AUGUST 2022
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Japan Mint New Releases See page 9
Predecimal Copper Collections! See page 12
Honouring Princess Diana… See page 19
NEW RELEASE Ø38.60mm
Australia at Night – the Barn Owl… A distinctive, exclusive legal tender exploration of Australia at Night, this 99.9% pure silver coin forms a unique tribute to the Barn Owl. Distinguished by a superb Black Proof finish, the mintage of this eye-catching new release is a mere 1,000. Act now!
´
Struck to Proof quality from 99.9% pure silver
´
Strictly limited mintage set at just 1,000!
´
Official Niue legal tender – spans 38.60mm
´
Set within a case with a numbered Certificate
1oz 99.99% gold! 150 struck! A prestigious tribute to the Barn Owl, this Niue legal tender coin is struck from 1oz 99.99% gold, plated in 99.95% platinum! With just 150 coins issued – each complete with a numbered Certificate – you must act now! Australia at Night Barn Owl 2022 $100 Platinum-plated 1oz Gold Proof Coin Official Issue Price
29309
4,669
$
Australia at Night Barn Owl 2022 $1 1oz Silver Black Proof Coin Official Issue Price
189
$
29305
NEW RELEASE
Ø38.60mm
Apex Predators – grand finale! A stunning synthesis of pure precious metals, underpinned by an action-packed design, this giant tribute to the Saltwater Crocodile and the Great White Shark is the concluding coin of the internationallyadmired Apex Predators Series!
NEW RELEASE
A fitting finale to a fabulous collector series, this dramatic work of numismatic art is struck from a whopping 5oz of 99.9% fine silver. Measuring an impressive 65mm in diameter, the expansive flan of this official Niue legal tender coin has been precisely finished in pure 24-carat gold! Certain to be as popular as its predecessors in the series, the Apex Predators 2022 Crocodile & Shark $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin is also notable for the individual edge-numbering – matching the individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity accompanying the coin! Do not delay your order – order before the 500-coin mintage is snapped up! Apex Predators Crocodile & Shark 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin
595
$
Ø65mm
29274
Official Issue Price
Edge-numbered! Matches the Certificate!
5oz Silver predecessors! Create the complete collection! Ø65mm
Ø65mm
Apex Predators Komodo Dragon & Tiger 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin
595
$
28355
Official Issue Price
Apex Predators Cougar & Bear 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin
Ø65mm
595
$
27024
Official Issue Price
Apex Predators Lion & Hyena 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin
595
$
27020
Official Issue Price
And the 1oz Silver Apex Predators as well! Ø38.60mm
Apex Predators Komodo Dragon & Tiger 2022 $1 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
2
75
$
30713
Ø38.60mm
Apex Predators Cougar & Bear 2022 $1 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
75
$
29790
Ø38.60mm
Apex Predators Lion & Hyena 2022 $1 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
75
$
29312
NEW RELEASE
Holden Heritage Collection – Volume 2 unveiled! A must-have for those who have secured the first of the series, the Holden Heritage Collection Goldplated Penny 7-Coin Collection Volume 2 has been unveiled!
in glorious full-colour. Highlighted by the EH, the set also honours the HD, the HR, the HK, the HT, the HG and the definitive auto icon of the 1970s, the HQ!
An officially licensed Holden Product, this 7-coin set celebrates a range of Holden’s classic models
With the mintage a mere 5,000, you must not miss this opportunity!
149
$
Holden Heritage Collection Gold-plated Penny 7-Coin Collection Volume 2
•
An officially approved Holden Product
•
Seven 99.9% gold-plated pennies
•
Tiny mintage just 5,000 collections!
•
Housed in packs, united within a box
•
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
30834
Official Issue Price
Ø30.80mm
TM General Motors LLC
Don’t miss the chance to secure the first in the series!
Comprising seven gold-plated Australian pennies celebrating classic Holdens such as the FJ, FB, EK and EJ, you still have the chance to secure the Holden Heritage Collection Volume 1 – but you’ll have to be quick! With a mere 5,000 sets issued, don’t miss this limited window of opportunity! Holden Heritage Collection Gold-plated Penny 7-Coin Collection Volume 1 Official Issue Price
149
$
29988
•
An officially licensed Holden Product
•
Comprises seven Australian pennies
•
Set in cards, united in an outer box
•
Tiny mintage just 5,000 collections!
Ø30.80mm
TM General Motors LLC
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
3
Seven utterly unique types!
Ø20.50mm
NEW RELEASE
Ø25mm
Issued in the lead-up to the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022, this new 7-coin set from the Royal Australian Mint is simply a must-have for serious collectors. Why? Because it comprises an astonishing SEVEN unique, one-year-only Australian legal tender types!
mintage issues – and sure to be hoarded out of circulation at speed. Just as vital to anyone seeking to preserve a complete collection, the FOUR $1 coins will not be issued for circulation and will never be found in change. This is your chance to secure all SEVEN coins in strictly Uncirculated quality!
As with every $2 commemorative, the THREE colour $2 coins are likely to be low-
With the Official Issue Price just $15, this is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss! Act now!
15
$
Australian Commonwealth Games Team 2022 $1 & $2 Al-Br Uncirculated 7-Coin Set
• SEVEN one-year-only Australian legal tender types • Each coin struck to strictly Uncirculated standard • Set within an official Royal Australian Mint pack • Amazing value at the Official Issue Price of $15!
31323
Official Issue Price
• Official Australian Commonwealth Games Team set
Limit of 5 per household
Seldom seen in change Your chance to secure one of the most sought after issues of 2016, we also have the 2016 $2 Australian Olympic Team 5-Coin Set in stock! Unique, each one-year-only $2 type is graced with a design featuring sports contested at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, surrounding the Australian Olympic Team logo. An inspired touch, each coin also features a full-colour loop representing one of the Olympic Rings! As with all full-colour $2 issues, these coins are all but impossible to find in change, and will not be found in Uncirculated quality, as seen here. Set in the original RAM pack of issue, we have just a few sets available – the race is on! Australian Olympic Team 2016 $2 Al-Br Uncirculated 5-Coin Set
65
$
14669
4
Ø20.50mm
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
Not-issued-for-circulation $1 type! A unique tribute to a key moment in Australia’s ongoing battle against the ‘tyranny of distance’, this new Australian legal tender coin from the Royal Australian Mint marks the 150th anniversary of the launch of the Overland Telegraph Line. A remarkable feat of engineering, the Overland Telegraph Line ran across 36,000 poles stretching nearly 3,000km from Port Augusta to Darwin. With the line then connecting with an undersea cable that led to Europe, this major breakthrough meant that Australia had a telegraphic link to the rest of the world.
Ø25mm
Notable for the low mintage of just 15,000 coins – each set in a RAM pack – this one-year-only type is just as important to collectors as to those with a passion for Australian history. Why? Because this coin will not be issued for circulation and will never be found in change!
NEW RELEASE
Act now, and keep your collection complete!
15
$
Australian Overland Telegraph Line 150th Anniversary 2022 $1 Al-Br Uncirculated Coin
31312
Official Issue Price
Limit of 1 per household
Ø25mm
Honouring Australia’s largest women’s organisation, this affordable Australian legal tender issue from the RAM marks the centenary of the CWA. Not issued for circulation, this unique $1 type is a must-have for a complete collection! Centenary of the Country Women’s Association 2022 $1 Al-Br Uncirculated Coin
1250
$
Comprising SIX utterly unique types, this official tribute to the Wiggles 30th anniversary includes four full-colour $2 coins and two not-issued-for-circulation $1 types. Presented in an official RAM pack, we have limited stock available. The Wiggles 2021 $1 & $2 Uncirculated Coin Set
2995
$
29317
Official Issue Price
28347
COMING SOON! 20th Anniversary of Diary of a Wombat.
Ø28.50mm
Honouring the Burke & Wills Expedition 100th anniversary, this unique, one-year-only Uncirculated 20c coin from the Royal Australian Mint is a must-have. Not issued for circulation, never found in change – complete your collection! Burke and Wills 2010 20c Cu-Ni Uncirculated Coin
4995
$
Available from
www.downies.com Thursday 18th August.
28323
Order today, call us on 1300 788 358
5
Perth Mint New Releases! The best from the West!
NEW RELEASE
47.60mm x 27.60mm
James Bond 60th Anniversary celebration An officially licensed James Bond Product, and an official tribute to the 60th anniversary of the beloved movie franchise, this 99.99% silver Tuvalu legal tender rectangular issue has a mintage of 5,000 coins – each set in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
130
$
James Bond 60th Anniversary 2022 $1 1oz Silver Proof Rectangular Coin
31306
Official Issue Price
Limit of 1 per household
NEW RELEASE
47.60mm x 27.60mm
1oz 99.99% gold! Mintage just 300! A prestigious tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Bond films, this Tuvalu legal tender coin is struck to Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% gold! With only 300 issued – each set in a Perth Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – immediate action is essential. James Bond 60th Anniversary 2022 $100 1oz Gold Proof Rectangular Coin Official Issue Price
4,095
$
31307
Limit of 1 per household
Limited edition just 2,500 Bearing the official James Bond gun-barrel logo, this affordable Tuvalu legal tender 60th anniversary coin is struck to BU quality from 99.99% silver. An officially licensed James Bond Product, the limited edition is just 2,500 coins – each set in an official card.
79
$
James Bond 60th Anniversary 2022 $1 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
NEW RELEASE
31308
Official Issue Price
1962 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. 2022 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
Ø40.90mm
Limit of 1 per household is a trademark of Danjaq, LLC. All Rights Reserved. is a trademark of Danjaq, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Gold-plated 99.99% silver Diwali tribute Struck to immaculate Brilliant Uncirculated quality from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, and plated in genuine 24-carat gold, this beautifully presented Perth Mint medallion would make a fantastic gift for Diwali – the Ancient Hindu ‘Festival of Lights’. Diwali 2022 Gold-plated 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Medallion Official Issue Price
6
105
$
31311
NEW RELEASE
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
Ø40.90mm
Ø36.60mm
NEW RELEASE
*Colour of Lepidolite may vary
Australia in gorgeous Blue Lepidolite! Sure to catch the eye of collectors worldwide, this Australian legal tender coin is highlighted by the map of Australia motif at the heart of the reverse – made from genuine Australian Lepidolite! Ensuring a swift sell-out of this masterpiece of modern minting, the mintage has been set at just 5,000 coins – each set in an official Perth Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
135
$
Great Southern Land 2022 $1 Blue Lepidolite 1oz Silver Proof Coin
31309
Official Issue Price
Limit of 1 per household
NEW RELEASE
Ø36.60mm
2oz 99.99% gold! Real opal! 200 struck! Highlighted by a map of Australia crafted from genuine Australian opal, this breathtaking coin is struck to flawless Proof quality from a massive TWO OUNCES of pure, prestigious 99.99% gold! With a mere 200 Australian legal tender coins issued worldwide – each set in a lavish, official Perth Mint timber case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – don’t miss this opportunity! Great Southern Land 2022 $200 Opal 2oz Gold Proof Coin Official Issue Price
7,999
$
31310
Limit of 1 per household
Eye-catching, affordable, exclusive! Absolutely irresistible value at $89, this stunning 99.99% silver tribute to the swan is astoundingly exclusive. Set in an official Perth Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this Australian legal tender coin has a mintage of just 1,500!
NEW RELEASE
89
$
Australian Swan 2022 $1 1oz Colour Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
31326
Official Issue Price
Ø40.90mm
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
Ø27.60mm Ø40.90mm
Worldwide mintage just 188 coins!
Swan sparkles in stunning silver
Struck on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum flow of metal is achieved by the strike of the die, this sharply detailed 99.99% gold High Relief Proof forms a magnificent tribute to Australia’s graceful swan. With the mintage of this Australian legal tender issue just 188 coins – each set in an official case with a numbered Certificate – you must swoop now!
A poignant release, depicting two graceful swans in a wetland environment, the Perth Mint’s inspired tribute to this Australian icon looks stunning struck to Proof quality from 99.99% silver. A limited window of opportunity, with the mintage just 2,500, each Australian legal tender coin is set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Australian Swan 2022 $100 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin Official Issue Price
Limit of 1 per household
3,995
$
31246
Australian Swan 2022 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
125
$
31247
Limit of 1 per household
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
7
New USA 2022 Proof Set available! A major highlight on the collector calendar, the US Mint’s official USA 2022 Proof Set is now available at Downies! Underpinned by the US Mint’s impeccable Proof quality, the 2022 Proof Set includes ten coins set in two cases. The first includes the Roosevelt dime, Jefferson nickel, JFK $1/2, Lincoln 1c and one-year-only Native American $1. The second comprises the first five issues in the American Women Quarters Series – a new 4-year program honouring prominent American women.
NEW RELEASE
USA 2022 Proof Set
Housed in an official pack, the 2022 Proof Set is fantastic value at just $109. Act now!
109
$
30457
And the new USA 2022 Mint Set as well! An affordable opportunity to enjoy the USA’s new coinage for 2022, we also have the 2022 Mint Set available as well! Housed in a US Mint card featuring a Certificate and specifications on the back, each set comprises ten US legal tender coins. Along with the Roosevelt dime, Jefferson nickel, JFK $1/2, Lincoln 1c and Native American $1, each set also includes the first five issues in the American Women Quarters Series. NEW RELEASE
Simply a must-have at $45 – that’s just $4.50c per Brilliant Uncirculated coin!
45
$
USA 2022 10-Coin Mint Set (Mint of our choice)
31320
The USA 2021 7-Coin Mint Set is available on the Order Form (28349)
Mint of our choice
Ø26.50mm
Ø19.05mm
USA 2021 $1 Native American Brilliant Uncirculated Coin (Mint of our choice) 28687
7
$ 95
The 2017, 2018, 2019 dated Native American Brilliant Uncirculated Coins are available on the Order Form.
Headlined by the scarce, sought after first-year-of-issue 1909 VDB 1c, and unique zinc-coated steel 1943 1c, this set comprises twelve different Lincoln Cent types! USA Lincoln Cent 12-Coin Type Set Fine-Brilliant Uncirculated
Mints & dates of our choice
28401
Officially licensed Mustang tribute! Celebrating one of America’s greatest auto icons, this officially licensed collection comprises ten full-colour US Half Dollars – each depicting a classic Mustang! Set in a case with a numbered Certificate, the mintage is a mere 5,000! Mustang Enamel US Half Dollar Collection
189
$
28142
8
3495
$
Ø30.61mm
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
Presented within spectacular Cherry Blossom packaging, the Japan Mint’s official Cherry Blossom Set includes six Brilliant Uncirculated coins (1-500 Yen) and a silver medal.
4995
$
Japan Cherry Blossom 2022 6-Coin Set
Set in a case in a Year of the Tiger pack, this Japan Mint set comprises six Brilliant Uncirculated coins (1-500 Yen) and a silver medal. Just 292 sets issued outside Japan! Japan Year Of The Tiger 2022 6-Coin Year Set
30822
4995
$
31216
NEW RELEASE Ø55mm
Ø45mm
One of only 60 to leave Japanese shores, this imposing 55mm full-colour red brass medallion forms an eye-catching tribute to Japan’s iconic Cherry Blossom.
Honouring Japan’s supernatural fox, kitsune, this High Relief Niue legal tender 2oz 99.9% silver coin from the Mint of Poland has a mintage of just 500. Tiny number available!
Japan Cherry Blossom 2022 Red Brass Medallion
119
$
Japanese Kitsune 2022 $5 2oz Silver Antique Coin
495
$
31201
30952
A genuine artefact of the age of the Japanese Samurai, this 153-yearold note is beautiful, fascinating and historic. Must-have at just $49.95!
Issued during the First World War, Japan’s silver-backed 1916 1 Yen could be converted to a silver 1 Yen coin – outstanding value-for-money at $49! Japan No Date (1916) 1 Yen Silver Certificate Banknote Very Fine-Extremely Fine
49
$
Paper Money of the Samurai 1869 1 Monme Note Fine-Very Fine
30134
4995
$
29368
Also available - Japan No Date (1916) 1 Yen Silver Certificate Banknote aUnc-Unc (30133)
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
9
SUBSCRIPTION
“Beauty perishes in life, but is immortal in art” Leonardo da Vinci
16mm x 22.4mm
A M A S T E R F U L A R T CO L L EC T I O N – I N P U R E G O L D !
SAVE $20
Experience Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile, wonder at the ideal proportions of the Vitruvian Man & the beauty of the Virgin of the Rocks and marvel over da Vinci’s revolutionary techniques, intricately captured in breathtaking full-colour. The enigmatic Mona Lisa coin can be yours to enjoy in your own home, in the precious and unique form of 99.9% pure gold legal tender coins, struck to pristine Proof quality! For the unbeatable introductory price of just $29.95 (plus free postage). That’s $20 off your first issue. Plus, subscribers will receive an artfully crafted, premium display folder – FREE!
off your first issue 'Mona Lisa'
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE
2995
$
T2374
PURE GOLD
• 12 full-colour coins featuring da Vinci’s masterpieces
• Pristine Proof quality legal tender of Tokelau
• Each coin struck from 1/500oz 99.9% PURE GOLD!
• FREE superior quality presentation folder
• SAVE $20 on your first coin unbelievable value!
• Limited numbers! With a Certificate of Ownership
EXHIBIT YOUR TREASURES IN A PREMIUM FOLDER - FREE!
Smart Collecting with Macquarie Mint Save money immediately! When you order the Leonardo Da Vinci Gold Coin Collection with us, you will immediately SAVE $20 on your first issue, and receive a free display 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.
10
Subscribe online at www.downies.com/LDV
A leader in the creation of high-quality model cars, Biante is committed to the highest standards of innovation, service and the pursuit of excellence. Biante has a sensational array of cars available – Holden, Ford, Porsche, McLaren and more – and they are all available right here at Downies!
Strictly limited edition just 804 Distinguished by fully opening parts, this faithful replica of the classic 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT Sedan has a limited edition of just 804 – each with a numbered Certificate.
299
$
Ford XB Falcon GT Sedan - 1973 Polar White - 1:18 Model Car
A72797
Allan Moffat’s last race – and last win! Complete with a Certificate hand-stamped by Allan Moffat, this model recreates the Ford Sierra RS500 Moffat drove in his last race – which was also his last win! Just 726 issued! Ford Sierra RS500 - 1989 Inter-tec 500 Winner - #39 Allan Moffat / Klaus Niedzwiedz 1:18 Model Car
The perfect way to safely store and display your 1:18 scale Biante model cars, the Clear Acrylic Display Case is a must-have at just $40 apiece.
250
$
B18501F
Clear Acrylic Display Case A90001
40
$
Check out these future releases - available for pre-order now!
PREORDER
PREORDER
PREORDER
Holden VFII Commodore SSV Redline Nitrate - 1:18 Model Car
B182716C
HSV Gen-F2 GTSR W1 - 2017 - Phantom 1:18 Model Car
250
$
B182817E
Holden VL Commodore SS Group A - 1987 ATCC - #05 Peter Brock - 1:18 Model Car
250
$
B182703G
275
$
PREORDER PREORDER
HSV VS GTS Diablo Red - 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car
B182601C
275
$
PREORDER
Holden VFII Commodore Motorsport Edition Spitfire - 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car
B182717P
250
$
Holden VFII Commodore SSV Redline Ute Heron - 1:18 Model Car
B182617B
Interested in model cars? Visit downies.com/biante to see all the latest releases!
250
$
11
Halfpenny Heaven Always highly sought after, with lower denomination predecimal coins one of the most popular elements of Australian numismatics, this is your chance to secure the 1911-64 Halfpenny Set. Virtually complete, with the only missing date being the rare 1923 Halfpenny, offered at right, this highly desirable Australian predecimal set comprises 58 different halfpenny dates & mintmarks. A tangible slice of Australian history, this extensive collection is headlined by the 2nd and 3rd lowest mintage dates of the halfpenny series, the Depression Era 1930 & 1931. Featuring the lowmintage 1915H (Heaton Mint, Birmingham), the collection also includes the 1918I (Calcutta Mint, India) & 1939 Roo issues – all recognised as scarce. Offered in Good to Uncirculated quality, and sensational value at just $299, each 58-coin set is housed in an album, with the title and mintage of each coin noted on the backing sheets. A fantastic opportunity, you must act now – we have limited stock available! 1911-64 Halfpenny 58-Coin Collection (No 1923) Good-Uncirculated
299
$
Complete your collection! Your big chance to complete the 1911-64 Halfpenny Collection, we have just three examples in stock of the celebrated rarity, the 1923 Halfpenny in Fine!
Ø25.50mm
1923 Halfpenny Fine
2,490
$
AG654
18267
Copper showstopper! A fantastic opportunity to create a collection in an instant, we also have limited numbers of the 1911-64 Penny Set available! All but complete, with the only absent date being the 1930 Penny, offered at left, this important Australian predecimal copper set comprises a whopping 74 different penny dates and mintmarks! Underpinned by a broad array of highlights, the collection is headlined by the second and third lowest mintage issues of the penny series – the George V 1925 and George VI 1946. Highly sought after, the 1925 Penny has a mintage of just 117,000, with the 1946 mintage just 363,000! Joining these key dates, the collection also comprises the low-mintage 1914, 1915 and 1940 K.G issues.
Complete your collection! An irresistible opportunity to join the elite of Australian numismatics, secure the rare 1930 Penny in Fine and complete your 1911-64 Penny Collection! 1930 Penny Fine
28,500
$
AF692
Ø30.80mm
Grading from Good to strictly Uncirculated condition, this impressive 74-coin set is housed in a coin album, complete with backing sheets noting the title and mintage of each coin! Seldom offered in such an extensive format, we have only a few collections in stock – don’t miss this chance! 1911-64 Penny 74-Coin Collection (No 1930) Good-Uncirculated
549
$
18268
Also available - 1910-64 Threepenny & Sixpence 101-Coin Collection (No Overdates) Good-Uncirculated. Please see the Order Form. (31238)
12
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
Missing ‘AUSTRALIA’ Error Stamps! It’s the error that every Australian publisher dreads the most – making a mistake with the word ‘Australia’. In the case of the dramatic blunder here, Australia Post forgot it altogether! The Art of the Desert Stamp Se-Tenant Block of Four was originally issued to the public in June of 2020, and all four stamps carried the date and ‘Australia’ on the right hand side. When the Block of Four was issued as part of Australia Post’s 2020 Year Album, however, one stamp was missing both! A spectacular Error type, and a must-have at just $49.80.
4980
$
2020 Indigenous Art Missing ‘AUSTRALIA’ Error Stamp Block of Four
Bottom left stamp is missing ‘Australia’ and ‘2020’
31239
Australia’s first decimal stamps, released on 14 February 1966 – now scarce in Mint Unhinged condition.
65
$
1966 Decimal Navigators 6-Stamp Set Mint Unhinged
3995
$
1968-79 Se-Tenant Gutter Pairs 20-Stamp Set Mint Unhinged
AG851
Honouring the UK-Australia First Flight by Ross & Keith Smith – the only decimal stamps in this unusual format! 1969 5c First EnglandAustralia Flight 50th Anniv. Block of Nine Mint Unhinged
Comprises three gutter pair issues – where two stamp types are printed on same sheet, with different stamp found either side of strip – and one ‘traffic lights’ set of ten!
1985
$
23882
31240
Bearing a unique overprint, this individually numbered minisheet was issued only at the 1970 ANPEX Exhibition. 1970 ANPEX Captain Cook Minisheet Mint Unhinged
2495
$
31241
Featuring all seven Christmas 1971 7c stamps, this Block of 25 is notable for the seldom seen white paper.
98
$
1971 Christmas 7c Block of 25 Rare White Paper Mint Unhinged
31242
Also availalble: 1971 7c Christmas Block of 7 Rare White Paper Mint Unhinged. See the Order Form. (31243)
Top value at just $1.35c per stamp, this Mint Unhinged set features an array of stamps issued 1973-75 with the SAME design but DIFFERENT perforation gauges! 1973-75 Perforation Varieties 29-Stamp Set Mint Unhinged
1980 Block at left supposed to depict SY Nimrod but featured SY Morning! 1981 Block at right saw blunder corrected.
39
$
31244
Order today, call us on 1300 788 358
AAT 1980 & 1981 15c Ships Block of Four Pair Mint Unhinged
1995
$
12175
13
Premium grade Aussie predecimal silver shillings! Ø23.50mm
The lowest mintage George VI shilling, with just 760,000 struck, this key date is very scarce in aUnc quality. 1940 Shilling about Uncirculated
375
$
Ø23.50mm
Struck at the Melbourne Mint, and the third lowest George VI shilling date – must-have in about Uncirculated! 1943 Shilling about Uncirculated
27603
140
$
60
$
1944S Shilling Uncirculated
Indisputably scarce in such high grade, we have the first post-WWII shilling in sparkling Choice Uncirculated! 1946 Shilling Choice Uncirculated
45
$
149
$
21555
14
140
$
The first coin date of the long reign of Elizabeth II: notable as one of two shillings missing F:D from legend. 1953 Shilling Uncirculated
Ø23.50mm
The first of a 2-year-only type, the 1950 Shilling was the first struck without IND:IMP in the obverse legend.
90
$
1950 Shilling Uncirculated
25933
80
$
Ø23.50mm
Struck over six decades ago at the Melbourne Mint – offered in strictly Uncirculated quality. Top value at $50!
50
$
1959 Shilling Uncirculated
21550
Ø23.50mm
1960 Shilling Gem Uncirculated
29554
Ø23.50mm
24980
Increasingly scarce in superior quality, the first shilling of the 60s is a musthave graded Gem Uncirculated.
120
$
29556
Ø23.50mm
1952 Shilling Uncirculated
1943S Shilling Choice Uncirculated
Ø23.50mm
21548
Representing the end of an era, the last George VI shilling is surprisingly affordable in Uncirculated quality.
Struck at US Mint in San Francisco, as the USA assisted Australian coin production during the Second World War.
29553
Ø23.50mm
The third and last San Francisco WWII shilling date – sensational value-formoney at $60 in Unc condition!
Ø23.50mm
24067
Ø23.50mm
A superb example of Australia’s classic Ram’s Head shilling – an affordable acquisition in Gem Uncirculated. 1961 Shilling Gem Uncirculated
98
$
Ø23.50mm
The penultimate date in Australia’s 1910-63 Shilling Series – offered in magnificent Gem Uncirculated quality. 1962 Shilling Gem Uncirculated
21556
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
125
$
29558
And a fantastic feast of first-class florins! Ø28.50mm
The very first George VI florin date, and 2nd lowest mintage of his reign with a mere 2.99 million struck.
One of the scarcer dates of the George VI florin series, we have the WWII 1940 Shilling in about Uncirculated.
89
$
1938 Florin about Uncirculated
Ø28.50mm
75
$
1940 Florin about Uncirculated
29559
Struck in the year Japan bombed Darwin and attacked Sydney Harbour, the 1942 Florin is a key WWII memento.
110
1943S Florin Uncirculated
24981
110
$
24850
Ø28.50mm
The last florin to carry IND:IMP, representing the role of King George VI as the Emperor of India. In Unc!
75
1953 Florin Uncirculated
16944
100
$
AG967
Ø28.50mm
1961 Florin Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
110
$
21566
24591 Ø28.50mm
Underpinned by the distinctive lustrous glow of top-grade US-struck Aussie silver – superb Choice BU quality! 1944S Florin Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
198
$
29562
Ø28.50mm
The first florin date of the reign of Elizabeth II – offered in Uncirculated quality! Must-have in mint-state!
$
The lowest mintage 1960s florin, the Elizabeth II 1961 Florin is available in stunning Choice BU condition!
70
$
1941 Florin about Uncirculated
Ø28.50mm
Struck in San Francisco, the 1943S is a crucial WWII issue, embodying the developing Australia-US alliance.
$
1947 Florin Uncirculated
A genuine artefact of WWII, the Melbourne Mint-struck 1941 Florin represents great value in aUnc quality.
24590
Ø28.50mm
1942 Florin Uncirculated
Ø28.50mm
Ø28.50mm
Lustrous, sharply detailed, pristine quality – the chance to own a Choice BU 1960 Florin must not be missed! 1960 Florin Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
100
$
29624
Ø28.50mm
The penultimate date of the Australian 1910-63 Florin Series – in Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition! 1962 Florin Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
100
$
29566
Order today, call us on 1300 788 358
Ø28.50mm
The very last florin date of Australia’s predecimal system – offered in Choice Brilliant Uncirculated quality. 1963 Florin Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
100
$
21567
15
The Fabergé Egg Coin Series! One of the world’s hottest collector programs, we are delighted to present this extensive array from the Mint of Poland’s Fabergé Egg Coin Series! Among the world’s most valuable, most desirable artworks, Fabergé Eggs are richly bejewelled miniatures produced by the House of Fabergé under the watchful eye of Peter Carl Fabergé from 1885 to 1917. The most famous Fabergé Eggs are the ‘Imperial Eggs’ created for Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, given as gifts by the Russian rulers to their wives and mothers. Approximately fifty Imperial Eggs were produced, and many are valued at millions of dollars. Capturing the immense beauty, luxury and intricacy of the originals, Fabergé Egg Niue legal tender coins are desired by collectors worldwide. Struck from 16.81g of 99.9% silver, and notable for the low mintage of 499, we have an exceptional array of coins from the Fabergé Egg Series available.
Fabergé Egg Flower Basket 2021 $1 Colour Silver Proof Coin
149
$
30532
VERY FEW REMAINING
Fabergé Egg Blue Stripes 2021 $1 Silver Proof Coin
149
$
30328
149
$
Fabergé Egg Twelve-Panel 2021 $1 Silver Proof Coin
149
Fabergé Egg Red Cross 2021 $1 Colour Silver Proof Coin
$
Fabergé Egg Revolving Miniatures 2021 $1 Silver Proof Coin
$
30709
149
29374
SOLD OUT!
VERY FEW REMAINING
29621
16
Fabergé Egg Tsarevich 2021 $1 Colour Silver Proof Coin
NEW RELEASE
149
$
28576
Fabergé Egg Memory of Azov 2021 $1 Silver Proof Coin
Order online safely and securely at www.downies.com
149
$
27993
5oz of 99.9% silver! Shaped like the Titanic! NEW RELEASE
The first ever ship-shaped Titanic silver coin featuring multifaceted translucent colour elements, this Solomon Islands legal tender issue forms a unique commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the world’s most famous maritime disaster. Struck from 5oz of 99.9% silver, this innovative coin is a commanding illustration of the power and adaptability of modern minting. The flan is shaped like the Titanic herself! A poignant addition, the coin also depicts the iceberg that sent more than 1,500 people to an icy grave in the Atlantic in 1912.
106mm x 48.60mm
Taken from a mintage of just 750, we have a tiny number of coins available – each set in a box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Act now!
749
$
Titanic 2022 $5 5oz Silver Proof Coin
30817
Stunning Ultra High Relief tribute… Underpinned by an exquisite High Relief strike and rich Antique finish, this official Cook Islands legal tender tribute to the ill-fated Titanic is notable for the low mintage of just 5,000 coins – each beautifully presented within a display case.
99
$
Titanic 2022 $1 Ultra High Relief Copper Antique Coin
NEW RELEASE Ø38.61mm
30025
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
22mm x 55mm
35mm x 35mm x 50mm
NEW RELEASE
40mm x 40mm x 25mm
The pyramid of Chichen Itza! Part of a mintage of 750, this Nicaraguan legal tender tribute to the pyramid of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza is struck from 5oz of 99.9% silver, plated in 24-carat gold! Chichen Itza Pyramid 2022 50 Córdobas 5oz Silver Antique Coin
899
$
30678
Lady Liberty – American Icon… Comprising four 24-carat gold-plated 1oz 99.9% silver coins carrying four of the USA’s most renowned coin motifs, the mintage of this Barbados legal tender set is just 500. Lady Liberty 2022 $5 Gold-plated 1oz Silver Prooflike 4-Coin Set
695
$
30821
Order today, call us on 1300 788 358
It’s a no-brainer…act now! Struck to Matte-Prooflike quality from 2oz of 99.9% silver, this Samoan legal tender 3D coin is a detailed, accurate representation of the human brain! Mintage just 1,499! Brain 2023 $5 Silver 3D Matte Prooflike Coin
449
$
30818
17
The Constantinian Dynasty Set! Capturing the last true highpoint of the Roman Empire, this collection represents the key period of the Constantinian Dynasty. Guaranteed as genuine, the bronze 4-coin collection comprises a coin of the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, as well as a coin for each of the three sons who divided the empire after his death – Constantine II, Constantius II and Constans. Graded Fine, and housed in an informative folder, this historic 4-coin set is a must-have at just $139!
139
$
The Constantinian Dynasty 4-Coin Collection
Ø15mm-20mm
30220
Ø18mm-20mm
Ø18mm
A genuine portrait coin of the cruel, paranoid Emperor Domitian – the last of the famous ‘Twelve Caesars’. Domitian 81-96AD Silver Denarius Fine-Very Fine
495
$
21634
Ø14mm
Portraying Rome’s mythical founders, Romulus & Remus, with a she-wolf, this famous Ancient type is a must-have. Constantine the Great 306-337AD Wolf & Twins AE3/4 good Very Fine
165
$
AT798
The obverse celebrates Roma, Goddess of Rome, with reverse honouring the long reign of Constantine the Great.
59
$
Constantine Dynasty 330-340AD Urbs Roma VOT/ XX/MVLT/XXX Bronze Coin
24533
Approx. Ø20mm
40mm 80mm-140mm
A deadly weapon, the sling bullet could travel 400m at up to 400km/hr, and penetrate deep into the flesh. Ancient Greece 4th-1st Century BC Lead Sling Bullet Fine-Very Fine
149
$
30724
Key coin of the medieval Crusades, used by Crusaders to pay for services as they journeyed to the Holy Land.
18
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Late 2nd-early 1st Millennium BC
195
$
30866
Ø19mm
Ø17mm
Italian States Republic of Lucca Enrico II 1004-24 Silver Denaro Fine-VF
Made approximately 3,000 years ago, these arrowheads are genuine artefacts of the warriors of Ancient Persia.
3995
$
29295
Ancient Rome 8th-4th Century BC Bronze Aes Rude
3750
$
28915
Ø11mm
Issued by the powerful Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the long reign of King Sigismund III. Great value at $49.95! Poland Sigismund III 1587-1632 3 Polker Fine-Very Fine
Guaranteed as genuine, this Ancient Roman proto-currency was issued from the 8th century BC. Amazing value!
4995
$
28608
An authentic and affordable coin from the landmark reign of Peter the Great – perhaps Russia’s greatest Tsar. Russia 1682-1725 Peter the Great Silver Wire Money Kopek Fine
45
$
23691
Honouring Diana – the People’s Princess
Ø40mm
1oz 99.99% gold! Mintage a mere 150!
An affordable tribute in silver… Uniting beauty, quality and limited availability, this 99.9% silver Tokelau legal tender coin gives everyone the chance to honour England’s Rose in precious metal. With just 2,500 issued – each with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – you must order now! Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $5 1oz Silver Proof Coin
195
$
28880
Official Issue Price
Ø40mm
Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold, this prestigious Tokelau legal tender issue has a tiny worldwide mintage of just 150 coins – each beautifully presented in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Act now!
4,599
$
Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $100 1oz Gold Proof Coin
28884
Official Issue Price
Individually edge-numbered – matches the Certificate!
Ø65mm
Ø30.80mm
5oz 99.9% silver! Just 500 struck!
An exclusive, affordable, golden tribute…
Taken from a tiny mintage of just 500 coins – each with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – this giant 65mm, 5oz 99.9% silver Tokelau legal tender coin is dominated by Kim Knott’s iconic black & white portrait of Diana, complemented by 24-carat rose gold-plated roses.
Comprising seven gold-plated Australian pennies, each featuring a full-colour image of Diana on tour in Australia, this stunning collection has a limited edition of just 2,000 sets – each housed in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity and an informative, illustrated booklet.
Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $10 5oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
625
$
28876
Princess Diana Gold-plated Penny 7-Coin Collection Official Issue Price
For more information, email us at info@downies.com
99
$
28998
19
The Cartwheel Penny at a super hoard saving! A sensational opportunity to secure a genuine artefact of Australia’s earliest colonial period, a major recent acquisition means that we can now bring you the famous 1797 Cartwheel Penny at an unbelievable hoard saving. Normally $59.95 in Fair, we have this iconic Proclamation copper coin at an incredibly low $39.95! The trigger for the Proclamation of 1800 – Australia’s first official currency system – the 1797 Cartwheel Penny was struck at Matthew Boulton’s Soho Mint in Birmingham. Listed in the Proclamation at twopence, this large George III coin is one of the most critical elements of Australian history, and commands a place in every Australian coin collection. We were shocked to be given the opportunity to secure 69 examples of the famous Cartwheel Penny – numbers not seen since the great Sydney Rocks Cartwheel Twopence Hoard of the mid-1990s! As a result, we can give every passionate Australian collector the chance to own this legendary colonial coin.
Ø36mm
At a mere $39.95 apiece, however, even a massive hoard such as this will be wiped out by demand. Don’t delay your order – secure the George III 1797 Cartwheel Penny today! 1797 Cartwheel Penny Fair
3995
$
AH112
Australian Colonial Gold! Circulating extensively in Australia’s colonies, King George IV sovereigns are sought after for their rich history – and rarity. With tiny mintages (under 1.5% of 1817-1931 Sovereigns are George IV 2nd Portrait variety), and so many melted for the gold, this set is rare. Comprising the 1825, 1826, 1827, 1829 & 1830 Sovereigns, we have two in stock! George IV 1825-30 Gold Sovereign 5-Coin Set Very Fine-good Very Fine
Ø22.05mm
9,950
$
25961
The George IV 1825-30 Sovereign is available individually – date of our choice. (31325)
Our brands, part of the Downies Collectables family
©2022 – All rights reserved. All items offered are subject to being sold out prior to receipt of order. Products may be pictured not at actual size. This list cancels all previous direct selling lists. All prices in Australian dollars. Prices shown are subject to change without notice. Prices may include GST. Bundle offers exclusive to retail customers. Every Downies catalogue is printed on environmentally friendly chlorine-free and acid-free paper manufactured by an accredited mill. Both paper manufacturer and printer are accredited to ISO14001, the internationally recognised standard to Environmental Management.