FEBRUARY 2022
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Individually edgenumbered! Matches the numbered Certificate!
NEW RELEASE
New 2022 Baby Sets! See page 4
1c & 2c 30th Anniversary! See pages 8&9
Gothic Crown 175th Anniversary See pages 14&15
Ø65mm
Breathtaking tribute to the Daintree Rainforest Uniting state-of-the-art minting with traditional numismatic sculpture, the Daintree Rainforest 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin forms a fine tribute to the world’s oldest surviving tropical rainforest. An official 2022 World Money Fair product, this 99.9% silver coin spans a huge 65mm. The imposing flan provides the perfect venue for the breathtaking depiction of the Daintree and a range of its exotic inhabitants. With the mintage just 500, and a sell-out certain, you must act now.
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5oz of 99.9% silver – Proof quality!
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Spans a gigantic 65mm in diameter
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Tiny worldwide mintage a mere 500 – sell-out certain
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Set in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
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An official Niue legal tender issue
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Edge-numbered! Matches Certificate!
Daintree Rainforest 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
595
$
27896
The latest in the Deadly & Dangerous Series!
NEW RELEASE
Ø40.90mm
The Red-bellied Black Snake – in 99.99% pure silver Capturing the distinctive features of this vibrantly hued Aussie reptile perfectly, the latest issue in the Deadly & Dangerous Silver Proof Series forms a dramatic tribute to the Red-bellied Black Snake. Official Tuvalu legal tender, the Red-bellied Black Snake 2022 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin represents a stunning synthesis
169
$
Red-Bellied Black Snake 2022 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin
of traditional numismatic sculpture and state-of-the-art minting. Crafted from 99.99% silver, each coin features a fully struck-up depiction of this iconic Aussie snake, precisely enhanced with vivid full-colour. As exclusive as it is eyecatching, the mintage of this spectacular coin is a mere 2,500! Launched in 2006, the Deadly & Dangerous Series is one of Australia’s most sought after annual collector programs. Sure to mirror the success of its predecessors, this sparkling new addition to the series will sell out at speed.
26939
Official Issue Price
Ø38.60mm
NEW RELEASE
1oz 99.99% gold! Mintage just 150! A prestigious tribute to a truly iconic Australian creature, the latest in the Deadly & Dangerous Series is also available in 99.99% pure gold! An official Niue legal tender release, each coin is superbly presented in a timber case, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the tiny mintage of 150. With so few available worldwide, immediate action is essential. Red-Bellied Black Snake 2022 $100 1oz Gold Proof Coin Official Issue Price
2
4,450
$
26943
New Apex Predators Silver 5oz! A must-have for those lucky enough to secure the first coin in the series, the new Cougar & Bear Apex Predators 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin has been launched! Crafted from 5oz of 99.9% silver, with the pure goldplating providing a stunning contrast, this Niue legal tender coin spans a massive 65mm. The consummate canvas for a memorable work of numismatic art, the expansive flan is dominated by a sharply detailed, action-packed depiction of the powerful cougar taking on the mighty bear. Featuring individual edge-numbering that matches the numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this unique type has a mintage of just 500. Sure to inspire ferocious demand, you must take advantage of this opportunity. • • • • •
Struck from 5oz 99.9% silver – gold-plated! Worldwide mintage set at just 500 coins Niue legal tender – spans a gigantic 65mm! Set in a case with a numbered Certificate Edge-numbered! Matches the Certificate!
NEW RELEASE Ø65mm
595
$
Apex Predators Cougar & Bear 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin
Individually edge-numbered! Matches the numbered Certificate!
27024
Official Issue Price
Apex Predators 1oz just $75!
Ø38.61mm
NEW RELEASE
A fantastic opportunity for every collector to enjoy this dramatic new series, the first Apex Predators issue is now available as a 1oz 99.9% silver Brilliant Uncirculated coin! Taken from a mintage of 10,000, this Niue legal tender coin is simply a must-have at just $75.
75
$
Apex Predators Lion & Hyena 2022 $1 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
29312
The first in the series Struck from 5oz of 99.9% silver, the first Apex Predators issue commanded attention worldwide. With the mintage of 500 severely depleted by demand, time is of the essence for those keen to secure this Niue legal tender tribute to the king of the savannah and Africa’s ‘top dog’. Apex Predators Lion & Hyena 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
595
$
27020
Ø65mm
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New 2022 Baby Sets! Three new ‘Baby’ types!
Ø31.50mm
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
*Proof coins shown
Ø23.60mm
Affordable and adorable!
A prestigious present…
Following the success of the 2021 Baby Mint Set, which featured 5c, 20c & $1 Baby types, the RAM’s 2022 Baby Mint Set comprises new 10c, 50c & $2 Baby types! Not issued for circulation, these unique Australian legal tender types are a must-have for those keen to maintain a complete collection! Set in a RAM pack, this 6-coin Unc set is top value at $45.
45
$
2022 6-Coin Baby Mint Set Official Issue Price
Ø20.50mm
Distinguished by the quality of the coins and the beauty of the presentation, the RAM’s 2022 Baby Proof Set is also notable for the inclusion of three new Baby coin types! United with the traditional 5c, 20c & $1, this set comprises a marionette Lyrebird 10c, plush Roo & Emu 50c and Indigenous Baby $2. Struck to Proof quality, the six Australian legal tender coins are set in a RAM case. 2022 6-Coin Baby Proof Set
28716
130
$
28717
Official Issue Price
The perfect way to honour those working tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic, this set unites the Frontline Workers $2 with the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $1.
Honouring Australia’s frontline workers, the RAM’s 2022 Proof Set comprises six coins from 5c to $2 – only Australia’s 2nd ever colour $2 type in Proof quality!
Ø20.50mm
30
$
2022 6-Coin Mint Set Official Issue Price
2022 6-Coin Proof Set Official Issue Price
Ø20.50mm
125
$
28572
28573
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE Ø25mm
Ø28.50mm
Not issued for circulation!
Official Country Women’s Association tribute
An affordable Australian legal tender tribute to the centenary of the CWA, this unique, not-issued-for-circulation $1 type is a must-have for a complete collection. Centenary of the Country Women’s Association 2022 $1 Al-Br Uncirculated Coin Official Issue Price Limit five per household
4
1250
$
29317
Paying homage to Australia’s largest women’s organisation, this gold-plated 1/2oz 99.9% silver Australian legal tender tribute to the CWA is taken from a mintage of 2,022. Centenary of the Country Women’s Association 2022 $1 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price Limit one per household
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
80
$
29318
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
Ø20.50mm
Key colour $2 type in Unc!
Official RAM Frontline Workers $2 Mint Rolls
Honouring the brave Australians who have led the battle against COVID-19, it has been announced that the Frontline Workers $2 is to be issued for circulation. A key decimal issue, this unique $2 type will be hoarded en masse. Even if you manage to find one, it will not be in Unc – as here.
The Frontline Workers 2022 $2 Mint Roll will sell-out at speed – as with all official RAM Mint Roll issues. With just 10,000 rolls issued, each comprising 25 Unc examples of this key type, you must act now. With our allocation strictly limited, we must apply a limit of one roll per household.
12
$
Frontline Workers 2022 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack
Frontline Workers 2022 $2 Al-Br Mint Roll Official Issue Price
9995
$
29280
29279
Limit one roll per household
Ø20.50mm
Emergency Services $2 Trio in Unc!
Tiny mintage just two million!
A strictly limited edition, with just 2,500 sets issued, this tribute to Australia’s Emergency Services comprises the Police, Firefighters and Ambulance $2 coins – all in Unc!
With the mintage just two million, and this type sure to be hoarded out of circulation at speed, you must not miss the opportunity to secure the 2021 Aboriginal Flag $2 in Unc.
4995
$
Emergency Services $2 Al-Br 3-Coin Pack
Ø20.50mm
50th Anniversary of the Aboriginal Flag 2021 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack
28811
12
$
28890
New 2022 Tooth Fairy $2 launched! Not to be issued for circulation, the Royal Australian Mint’s new Tooth Fairy 2022 $2 Al-Br Uncirculated Coin is beautifully presented within an official card. A great gift! Tooth Fairy 2022 $2 Al-Br Uncirculated Coin Official Issue Price
15
NEW RELEASE
$
29316
Ø20.50mm
Order today, call us on 1300 788 358
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Officially licensed James Bond Products! New James Bond coins! Officially licensed products, we are delighted to present the latest from the Perth Mint’s James Bond Series – the 2022 50c Quantum of Solace and 2022 50c Skyfall 1/2oz Silver Proofs!
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE Ø32.60mm
Honouring the 22nd and 23rd films of the franchise respectively, and featuring designs based on official Bond movie posters, each 99.99% silver Tuvalu legal tender issue is taken from a mintage of 12,007.
James Bond Quantum of Solace 2022 50c 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin 26478
Ø32.60mm
8995
James Bond Skyfall 2022 50c 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
$
8995
$
26479
All previous James Bond releases are available on the Order Form
and related James Bond Trademarks, TM Danjaq.
Top value at just $44.95!
For your eyes only… A confidential dossier, this officially licensed product includes a poster featuring six James Bond stamps and a Mini Sheet depicting Bond gadgets and machines!
The Royal Mail’s James Bond Presentation Pack features six stamps depicting every Bond actor, and a Q Branch four-stamp Mini Sheet. A must-have at this price! James Bond Stamp Presentation Pack
4495
$
James Bond Secret Dossier Stamp Pack
7995
$
23559
James Bond Movie Posters Puzzle
23560
1995
James Bond 007 Bitesize Trivial Pursuit
6995
James Bond 007 Cluedo
$
28097
James Bond Monopoly
$
28078
28076
6
3495
$
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
5995
$
28081
Perth Mint New Releases!
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
Ø40.60mm
Ø32.60mm
Breathtaking new Kangaroo tribute…
Year of the Tiger Rotating Coin! Headlined by an 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver rotating Tiger charm, this inspired Tuvalu legal tender coin is sure to put the market into a spin! With the mintage of this 99.99% silver stunner restricted to just 3,000 coins – each with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – immediate action is highly recommended. A fantastic Lunar New Year gift! Year of the Tiger Rotating Charm 2022 $1 1oz Silver Antique Coin
149
$
29303
Official Issue Price Limit one per household
Uniting the sharpest High Relief strike with the expert application of full-colour, the Perth Mint has produced yet another precious metal masterpiece. A breathtaking tribute to the iconic Aussie kangaroo, this Australian legal tender issue is crafted from 99.99% silver, and has a mintage of 5,000 coins – each with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Australian Kangaroo 2022 $1 Colour High Relief 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Official Issue Price
12495
$
29302
Limit one per household
LAST CHANCE: ONE LEFT IN STOCK! The Perth Mint’s first Platinum High Relief Proof! We are delighted to give our clients an unexpected opportunity to secure the Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2021 $100 High Relief 1oz Platinum Proof Coin – the Perth Mint’s first platinum High Relief Proof! Ø27.60mm
Crafted from 99.95% pure platinum, this majestic Australian legal tender coin has a mintage of just 350, with a vast number dispatched to the US. One last chance to secure this masterwork of precious metal minting, we have just the single coin available – set in a timber case with a numbered Certificate. Act now! Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2021 $100 High Relief 1oz Platinum Proof Coin Official Issue Price
2,995
$
27046
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
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The death of Australia’s beloved 1c &
Ø17.53mm
Last 1c date issued for circulation!
And Australia’s last issued 2c…
A key decimal date, as the last 1c issued for public use before the denomination was withdrawn from circulation, the 1990 1c coin is a key element of every collection – especially in Unc at just $4.95!
4
$ 95
1990 1c Coin Uncirculated
Ø21.59mm
The compulsory complement to the 1990 1c at left, we also have the last issued Australian 2c date – available at a similarly spectacular price! Secure this last-of-its-kind coin for just $4.95 in Unc quality!
4
$ 95
1989 2c Coin Uncirculated
25904
29363
Start your own 1c collection today!
Leaping Lizards! 2c Loot Bags!
A sensational way to kickstart a cracking copper collection, our 1c Loot Bag represents outstanding value at under $30. Underpinned by a good range of dates, and a great gift for the younger collector, each 1c Half Kilo Loot Bag comprises around 190 coins!
Gone but never forgotten, we also have half kilo bags of Australia’s iconic Frilled Neck Lizard 2c coin available. Top value at $29.95, and notable for the good array of dates, the 2c Loot Bag encompasses around 95 coins! Great way to start a collection!
1c Half Kilo Loot Bag
2995
$
2c Half Kilo Loot Bag
10550
Second lowest mintage 2c in Gem BU
An unrivalled opportunity, we have Australia’s very last 1c date issued into circulation in bags of FIFTY! Secure fifty BU examples of the 1990 1c at little more than $1 per coin!
Struck at the Perth Mint, the 1968 2c is the second lowest mintage, highest cataloguing issued 2c coin. Rarely offered in the breathtaking Gem Uncirculated quality seen here!
59
$
27660
8
10555
The last 1c – bag a BU bargain!
1990 1c Bag of 50 Brilliant Uncirculated
2995
$
1968 2c PCGS MS66 (Gem Uncirculated)
495
$
24295
& 2c coins – the 30th anniversary… Headlined by the LAST 1c & 2c dates! The 1991 8-Coin Mint Set is a crucial RAM issue – for so many reasons. Not only does it feature the much-admired Ram’s Head 50c, plus the not-issued-for-circulation 1991 20c, $1 & $2 – it is also headlined by the last dates of the 1966-91 1c & 2c Series! With the 1991 1c & 2c not issued for circulation, it’s no surprise that this set is always in demand.
6995
$
1991 8-Coin Mint Set
HN194
1966 – where it all began… Launched to celebrate Australia’s conversion to decimal currency, the Royal Australian Mint’s 1966 Mint Set is a fundamental element of any collection. Not only featuring the unique 80% pure 1966 Silver Round 50c, and the first 5c, 10c and 20c, the set is of course highlighted by Australia’s first 1c and 2c dates! Secure this crucial Uncirculated set now! 1966 6-Coin Year Set Uncirculated
149
$
AB673
The short-lived return of the 1c & 2c! Issued for the 40th anniversary of decimal currency, the 2006 Mint Set is the most popular issue in the RAM’s Mint Set Series over the last 20 years. Why? In large part because of the shock return of the 1c & 2c! The first of only two copper 1c & 2c issues bearing the Rank-Broadley portrait of Elizabeth II, the presence of these coins makes this set a must-have.
139
$
2006 8-Coin Mint Set
AL194
Big change on small change!
The Last & the First United within an informative pack, this unique presentation features Australia’s LAST halfpenny & penny dates (1964) and FIRST 1c and 2c dates (1966) in VF to EF quality! 1964-66 Pence to Cents Changeover Pack Premium Edition
A fantastic tribute to decimalisation, and introduction of the 1c & 2c, this set includes last 1/2d & 1d types (1953-64) and first 1c & 2c types (1966-84) in EF-Unc (dates of our choice).
3995
$
1953-84 Pence to Cents Changeover Pack
13334
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
2495
$
13336
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ANCIENT EGYPT
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Ancient Egypt
ANCIENT EGYPT
Ancient Eg
Coin Collection with 24K Go
BLACK COLLECTION
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DISCOVER THE TREASURES OF ANCIENT EGYPT… Marking a century since Howard Carter first unveiled King Tut’s majestic tomb, we present the King Tutankhamun Coin - the first release in the Ancient Egypt Black Collection! Featuring the pharaoh’s iconic mask in glorious detail, this striking legal tender masterpiece is finished in PURE GOLD – just like the real thing! Yours for only $24.95, you SAVE $20!
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2495
$
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Smart Collecting with Macquarie Mint Save money immediately! When you order the Ancient Egypt Black Collection with us, you will immediately SAVE $20 on your first issue, and get a FREE presentation folder to house your collection! Never miss out on a new release! Each issue will be shipped to you at a convenient monthly rate. You don’t need to do anything except sit back and enjoy regular and reliable deliveries. No risk collecting! You may also return any release within 14 days of receipt for a full refund of the purchase price, or cancel this collection at any time.
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Exotic currency from around the world!
A fascinating insight into the potential future of currency, this 2014 set from Transnistria in Eastern Europe comprises four coins made from plastic! Spectacular to the eye, the 1, 3, 5 & 10 Ruble coins feature micro texts plus fibres, graphics and clear elements visible only under UV light. Transnistria 2014 Plastic 4-Coin Set Uncirculated
3495
$
A genuine artefact of the First World War, this 5 Drachmas Share Certificate was issued by Greece in 1914 to help finance its naval fleet. Depicting Athena, King Constantine I and the Georgios Averof battleship, the small number of certificates in stock grade from about Uncirculated to Uncirculated. 1914 5 Drachmas Share Certificate about Uncirculated-Uncirculated
29366
Beautiful, fascinating and historic, the Japanese 1 Monme paper note was issued in 1869 after the fall of the mighty Tokugawa Shogunate. Genuine artefacts of the last period of the age of the Japanese Samurai, this 153-year-old relic is fantastic value-formoney in Fine to Very Fine condition.
3995
$
29367
An authentic artefact of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), and a reminder of the time the Netherlands was a global power, the Blue Pearl of the VOC would make an intriguing addition to any collection. Used by the VOC as a commodity, the few Blue Pearls available grade from Fine to Extremely Fine.
Paper Money of the Samurai 1869 1 Monme Note Fine-Very Fine
4995
$
Blue Pearl of the VOC Fine-Extremely Fine
29368
Sent to a watery grave aboard the SS Breda when she was sunk by German bombers in 1940 off the coast of Scotland en route to India, the original 10 Rupees banknote paper presented here was recovered in 1992. Carrying the watermark of King George VI, each genuine WWII artefact is in Unc quality. India 10 Rupees ‘Wreck Banknote’ Uncirculated
2995
$
3995
$
29369
A most unusual 1936-39 Spanish Civil War emergency currency issue, this ‘coin’ was issued by Franco’s Nationalists in 1938. Made from strong cardboard, the Coat of Arms of the Second Spanish Republic is on the obverse, with a 15 Centimos stamp glued to the reverse to represent the denomination! 1938 15 Centimos Stamp Spanish Civil War Emergency Money Uncirculated
29370
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
3495
$
29371
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Ø19mm
A genuine Ancient Greek artefact, this 2,200-year-old coin was issued under Hieron II, tyrant of Syracuse. Superb Extremely Fine quality – must-have at $135. Sicily Syracuse Hieron II 275-215BC Copper AE20 Coin Extremely Fine
A sweeping overview of the history of the region that is now Italy, this affordable pack comprises ten coins from the 6th to 19th centuries.
135
$
Italy c6th-19th Century AD Bronze 10-Coin Pack
28180
Ø25.60mm
27307
Ø18mm
Issued by the Dutch East Indies Company (Est 1602), this coin is a permanent reminder of the period when the Netherlands was a global trading power. Dutch East Indies VOC Double Duit Very Good-Fine
9950
$
1950
$
Part of a mintage of 2,000, this sterling silver Proof fantasy 6d bears a Maklouf portrait of Edward VIII, who abdicated after a reign of 325 days. Edward VIII 1937 Fantasy Sixpence Silver Proof
28638
3995
$
A genuine WWII-era artefact, this trio comprises the 1, 2 & 5 Gallon Ration Tickets – from original sheets and therefore in ‘as issued’ condition.
55
$
NSW Petrol Ration Ticket Trio
28310
24638
Ø30mm
Much scarcer than the 1, 2 & 5 Gallon tickets in ‘as issued’ condition, we also have a few ‘high denomination’ 10 Gallon Ration Tickets available. NSW 10 Gallon Petrol Ration Ticket
85
$
24637
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Comprising six coins from 1/2p to 50p, the 1981 Proof Set features the last coins to carry ‘New Pence’ – used after decimalisation in 1971. GB 1981 Proof Coin Set
3995
$
Ø30mm
The perfect partner to the set at left, the 7-coin (1/2p-50p) 1982 Proof Set includes the first British coins without ‘New’ before ‘Pence’. GB 1982 Proof Coin Set
28240
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
3995
$
28241
From the time of the Roman Kings! We regularly give our clients the chance to travel back to the time of the Roman Empire and its predecessor, the Roman Republic. Now, with these genuine 8th-4th century BC Roman Aes Rude, you have the chance to go back to the time of the Roman Kings! In the early 1st millennium BC, most trade in Italy was facilitated by a system of barter, largely based on animals and particularly cattle. However, there was growing awareness of the utility of metal, and from the 8th century BC, small nuggets of bronze (Aes Rude – ‘rough bronze’) were used for the exchange of goods and services. This Ancient proto-currency was part of the economic landscape up to the time the Roman Kings were overthrown and the Republic established, in the 6th century BC, and, indeed, well into the 4th century BC. A wonderful opportunity to own one of the stepping stones to Ancient Roman currency, we have 8th-4th century BC Aes Rude available at an irresistible price.
Approx. Ø20mm
Ancient Rome 8th-4th Century BC Bronze Aes Rude
Guaranteed as genuine, this is your chance to own a key piece of Ancient Roman history at just $37.50!
3750
$
28915
A sensational way to start a collection! Defined by a compelling combination of value and variety, we have an extensive range of Loot Bags available. Not only the perfect way to kickstart a collection, Loot Bags represent an irresistible opportunity for you to share your love of collecting with someone new to the wonderful world of numismatics.
No matter whether you would like to explore international coinage, Australian predecimal coinage in copper or silver, or the first national currency of the Land of the Long White Cloud, Downies has got you covered. And, starting at a mere $29.95, our Loot Bags are priced to please all pockets! Order today!
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George VI 1938-52 Penny Half Kilo Loot Bag
2995
New Zealand Halfpenny, Penny & Threepence Half Kilo Loot Bag Trio
$
George V 1911-36 Penny Half Kilo Loot Bag
2995
$
19478
World Coins Half Kilo Loot Bag
$
10290
Australia Silver Half Kilo Loot Bag
695
$
19482
10985
$
21442
21394
New Zealand 1947-65 Threepence Half Kilo Loot Bag
4995
$
21395
World Coins Half Kilo Loot Bag x 20 (10kg) and World Coins Half Kilo Loot Bag x 5 (2.5kg) also available. Please see the Order Form.
Order today, call us on 1300 788 358
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The iconic Queen Victoria 1847 Gothic C Original, iconic, rare Gothic Crown! As detailed opposite, the 1847 Gothic Crown is an icon of numismatics. A masterpiece of Gothic art, the immense beauty of this breathtaking type could perhaps be matched only by its undeniable rarity. With a mere 8,172 struck, and so many lost to the mists of time, this coin is to be enjoyed by the privileged few. Graded good Very Fine, and defined by strong detail and entrancing toning, the coin before you represents your chance to join that select band of collectors. Queen Victoria 1847 Gothic Silver Crown good Very Fine
6,995
$
Ø38.61mm
29074
Ø38.61mm
Struck in tiny numbers, and edge-inscribed, the first Queen Victoria Crown type unites the youthful portrait by William Wyon with JB Merlen’s Shield. Desirable in any grade!
250
$
Queen Victoria 1844-47 Young Head Silver Crown Very Good-Fine
Ø38.61mm
The final Queen Victoria Silver Crown type, this edgeinscribed coin features Pistrucci’s magnificent St George motif and Sir Thomas Brock’s superb Veiled Head portrait.
195
$
Queen Victoria 1893-1900 Veiled Head Silver Crown Fine-good Fine
AU805
1840 Penny Black Premium 4-Margin Fine Used
349
$
1840 Penny Black Fine Used
16417
29194
299
$
16418
The world’s first postage stamp! An icon of philatelics, Britain’s 1840 Penny Black is the world’s first postage stamp. Introduced to thwart rampant postal fraud, and signalling a revolution in communication, this landmark Queen Victoria issue is also the world’s most famous stamp. It has long represented the cornerstone of every serious collection. Desirable in any grade, we are delighted to present the Penny Black in Fine Used and Premium 4-Margin Fine Used. With non-perforated stamps hand-cut from sheets in the 1840s, and most missing some of the edge, this pioneering postal issue is scarce in 4-Margin quality. With only a few available, you must act now!
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An astonishingly affordable opportunity to own a piece of pre-Federation Australia, we have a range of stamps from the colony of Victoria at just $12.95 each – type of our choice. Victorian Colonial Era Stamp
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
1295
$
29376
Crown – 175th Anniversary Celebration! The new Gothic Crown in gold! Just 200 struck!
NEW RELEASE
A spectacular opportunity, Downies is proud to present this stunning 1oz 99.99% gold tribute to the 175th anniversary of the iconic Queen Victoria 1847 Gothic Crown. Thought to have been issued to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign, the 1847 Gothic Crown was the work of Royal Mint engraver William Wyon and Scottish artist William Dyce. Notable for the Crowned Cruciform Shields reverse, superb Gothic style portrait of the queen, and distinctive Gothic lettering, the 1847 Gothic Crown is arguably Britain’s most beautiful coin. To many, it is the most beautiful coin in the world. Not only sought after for its aesthetic quality, this iconic coin is rated as one of Britain’s greatest rarities. Distinguished by a magnificent recreation of the exquisite reverse motif of this revered 19th century neo-Gothic rarity, the St Helena legal tender tribute offered here is struck the finest Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% gold. With Downies able to secure only a tiny allocation from the mintage of just 200, immediate action is essential. 2022 £5 Gothic Crown 1oz Gold Proof Coin
6,995
$
Ø32mm
28955
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
Ø38.60mm
Ø45mm
Own a Gothic Silver Crown in Proof quality!
An imposing 175th anniversary tribute in silver
Not everyone can own an original 1847 Gothic Crown – but you can own this precise recreation! Struck from 1oz of 99.9% silver, this impressive St Helena legal tender Proof issue has a mintage of just 2,000.
Honouring a true masterpiece of 19th century Gothic Revival artistry, this eye-catching St Helena legal tender tribute to the 1847 Gothic Crown is struck from 2oz of 99.9% silver. Mintage a mere 1,500 – act now!
2022 £1 Gothic Crown 1oz Silver Proof Coin
199
$
2022 £2 Gothic Crown 2oz Silver Proof Coin
28953
Order today, call us on 1300 788 358
425
$
28954
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The second £1 issue of the reign of King George VI, the WWII-era 1942 Armitage/ McFarlane £1 is unquestionably scarce as an Uncirculated Consecutive Pair.
Scarce in successive sequence, we also have the penultimate King George VI £1 issue as a Consecutive Trio – in about Uncirculated-Uncirculated!
The end of an era, the last £1 note issued in the name of King George VI is a must-have as a Consecutive Pair. Superb virtually Uncirculated quality!
1942 £1 R30 Armitage/McFarlane Consecutive Pair Uncirculated
1949 £1 R31 Coombs/Watt Consecutive Trio about Uncirculated-Uncirculated
1952 £1 R32 Coombs/Wilson Consecutive Pair virtually Uncirculated
15733
27807
1,695
$
AJ950
1,400
$
Issued under the auspices of the Commonwealth Bank, the first Queen Elizabeth II £5 note is very scarce as an Uncirculated Consecutive Pair – as here.
The highest George VI denomination, too valuable for most to set aside, the penultimate £10 of his reign is extremely scarce in the quality seen here.
A genuine and sensationally affordable keepsake of the French Revolution – issued in the aftermath of the fall of the monarchy and execution of Louis XVI.
1954 £5 R49 Coombs/Wilson Commonwealth Bank Consecutive Pair Uncirculated
1949 £10 R60 Coombs/Watt good Extremely Fine
France 1793-95 100 Francs Assignat good Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated
15740
1,490
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AK356
1,950
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99
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27802
An authentic artefact of the revolution, this note was first issued during the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre, which saw thousands die on the guillotine.
Representing a key landmark in British currency history, this Bank of England issue was the first Ten Shilling note to carry the portrait of Elizabeth II!
A genuine, historic World War I artefact, this note was issued as emergency currency after German East Africa was cut off from Germany by the Allies.
France 1793-95 5 Livres Assignat good Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated
Great Britain 1963-68 Bank of England 10/- Fine-Very Fine
German East Africa 1916 One Rupie good Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated
27782
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1,450
$
79
$
27831
85
$
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23445
3995
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All four George VI 10/- notes in Unc! A seldom seen opportunity, we are delighted to present the COMPLETE King George VI 10/- Banknote Set in Uncirculated condition! Rarely brought together as a complete signature collection, the King George VI 10/- Banknote Set is headlined by the first and rarest note of the series, the 1939 10/- Sheehan/ McFarlane – also offered below. Very scarce in better grade, the series also includes the 1942 Armitage/McFarlane, 1949 Coombs/Watt and final issue 1952 Coombs/Wilson. As Australia’s lowest note denomination, the 10/- suffered an extremely high rate of circulation. As a result, the 10/- note enjoyed a lifespan of approximately a year, and literally millions of notes were withdrawn from circulation and destroyed in the furnaces of Treasury. Scarce in any grade, the complete George VI 10/- Set is unquestionably rare in the strictly Uncirculated quality seen here. With only two sets available, do not delay your order. George VI 10/- Complete Signature Set Uncirculated
4,500
$
20759
First George VI Ten Bob – rare in Unc! Printed in relatively small numbers during WWII, the first George VI 10/- note is the rarest of his reign. Also unique, as the only George VI 10/- with the signatures in the same colour as the note, this key issue is particularly rare in Unc. 1939 10/- R12 Sheehan/McFarlane Uncirculated
1,950
$
AT789
Depression Era rarity… Once underrated, the Great Depression Era 1927 £1 R26 Riddle/Heathershaw banknote is now acknowledged as rare in the supreme state of preservation apparent here. Just one example available – in strictly Uncirculated quality! 1927 £1 R26 Riddle/Heathershaw Uncirculated
2,750
$
18748
Scarce and yet surprisingly affordable Issued for only 11 months, the last 1923-32 Gold Payable Series £1 is known by thick and thin versions of the signature of Secretary to the Treasury, Sir Harry Sheehan. Scarce in any grade, we have the Thin Signature issue in good Very Fine. 1932 £1 R27b Riddle/Sheehan Thin Signature good Very Fine
1,295
$
18746
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Haribo Bear-shaped 3D silver coins! A phenomenal illustration as to just how far you can push the boundaries of modern minting, this astonishing set includes six 3D full-colour 99.9% pure silver coins – each struck in the shape of a Haribo Bear! An officially licensed product, the Samoan legal tender Haribo Bear 2022 $1 Colour 1/2oz Silver Prooflike 6-Coin Set celebrates the centenary of the creation of this world-famous confectionary. It was in 1920 that Hans Riegel Sr founded the Haribo company in Bonn, Germany. In 1922, inspired by trained bears seen at German street festivities and markets, Riegel struck upon the idea of the Dancing Bear – a small, soft, affordable gelatine-based sweet.
10.40mm x 12.90mm x 21.30mm
The popularity of Dancing Bears, and successors including the 1960s Gold-Bear, has seen Haribo Bears become one of the world’s favourite lollies. Indeed, according to Haribo, this mouth-watering treat is now so popular that if you lined up all the Gold-Bears produced in just one year from head-to-toe, they would circle Planet Earth four times! With a devoted fan-base such as that, there is no doubt that the mintage of the Haribo Bear 2022 $1 Colour 1/2oz Silver Prooflike 6-Coin Set will be gobbled down at super speed. With just 5,000 collections available to an insatiable collector market, and Downies able to secure only the tiniest allocation, you must act now!
Enhanced with the same variety of colours as the original 1960s Gold-Bears, the six coins are set in a Haribo Bear-themed case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
599
$
Haribo Bear 2022 $1 Colour 1/2oz Silver 6-Coin Set
NEW RELEASE
29323
Gold-Bear – plated in GOLD! Struck to Prooflike quality from 1oz of 99.9% silver, and plated in 24-carat gold, this officially licensed Samoan legal tender Haribo Bearshaped coin is the perfect partner for the 6-coin set above. With the mintage just 5,000 coins – each presented within a Haribo Bear-themed case with a Certificate of Authenticity – immediate action is essential.
NEW RELEASE
199
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Haribo Bear 2022 $5 Gold-Plated 1oz Silver Prooflike Coin
29322
Captain America 80th Anniversary
13mm x 16mm x 26.20mm
NEW RELEASE
An officially licensed Marvel product, this official Cook Islands legal tender coin forms a fine tribute to the 80th anniversary of one of the most famous Marvel superheroes – Captain America. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% silver, and presented within a case with a Certificate of Authenticity, the worldwide mintage of this eyecatching release is a mere 999! Don’t delay your order! Marvel® Captain America 2021 $1 Colour 1oz Silver Proof Coin
199
$
29364
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Lady Liberty in silver… Stunning Blue Ice Nano finish! Inspired by the rich history of US numismatics, and created using the latest in modern minting techniques, the Lady Liberty 2022 $5 1oz Silver Antique 4-Coin Set will command the attention of coin afficionados around the globe. Lady Liberty has been depicted on US coins from the 18th century right up to the current day. Given how deeply the concept of liberty is engrained in the national psyche, the regular depiction of this key allegorical figure upon US coinage is no surprise. This stunning Barbados legal tender set takes the portrayal of Lady Liberty to a new level. Strictly limited to a worldwide mintage of 500, this new release comprises four 1oz 99.9% silver Antique coins, with each enhanced with a revolutionary Blue Ice Nano finish! Carrying four of the USA’s most renowned coin motifs – Walking Liberty, Seated Liberty, Standing Liberty and Liberty Head respectively – the four coins are edgeless, meaning the background design flows across the entire set!
NEW RELEASE
Although delighted to have secured an allocation of the Lady Liberty 2022 $5 1oz Silver Antique 4-Coin Set, we know our limited stock won’t last for long. Order now!
599
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Lady Liberty 2022 $5 1oz Silver Antique 4-Coin Set
22mm x 55mm
29324
A phenomenal fusion of powerful history and state-ofthe-art minting techniques, this breathtaking set is housed in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity
Unique Aussie Koala Tribute Imposing, eye-catching and exclusive, this striking work of modern minting forms a fine tribute to the iconic Aussie koala. Struck to High Relief standard from 3oz of 99.9% silver, and embellished with transparent enamel, the mintage of this official Barbados legal tender issue has been restricted to a mere 999 coins. Order today! Australian Koala 2022 $5 Enamel High Relief 3oz Silver Antique Coin
399
$
NEW RELEASE
29365
Expected delivery April
Ø50mm
Latest Faberge Egg release! This Niue legal tender coin honours the richly bejewelled Mosaic Egg – made in 1914 under the supervision of Russian jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé for Tsar Nicholas II. An exquisite, exclusive tribute, each 56.56g, 99.9% silver Proof is adorned with an array of sparkling crystals, and has a mintage just 999! Act now! Faberge Mosaic Egg 2021 $2 Silver Proof Coin
329
$
NEW RELEASE
28958 41.60mm x 55.60mm
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Tiny worldwide mintage just 1,952 coins! Beautifully designed, superbly struck and extremely exclusive, this 99.9% pure silver stunner forms a fine tribute to the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II. Upon the untimely death of her father, King George VI, in February 1952, the reins of power passed to the young Queen Elizabeth II. Britain’s longest reigning monarch, the queen celebrates 70 years upon the throne in 2022, and this is your opportunity to honour this major milestone in style. Featuring a poignant reverse design depicting Elizabeth II with her beloved father, the mintage of this Tokelau legal tender issue is a mere 1,952 coins – each set in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. With initial demand extremely strong, you must act now! Queen Elizabeth II Accession 2022 $5 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
149
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Ø38.60mm
27723
Diana, Princess of Wales – Queen of Australian Hearts A compelling chronicle of Princess Diana’s visits to Australia, this spellbinding collection has sparked a predictably powerful response from collectors. Colourful, vibrant and exclusive, the collection comprises seven Australian predecimal pennies. Finished in gold, each penny has been enhanced with full-colour enamel, and features a photo of the People’s Princess on tour in Australia. Set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity, the set includes an informative, illustrated booklet detailing Diana’s time on our shores from 1981 to 1996. With the Princess of Wales still adored by so many Australians, it’s no surprise that interest in the collection has been so strong. With the mintage of just 2,000 already substantially depleted by demand, you must act now. Princess Diana Gold-plated Penny 7-Coin Collection Ø30.80mm
Official Issue Price
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