients with easily accessible experience, energy and expertise. Our staff are always happy to help you with advice on all aspects of Australian and international numismatics, as well as take consignments on behalf of our auction department – Australian

Coin Auctions. And with Town Hall Coins Shop Manager, David Jobson, also Downies rarities expert, we have all areas of the industry covered! Open from Monday to Saturday, Town Hall Coins is handily located below Sydney’s bustling Town Hall Square at Shop 5 in what was formerly known as Town Hall Square Arcade – as indicated by the map below. Always jam-packed with a fantastic variety of coins, banknotes and other collectables – and with special 20th birthday surprises in store – why not drop in some time and see what Downies Town Hall Coins has to offer?

Headlined by a pane of genuine

amber, we are delighted to offer this 50mm legal tender tribute to the work of architect Antoni Gaudí

(1852–1926) – Barcelona’s

enormous Temple

Expiatori de la Sagrada

Família (Expiatory

Church of the Holy Family).

Celebrating a masterpiece of

architectural design,

this majestic coin

is struck from 2oz

.999 fine antiqued

silver. Defined by an

incredible level of

detail, each $10 coin

is also highlighted by a

vividly coloured amber

pane, and with no

two panes the same,

each coin is unique!

Set in a timber case,

each coin includes a

Certificate confirming

the mintage of 2,500.

Official Spanish tribute

Features genuine amber pane!

The perfect complement to the coin above, this official Spanish legal tender 10€ issue also pays homage to the life and work of Antoni Gaudí, and to his masterwork, the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. Carrying Gaudi’s portrait in cameo on the 40mm flan, this commanding precious metal Proof is dominated by a

superbly sculpted appreciation of Barcelona’s world-famous church. Struck from 27g of sterling silver, each Proof 10€ is set in a Royal Spanish Mint case with a Certificate attesting to the mintage of 12,000.

Prices may include GST.

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A$119

SPAIN 2010 10€ GAUDI & SAGRADA FAMILIA SILVER PROOF


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Church of the Holy Family).

Official Spanish

Celebration! BIRTHDAY!

Open from Monday to

Headlined by a pane of genuine

amber, we are delighted to offer this 50mm legal tender tribute to the work of architect Antoni Gaudí

(1852–1926) – Barcelona’s

enormous Temple

Expiatori de

amber pane!


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The perfect complement to the coin above, this official Spanish legal tender 10€ issue also pays homage to the life and work of the life and work of

A$295PALAU 2010 $10

SAGRADA FAMILIA 2oz SILVER PROOF

AR241

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TINY LIMITED EDITION!Released on the last day of the 1998 Sydney ANDA Show, this seldom seen Bass & Flinders PNC is one of Australia’s rarest PNCs. Only 1,000 were issued, with a vast majority of that tiny number destroyed at the end of the Show! This unusual commemorative Show release originally comprised

three official 1998 Bass & Flinders PNCs – each featuring the Bass & Flinders 50c Unc, as well as two Australia Post stamps. Issued over the three days of the Show, the three PNCs were distinguished by a different postmark, dated 30 October, 31 October and 1 November respectively. Only 1,000 PNCs were

issued per day, but on no day was the full limited edition sold, with the remainder being destroyed. With crowds naturally low on the final day of the Show, the 1 November PNC is especially rare, as a greater proportion were left unsold and destroyed. Seldom seen on the market, we have a small number of the

exceedingly rare Bass & Flinders ANDA Show Nov 1st PNC in stock – at A$46 OFF the catalogue price of A$195!

UNIQUE RAM $1 TYPE!

AUSSIE ICON…

FOR THE 50c ALONE

TRULY EYE-CATCHING

Naturally a target

for PNC fans, this Girl Guides

centenary release

is a must-have for

anyone seeking

to maintain a complete collection

in the highest quality. Why? Because although

the RAM’s 25mm

Girl Guides al-br $1 has been issued

Featuring the RAM’s 2007 $1 Sydney Harbour Bridge BU type – not issued for circulation and crucial for a complete collection – as well as an International Post $1.95 stamp, this unique PNC forms a spectacular tribute

Headlined by a

one-year-only, ‘not-to-be-issued-

for-circulation’ 50c type from the

RAM, united with

an Australia Post

60c stamp, this

official PNC marks

the 60th anniversary

of Australian National Service.

Dominated by a

stunning portrait

shot of Edward VII,

this tribute to the

100th anniversary

of our first national currency

is headlined by

the RAM’s 25mm

2010 $1 Currency

Centenary Unc

– not issued for

circulation, and

for circulation, you

will never secure

it from change in genuine BU quality as here.

Also featuring an Australia Post stamp, this

PNC represents

top value at just

A$15.75 apiece!

to a true Australian engineering icon. Issued at the Sydney Stamp Expo 2007, this official Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th anniversary tribute is still fantastic value at under A$20.

Depicting the new

National Service

Memorial launched

in September at

the Australian War Memorial, these important

types are perfectly

complemented

by the official, beautifully designed envelope.

crucial for a complete collection.

Decorated with

silver foil, and including two stamps depicting

a high-grade 1910 Florin, this is one of the most eye-catching PNCs

we have offered.

Celebrating the

50th anniversary

of Aussie megastar Dame

Edna Everage, this value-for-money PNC features a full-colour 30.20mm

Australian legal

tender 50c from

the Perth Mint, set

in a spectacular

envelope bearing

two Australian stamps.

The perfect gift for anyone born in the Year of the Rabbit, this official Australia Post PNC unites a unique 30.60mm Australian legal tender 50c from

the Perth Mint with two official Australia Post stamps – set within a beautifully illustrated envelope.

AL432

A$149

1998 BASS & FLINDERS ANDA

SHOW 1 NOV PNC

A$15752010 $1 GIRL GUIDES PNC

AR351

A$19952007 $1 SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE PNC

AM716

A$19952010 50c NATIONAL

SERVICE 60th ANNIVERSARY PNC

AR524

A$19952010 $1 CURRENCY

CENTENARY PNC AQ913

AUSSIE ICON…

in the highest quality. Why? Because although

the RAM’s 25mm

Girl Guides al-br $1 has been issued

this official Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th

A$1995HARBOUR BRIDGE PNC

stamps depicting

catching PNCs

we have offered. A$1995

2010 $1 CURRENCY

UNIQUE RAM $1 TYPE!Naturally a target

for PNC fans, this Girl Guides

centenary release

is a must-have for

anyone seeking

to maintain a complete collection complete collection

in the highest quality. Why?

TRULY EYE-CATCHINGDominated by a

stunning portrait

shot of Edward VII,

this tribute to the

100th anniversary

of our first national currency

TRULY EYE-CATCHING

Aussie Megastar! Year of the Rabbit!

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AM173

A$2495

2006 50c DAME EDNA

50th ANNIVERSARY PNC

AR933

A$1895

2011 50c YEAR OF THE RABBIT PNC

This unusual commemorative Show release originally comprised

UNIQUE RAM $1 TYPE!UNIQUE RAM $1 TYPE!UNIQUE RAM $1 TYPE!

TINY LIMITED EDITION!Released on the last day of the 1998 Sydney ANDA Show, this seldom seen Bass & Flinders PNC is one of Australia’s rarest PNCs. Only 1,000 were issued, with a vast majority of that tiny number destroyed at the end of the Show!

a vast majority of that tiny number destroyed at the end of the Show!

exceedingly rare

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Headlined by the Perth Mint’s 30.20mm al-br Australian legal tender $1, set in an envelope adorned with an Australian 50c stamp, this official World Youth Day 2008 commemorative is an affordable way to enjoy the splendour of full-colour coinage.

the Rabbit, this official Australia Post PNC unites a unique 30.60mm Australian legal tender 50c from

Pope in full-colour!

Australian legal tender $1, set in an envelope

AN509

A$1495

2008 $1 WORLD YOUTH DAY PNC


Holy Smoke!Sure to continue the barnstorming success of the ‘rub & sniff’ concept, we are pleased to present the new 2011 $5 Scent of Incense Silver Proof! Just rub the brilliant full-colour design on the reverse, and a potent waft of exotic incense is released! Composed of aromatic plant matter taken from trees found largely in India, Africa and Arabia, and often combined with essential oils, incense may well have originated in Ancient Egypt, where it was used as an aromatic

and disinfectant during mummification. Employed in ceremonies by many religions in the centuries since, incense, or ‘Holy Smoke’, as it is known, also has a long history of medical applications. Today, incense is still used widely – being employed in anything from the field of aromatherapy to deterring insects like mosquitoes! Featuring a full-colour depiction of an incense holder emitting Holy Smoke, this exclusive new 38.61mm 25g sterling silver ‘rub &

sniff’ coin is the perfect partner for any of the coins on this page – but you will have to be quick! With each of the few coins enhanced with this sensational minting technique devastated by demand, and everyone seeking a piece of the action, we have secured only a small allocation from the tiny worldwide mintage of 2,500 – and our stock won’t last for long!

Christmas Cracker

Last chance?Reefer

madness!

One of the most popular coins offered by Downies in recent times, we are delighted to have secured more stock of the 2010 100Fr Christmas Tree Scented Silver-Plated BU! A wonderful opportunity to experience Christmas all year round, you just rub the full-colour design of this astounding collector release and the distinctive pine fragrance of the Christmas Tree is released! Very exclusive, with the worldwide mintage set at just 2,500, each 38.61mm legal tender coin includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Targeted by those seeking that ‘something different’ for their collection, and by those in search of an intriguing gift, we have only a few examples of this hugely popular legal tender coin left in stock. Defined by a stunning full-colour ‘rub & sniff’ reverse that, when touched, releases the unique aroma of the Aussie eucalypt,

this groundbreaking 38.61mm 25g sterling silver BU coin is set in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the worldwide mintage of 2,500.

Sure to spark ‘reefer madness’ amongst Australian collectors, this astonishing 44mm ‘leaf-shaped’ legal tender tribute to the cannabis plant is one of few ‘scented‘ coins in numismatics. All you have to do is rub the vibrant green reverse, and the heady aroma

of ‘cannabis’ is released! Not only defined by the amazing ‘rub & sniff’ design, this coin is also extremely exclusive. Indeed, with just 2,500 struck, and demand expected to get very high, Downies small allocation is sure to go up in smoke! Act now!

INCENSE RUB & SNIFF $5 SILVER PROOF!

Crafted to Proof quality from 25g of sterling silver, this official legal tender ‘rub & sniff’ incense coin is set in a case with a Certificate of

Authenticity

AR719

A$7950

BENIN 2010 100FR

CHRISTMAS TREE

SCENTED SILVER-

PLATED BU

AS491

A$7950

BENIN 2011 100FR MARIJUANA

SCENTED LEAF-SHAPED SILVER-PLATED PROOF

SH085

A$111

COOK ISLANDS 2011 $5 SCENT OF AUSTRALIA EUCALYPTUS

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A$111

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