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1899 & 1931…An exciting journey to

the heart of Australia’s

glorious golden heritage,

drawing together two

key elements of the

Australian Sovereign

Series, this prestigious

presentation unites

the very first and the

very last sovereign

dates struck at the Perth Mint –

1899 and 1931.

The dawn of a new

era in Australian

gold production, the

Perth branch of the

Royal Mint struck its

first coins in 1899 –

specifically, the 1899

Gold Sovereign. Hotly

pursued as the first in the

Perth series, this exquisite

22-carat gold coin also

embodies the final days

of the long reign of Queen

Victoria, with the Veiled

Head portrait gracing

the obverse. The lowest

mintage issue in three

decades of Perth Mint

sovereign production, with

just 691,000 struck, and

the highest cataloguing

Veiled Head date, the

1899P is a key to the entire

1855-1931 Sovereign

Series.

Issued toward the end

of the reign of Victoria’s

grandson, George V, the

1931P Sovereign was

the last date struck at

the Perth Mint – and the

last date of the Australian

Sovereign Series. Like the

1899 issue, the 1931P

featured Benedetto

Pistrucci’s magnificent

St George & the Dragon

design – the only sovereign

reverse motif employed

by the Perth Mint. Hotly

pursued as an historic,

short-lived issue, the

1931P was the third date

of a three-year-only type,

with the Modified Portrait

of the King found on the

obverse used only from

1929 to 1931.

Equally beautiful, historic

and important, the first

and last Perth sovereigns

are highly sought after

individually. United as a

‘perfect pair’, the 1899P

and 1931P encapsulate

the history of gold coin

production in the west,

and form an unparalleled

acquisition for the serious

collector – regardless of

your traditional interest.

■ Highlighted by the first

AND last Perth Mint

sovereign dates!

■ Premium grade – each

coin is in VF to about

Unc quality!

■ Housed in a timber

case set within a

stylish outer box

■ Accompanied by

a Certificate of

Authenticity

■ Strictly limited stock

available

THE FIRST AND THE LAST…1899 & 1931…

Highlighted by the first

An exciting journey to

the heart of Australia’s

glorious golden heritage,

drawing together two

Australian Sovereign

Series, this prestigious

the very first and the

Royal Mint struck its

specifically, the 1899

Gold Sovereign. Hotly

pursued as the first in the

Perth series, this exquisite

22-carat gold coin also

embodies the final days

of the long reign of Queen design – the only sovereign

A$1,495US$1,271

1899 & 1931 PERTH MINT

FIRST & LAST SOVEREIGN PAIR VF-aUnc

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A$1,495

Each 22-carat gold sovereign

bears the P Mintmark of

the Perth Mint

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Never to be found in change!

A unique, eye-catching tribute to Australian National Service, this large new medallion is the ideal complement to the unique 50c commemorative type above.Precisely finished in Antique Silver, this superbly struck medallion is graced

with a similarly inspiring interpretation of the new National Service Memorial in Canberra upon its massive 48mm flan. Excellent value for such an imposing memorial to those who undertook National Service, each medallion is set in a stylish leatherette case.

A unique addition to Australia’s commemorative 50c series – and a not-to-be-issued-for-circulation type – this new 2011-dated Australian legal tender coin from the RAM marks the 60th anniversary of Australian National

Service. A key element of the country’s defence

during the Cold War, Australian National Service was introduced in 1951. A total of 287,000 Australian men were called up for compulsory military service until the scheme concluded in 1972, with over 200 National Servicemen killed in action in Borneo and Vietnam. To mark the launch of a new National Service Memorial

at the Australian War Memorial, and the Australian National Service 60th anniversary, the RAM has decided to issue a unique 50c coin.Set in a RAM card and not to be issued in any other form, this coin is more than just an impressive Australian military

commemorative. Not to be issued for circulation, and never to be secured from your change, this one-year-only cu-ni 50c is a must-have for those keen on maintaining a complete 50c or general decimal collection – especially at the eminently affordable Official Issue Price of A$8.95!

New 2010 Masterpieces Silver Proofs!

JUST LANDED AT DOWNIES!

A stand-alone release of great quality –

and a must-have for those who own either of the previous issues in the RAM’s 2008-10 Masterpieces in Silver Series – the last two

coins of the ‘Flying Through

Time’ program have just been

launched!

A grand finale to an admirable series, this Australian legal tender $5 pair honours the legendary Boeing 747 and the civilian flying boat created during WWII, the S.25 Sandringham. With the 38.74mm flans offering RAM designer Wojciech Pietranik ample room to work his magic, these icons of Australian aviation are portrayed in great detail, with a window from each plane forming an inspired backdrop.

Outstanding value-for-money for two weighty 36.31g .999 fine silver Proofs, the 2010 Masterpieces in Silver issue can be obtained as a pair for A$130, set in a two-coin case. For those that secured the 2008 and 2009 issues, the 2010 issue is also available in a shipper for A$105 – ready to place in the 6-coin

series case.

Including a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, 7,000 2-coin sets will be issued, with just 3,000 from the overall mintage of 10,000 reserved for the 6-coin series!

A$895

2011 50c NATIONAL SERVICE 60th ANNIVERSARY

CU-NI BU Official Issue Price

US$750

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A$130

2010 MASTERPIECES IN

SILVER PAIR IN TWO-COIN CASE

Official Issue Price US$111

AR478

A$105

2010 MASTERPIECES IN

SILVER PAIR IN SHIPPER

Official Issue Price US$90

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A$19

NATIONAL SERVICE COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION US$16

AR369

A unique addition to Australia’s commemorative 50c series – and a not-to-be-issued-for-circulation type – this new 2011-dated Australian legal tender coin from the RAM marks the 60th anniversary of Australian National

Service. A key element of the country’s defence

during the Cold War, Australian National Service was introduced in 1951. A total of 287,000 Australian men were called up for compulsory military

See the Order form for the 2008 & 2009 sets! Still at Official Issue Price!

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A stand-alone release of great quality –

and a must-have for those who own either of the previous issues in the RAM’s 2008-10 Masterpieces in Silver Series – the last two

coins of the ‘Flying Through

Time’ program have just been

launched!

impressive Australian military A$8.95!

is set in a stylish leatherette case.

PERFECT PARTNER


RAM crashes Boston Party!

A major highlight of one of the biggest, most respected numismatic festivals on the planet, the Royal Australian Mint’s 2010 Boston World’s Fair of Money Mint Set created quite a sensation when unveiled in August. With few sets from the tiny limited edition of 2,500 making it back to Australian shores, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure

one of the RAM’s most exclusive Mint Set issues. Breaking new ground, as the RAM’s first ever official USA Show Mint Set, this issue also continues a grand tradition of highly distinctive Australian Show Products. Comprising the six traditional Australian denominations from the 5c to $2 – with

every coin struck to the Mint’s rigorous BU standards – this official issue is distinguished by a completely different outer sleeve! More than just an overprint, or sticker, the decision to radically differentiate between this special limited edition Mint Set and the standard Mint Set with a specially designed sleeve has naturally proved

extremely popular with collectors. Although a vast majority of sets from the limited edition of 2,500 were snapped up at the Show, our attendance at this numismatic extravaganza meant we were able to secure a small number on behalf of our clients. With Australian Show Mint Sets proving hot property over the years

– 1991 Singapore Show Mint Set rising from A$12.75 to A$95; 2006 Canberra ANDA Show and Berlin World Money Fair Mint Sets up from A$25 to A$90 apiece – this incredibly exclusive, official RAM issue will simply vanish from the market.

LIMITED EDITION MINT SET – JUST 2,500 ISSUED!

Featuring an outer sleeve completely different to that of the standard 2010 Mint Set, this exclusive Show

Product honours the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Melbourne and Boston as sister cities in 1985

Celebrating the centenary of Australia’s first national coinage system and distinguished by an unprecedented mintmark, the 2010 $1 Sydney ANDA Show S Mintmark Silver Proof is now available – but for how long?An extremely exclusive Australian Show product, this new coin, like its predecessors from the Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne Shows is sure to disappear from the market.

The reason why it will never be found in any surplus is largely due to the RAM’s ‘meltdown policy’. Every coin not sold or allocated to dealers attending the Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne ANDA Shows was melted down, with tiny mintages the result. Just 1,731 P Mintmark coins were left from the mintage of 2,000, with a mere 1,228 B Mintmark and just

1,350 M Mintmark coins in existence! With the new 2010 $1 Sydney ANDA Show S Mintmark Silver Proof destined to experience the same fate, this one-and-only opportunity to secure this exclusive Australian legal tender coin is vital. As with each coin in the series, we are bound to sell out within days – if not hours.

A$99US$85

2010 $1 SYDNEY ANDA SHOW S MINTMARK

SILVER PROOFAR476

A ‘first-time’ RAM mintmark, with a kangaroo bounding across an ‘S’ – artist’s impression

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A ‘first-time’ RAM mintmark, with a kangaroo bounding across an ‘S’ – artist’s impression

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each coin in the series,

out within days – if not


exclusive Australian Show product, this new coin, like its predecessors from the Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne Shows is sure to disappear from the market.

A$35US$30

2010 MINT SET BOSTON WORLD’S FAIR OF MONEY

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system and distinguished by an unprecedented mintmark, the 2010 $1 Sydney ANDA Show S Mintmark Silver Proof is now available – but for how long?An extremely

Sydney Show Special!

BOSTON WORLD’S FAIR OF MONEY


Sydney under siege!A unique, stand-alone tribute to Australia, and a must-have for series collectors, the 2010 $1 Sydney ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof is proving just as sought after as the

Brisbane and Melbourne Show issues. With these coins already sold out at the Mint, it is obvious that only

immediate action will ensure that this spectacular precious metal Proof is part of your collection.In league with its predecessors, offered below, the 40.60mm 2010 $1 Sydney ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof

employs a design from the Perth

Mint’s 2009 $1 Celebrate Australia BU Series. Superb when struck to the highest

possible standard, this design features the Aussie koala in fully struck-up silver Proof, contrasting against a full-colour interpretation of two of Australia’s most famous landmarks – the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. With the use of these Aussie icons ensuring huge international interest, and so many people around Australia seeking to assemble the complete ANDA

collection, initial demand has been massive. Although we secured an allocation from the mintage of 2,500, the flood of orders means we have only a few coins left in stock – each set in a Perth Mint case within official ANDA Show packaging.

MINTAGE MASSACRED! SOLD OUT AT THE MINT!

Set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage just 2,500!

Continuing a grand

tradition of Australian

Show products, the 2010

$1 Melbourne ANDA Show

1oz Silver Proof inspired

predictably strong demand.

As with its counterpart at

right, the mintage of 2,500

has quickly sold out at the

Perth Mint!

Not only due to the innate

quality of the coin, the

demand for this unique

precious metal Proof is

due to its immensely broad

appeal. A vibrant tribute

to the ‘Garden State’, and

a must-have for Victorian

collectors, this 40.60mm .999

silver coin has naturally been

targeted by those keen to

assemble the complete Show

Series.

With a limited number

of coins in stock – each

set in an official case in a

distinctive ANDA Show outer

box – we, like the Mint, will

soon be completely sold out.

Unveiled in May, the 2010 $1 Celebrate Australia Brisbane ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof provided an explosive beginning to the Perth Mint’s ANDA Show Series. Catching the eye of collectors right across Australia, and around the globe, the mintage of 2,500 has now completely sold out at the Mint! Bearing a design from the Mint’s 2009 $1 Celebrate Australia BU Series, and

set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity in an ANDA Show outer box, we have just a few of this full-colour coin remaining in stock. With all Australian Show products disappearing from the market, don’t miss this important – and possibly final – chance to add this unique 40.60mm .999 silver $1 coin to your collection.

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Set in an official case with a Certificate

MINTAGE MASSACRED! SOLD OUT AT THE MINT!

with a Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage just 2,500!

Set in an official case with a Certificate

is proving just as sought after as the

In league with its predecessors, offered below, the 40.60mm 2010 $1 Sydney ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof

employs a design from the Perth

Mint’s 2009 $1 Celebrate Australia BU Series. Superb when struck to the highest

MINTAGE MASSACRED!MINTAGE MASSACRED!

NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT

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CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA SYDNEY ANDA SHOW

1oz SILVER PROOF AR465

A$105US$902010 $1 CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA BRISBANE ANDA SHOW 1oz SILVER PROOF AR243

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MELBOURNE ANDA

SHOW 1oz SILVER PROOF

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CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA BRISBANE ANDA SHOW

SOLD OUT AT THE MINT!


Australia’s First Official Horse Race!An exciting sport, a thriving industry and an obsession for millions of people across the nation, Australian horse racing was born exactly two centuries ago, when the first official race meeting took place in Sydney. Struck by Australia’s own Perth Mint, this outstanding precious metal Proof forms a scintillating celebration of the 200th anniversary of this formative moment in early Australian history. One of several important advances made during the time of Australia’s fifth Governor, Lachlan Macquarie (1810-21), Australia’s first official race meeting began at Sydney’s Hyde Park on the 15th of October 1810. Partly inspired by Macquarie’s desire

to integrate the divided colonial population, the meeting drew huge crowds, with the vitality and colour of the event captured upon the 40.60mm frame of the 2010 $1 First Official Australian Horse Race Bicentenary 1oz Silver Proof. Struck to the most rigorous standards of the Perth Mint, and superbly enhanced with colour, the design depicts the victory of Captain Ritchie’s 6-year-old grey gelding ‘Chase’ in the first official Australian horse race, held on the first day of the 3-day meeting.Certain to catch the eye of racing devotees as much as collectors – as well as those passionate about Australia’s early colonial heritage – this unique .999 fine silver coin is a release of immensely broad appeal. With just 5,000 issued,

and demand for Perth Mint-struck coins celebrating Australia and its icons always very strong, the time to secure this exclusive Silver Proof is right now – whilst at Official Issue Price!

■ Crafted to Proof quality from 1oz .999 fine silver

■ Exclusive! Mintage restricted to just 5,000 coins!

■ Struck by the Perth Mint as official Tuvalu legal tender

■ Set within a luxury timber presentation case

■ Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

MINTAGE JUST 5,000 COINS!

Smithy – a national hero…Fighter pilot, aeronautical

stuntman, record-

breaking aviation

pioneer…Sir Charles

Kingsford Smith was the

archetype of a ‘Boy’s

Own Annual’ hero at a

time when Australia’s

need for heroes was at

its greatest. Indeed, if he

had not existed, those

experiencing the dark

days of the Great Depression

would have had to invent him!

No myth, Smithy was a

genuine national treasure,

and producing the same

sort of collective grief

provoked by the death

of Phar Lap in 1932,

Smithy’s untimely demise

in 1935 was a national

tragedy. A permanent

memorial marking the

75th anniversary of

Smithy’s death – and his

unparalleled contribution to

the history of aviation and

development of Australia

– this .999 silver 1oz

Proof from the Perth Mint

has naturally proved very

popular with Australians

from all walks of life.

Commanding the attention

of collectors, aviation

buffs and anyone with an

interest in Aussie history,

the 2010 $1 Kingsford

Smith 1oz Silver Proof is

set in a timber case with a

Certificate of Authenticity

confirming the mintage of

5,000.


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Smithy – a national hero…Fighter pilot, aeronautical

stuntman, record-

breaking aviation

pioneer…Sir Charles

Kingsford Smith was the

archetype of a ‘Boy’s

Own Annual’ hero at a

time when Australia’s

need for heroes was at

its greatest. Indeed, if he

had not existed, those

Smithy – a national hero…Smithy – a national hero…

and demand for Perth Mint-struck coins celebrating Australia and its icons always very strong, the time to secure this A$9450

US$81TUVALU 2010 $1 FIRST OFFICIAL

AUSTRALIAN HORSE RACE BICENTENARY 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price

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TUVALU 2010 $1 KINGSFORD SMITH 75th ANNIVERSARY 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price

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Gold Roos bounce back in 2011!

Amongst the world’s most impressive bullion issues, the Perth Mint’s annual Gold BU Series always attracts a strong following. Exactly a quarter of a century after the inaugural release in 1986, the latest in the series is set to continue the tradition. Whether looking for a definitively Aussie addition to your collection, or searching for a cost-effective, convenient way to own gold, the 2011 Kangaroo Gold BU Series is an unrivalled option.

For collectors, it will be the sheer quality of the 2011 Gold Kangaroo Series that will command their attention. Offered in 32.60mm $100 1oz, 25.60mm $50 1/2oz, 20.60mm $25 1/4oz and 16.60mm $15 1/10oz formats, these prestigious Australian legal tender .9999 gold coins represent a bold appreciation of our cherished native icon. Distinguished by a superb one-year-only design of a kangaroo super-imposed

upon the rays of the Sun, these coins look simply magnificent struck to the Mint’s rigorous Specimen quality. For investors, the most important characteristic of this internationally acclaimed program is the Government-guaranteed .9999 purity and weight of each coin – a fundamental element of any trusted precious metals investment option.

Sure to be hunted down by gold enthusiasts worldwide, with demand for the world’s favourite precious metal at record levels, interest in these unique coins will be heightened by the fact that they are the ONLY Perth Mint Gold Kangaroos to be dated 2011. With the Perth Mint’s Gold Kangaroo program no longer issued in Proof quality, this is the sole way that the collector and investor can play a part in this eminently desirable Australian legal tender gold coin series.

Please check the Order Form for other coins in the 2011 Gold Kangaroo BU Series

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO DAILY BULLION PRICE FLUCTUATIONS

A$1,595US$1,356

2011 $100 KANGAROO 1oz GOLD SPECIMEN

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A$899US$765

2011 $50 KANGAROO 1/2oz GOLD SPECIMEN

AR494

A$475US$404


AR495

A$199US$170


AR496

A$199

A$475

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Amongst the world’s most impressive bullion issues, the Perth Mint’s annual Gold BU Series always attracts a strong following. Exactly a quarter of a century after the inaugural release in 1986, the latest in the series is set to continue the A$1,595

back in 2011!

A$

2011 $100 KANGAROO 1oz GOLD SPECIMEN

A$

■ Crafted to impeccable

Brilliant Uncirculated quality

from .9999 fine gold

■ Official Australian legal

tender – each coin bears

the Elizabeth II portrait

■ Australian-made –

struck by the precious metal

specialists, the Perth Mint

■ The perfect way to enjoy the

beauty, mystique and luxury

of pure gold


Kookaburras by the KILO!

Underpinned by high quality, impeccable purity and a spellbinding new design, the Perth Mint’s 2011 Silver Kookaburra BU Series has just been unveiled! The latest in Australia’s biggest-selling precious metal program, there is no question that this eagerly anticipated release will continue the astonishing recent success of the series.

Providing an option for everyone, the 2011 series comprises 40.60mm $1 1oz, 75.60mm $10 10oz and 100.60mm $30 Kilo coins – all crafted to the Mint’s Specimen standards from .999 fine silver. Official Australian legal tender, with weight and purity backed by the Australian Government, these coins are defined by a spectacular one-year-

only design. Depicting a kookaburra on a tree stump, with wings spread in familiar style, the crown-sized 1oz, imposing 10oz and giant Kilo coins are sure to command the attention of collectors. Just as importantly, the series will, as always, appeal to those seeking to make a decisive move into precious metals.

Since 2005, rising silver prices have seen worldwide demand for all silver coinage soar to virtually unprecedented levels. Considered one of the most

trusted precious metal investment alternatives, the Silver Kookaburra program has proved no exception to the rule. Reflecting the fervent demand for the series, the 300,000-coin mintage of the 1oz Kookaburra has completely SOLD OUT in 2008, 2009 AND 2010! Although, as a result of the rapid-fire sell-outs, the mintage of the 2011 $1 Kookaburra 1oz Silver BU has been raised to 500,000, the expectation of another sell-out success is fully justified.

Act now, and guarantee supply of the only Perth Mint Silver Kookaburras to be issued in 2011!

NEW 2011 SILVER SPECIMEN COINS UNVEILED!


A$815US$693

2011 $30 KOOKABURRA KILO SILVER SPECIMEN

AR501

A$285US$243

2011 $10 KOOKABURRA 10oz SILVER SPECIMEN

AR502

A$3150US$27


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Since 2005, rising

rapid-fire sell-outs, the mintage of the 2011 $1 Kookaburra 1oz Silver BU has been raised to 500,000, the expectation of another sell-out success is fully justified.

Act now, and guarantee supply of the only Perth Mint Silver Kookaburras supply of the only Perth Mint Silver Kookaburras to be issued in 2011!

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investment alternatives, the Silver Kookaburra program has proved no exception to the rule. Reflecting the fervent

series, the 300,000-coin mintage of the

Silver BU has been raised to 500,000, the expectation of another sell-out success is fully

Act now, and guarantee supply of the only Perth

■ Available in 40.60mm 1oz, 75.60mm

10oz and 100.60mm Kilo formats

■ The epitome of purity, each coin is

crafted from .999 fine silver

■ Genuine Australian legal tender –

struck by Australia’s own Perth Mint

■ Underpinned by the Mint’s world-

renowned Specimen standards


The Tanks of WWII! Explosive full-colour tribute!

Tiny worldwide mintage just 1,500

sets! Underpinned by flawless

quality, superb presentation

and absolutely stunning

full-colour coins, the Perth

Mint’s 2010 $1 Tanks of

WWII 1oz Silver Proof

Collection is a masterpiece

of military memorabilia.

Paying homage to the

most important tank types

used during World War II,

the interest generated by

this explosive full-colour

release is sure to see the

surprisingly small mintage

of 1,500 blown away.

An emerging power…Introduced in rudimentary

form in World War I, and

famously dismissed as

having ‘very limited military

value’ by Britain’s Lord

Kitchener, the role of the

tank was crucial to the

course of World War II.

Hitler’s blitzkrieg of Western

Europe at the start of the

war awakened the world to

the awesome potential

of this menacing metallic

monolith, and, considered

essential for tactical and

strategic success, the

tank was utilised by many

nations during WWII. This

startling legal tender coin

collection pays homage to

some of the ‘Big Guns’ of

the conflict.

Blazing full-colour…

Featuring Germany’s

VI Tiger, the USA’s M4

Sherman, the USSR’s T-34,

Britain’s A22 Churchill and

Japan’s Type 97 Chi Ha,

this new collection from

Tank pair at just A$995!

Too affordable to resist at a mere A$9.95, this official legal tender coin and note pair from the Republic of Mozambique in south eastern Africa forms a compelling reflection of the many decades of internal strife suffered by the former

Portuguese colony – and of the ongoing presence of the tank in global warfare. Bearing the nation’s particularly militaristic Coat of Arms on the obverse, Mozambique’s aluminium 1986 20 Meticais coin is dominated by a depiction of a Panzer

tank on the reverse. Featuring strong military designs on both the obverse and reverse, the official legal tender 1980 50 Meticais banknote is, like the 20 Meticais coin, offered in strictly Uncirculated quality.

Official legal tender of

Tuvalu, each .999 fine silver

Proof coin carries

the Maklouf portrait of

Queen Elizabeth II upon the obverse

The key element of Russia’s armoured forces throughout WWII,

blending mobility, security and military

capability, the T-34 was considered to

be the finest tank in the world when

unveiled early in the conflict

Named after British Prime Minister Winston

Churchill (who played a key governmental role

in the development of the tank in WWI), the

A22 Churchill tank was of great value to Britain

during WWII

Reflecting the modernisation of Japanese

tanks in the late 1930s, the Type 97 Chi Ha

was used by the Japanese Imperial Army

in the Second Sino-Japanese War, and

throughout World War II

Explosive full-colour tribute!

Official legal tender of

Tuvalu, each .999 fine silver

Proof coin carries

the Maklouf portrait of

Queen Elizabeth II upon the obverse

The Tanks of WWII!

during WWII

The key element of Russia’s armoured forces throughout WWII,

Reflecting the modernisation of Japanese

tanks in the late 1930s, the Type 97 Chi Ha

A$995

MOZAMBIQUE 20 METICAIS &

50 METICAIS COIN & NOTE PAIR UNC

US$850

KC751


Too affordable to Portuguese colony – Too affordable to resist at a mere


Too affordable to

The Tanks of WWII! Explosive full-colour tribute!

Australia’s precious metal

specialists comprises

five individually brilliant

coins. The distinctive

characteristics of each tank

are captured perfectly in

high-relief Proof quality,

with each detailed, frosted

design contrasting superbly

against the full-colour

backdrop. An enthralling

application of state-of-the-

art minting technology,

each 40.60mm 1oz .999

silver coin is distinguished

by a glorious full-colour

appreciation of the national

emblem of the relevant

country.

Limited window of

opportunity…Surprisingly, given the

current demand for all Perth

Mint full-colour coins –

especially in Europe – the

mintage of this exceptional

military commemorative

has been capped at just

1,500. We are delighted

to have received a small

allocation of sets from

that tiny mintage – each

beautifully presented in an

official Perth Mint case with

an individually numbered

Certificate of Authenticity.


A unique, imaginative setting,

this vivid legal tender

collection is housed within an

iron-grey presentation case, set in

an army-green outer box!

With earlier German tanks

outgunned, the

VI Tiger was created with a

design philosophy

that saw mobility

sacrificed for the

sake of enhanced

firepower and armour

– creating a truly

fearsome adversary

The principal tank

manufactured by the

USA during WWII, the

M4 Sherman was fast,

mobile, mechanically

reliable and easy to

produce. Used by the

US Army and Marine

Corps, it was also

employed by a vast

array of US allies in

WWII

The principal tank

manufactured by the

USA during WWII, the

M4 Sherman was fast,

mobile, mechanically

reliable and easy to

produce. Used by the

US Army and Marine

Corps, it was also

employed by a vast

array of US allies in

WWII

Explosive full-colour tribute!

firepower and armour

fearsome adversary


this vivid legal tender

collection is housed within an

iron-grey presentation case, set in

an army-green outer box!


A$44750

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WWII 1oz SILVER PROOF COLLECTION

Official Issue Price

AR480

■ Strictly limited

worldwide mintage just

1,500

■ Comprises five

40.60mm 1oz

.999 silver Proofs

■ Set in an official case

with numbered

Certificate of

Authenticity

■ Official Tuvalu

legal tender –

in brilliant full-

colour!

■ Australian-made

– struck by the

Perth Mint


New Lunar coins in .999 silver! the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Providing a wealth of options, the Mint has once again issued the annual Lunar New Year Silver coins in a variety of formats. Featuring the near crown-sized 36.60mm 50c 1/2oz, the majestic 45.60mm $1 1oz and imposing 55.60mm $2 2oz, this splendid .999 fine silver Specimen series includes a wide range of coins – right up to the gigantic 10 Kilo! The epitome of Perth Mint quality and value,

Defined by superior Specimen quality, the Perth Mint’s 2011 Year of the Rabbit .999 fine Silver Series represents a sensational celebration of the New Year in

this stunning new series can be all things to all people. A viable option for those seeking to add precious metal to their portfolio, these new Australian legal tender coins are also valuable numismatic items, and will be highly sought after by collectors. Moreover, the 2011 Year of the Rabbit Silver Specimen coins will make a wonderful gift. A fine Chinese New Year present for local and international business associates, these coins will also make the ideal

birthday memento for anyone born in the Year of the Rabbit.

■ Official – genuine Australian legal tender, issued by the Perth Mint

■ Flawless – underpinned by the Mint’s faultless Specimen quality

■ Pure – every coin guaranteed to be struck from .999 fine silver

■ Variety – available in a wide range of sizes – see the Order Form!

A bold, imposing precious metal tribute to the New Year in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Perth Mint’s new 2011 Year of the Rabbit Gold Specimen coins are also available at Downies! Offered in 39.34mm $100 1oz (sold out at the Mint in both 2008 and 2009), 18.60mm $15 1/10oz and 22.60mm $25 1/4oz formats, with a great variety of other sizes found on the Order Form, this sparkling new Australian legal tender series is certain to maintain the tremendous international success of the Perth Mint’s Gold Specimen Lunar program. Sure to create huge interest worldwide, with global demand for all gold coins surging to unprecedented

levels, there is no doubt that these intricately detailed .9999 gold coins will catch the eye of collectors – as well as those seeking a convenient, cost-effective, Government-backed way to secure pure gold. A spectacular illustration of exactly why the Perth Mint is known as ‘Australia’s precious metal specialists’, any coin from this series would also make a prestigious gift. If you know anyone born in 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987 or 1999, then your search for the perfect present stops right here!


A$54US$462011 $2

LUNAR RABBIT 2oz SILVER SPECIMEN

AR504

A$1,595US$1,3562011 $100

LUNAR RABBIT 1oz GOLD SPECIMEN

AR515

A$475US$4042011 $25

LUNAR RABBIT 1/4oz GOLD SPECIMEN

AR516

A$199US$1702011 $15

LUNAR RABBIT 1/10oz GOLD SPECIMEN

AR517

A$3150US$272011 $1


AR505

A$2295US$20

2011 50c LUNAR RABBIT 1/2oz

SILVER SPECIMEN AR506

See the Order Form for more in the 2011 Lunar New Year Silver Specimen Series!

For a variety of other 2011 Lunar Gold Specimen coins,

see the Order Form!

The 30,000-coin mintage

of the large Lunar Specimen 1oz sold out

at the Mint in BOTH 2008 and 2009 – don’t miss this vital opportunity!

Majestic in pure gold…


A spectacular illustration of exactly why the Perth Mint is known

1963, 1975, 1987

your search for the perfect present stops

The 30,000-coin mintage

of the large Lunar Specimen 1oz sold out

at the Mint in BOTH 2008 and 2009 – don’t miss this

New Lunar coins in .999 silver! Defined by superior Specimen quality, the Perth Mint’s 2011 Year of the Rabbit .999 fine Silver Series represents a sensational celebration of the New Year in

36.60mm 50c 1/2oz, the majestic 45.60mm $1 1oz and imposing 55.60mm $2 2oz, this splendid .999 fine silver Specimen series includes a wide range of coins – right up to the gigantic 10 Kilo! The epitome of Perth Mint quality and value,


Majestic in pure gold…

A$3,525US$2,997

2011 YEAR OF THE RABBIT

GOLD PROOF 3-COIN SET Official Issue Price

AR525

A$3,525

Stunning in Silver Proof2oz and 36.60mm 50c 1/2oz coins – the latter two found ONLY in this set! – the complete 3-Coin Set has a tiny limited edition of just 1,000! With the limited editions of the massive 100.60mm Silver Proof Kilo and Silver Proof 1oz issues set at just 500 and 5,000 respectively, it is clear that the Perth Mint is determined to keep the mintages well below the number necessary to accommodate the growing band of Lunar collectors. As beautifully presented as they are exclusive, each of these glorious Australian

Now available at Downies, the 2011 Year of the Rabbit Silver Proof Series has just been unveiled by the Perth Mint! Comprising coins crafted to the most rigorous standards of Australia’s precious metal specialists, and celebrating an event relevant to millions across the globe, this exclusive new Silver Proof series is bound to be highly sought after worldwide. However, defined as much by tiny mintages as by superior Proof quality, this is an Australian legal tender series that can only be enjoyed by a privileged few collectors. Comprising the 45.60 $1 1oz, 55.60mm $2

precious metal issues is housed within the luxurious confines of an attractive, official Perth Mint case – each accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the strictly limited edition.

Although all of the Perth Mint’s precious metal Proofs are admired worldwide, it is perhaps the Lunar Proof Series that has attracted most international attention

in recent years. As superbly struck,

as beautifully presented and as exclusive as its predecessors, the Mint’s new 2011 Year

of the Rabbit Lunar Gold Proof

Series is certain to once again catch the

eye of collectors both at home and abroad.

Restricted to a limited edition of only 3,000, the headlining act of this exquisite array of Gold Proofs is the 2011 Year of the Rabbit Gold Proof 3-Coin Set. A comprehensive appreciation of the 2011 series, this lavish set comprises the $100 1oz, $25 1/4oz and $15 1/10oz Proofs – all struck from .9999 gold. Set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the limited edition of 3,000, this set forms the most prestigious Australian Lunar New Year tribute. Providing

an option for everyone, the crown-sized 39.34mm 1oz (edition 3,000), 22.60mm 1/4oz (edition 5,000) and 18.60mm 1/10oz (edition 5,000) are all available individually – each set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity. A series of beauty, prestige and extremely restricted availability, and a ‘must-have’ for lovers of the world’s favourite precious metal, any or all of these stunning presentations will add a prestigious lustre to your collection.


Stunning in Silver Proofprecious metal issues is housed within the luxurious confines of an attractive, official Perth Mint case – each accompanied by a numbered


A$8950US$77

2011 $1 YEAR OF THE RABBIT 1oz SILVER PROOF

Official Issue PriceAR512

A$335US$285

2011 YEAR OF THE RABBIT SILVER PROOF

3-COIN SET Official Issue Price

AR513

A$2,580US$2,1932011 $100

YEAR OF THE RABBIT 1oz GOLD PROOF Official Issue Price

AR526

A$68750US$5852011 $25

YEAR OF THE RABBIT 1/4oz GOLD PROOF Official Issue Price

AR527

A$275US$2342011 $15

YEAR OF THE RABBIT 1/10oz GOLD PROOF

Official Issue PriceAR528

A$1,525US$1,297

2011 $30 YEAR OF THE RABBIT KILO

SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price

AR514

Rare Rabbits in Gold!



Hot Hundreds in real, pure .999 GOLD!Precisely detailed recreations of Australia’s paper and polymer $100 types, these breathtaking notes are crafted from SOLID, GENUINE, PURE .999 GOLD! Immensely popular when offered last year, we are delighted to once again highlight the striking qualities of these astonishing precious metal collectables.First seen in 1984, during the Johnston/Stone signature combination, Australia’s short-lived $100 paper note type was replaced by polymer in 1996 during the Macfarlane/Evans signature combination. Made to the same specifications as the original legal tender issues, and graced with the portraits of such luminaries as Sir Douglas Mawson,

John Tebbutt, Dame Nellie Melba and Sir John Monash, the designs of Australia’s paper $100 and polymer $100 banknotes instantly catch the eye when crafted from pure, lustrous .999 gold. The ultimate tribute to Australia’s highest denomination, specifically designed for display in the home or office, do not miss this surprisingly affordable opportunity.

■ Unique precious metal tribute – crafted from .999 fine gold!

■ Each double-sided note a faithful recreation of the original

■ Presented within Perspex frames – complete with display stand

■ Absolutely perfect for the home or office!

Bearing the first $100 signature combination, Johnston/Stone, this stunning recreation of Australia’s original paper

$100 banknote type has been skillfully crafted from pure .999 gold

An exotic acquisition for the collector, and a gift guaranteed to amaze the recipient, this solid, pure .999 gold note is a perfect replica of Australia’s current polymer $100 banknote

Greenback back in gold!

If you are looking for the perfect partner to any of the Australian Gold Notes on these pages, this astounding recreation of the USA’s $100 banknote fits the bill perfectly! A dramatic, eye-catching release, this world-famous note is also expertly crafted from GENUINE, LUSTROUS, .999 FINE GOLD! Sure to amaze friends, family and business associates alike, this highly original collectable unites the renowned beauty of the USA’s $100 note with the lustrous quality of real .999 fine gold. Featuring the distinguished

portrait of Benjamin Franklin, and literally glittering with quality, each double-sided pure gold note is presented within a Perspex frame, complete with a display stand.A unique, prestigious addition to your collection, and a truly distinctive gift, the US $100 Gold Banknote represents outstanding value-for-money for such a remarkable showpiece at less than A$200.

Bearing the first $100 signature combination, Johnston/Stone, this stunning recreation of Australia’s original paper

specifically designed for

$100 banknote type has been skillfully crafted from pure .999 gold

A$195US$166

$100 AUSTRALIA PAPER GOLD NOTE

AQ030

A$195US$166

$100 AUSTRALIA POLYMER GOLD NOTE

AQ031

A$195US$166

US $100 GOLD NOTE AO728

Perfect for the home or office, each .999 fine solid gold note is housed within a protective Perspex frame, accompanied by a stand for easy display


Another golden opportunity!

The tremendous beauty of Australia’s decimal banknotes is known across the globe, and yet they have never looked better than this! Underpinned by precision, purity, presentation and prestige in equal parts, this mesmerising collection features five Aussie notes – each flawlessly crafted from SOLID, GENUINE .999 FINE GOLD! A mouth-watering proposition for any collector, regardless of your traditional interest, this astounding presentation comprises Australia’s five current banknote denominations – $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Made to exactly

COMPLETE SET IN PURE .999 GOLD!the same specifications as the original polymer legal tender issues – but for the fact that they are made from real gold, of course! – the designs of Australia’s banknotes look utterly sensational when precisely crafted from the world’s favourite precious metal.When considered individually, each of these .999 fine gold notes is superb – a compelling example of precious metal craftsmanship. When united as a complete collection, however, the set of five moves to a new level. A presentation created with quality as the guiding light, guaranteed to add a touch of class to your

home or office, the set is housed within a sturdy Perspex frame, ready to hang upon the wall. And, with the frame offering ‘see-both-sides’ capacity, you can choose which side of the notes you wish to display!Still very affordable at an average price of A$139 per note, we are delighted to give you another ‘golden opportunity’ to be one of very few people to own real, pure .999 gold Australian notes.

A$695US$591

AUSTRALIA $5-$100 GOLD NOTE COLLECTION

AO727

decimal banknotes is known across the globe, and yet they have never looked better than this! Underpinned by precision, purity, presentation and prestige in equal parts, this mesmerising collection features five collection features five Aussie notes – each flawlessly crafted from SOLID, GENUINE .999 FINE GOLD! A mouth-watering proposition for any collector, regardless of your traditional

collection features five Aussie notes – each flawlessly crafted from SOLID, GENUINE .999


of your traditional interest, this astounding presentation comprises Australia’s five current banknote denominations – $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Made to exactly

of your traditional interest, this astounding presentation comprises Australia’s five current


Every Shilling date from 1910 to 1963…A comprehensive appreciation of the Australian silver shilling series, this affordable compilation features every date from the first, struck for Edward VII in 1910, to the last, struck for his great granddaughter, Elizabeth II, more than half a century later. A formidable collection, representing a huge chunk of Australia’s 20th century history, the highly sought after collection includes coins recognised as among

the most desirable issues of the entire predecimal series – across all denominations. The unique 1910 Edward VII coin, the rare low mintage 1933 date, the highly desirable 1915 and 1915H issues, the 1938 first Ram’s Head type, the low mintage 1940 date, the unique 1946 Perth Mint issue…all are hotly pursued in any grade and all are found in this impressive 49-coin set.

With so many coins lost to the melting pot during the recent surge in the price of silver, it is increasingly tough to assemble an all-encompassing selection of this crucial silver series – especially in better-than-usually-seen quality, as here. A fantastic opportunity to create a collection in an instant, this important predecimal series is presented in Good to strictly Uncirculated condition.

A fine presentation, each 49-coin set is housed within a Dansco Supreme Album – normally A$49 but yours with the compliments of Downies!

The 1910-63 Florin Series – COMPLETE!

Undoubtedly the most

popular denomination

for collectors of the

Australian predecimal

series, many people

have been frustrated

in their attempts to

compile a complete

florin set in recent

times. Forget the

hassle of piece-by-

piece accumulation

– we have every

Australian florin date

in stock right now!

Headlined by Australia’s

first commemorative

series – the 1927

Canberra, rare

1934/35 Centenary,

1951 Federation

and 1954 Royal Visit

issues – this marvellous

accumulation is utterly

comprehensive.

Comprising 55 coins

grading from Good to

superb Uncirculated

quality, the 1910-63

Silver Florin Series is

highlighted by some

of the most sought

after dates of the

predecimal era.

Regardless of the

grade, the 1932 Florin

is a vital acquisition,

with the tiny mintage

of 188,000 ensuring

that it is missing

from most collections. Key

dates such as the

first year of issue

1910, the 1914H,

the 1915 and the

1919M are also

included, along with

the sought after 1921

striking, the rare 1933

florin (mintage just

488,000), the scarce

George VI 1939 issue

(mintage only 630,000)

and the Elizabeth II

1956 ‘Olympic’ florin.

With rising precious

metal prices leading to

increasing scarcity of all

florin dates –

but particularly those

of the George V

era – you must not

miss this opportunity.

Beautifully presented,

each complete 55-coin

collection is set in a

FREE Dansco Supreme

Album valued at A$49.

Uncirculated condition.

The 1910-63 Florin Series – COMPLETE!

Every Shilling date from 1910 to 1963…

normally A$49 but yours

The 1910-63 Florin Series – COMPLETE!The 1910-63 Florin Series – COMPLETE!



A$569US$484

1910-63 COMPLETE SILVER SHILLING

COLLECTION (49 coins) Good-Unc

AC634

A$1,598US$1,359

1910-63 COMPLETE

SILVER FLORIN

COLLECTION (55 coins)

Good-Unc

AH202



1911-36 – Australia’s first halfpennies!

1938-52 – save a massive A$179!

1953-64 – in superb Unc quality!

Encompassing a vital element of Australia’s predecimal history, this valuable 26-coin compilation comprises a premium grade example of every George V halfpenny date and mintmark, barring the rare 1923, at a sensational A$283 off current catalogue value!

A wonderful opportunity to create a complete collection in an instant, we have the George VI halfpenny set in stock! Not only defined by premium grade quality, this collection is now a massive A$179 below catalogue value!

Underpinned by flawless Uncirculated quality, this utterly complete presentation represents a fantastic opportunity for the collector to secure the entire Elizabeth II 9-coin halfpenny series in one hit – at a price everyone can afford!

Defined by better-than-usually-seen quality, the tough-to-find early dates from 1911 to 1920 are all in Fine (rare 1915 in VG), with the coins from 1921 to 1929 in Very Fine. The final seven dates, from 1930 to 1936, are all in superb aEF-EF condition. Distinguished

Featuring 23 coins, including all date and mintmark varieties, the Australian halfpennies issued during the short reign of George VI are highly sought after – particularly when found in the upper echelons of quality. Rarely offered in the superior grade seen

Simply outstanding value-for-money at A$135, each of these premium grade halfpenny sets is complete from the first issue in 1953 to the last date of the predecimal era, in 1964. Including the scarce trio from 1953, 1954 and 1955, issued in the first years

by the presence of some of Australia’s key predecimal issues, the 1915 1/2d (worth A$55 in VG), 1924 1/2d (A$60 in VF), 1930 1/2d (A$110 in EF) and 1931 1/2d (A$110 in EF) are all are found in this premium grade 26-coin set.

here, the early dates (1938 to 1946) are all in at least Very Fine, with the 1939 Roo Halfpenny in Fine, and the later years (1947 to 1952) generally in Extremely Fine to Uncirculated. Comprising all the key dates, including the

of the young Queen’s reign, the collection comprises coins chosen specifically for their original, pristine condition. Increasingly scarce in top grade, the chance to own every coin in lustrous Uncirculated quality demands serious

Seldom available in such a comprehensive format, especially in this superior quality, we have only a small number of George V halfpenny sets in stock.

low mintage 1939 Roo, 1942, 1944, 1951 and 1951Y issues, this all-embracing presentation is a must-have for the serious predecimal collector – especially given the stunning value-for-money!

consideration – especially given the low price! With A$60 knocked off the current catalogue value, and a limited number of sets in stock, immediate action is a must.

A$425US$362

GEORGE V 1911-36 HALFPENNY COLLECTION

(26 coins) VG-EF AR529

A$275US$234

GEORGE VI 1938-52 HALFPENNY COLLECTION

(23 coins) VF-UNC AR530

A$135US$115

ELIZABETH II 1953-64 HALFPENNY COLLECTION

(9 coins) UNC AL334Underpinned by Underpinned by Underpinned by Simply outstanding Simply outstanding Simply outstanding Simply outstanding of the young Queen’s Simply outstanding of the young Queen’s of the young Queen’s of the young Queen’s of the young Queen’s of the young Queen’s consideration – consideration –

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consideration –

SAVE A$ 572!

1911-64 COMPLETE HALFPENNY

COLLECTION VG-UNC

A$ 785 US$ 667

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1941 Florin BU A$95 AR481 US$81

■ Among the lowest mintage George VI florins, and a key acquisition in any grade

■ Struck at Melbourne Mint, and scarce in stunning BU quality as here

■ Taken from original Mint rolls and now A$30 BELOW CATALOGUE VALUE!

1951 & 1954 Florin Pair aUnc

A$25 KC026 US$22 ■ Issued for 1951 Federation Golden Jubilee

and 1954 Royal Visit respectively

■ Struck in silver – the only George VI & Elizabeth II 2/- commemoratives

■ Mintage just 2m apiece. Excellent aUnc quality – SAVE A$20 OFF catalogue price!

1953 & 1954 Florin Pair aUnc

A$36 AH619 US$31 ■ Uniting first Elizabeth II 2/- (1953) with one

of the scarcest Elizabeth II 2/- dates (1954)

■ The only two Australian florins without ‘F:D’ (Defender of the Faith) inscription

■ A prize catch in this quality – SAVE A$30 in premium grade aUnc!

1966 & 1967 2c Pair BU A$18 AR482 US$1550

■ Australia’s first two 2c dates – taken straight from original Mint rolls!

■ Stunning examples, with each coin in flawless Brilliant Uncirculated condition

■ Hard-to-find in such nice condition, and yet well within your reach at JUST A$18

1983 & 1984 20c Pair BU A$78 AR483 US$67

■ Final two 20c dates with original Machin portrait – not issued for circulation

■ Only found in RAM Mint Sets – just 155,700 1983 and 150,014 1984 20c coins struck!

■ Absent from most collections – add them to yours in sparkling BU quality!

1985-87 10c Trio BU A$27 KT566 US$23

■ A scarce decimal trio – the first three 10c coins bearing the Maklouf portrait

■ Low number issued for circulation in 1985, with NONE issued in 1986 or 1987

■ Secured from official RAM Mint Sets and therefore in superb BU condition

1972 $5 Phillips/Wheeler C of A Unc

A$245 HA431 US$209 ■ The last $5 before ‘COMMONWEALTH’

banner changed to ‘AUSTRALIA’

■ Bears the signatures of Phillips/Wheeler, and very scarce in premium grade

■ Offered in pristine Unc quality, this key type is now A$40 below catalogue value

Also available as a Consecutive Pair! A$490 US$417 AR484

1985 $5 Johnston/Fraser OCR-B Consec Pair Unc

A$59 AP724 US$51 ■ The last of the brief series of $5 notes

distinguished by OCR-B type serials ■ Taken directly from an original bundle and

available in Consecutive Pairs! ■ Superb Uncirculated quality and great value!

SAVE A$51 off market price! Also available as a Consecutive Run of TEN!

A$295 US$251 AP725

2001 Federation $5 Consec Pair Unc

A$49 AR485 US$42 ■ A key type, the 2001 Macfarlane/Evans $5

was Australia’s first commemorative $5 ■ Issued in honour of the Centenary of

Federation and hoarded out of circulation ■ Available in Consecutive Pairs in strictly

Uncirculated condition Grab the chance to secure a Consec Run of 10!

A$245 US$209 AR486

1966 $10 Coombs/Wilson Unc A$95 HA434 US$81

■ One of Australia’s most important currency issues – the very first $10 note

■ A one-year-only issue, and the foundation of every decimal note collection

■ In superb Uncirculated quality – at a whopping A$25 OFF catalogue price!

Or buy a Consecutive Pair! A$190 US$162 AP717

1974 $10 Phillips/Wheeler Australia Unc

A$190 HA438 US$162 ■ The first $10 note after ‘COMMONWEALTH’

banner was changed to ‘AUSTRALIA’

■ Rarely set aside at time of issue and scarce – a must-have in Unc as here

■ Essential part of every collection – especially at A$100 OFF catalogue price!

1979 $10 Gothic Consec Pair Unc

A$230 AR487 US$196 ■ The first Knight/Stone $10 type – scarcer

than the OCR-B $10 that followed

■ Available as a Consecutive Pair, with each note in strictly Uncirculated quality

■ A fantastic opportunity, this rare pair is now A$100 BELOW CATALOGUE VALUE!

1953 & 1954 Florin Pair 1953 & 1954 Florin Pair 1953 & 1954 Florin Pair 1953 & 1954 Florin Pair 1953 & 1954 Florin Pair 1951 & 1954 Florin Pair aUnc

US$22

1951 & 1954

1985-87 10c Trio BU

1972 $5 Phillips/Wheeler 1985 $5 Johnston/Fraser

1966 $10 Coombs/Wilson Unc 1974 $10 Phillips/Wheeler

1985 $5 Johnston/Fraser 1985 $5 Johnston/Fraser

1979 $10 Gothic Consec Pair

1966 & 1967 2c Pair BU 1983 & 1984 20c Pair BU

2001 Federation $5

1941 Florin BU 1941 Florin BU 1941 Florin BU


HUGE KOOKA HOARD!

SCARCE IN TOP GRADE

FROM ORIGINAL SHEETS!

FIRST GEORGE VI COMMEMORATIVE!

Among Australia’s key philatelic issues, the 1928 3d Blue Kookaburra was one of the nation’s

earliest pictorial stamps. Also the first stamp issued at a Philatelic Expo, held in October 1928 in Melbourne, this crucial type is a must-have in MUH, as here. Taken from a huge recent hoard find,

Stashed away during the Great Depression, these original 1930 commemorative stamps were also part of the massive hoard find mentioned at left. As a result, we have this early predecimal tribute to explorer Charles Sturt in original Blocks of Four! Amazing value-for-money at a mere A$34.95 for such an historic pair, this unique commemorative issue comprises the

Issued in 1934, to honour the centenary of European settlement in Victoria, this early Australian issue is a key component of every serious predecimal stamp collection.

Very scarce in premium quality, the 1938 NSW

150th Anniversary stamp trio was the very first philatelic commemorative issued during the reign of King George VI.Marking a major landmark in Australian history, and capturing a unique element of our colonial heritage

comprising an astonishing number of original sheets, we not only have the chance to offer our clients this distinctively Australian Depression Era stamp in top grade – we can also offer it in Mint Unhinged Blocks of Four! Absolutely sensational value-for-money at A$34.95 per Block of Four!

1930 11/2d Red and 1930 3d Blue stamps – both in Block of Four format. Among Australia’s first commemorative stamp types, each Block of Four was secured from an original sheet and is in Mint Unhinged quality.

Depicting a member of the indigenous Yarra Tribe, looking out over Melbourne and the Yarra River, the 1/- Black, 3d Blue and 2d Red form a highly desirable

commemorative set – especially sought after when found in the scarce 111/2 perforation format! Seldom offered in top grade, we have the set of three scarce perf Victorian Centenary stamps in superb Mint Unhinged quality – and in Blocks of Four!

in the process, the set comprises the 1938 2d Red, 3d Blue and 9d Purple stamps – each bearing a design based on a painting of Governor Arthur Phillip at Sydney Cove in 1788. Retrieved from original sheets, we have this important keepsake from the pre-WWII era in superb Mint Unhinged condition.

SCARCE AND SOUGHT AFTERPrinted in low numbers and seldom set aside at the time of issue, the Airmail stamp series is tough-to-find in Mint Unhinged condition – meaning that opportunities such as this must not be allowed to take wing! We have the complete set in MUH quality! One of Australia’s earliest decimal commemorative series, offered in seldom seen Blocks of Four, the set includes the MUH 1967 Christmas 5c & 20c,

1968 Weather Watch 5c & 20c, 1968 Intelsat II 25c, 1968 Olympic 5c & 20c, 1969 Christmas 5c & 25c, 1970 Expo 5c & 20c, 1970 Royal Visit 5c & 30c, 1970 Cook 5 x 5c & 30c and Qantas 6c & 30c. At a mere A$1.18 per stamp, the price is as enticing as the quality!

Also available as a set of 21 single stamps! A$29.95 US$26AJ041

COMMEMORATIVE!Very scarce in premium quality, the 1938 NSW

150th Anniversary 150th Anniversary stamp trio was the very first philatelic commemorative issued during the reign of King George VI.Marking a major

the 1938 NSW 150th Anniversary

Marking a major landmark in Australian history, and capturing a unique element of our colonial heritage

Marking a major

per stamp, the price is as

AR488

A$3495

1928 3d BLUE KOOKABURRA

BLOCK OF FOUR MUH

US$30

AK329

A$3495

1930 11/2d & 3d STURT BLOCK OF FOUR PAIR

MUH

US$30

AJ042

A$9980

1967-70 AIRMAIL

BLOCKS OF FOUR SET MUH

US$85

KOOKA HOARD!Among Australia’s key philatelic issues, the 1928 3d Blue Kookaburra was one of the nation’s

A$175

1934 CENTENARY OF VICTORIA PERF 111/2 TRIO MUH US$149

AR489

A$689

1934 CENTENARY OF VICTORIA PERF 111/2 TRIO BLOCK OF FOUR MUH US$586

AR490

SCARCE IN TOP GRADESCARCE IN TOP GRADESCARCE IN TOP GRADESCARCE IN TOP GRADE

A$481938 NSW 150th ANNIVERSARY TRIO MUH US$41

AH457

A$189

1938 NSW 150th ANNIVERSARY TRIO BLOCK OF FOUR SET MUH US$161AK379

at left. As a result, we have this early predecimal tribute to explorer Charles Sturt in original Blocks of Four! Amazing value-for-money at a mere A$34.95 for such an historic pair, this unique commemorative issue comprises the

Stashed away during the Great Depression, these original 1930 commemorative stamps were also part of the massive hoard find mentioned at left. As a result,

hoard find mentioned at left. As a result,

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The Battle of Warsaw in full-colourOne of few full-colour coins produced by the Mint of Poland, featuring a blazing interpretation of the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, this sensational new 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver Proof will be one of the hottest European issues of 2010. Whilst headlined by the gripping

full-colour design, this coin is just as notable for the superb portrait of Polish Commander-in-Chief and Head of State, Józef Pilsudski. The mastermind behind Poland’s stunning victory in the Battle of Warsaw during the Polish-Soviet War, Pilsudski’s triumph sparked a revival that saved Polish

independence – and arguably saved Western Europe from the Bolsheviks. Sure to be highly sought after worldwide, with the mintage set at 50,000 to accommodate demand, this vivid 90th anniversary tribute to the Battle of Warsaw is a military commemorative of great poignancy and great quality.

AND IN BU QUALITY!

He may have been a megalomaniac, and one of the worst tyrants of recent times, but Joseph Stalin wasn’t so ostentatious as to place his image upon the coinage of the USSR. Indeed, his portrait is conspicuous by its absence from all Russian coinage –

Involved in a plot with Lenin’s brother to assassinate Russian Tsar Alexander III in 1887, the colourful life of Bronislaw is also commemorated in BU quality!

Commemorating the lesser known, but no less interesting elder brother of Józef Pilsudski, this sparkling legal tender coin honours Bronislaw Pilsudski (1866-1918). Reflecting this leading cultural anthropologist’s work with the Ainu people of Sakhalin, Russia, the distinctive style of this 10Zl is beautifully

issued both before and after his reign of terror came to an end in 1954. A startling opportunity to own genuine legal tender portrait coins of one of the most infamous figures of history, we have Czechoslovakia’s 1949 50 & 100 Koruna Stalin Pair in stock!

Struck from cu-al-zinc, this unique 27mm legal tender 2Zl type is top value at just A$6 apiece.

complemented by a detailed portrait of Bronislaw on the reverse. Glowing testimony to the Mint of Poland’s capacity for interesting, innovative collector coinage, each 32mm 14.14g sterling silver Proof includes a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 99,000.

Issued for the 70th birthday of the Soviet overlord, and in EF, the one-year-only 28mm 10g 50K and 31mm 14g 100K are struck from 50% silver.

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SILVER PROOF US$59

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A$75

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STALIN SILVER PAIR EF

US$56AQ452

A$6

POLAND 2008 2ZL BRONISLAW PILSUDSKI BU

US$450

AP387

A$52

POLAND 2008 10ZL BRONISLAW PILSUDSKI SILVER

PROOFUS$39

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great poignancy and

The Battle of Warsaw in full-colour

AND IN BU QUALITY!Involved in a plot with Lenin’s brother to assassinate Russian Tsar Alexander III Alexander III in 1887, the colourful life of Bronislaw is also commemorated in BU quality!

IN PERSON

Alexander III in 1887, the

Bronislaw on the reverse. Glowing testimony to the

POLAND 2008

JOSEPH STALIN PORTRAIT COINS!

A GREAT RARITY Sought after worldwide, the 1930 25 Gulden is very rare. Issued by the city of Danzig – a port in Poland’s north – the mintage of this 22mm 7.9881g, 91.7% gold coin was 4,000, but as it was never issued for circulation, it is seldom seen.

Cataloguing at US$5,000, we have one coin in Choice Unc – slabbed and graded MS65 by PCGS.

A$4,750

DANZIG 1930 25 GULDEN Choice Unc

US$4,050AN176

gold coin was 4,000, but as it was never issued for circulation, it is seldom seen.

A GREAT RARITY A GREAT RARITY Sought after worldwide, the 1930 25 Gulden is very rare. Issued by the city of Danzig – a port in Poland’s north – the mintage of this 22mm 7.9881g, 91.7% gold coin was 4,000, 22mm 7.9881g, 91.7% gold coin was 4,000,

PERFECT PILSUDSKI PAIR!


Official and affordable…the coins of Poland!

Struck by the Mint of Poland, we are delighted to present this range of affordable 27mm cu-al-zinc 2Zl BU coins!BUY ALL 15 FOR A$59 US$44 – SAVE A$35!

2008 2Zl Postal Service BU

■ Honouring 450 years of the Polish post – set up by King Zygmunt August in 1558

■ Beautifully designed, with a traditional 18th century postal rider on the reverse

A$6 AP598 US$450

2008 2Zl Kazimierz Dolny BU

■ Tribute to the small town of Kazimierz Dolny – ‘Gem of the Polish Renaissance’

■ Unique portrayal of the town, with image of local landmark, Three Crosses Hill

A$6 AP019 US$450

2008 2Zl Zbigniew Herbert BU

■ Marks 10 years since death of leading Polish literary figure Zbigniew Herbert (1924-98)

■ A poet, dramatist and playwright, he was also part of the resistance during WWII

A$6 AP017 US$450

2009 2Zl Supreme Chamber BU

■ Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Poland’s Supreme Chamber for Control

■ Depicts the imposing HQ of one of independent Poland’s oldest institutions

A$6 AP830 US$450

2009 2Zl Green Lizard BU

■ Issued to honour the European Green Lizard – now considered extinct in Poland

■ Keenly sought after element of the Mint’s Animals of the World Series

A$550 AQ119 US$4

2008 2Zl Olympics BU

■ A unique, official commemoration of the 2008 Olympic Games, held in Beijing

■ Features Olympic Rings on reverse – must-have for Olympic memorabilia buffs

A$6 AP011 US$450

2008 2Zl Piotrkow Trybunalski BU

■ Tribute to Piotrkow Trybunalski – a city in central Poland founded in 12th century

■ Depicts the castle in Piotrkow Trybunalski built 1512-19 for King Zygmunt I

A$495 AN572 US$375

2008 2Zl Independence BU

■ Marks 90th anniversary of Polish independence, achieved at end of WWI in 1918

■ Stunning design, featuring a stylised image of ‘Order of Poland Reborn’ award

A$6 AP530 US$450

2009 2Zl Central Banking BU

■ Marks central banking 180th anniversary, and creation of National Bank of Poland

■ Bears a fantastic design uniting five of Poland’s key coinage issues

A$625 AP844 US$470

2009 2Zl Polish Light Music BU

■ Honours Czeslaw Niemen – one of the key rock balladeers of the last 50 years

■ Superb design based on his influential 1971 album ‘Ungrateful Human I Am’

A$550 AQ298 US$4

2008 2Zl Falcon BU

■ Capturing the proud beauty of the majestic, endangered Peregrine Falcon

■ One of the most sought after issues in Poland’s 2 Zloty commemorative series

A$15 AN569 US$11

2008 2Zl Bielsko-Biala BU

■ Honours the southern Polish city of Bielsko-Biala – depicting the city’s Town Hall

■ Established in 1951 from Bielsko (founded 1312) and Biala (founded 1723)

A$495 AO522 US$375

2008 2Zl Poland Uprising BU

■ Marks 90 years since 1918 Greater Poland Uprising against occupying Germany

■ Depicts key figure in rebellion, Ignacy Paderewski, with insurgent troops below

A$6 AP609 US$450

2009 2Zl Road to Freedom BU

■ Marks 20 years since Poland’s first general elections, and defeat of communism

■ Features stylised image of a calendar page inscribed ‘Elections 4 June 1989’

A$550 AQ121 US$4

2010 2Zl Katyn Massacre BU

■ Marks 70th anniversary of the systematic liquidation of 22,000 Poles in 1940

■ Poignant tribute to the massacre – bears ‘Katyn’ above a Polish military cap

A$495 AR429 US$375


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UNIQUE RAM $1 TYPE!

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An official, affordable

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organisations, this new

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Naturally a key target for

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complete collection in top

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release is headlined by a

Defined by a strictly limited edition of just 5,000, the 2010 20c Burke & Wills PNC has been the subject of huge demand, with a sell-out already imminent. Featuring a not-to-be-issued-for-circulation RAM 20c, and four Australia Post stamps, this demand is no shock. There have been very few limited edition PNCs,

unique, one-year-only Girl

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the RAM. United with a Girl

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of this 25mm coin will ensure

huge demand for this official

PNC release, because,

although the Girl Guides $1

will be issued for circulation,

it would be nearly impossible

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genuine Unc as here.

and every one has sold out – and jumped in value. With the 2007 Ashes PNC (edition 8,000) soaring from A$19.95 to A$195, the 2005 World Heritage PNC (edition 30,000) leaping from A$39.60 to A$150, there is strong incentive to secure the individually numbered 2010 20c Burke & Wills PNC at this affordable price.

release is headlined by a A$1495

2010 $1 GIRL GUIDES PNC

Official Issue PriceUS$1275

AR351

A$1995

2010 20c BURKE & WILLS

PNC Official Issue Price

US$17SH092

A$3990

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US$34SH093

AFFORDABLE AND OFFICIAL! Tremendously affordable at

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Bearing an official

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$1 Burke & Wills PNC is

headlined by a unique

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type from the Perth Mint.

Depicting the Burke & Wills

statue in Melbourne’s CBD,

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collectors.

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A$1495

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US$1275

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strongest community

organisations, this new

PNC celebrates the 100th

anniversary of the Girl

Guides!

Naturally a key target for

PNC fans – and sure to

be sought after by those

seeking to maintain a

complete collection in top

grade – this affordable new

release is headlined by a release is headlined by a

NEVER FORGOTTEN…Featuring a ‘not-issued-for-circulation’ 20c type, this PNC honours the bloodiest 24 hours in Australian history. The equivalent to Australian losses during the Boer War, Korean War and Vietnam War combined, the AIF 5th Division suffered 5,533 casualties at the battle at Fromelles in France on the night of the 19th July 1916.

Portraying the Cobbers statue that stands in honour of those lost at Fromelles, this unique, official PNC features a 60c stamp united with the RAM’s 2010 Fromelles 20c Unc. A key acquisition for those keen on maintaining a complete collection, this unique Australian legal tender type is not to be issued for circulation!

A$1795

2010 20c FROMELLES PNC

US$1550

AR367

release from Australia Post

enables every Australian to

play a part in the 150th

anniversary celebrations

of the famous Burke &

Wills Expedition of 1860.

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