A Salute to New Zealand Coinage
Superbly presented in the highest state of preservation “Fleur De Coin” (FDC) or “Flower of the Die,” this distinctive collection includes the world renowned Waitangi Crown the key to the entire New Zealand Pre Decimal coin series. Although designed to commemorate the introduction of NZ’s first official coinage (threepence to crown) in 1933, production of Proof sets was delayed until 1935. This explains the rarity of the threepence. It was not needed for circulation but because it was required for the Proof set, it was decided that a small mintage should be released.
Scarce Quality Polymer Decimal Banknotes - Aussie Ingenuity at it’s Best Developed by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the polymer note was the world’s first ‘plastic’ banknote. It was designed to improve the security and durability of our currency. The first polymer banknote, a special $10 Bicentennial issue was released into general circulation in January 1988 and conversion to polymer notes was completed by 1996. In 1996, Australia was
The first circulating coins were the threepence, sixpence, shilling and half crown. Delays in design meant that the commemorative crown was not issued until 1935. NZ used mainly British and some Australian coins prior to 1933. The Royal Mint, in London, wanted to mint NZ’s new coins and designs were submitted by its coin designers. They were rejected in favour of a more exclusive design that reflected NZ’s culture. NZ was the last self-governing Dominion in the British Commonwealth to have its own unique coinage. Mintage: only 468 sets world-wide.
1935 George V Waitangi Silver Proof Set of Six Coins Grade: FDC
Very Rare in this Presentation In presentation case of issue Price:
$18,000
1992 Fraser / Cole Five Dollar Notes ~ Consecutive Pair Cat Ref: R214 AB prefix (dark green serial number) Grade: Uncirculated
Original Design ~ Scarce Quality Price:
$100 pair
1995 Fraser / Evans Five Dollar Notes ~ Consecutive Pair Re Coloured Issue ~ Scarce Quality Price:
Revealing elaborate engraving and remarkable attention to detail, Proof issues are uniquely struck from highly polished dies in a labour intensive process that commands the highest degree of minting excellence.
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Proofs of this period were only struck as archival or occasional pieces for special dignitaries and therefore very few were minted. Both British silver and gold coins were especially redesigned for Queen Victoria’s Jubilee and featured a new portrait of the monarch, universally known as the “Jubilee Head.” The portrait appeared on the coins from 1887 to 1893, when it was replaced by an older likeness of the ruler. Proof sets of British silver Jubilee coins are considered very rare and command premium prices. Mintage: only 1500 sets world-wide.
Cat Ref: R214 AB prefix Grade: Uncirculated
Original Design ~ Scarce Quality Price:
$50
1992 Fraser / Cole Five Dollar Notes ~ Consecutive Bundle of 100 (with clear plastic bind) Cat Ref: R214 AB prefix Grade: all Uncirculated
Original Design ~ Scarce in this original condition Price:
$4,500 bundle
1995 Fraser / Evans Five Dollar Note Wide band variety Cat Ref: R217 CC prefix Grade: Uncirculated
Re Coloured Issue ~ Scarce Quality Price:
$35
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Wide band variety Cat Ref: R217 CC prefix Grade: Uncirculated
This captivating Proof set features a series of silver coins produced to mark Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee year in 1887. Highly specialised techniques were applied in the striking of silver Proof coins.
1992 Fraser / Cole Five Dollar Note
{ Crown Obverse }
Glorious Exhibits from a Golden Age
The sublime craftsmanship, beauty, history and rarity of Great Britain’s silver Proof coinage places them amongst some of the world’s most stunning and highly sought after coinage.
the first country to use a full set of circulating polymer banknotes. Previously banknotes were made from rag-based paper. Polymer notes are non-fibrous, which significantly enhances their durability, quality, cost-effectiveness and security. Advanced security features have made counterfeiting virtually impossible. The scarce quality and superior Uncirculated grade of these clever Aussie inventions hold great appeal amongst dedicated collectors.
$70 pair
1995 Fraser / Evans Five Dollar Note Narrow band variety Cat Ref: R217 HD prefix Grade: Uncirculated
Re Coloured Issue ~ Scarce Quality Price:
$45
1995 Fraser / Evans Five Dollar Notes ~ Consecutive Pair Narrow band variety Cat Ref: R217 HD prefix Grade: Uncirculated
Re Coloured Issue ~ Scarce Quality Price:
$90 pair
2001 MacFarlane / Evans Commemorative Five Dollar Note
2001 MacFarlane / Evans Commemorative Five Dollar Notes ~ Consecutive Pair
Cat Ref: R219 GB prefix Grade: Uncirculated
Cat Ref: R219 GB prefix Grade: Uncirculated
Scarce First Prefix BA02 Cat Ref: R220 Grade: Uncirculated
Centenary of Federation Issue ~ Scarce Quality
Centenary of Federation Issue ~ Scarce Quality
Modified Issue ~ Scarce Quality
Price:
$25
Price:
$50 pair
2002 MacFarlane / Evans Five Dollar Note
Price:
$28
{ Crown Obverse }
1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee Silver Proof Set of Seven Coins Grade: FDC
Very Rare In original presentation case Price:
$5,000
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1993 Fraser / Evans Ten Dollar Note ~ Blue Dobell Shading variety Cat Ref: R316 DE prefix (blue serial number) Grade: Uncirculated
Scarce Quality Price:
$50
2002 MacFarlane / Henry Ten Dollar Note Scarce Last Prefix GL02 Cat Ref: R320 Grade: Uncirculated
Modified Issue ~ Scarce Quality Price:
$40
2002 MacFarlane / Henry Ten Dollar Notes ~ Consecutive Pair Scarce Last Prefix GL02 Cat Ref: R320 Grade: Uncirculated
Modified Issue ~ Scarce Quality Price:
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$80 pair
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Exquisite Gold Great Britain Coinage Skillfully Crafted Gold Coins Historically, Great Britain has produced some of the most beautifully engraved and designed gold coins in the world. The combination of fine craftsmanship, historic worth and strong investment performance makes them a must have in numismatic circles. British coins produced from 1714 to 1887 included the guinea. The guinea is an obsolete coin that was minted in England between 1663
and 1813 and was the first English machinestruck gold coin. It was originally worth one English pound sterling, equal to twenty shillings but rises in gold prices caused its value to increase. Much of the gold used in British coins originated from Guinea, in West Africa. In 1774 almost 20 million worn William III and Queen Anne guineas were melted down and recoined as guineas and half-guineas.
Towards the end of the century gold began to become scarce and rise in value. The French Revolution and subsequent wars drained gold reserves and the public started hoarding coins. Legal tender banknotes were introduced and the production of guineas stopped in 1799, although half and third-guineas remained. In the Great Recoinage of 1816, the guinea was replaced by the pound note and in coinage, with a sovereign.
1714 Anne Half Guinea
1714 Anne Guinea
1718 George I Quarter Guinea
Grade: Very Fine
Grade: Extremely Fine
Grade: Very Fine
Price:
$2,200
Price:
$7,900
Price:
$650
1760 George II Guinea
1771 George III Guinea
1785 George III Guinea
Grade: about Very Fine
Grade: Very Fine
Grade: Very Fine
Price:
$1,550
1798/7 George III Half Guinea (Overdate)
Price:
1820 George III Type B Sovereign
Grade: good Very Fine
Price:
$1,550
Price:
Price:
$2,200
Highly Desirable Silver Coins Early British silver coinage has always been a particular favourite of avid collectors and investors for its high silver content, historic value, visual appeal, striking quality and potential price growth.
considered sterling silver. This standard of silver continued until 1919-1920 when most British coins were struck as 50/50, half silver and half copper. In 1947 all the ‘silver’ coins were struck in cupro-nickel (copper-nickel alloy) and have mostly been since.
previous King James II. Both monarchs appear on the silver coinage. Queen Anne’s reign (1702 to 1714) that followed, saw the unification of England and Scotland as the United Kingdom in 1707 and this change is reflected in the monarch’s coinage.
Great Britain has a long history of producing silver coins. From 1582 all British silver coins were 925 parts of silver out of 1000. The other seventy five parts were copper and this was
British silver coins from 1669 to 1834 were produced during times of great change in Great Britain. The ‘Bloodless Revolution’ of 1688 brought William III to the throne in joint rule with his wife Mary, the eldest daughter of
1669/4 Charles II Half Crown (Overdate)
1671 Charles II Half Crown
1688 James II Half Crown (2nd Bust)
Grade: about Very Fine
Grade: good Very Fine
Grade: about Extremely Fine
Price:
$3,100
Price:
$4,600
1689 William + Mary Half Crown (Fra for Fr) 1689 William + Mary Half Crown (Caul Frosted) Grade: about Extremely Fine
Price:
$5,100
Grade: good Extremely Fine
Price:
$6,650
George II’s reign (1727 to 1760) resulted in only sporadic issues of silver coinage, though at one time or another all the current silver values were issued.
Price:
$6,100
1696 William III Half Crown Grade: Extremely Fine
Price:
$3,100
1825 George IV Sovereign Grade: Uncirculated
Grade: good Very Fine
$1,250
$1,000
Stunning Silver Great Britain Coinage
Price:
$4,800
1697 William III Half Crown (LS, Chester) The Finest Known
Price:
Grade: good Fine
$2,100
1705 Anne Half Crown (Plumes, Flan Flaw)
1708 Anne Half Crown
Grade: Extremely Fine
Grade: good Very Fine
Price:
$6,100
Price:
$1,850
1835/3 William IV Sovereign (Overdate)
1887 Victoria Two Pounds
1887 Victoria Five Pounds
1723 George I Half Crown (SSC)
1746 George II Half Crown (Lima)
1834 William IV Half Crown (WW in Script)
Grade: about Very Fine
Grade: Extremely Fine
Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated
Grade: Extremely Fine
Grade: good Extremely Fine
Grade: Uncirculated
Price:
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$1,650
Price:
$1,400
Price:
$7,800
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Price:
$6,100
Price:
$2,000
Price:
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Splendid Bills of Exchange from Tasmania
Collectables from Around the Globe
1907 - 1916 Bills of Exchange are regarded as Australia’s first form of paper currency and valuable artefacts in their own right. Under the Bills of Exchange Act 1909, A Bill of Exchange was an “unconditional order in writing, addressed by one person to another, signed by the person giving it, requiring the person to whom it is addressed to pay on demand, or at a fixed or determinable future time, a sum certain in money to or to the order of a specified person or to the bearer.”
It was a form of draft, normally drawn in sets of Original, Second and Duplicate of Exchange or Third of Exchange. Each was drawn for the same amount but worded so that only one set was paid. In the early days when mail deliveries were uncertain, each one of a set was sent to the drawee by a different route and the first one to arrive was paid. Original Commissariat Bills of Exchange were introduced to Australian colonies to enable the transfer of money over large distances between
A colourful addition for the avid collector’s brag book
settlements. They were drawn against the issuing Commissariat office, not the English Treasury. The National Bank of Tasmania Limited was established in Launceston in 1885 as a reconstruction of the financially ailing Bank of Tasmania established in 1853. In 1888 the bank established London and foreign agencies. A proposal to amalgamate with the Bank of Van Diemen’s Land was abandoned in 1891 but it was absorbed by the Commercial Bank of Australia in 1918, now part of the Westpac Banking Group.
2008 Antarctica Polymer Banknote Set Designed and produced by the Antarctica Overseas Exchange office, these eye-catching private polymer notes each reveal a distinctive design that captures the essence of the Antarctic. The Exchange produces superior quality collector’s items, such as this striking set of five polymer banknotes, in the appearance of national money for Antarctica. Their bills are not legal tender money of Antarctica or anywhere else but they are redeemable in U.S. dollars at par value until the date specified on each print. A distinctive and highly collectable set that gives you the opportunity to aid research in the region- some proceeds from sales of each set go towards funding scientific and environmental research. Grade: Uncirculated
{ Back Design of notes }
1907 National Bank of Tasmania Bill of Exchange £20
1911 National Bank of Tasmania Bill of Exchange £10/3/9
Domicile: Queenstown Grade: good Very Fine
Domicile: Launceston Grade: Very Fine (spike holes)
Scarce
Scarce
Price:
$200.00
Price:
Price:
{ Front Design of notes }
$200.00
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe 2008 One Hundred Trillion Dollar Note The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe introduced the $100 trillion Zimbabwean banknote to try and alleviate serious cash shortages in the country. Hyper inflation has led the bank to continue to introduce new banknotes. A loaf of bread in Zimbabwe costs about 300 billion Zimbabwean dollars.
1916 National Bank of Tasmania Bill of Exchange £36/4/8
1916 National Bank of Tasmania Bill of Exchange £82/4/1
Domicile: Zeehan Grade: Very Fine (stain)
Domicile: Launcestion Grade: about Very Fine (spike holes)
Scarce
Scarce
Price:
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$200.00
Price:
$66.50 set of five
$200.00
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For those keen to start or expand on their numismatic collection of world currency, this quality uncirculated banknote is a must have. The very reason for production of the issued series makes it a truly interesting note to own. Grade: Uncirculated
Price:
$35.00
2003 United States Two Dollar Note Last issued in 2003, the United States two dollar note is a current denomination in the U.S. currency. It is the only U.S. banknote to feature two former presidents, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. A reproduction of the painting “The Declaration of Independence” appears on the back. It’s one of the most rarely seen U.S. notes in circulation and use, and production is quite low. The history and nostalgia that surrounds the U.S. two dollar note continues to fascinate die hard collectors, making this appealing uncirculated note a great addition to any collection. Grade: Uncirculated
Price:
$10.00
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Inspired and truly Fascinating New Releases from 2009 $1 Frosted Uncirculated Pad Printed Coin - Land Series The Royal Australian Mint’s Land Series is coming to an end in 2009. To conclude this ever popular pad printed series, the Mint is proud to present the endangered Bilby and the territorial Frilled Neck Lizard on $1 frosted Uncirculated coins. Launched in 2008, the Mint has since released the following land dwelling animals - koala, wombat, echidna and the rock wallaby. With younger collectors in mind this colourful 6 coin collection makes an excellent gift as a complete set or individually. Passionate collectors and lovers of Australian wildlife will adore this series. 2009 releases
Price:
$14.95 ea
Official Mint Release Price
2008 releases
Price:
$16.00 ea
Official Mint Release Price
2009 Subscription Coin (1852 Adelaide Assay Office Gold Ingot) $1 Silver Proof Coin with Selective Gold Plating The gold ingots were produced by the Adelaide Assay Office to overcome the financial crisis in the Colony of South Australia. These ingots were only produced between March and November 1852 and were the first gold legal tender medium of exchange in Australia. Prized by collectors, few originals exist today, with less than a dozen original Adelaide ingots thought to have survived. The originals have an estimated market value of over $500,000 each. Presenting a highly enviable and stunning collectable and fascinating window into Colonial Australia.
Price:
$85.00 - Pre order now for June 8th! Official Mint Release Price
2009 ANZAC Day $1 Coin The Perth Mint is proud to announce the first release of its annual ANZAC Day $1 coin. Inspired by the deep significance of 25 April 1915, the day Australian forces landed on a hostile shore on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey. ANZAC Day $1 coins honour all Australian Defence Force personnel who have served their country in war. The 2009 coin’s reverse design symbolises the importance of remembering our diggers’ sacrifices and the preservation of their memories by each succeeding generation. With a silhouetted bugler in the background, the design includes the words ‘Lest We Forget’ and the date of ANZAC Day (April 25th) on which the lives of all Australians lost in war are remembered. Also included is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. A beautifully designed coin proud Australians of all ages will find hard to resist.
Price:
$12.95 - First Release Official Mint Release Price
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The Royal Australian Mint and The Perth Mint 2009 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin 150 Years of State Government - QLD The sixth release in this series recognises 150 years of self-government in Queensland with a stunning $5 silver Proof coin. On 6 June 1859 Queen Victoria signed Letters Patent creating the new Colony of Queensland which was officially proclaimed on 10 December 1859. The coin design features several maps of Australia depicting the historical (pre-1911) state and territory boundaries, highlighting the particular state or territory achieving its milestone. Beautifully designed and showcasing superb craftsmanship, this set would make a very special addition to any collection. Only 12,500 minted.
Price:
$65.00 ea
Official Mint Release Price
2009 Fine Silver Year Set Following the proud tradition of The Royal Australian Mint’s commitment to annual collections, we offer this strictly limited mintage of 2009 fine silver Proof coins. The 2009 Fine Silver Year Set has taken a new look and concept. No longer is it an extension of the year set theme, it is now dedicated to showcasing Australian circulating coin designs. Each wooden case includes a numbered plaque which matches the issue number featured on the certificate of authenticity. In this set the familiar becomes the extraordinary as silver brings out fine designs that were not evident before. An inspired mint release magnificently presented and skillfully crafted with only 6000 minted.
Price:
$295.00 set
Official Mint Release Price
2009 Australia Remembers (Australian Service Nurses) 20 cent Cupro/Nickel Coin Honouring past and present Australian Service Nurses who made military history behind and beyond the battlefields, the Royal Australian Mint has produced a commemorative themed 20c coin. The 20c coin design perfectly captures a nurse in her personal effort to bring comfort and assistance to a wounded “Aussie Digger”, whilst upholding the highest traditions of the nursing fraternity. Australian Service Nurses first served with Australian troops in the Colonial Military Forces in South Africa, during the Boer war and have since seen active service in both world wars, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bougainville, East Timor and in the Gulf and Afghanistan conflicts. A captivating collectable and very personal gift idea for those involved in the Australian Service Nurses field.
Price:
$6.95
Official Mint Release Price
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