February Money 2025 Catalogue by Downies

RAM 60th Anniversary See pages 4&5

Last Elizabeth II, First Charles III! See page 9

Aussie Silver Subscriptions! See page 18 FEBRUARY 2025

A dark, haunting tribute…

Celebrating the 180th anniversary of one of the world’s most famous poems, The Raven 2025 $5 2oz Silver Black Proof is a haunting piece of numismatic art.

Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven details the laments of a young scholar, who, reeling from his lover’s death, is visited by a talking raven. Depicting the raven and the statue of Pallas Athena upon which it sits – plus the raven’s iconic refrain, “Nevermore” – this tribute is struck from 99.9% silver. Bringing a dark, foreboding edge to an unforgettable coin, the Black Proof finish is an inspired touch.

´ 2oz of 99.9% silver! Black Proof quality!

´ Official Niue legal tender – measures 55mm

´ Beautifully presented within a timber case

´ Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

´ Mintage a surprisingly low 299! Act now!

A mesmerising work of numismatic art, with a coiled black and gold snake engulfing the huge 65mm diameter flan, this 24-carat gold-plated 5oz 99.9% silver Proof coin forms a stunning tribute to the Year of the Snake.

Distinguished by edge-numbering that matches the individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this official Niue legal tender Lunar tribute is to be enjoyed by the privileged few. The worldwide mintage is just 888 coins!

A landmark issue in the history of modern collector coinage, forming a vivid tribute to one of Australia’s most lethal inhabitants, we are delighted to present the 20th issue in the Deadly & Dangerous Series – the 2025 $1 Tiger Snake 1oz Silver Proof!

Capturing the Tiger Snake’s vibrant yellow & black hues perfectly, this dramatic full-colour 99.99% silver coin has a mintage of just 2,500. Sure to mirror the success of its predecessors in the series, you must not ignore this opportunity. Act now!

´ 99.99% pure silver! Proof quality!

´ Struck by Australia’s Perth Mint

´ Mintage set at a mere 2,500!

´ Struck-up design: stunning colour!

´ Tuvalu legal tender: spans 40.90mm

´ Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

A prestigious acquisition for anyone with a love of the world’s favourite precious metal, this gripping tribute to the Tiger Snake is also available struck from 1oz of pure, glittering 99.99% gold! With the mintage this official Niue legal tender issue just 150 coins – each set in a timber case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – you must act now!

Every Mint Set from 1985 to 2024!

A seldom seen opportunity, this sensational collection comprises EVERY standard annual Australian Mint Set from 1985 to 2024!

The Royal Australian Mint’s 1966-2024 Mint Set Series is one of the most important collector programs in Australian numismatics. Every year, collectors eagerly await the unveiling of this crucial annual issue, and the RAM never disappoints. Underpinned by powerful themes and impressive presentation,

the RAM’s Mint Sets are also notable for the eye-catching beauty of the coins. Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated standard – a much higher standard than that used to strike the coins found in change – these coins literally glitter with quality.

Encompassing nearly four decades of this ever-popular Australian series, we have a limited number of sets available. Immediate action a must!

Royal Australian Mint

The perfect acquisition as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Australia’s primary coin producer, with the RAM specifically established to facilitate decimalisation, we have the Decimal Currency 40th Anniversary 2006 8-Coin Mint Set in stock!

Underpinned by BU quality, the 2006 Mint Set is among the most popular RAM Mint Sets. Why? Because, united with the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 & $2, this set saw the shock return of the 1c & 2c! The first RankBroadley copper 1c & 2c BU issues, the presence of these not-issued-for-circulation types makes this set a must-have.

With just a few sets available, you must not delay your order!

Currency 40th Anniversary Mint Set! Australia’s first $1 coin!

Australia Decimal Currency 40th Anniversary 2006 8-Coin Mint Set AL194 $119

A major landmark in Australian currency history, the RAM’s 1984 $1 Mob of Roos coin was the very first of its kind. Your chance to own this pioneering issue in flawless quality, we have the 1984 $1 Specimen available for just $16.95!

Australia 1984 $1 Mob of Roos Aluminium-Bronze Specimen Coin

Australia Charles III 2024 $2

Aluminium-Bronze Uncirculated 25-Coin Heads/Heads or Tails/Tails RAM Mint Roll

Australia Charles III 2024 50c

Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated 20-Coin Heads/Heads or Tails/Tails RAM Mint Roll

Australia Charles III 2024 $1

Aluminium-Bronze Uncirculated 20-Coin Heads/Heads or Tails/Tails RAM Mint Roll

Australia Charles III 2024 20c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated 20-Coin Heads/Heads or Tails/Tails RAM Mint Roll

Australia Charles III 2024 10c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated 40-Coin Heads/Heads or Tails/Tails RAM Mint Roll

Celebrating icons of modern Australian history…

Honouring those who served during the Second World War, and those on the Homefront, this collection comprises nine gold-plated King George VI Australian pennies.

A poignant tribute to those who served in WWI, the nine goldplated, full-colour King George V Australian pennies feature artwork from the Australian War Memorial.

Honouring nine iconic figures who played a pivotal role in the creation of modern Australia, this 9-coin gold-plated set is eye-catching, exclusive and affordable.

A glorious voyage into the past, this gold-plated set comprises ten Australian halfpennies and one penny – each portraying one of the eleven ships of the First Fleet!

The tanks of WWII!

Affordable, eye-catching and exclusive, we are delighted to present the Second World War Tanks 9-Coin Enamel Penny Collection!

A fascinating exploration of the emergence of the tank, the set comprises nine pennies – each depicting a WWII tank in full-colour. Celebrating such iconic tanks as the Tiger, Panzer and Churchill, this colourful set is sure to create explosive demand.

´ A unique tribute to iconic tanks of WWII

´ Comprises nine Australian George VI pennies

´ Set in a case within an illustrated outer box

´ Informative booklet incorporating a Certificate ´ Mintage just 2,500! Immediate action a must!

World War Tanks 9-Coin

Your big chance to secure some of our most iconic coins, a massive hoard find means we can offer the complete set of five Australian predecimal commemoratives!

Available individually, buy the set of five silver commemoratives and SAVE over $200! Or, to truly take advantage of this irresistible hoard opportunity, buy the 1927 Canberra Florin, 1951 Federation Florin, 1954 Royal Visit Florin and 1937 Crown in lots of ten and save hundreds of dollars!

Low mintage! Scarce in all grades!

Honouring the settlement of Victoria and foundation of Melbourne, the 1934-35 Centenary Florin is one of Australia’s lowest mintage coins. With just 54,000 issued, this unique type is naturally scarce today.

The perfect tribute to a major milestone on the highway of Australian currency history, this set unites the LAST circulation coin dates of Queen Elizabeth II with the FIRST circulation coin dates of King Charles III!

Including the Elizabeth II 2022 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 & $2, the set also features the Charles III 2023 $1 (first circulation coin of his reign) and 2024 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c & $2. Sure to be sought after, especially with the Charles 2023 $1 not included in a Mint Set, this portfolio has a limited edition of 5,000. Act now!

Australia 2022-2024 Last Queen Elizabeth II & First King Charles III Uncirculated 12-Coin Portfolio Official Issue Price 40525

´ Features the LAST circulation coins of Queen Elizabeth II

´ Also includes the FIRST circulation coins of King Charles III

´ All twelve coins included in strictly Uncirculated condition

´ Beautifully presented within a sturdy, informative portfolio

´ Exclusive! Strictly limited edition set at just 5,000!

The Birds of Australia!

Issued annually from 1989 to 1994, the Birds of Australia Series comprised six 20g sterling silver Australian legal tender coins. Celebrating such icons as the kookaburra, cockatoo and wedge-tailed eagle, each coin is set in RAM packaging.

Olympic icons…

Celebrating iconic Aussie Olympians such as Edwin Flack, Dawn Fraser, Betty Cuthbert and Murray Rose, this Royal Australian Mint Australian legal tender set comprises six 20.77g 99.9% silver Unc coins.

A true RAM classic!

Always popular with collectors, the 1995-98 Endangered Species 4-Coin Set is a RAM classic. Defined by superb designs, and set in original RAM packaging, the four 20g sterling silver Proof coins honour the Numbat, the Southern Right Whale, Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo and Northern Hairy Nose Wombat respectively.

An irresistible opportunity, Downies can now offer you the chance to secure all TEN different types of the Australian 1966-84 $1 banknote series – with every note in glorious Uncirculated condition!

An historic presentation, the $1 banknote series plays a unique role in the history of Australian numismatics. First issued during the Coombs/Wilson signature combination from February 1966, the $1 note was destined to be Australia’s briefest decimal note denomination. Falling victim to inflation, and to the greater durability and economy of a $1 coin, the last $1 note was issued from 1982 to 1984 during the Johnston/Stone signature combination.

In between the first and the last, the denomination was issued under an additional five different signature combinations – 1967 Coombs/Randall, 1969 Phillips/Randall, 1972 Phillips/Wheeler, 1976 Knight/Wheeler, 1979 Knight/Stone – with every one represented in this collection! Indeed, this comprehensive aggregation features BOTH the Phillips/Wheeler Commonwealth of Australia AND Australia banner types, and the three different Knight/ Wheeler issues – including the highly sought after DBP Test note type!

An important element of Australian history, available at an unbeatable price, the Complete 1966-84 $1 Note Collection is now $135 off current market value! Presented in a Deluxe Lighthouse Album & Slipcase –valued at $85 but yours FREE! – we have a tiny number of sets available. Immediate action is essential!

And every Australian $2 banknote type as well!

Introduced at decimalisation in 1966, the $2 banknote was replaced by the $2 coin in 1988. Your big chance to enjoy a comprehensive appreciation of the series, each of the signature combinations under which the $2 note was issued is found in this presentation –with every note in strictly Uncirculated quality!

An important compilation, the 1966-85 $2 Banknote Collection is highlighted by an array of highly sought after notes. The 1966 Coombs/Wilson $2, for example, is a musthave ‘first issue’ type, whilst the scarce 1968 Coombs/Randall $2 is the highest cataloguing $2 of the series! These numismatic luminaries are united with the $2 notes of Phillips/ Randall (1969), Phillips/Wheeler (1972), Knight/Wheeler (1976), Knight/Stone (1979), Johnston/Stone (1983) and the last in the series, Johnston/Fraser (1985).

Although the $2 was issued under eight signature combinations, our set includes ELEVEN notes. Why? Because, as a bonus, we have included BOTH the Phillips/Wheeler Commonwealth of Australia banner (1972) and Australia banner (1974) notes, as well as the Gothic, OCR-B Centre Thread and Side Thread Knight/Wheeler types!

Not only a fantastic opportunity to create a complete collection in an instant, this strictly Uncirculated 11-note $2 set also represents sensational value. Buy the set, and save $80 off the price of the individual notes! With only a few sets available – each housed in a Deluxe Lighthouse Album & Slipcase valued at $85 but yours for FREE – do not delay your order.

ALBUM

$2 Banknote 1966-85 Complete 11-Note Collection Uncirculated

Coombs/Wilson Uncirculated

Coombs/Randall Uncirculated

1969 $2 R83 Phillips/Randall Uncirculated

$2 R84 Phillips/Wheeler Commonwealth Banner Uncirculated

$2 R85 Phillips/Wheeler Australia Banner Uncirculated

Emerging following the dispersal of a lifetime hoard comprising more than 10,000 official Australia Post First Day Covers, the 1970s-2000s FDC Collection represents a truly stunning synthesis of value and variety. Encompassing an enormous array of themes, each collection includes a massive 250 First Day Covers!

Better yet, as a result of our bulk acquisition from this extraordinary hoard, we can offer this historic Australian collection at an average price of 75c per FDC!

Which Fender® coin will you

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the iconic Fender® Stratocaster®, five different officially licensed Fender® Stratocaster® guitar-shaped coins have been created. Struck from 99.99% silver, each Solomon Islands legal tender coin has a mintage reflecting the rarity of the original guitar. Adding a touch of mystery to your collecting, you’ll find out which one you get when you open the unique, lavish presentation box!