January Money 2024 Catalogue

JANUARY 2024 INSIDE THIS ISSUE All new $2 packs!

See pages 4&5

NEW RELEASE

Anniversary Year Sets!

See pages 10&11

Australia’s golden history See pages 16&17

Ø38.60mm

A true masterpiece of full-colour minting…

Uniting pure, glittering 99.9% silver with a vivacious splash of full-colour, this mesmerising tribute to the iconic Siamese Fighting Fish is an exquisite work of modern minting.

Sure to catch the eye of collectors worldwide, the mintage of 1,000 will be wiped out at speed.

Don’t let this be ‘the one that got away’!

Siamese Fighting Fish 2024 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price

34021

´ A truly stunning

´ Exclusive! Worldwide

´ Struck to faultless

´ Beautifully presented

´ Official Niue legal

´ Accompanied by an

full-colour tribute to Siamese Fighting Fish Proof quality from 99.9% pure silver tender – measures 38.60mm in diameter

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1oz of 99.99% gold! Mintage just 99!

Taken from an extraordinarily low mintage of just 99 coins – each with a numbered Certificate – this Niue legal tender issue is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold!

Siamese Fighting Fish 2024 $100 1oz Gold Proof Coin Official Issue Price

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mintage set at a mere 1,000 coins! within the confines of a plush case

individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Ø38.60mm

NEW RELEASE

The rare, iconic 1967 Goose Dollar!

Seen by many as the ‘Crowning Glory’ of a serious decimal collection, the 1967 Goose $1 plays a key role in the history of Australian numismatics. Imposing, majestic and scarce, we are delighted to present a breathtaking array of examples of this important Australian pattern.

The 1967 Goose $1 was designed by leading sculptor and medallist Andor Mészáros – the man who created designs that came so close to being chosen for Australia’s decimal coinage in 1963.

Based on the motifs of his entries for the decimal 2c and 20c, Mészáros’ Goose $1 design won an Australian Coin Review (ACR) competition, held in response to the rather controversial absence of a $1 coin denomination when Australia’s new decimal currency had been unveiled.

Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, the Goose $1 design was officially submitted to the Commonwealth, and – unsurprisingly – officially rejected. This led the ACR to have the Goose $1 privately minted by medallists John Pinches of London. Struck from 28.70g of sterling silver, the mintage of the plain-edge 1967 Goose $1 Proof was a mere 750, with 1,500 examples of the milled-edge 1967 Goose $1 Unc issued.

An exciting opportunity, we have four examples available – one in Proof, one in Choice Unc, and two graded at MS66 and MS67 respectively: equivalent of Gem Unc!

Ø38mm

Ø38mm

1967 $1 Goose Silver Pattern ANACS MS67 (Gem Uncirculated)

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1967 $1 Goose Silver Pattern ANACS MS66 (Gem Uncirculated)

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Ø38mm

1967 $1 Goose Silver Pattern Choice Uncirculated

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1967 $1 Goose Silver Pattern Silver Proof

4,995

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AB036

The Birds of Australia NEW RELEASE

Features a special ‘JG’ (John Gould) privymark!

Ø40mm

Silver Swan sell-out certain!

Sure to continue the success of the Birds of Australia Series, we are delighted to present the new Black Swan 2024 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin!

An impressive addition to the series, this official Niue legal tender coin portrays the majestic swan in its natural wetland environment. Providing a stunning contrast with the sparkling silver backdrop, this superb design is based on an illustration from The Birds of Australia – the first major ornithological survey Black Swan 2024 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price

of Australia, created by ‘the Father of Australian Ornithology’, John Gould. Beautifully presented, each 40mm coin is set within a plush case, complete with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the tiny mintage of just 750.

As with its predecessors, celebrating the Eastern Rosella and Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, that meagre 750-coin mintage is sure to be devastated by demand. Don’t ignore this important opportunity!

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Complete Collection!

Exclusive, eye-catching and affordable, the Birds of Australia Collection is one of the most captivating presentations we have offered. Featuring 32 commemoratives, each bearing a full-colour design based on an illustration from The Birds of Australia, this expansive collection is beautifully presented within four illustrated folders.

Mintage just 5,000!

The Birds of Australia Commemorative Collection

1,999

$

Ø40mm

29719

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Red-hot $2 types in Uncirculated quality!

Ø20.50mm

Ø20.50mm

Mintage 160.9m: a landmark issue, the first Australian $2 coin date!

1988 $2 First Issue Al-Br Coin Pack

3995

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Mintage 1.85m: 3rd colour $2 type, 5th lowest circulating $2 mintage!

Remembrance Day 2014 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

21834

Mintage 5.7m: based on the Australian War Memorial’s Eternal Flame.

3995

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Mintage 2m: sought after tribute to the anniversary of the end of WWII.

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Ambulance 2021 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

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Mintage 2m: marking 100 years since the end of the First World War. Remembrance Day Armistice Centenary 2018 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

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Mintage 2m: celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Aboriginal Flag.

Aboriginal Flag 2021 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

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Mintage 2m: honours the repatriation of Australia’s heroes after WWI. Lest We Forget Centenary of Repatriation 2019 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

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Mintage 2m: honours the long history of indigenous military service.

Indigenous Military Service 2021 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

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Mintage TBA: honouring our long-term contribution to global peace.

Lest We Forget Peacekeeping 2022 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

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Mintage 2m: in Uncirculated quality, as with each coin on this page.

Lest We Forget 2017 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

Ø20.50mm

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Mintage 3.98m: inspired by a mosaic at the Australian War Memorial.

19590

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Ø20.50mm

End of WWII 75th Anniversary 2020 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

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Lest We Forget 2018 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

Ø20.50mm

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Mintage 2m: paying homage to the vital role of our Frontline Workers.

Frontline Workers 2022 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

31387

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2495

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29280

Superb new presentation packs!

Utterly unique $2 type!

An utterly unique type, this is your chance to secure the 2016 Decimal Currency 50th Anniversary $2 in strictly Unc! Looking to celebrate 50 years of decimal currency, the RAM hit upon a radical, inspired concept – coins with commemorative obverses! Each coin from the 5c to $2 featured the design of a predecimal coin on the obverse, with the $2 graced with the 1937-38 Crown motif. Notable for the mintage of 2.88m, tiny compared to the annual average $2 mintage of nearly 30m, this unique type has been largely hoarded out of circulation.

Set within a new style pack, as with each coin on pages 4 & 5, the 2016 Decimal Currency 50th Anniversary $2 is a must-have for a complete collection. Act now!

Decimal Currency 50th Anniversary 2016 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

7995

$

19593

Ø20.50mm

The only $2 with a commemorative obverse!

Ø20.50mm

Ø20.50mm

With a mere 1.46m coins struck, the 4th full-colour $2 commemorative is the 3rd lowest mintage Australian $2 issue! Never found in change in Unc quality, as here.

8995

$

Lest We Forget 2015 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

Offered in strictly Unc, Australia’s 5th full-colour $2 commemorative had a mintage of just 2.15m. Increasingly scarce, this eye-catching type is a must-have.

Remembrance Day 2015 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

19591

19592

Ø20.50mm

Ø20.50mm

Honouring the 2018 Invictus Games – a multi-sport competition for injured, wounded or ill former and current Armed Service personnel. Mintage a mere 2.50m!

Invictus Games Sydney 2018 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

8995

$

3995

$

An eye-catching and sought after tribute to the vital role played by Australia’s firefighters, this unique Australian legal tender type had a mintage of just 2m.

Australia’s Firefighters 2020 $2 Al-Br Coin Pack

19395

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3995

$

25277

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Honouring Queen Elizabeth II

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Part of the first coinage issue of King Charles III, this sparkling Silver Proof from the Royal Mint gives you the chance to own an official British tribute to the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Struck to the Mint’s highest standard from 28.28g of sterling silver, this imposing British legal tender coin spans 38.61mm in diameter. The crown-sized flan forms the perfect venue for the poignant design, uniting youthful and mature portraits of the queen with her Royal Cypher.

With just a few examples remaining in stock – each beautifully presented within an official Royal Mint case with a Certificate of Authenticity – you must act now.

175

$

Charles III 2022 £5 Queen Elizabeth II Tribute Silver Proof Coin

31743

35% OFF!

Ø38.61mm

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Ø27.30mm

Ø38.61mm

SAVE $10 This ‘double weight’ British legal tender tribute to Elizabeth II is struck from 16g of sterling silver.

Charles III 2022 50p Queen Elizabeth II Tribute Silver Proof Piedfort Coin

SAVE $4.45!

Unites first Elizabeth II commemorative crown with first of Charles III in an official Royal Mint pack.

309

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89

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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Crown Pair

31740

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31742

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Ø38.61mm

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Charles III 2022 £5 Queen Elizabeth II Tribute Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

32448

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No longer available at the Mint, this BU £5 Crown tribute to Elizabeth II represents top value at $30.50.

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Ø38.61mm

SAVE $5

Ø38.61mm

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Affordable and official, this trio of British legal tender coins form a complete collection, issued to pay homage to Queen Elizabeth II and her life of devoted service. Bearing the queen’s signature, and set in official packs, the three coins highlight her support for charities, the awards she gave for service, and her tireless work for the Commonwealth during her long reign.

The Queen’s Reign 2022 £5 Charity and Patronage Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

6

2750

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31213

The Queen’s Reign 2022 £5 Honours and Investitures Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

2750

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30717

The Queen’s Reign 2022 £5 The Commonwealth Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

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2750

$

31271

Britain’s new 2024 sets!

Back by popular demand, with no ‘complete’ BU set issued in 2023, we are delighted to present Britain’s 2024 BU 13-Coin Set! The first complete BU set issued under King Charles III, the collection includes five commemoratives – the Buckingham Palace £5, Sir Winston Churchill £2, National Gallery £2, RNLI 50p & Team GB & ParalympicsGB 50p. Also including the eight definitives (1p-£2), each 13-coin set is housed in a Royal Mint pack.

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NEW RELEASE

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$

GB 2024 Brilliant Uncirculated 13-Coin Set

34348

Affordable and official!

An affordable opportunity to secure flawless examples of Britain’s circulating coinage, the King Charles III 2024 Definitive BU 8-Coin Set is a must-have at just $75. Carrying the new designs chosen to grace Britain’s definitive denominations

– reflecting the king’s passion for the environment, and depicting iconic flora and fauna from the four nations of the United Kingdom – the eight British legal tender coins are united within a typically attractive, informative Royal Mint pack.

Underpinned by the Royal Mint’s exquisite Proof quality, and housed in an official case, this set includes the five 2024 commemoratives, along with the eight definitives (1p-£2). Limited edition just 7,500 sets!

GB 2024 Proof 13-Coin Set

GB 2024 Definitive Brilliant Uncirculated 8-Coin Set

Notable for the tiny limited edition of 2,024, sure to sell out at speed, this prestigious set includes the five unique commemoratives and eight definitives (1p-£2), united within a lavish timber case.

NEW RELEASE

34345

NEW RELEASE

429

$

75

$

34347

NEW RELEASE

GB 2024 Premium Proof 13-Coin Set

34346

575

$

A limited window of opportunity, we still have a tiny number of the very first Definitive BU Set issued under Charles III remaining in stock.

Includes eight 2023-dated coins from 1p to £2 – the first definitive dates featuring Britain’s new designs!

GB 2023 Definitive Brilliant Uncirculated 8-Coin Set

34109

75

$

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Ø31.50mm

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60 Years of Supercars 2020 50c Mazda RX-7 Stamp & Coin Cover

60 Years of Supercars 2020 50c Chevrolet Camaro Stamp & Coin Cover

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Holden Torana Gold-plated Penny 9-Coin Collection

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Holden’s Final Roar Gold-plated Penny 7-Coin Collection

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Holden Concept Silver-plated Penny 9-Coin Collection

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HSV Enamel Penny 9-Coin Collection

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Holden Ute Silver-plated Penny 9-Coin Collection

Ø30.80mm

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Ford GT Gold-plated Penny 9-Coin Collection

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Diana Portraits of a Princess Silver-plated Commemorative Trio

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Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $5 1oz Silver Proof Coin

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Princess Diana Gold-plated Penny 7-Coin Collection

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Diana Princess of Wales Silver-plated Commemorative

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Queen Elizabeth II Tribute 2022 $1 Gold-plated 1oz Silver Proof Coin

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Queen Elizabeth II 1953-64 First Portrait Gold-plated Penny

Queen Elizabeth II Accession 2022 $5 1oz Silver Proof Coin

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King Charles III 2022 50p Queen Elizabeth II Tribute Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

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Celebrating a special milestone in 2024?

Know someone who is?

If you getting ready for a special anniversary, key birthday or other milestone in 2024 – or you know someone who is – then Downies has the perfect way to mark the occasion. From a 10th to a 110th anniversary, this extensive range of Australian legal tender coin sets means we have everyone covered!

Australia’s last predecimal dates!

Not only a fantastic way to celebrate a 60th birthday or anniversary, the 1964 3-Coin Year Set also represents a crucial milestone on the highway of Australian currency history. Comprising the 1964 Halfpenny, Penny & Threepence, this set features the very last dates of Australia’s predecimal system!

Beautifully presented within an illustrated, informative new style pack, ready to wrap up as a gift, the 1964 3-Coin Year Set is simply a must-have at a mere $49.

1964 3-Coin Set Fine-Very Fine

49

$

31642

Ø30.80mm

Perfect 70th birthday or anniversary gift!

Representing the second coinage issue of the long reign of Elizabeth II, and forming the ultimate 70th birthday or anniversary gift, the scarce 1954 5-Coin Set includes the halfpenny, threepence, sixpence, shilling & florin.

1954 5-Coin Set Fine-Very Fine

Struck exactly 110 years ago, at the start of WWI, the set comprises the King George V 1/2d, low mintage 1d, 3d, 6d, 1/- and 2/-.

1914 6-Coin Set Very Good-Fine

89

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31632

Ø30.80mm

31649

219

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Issued as Australia began to emerge from the Depression: includes the George V 1/2d, 1d, 3d, 6d, and scarce 1/- & 2/- coins. Ø23.50mm

1934 6-Coin Set Very Good-Fine

10

31669

149

$

Ø28.50mm

Surprisingly affordable, this 100-year-old set includes the low mintage 1/2d, 1d, 3d, 6d, and scarce 1/- & 2/- George V coins.

1924 6-Coin Set Very Good-Fine

Ø23.50mm

31659

179

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The Second World War 1944 6-Coin Set includes the second lowest mintage George VI 1/2d, as well as the 1d, 3d, 6d, 1/- and 2/-.

1944 6-Coin Set Fine-Very Fine

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Ø25.50mm

31622

129

$

An appropriate way to celebrate that crucial date in someone’s life, the coins of a particular year form a tangible, meaningful connection with that year.

It’s like holding your personal history in your hands! Comprehensive, each set encompasses every standard coin type

struck for circulation in the particular year. In highly collectable condition, the 1914, 1924 and 1934 sets comprise coins in Very Good to Fine, and the 1944, 1954 and 1964 sets in Fine to Very Fine. The five decimal sets are in strictly Uncirculated condition.

Presented in attractive packs, ready to wrap up as the perfect gift, we have complete Australian legal tender coin sets from 1914, 1924, 1934, 1944, 1954, 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004 and 2014 in stock – mints & types of our choice. With limited numbers available, you must act now!

Celebrate that 50th in style!

If you or someone you know is preparing to enjoy a 50th birthday or anniversary in 2024, then the 1974 Year Set is THE perfect way to celebrate!

Struck exactly half a century ago, the coins of 1974 are like all early decimal issues – very scarce in mint state. Headlined by the 1974 50c (the third lowest mintage Machin Portrait 50c date), this 50-year-old set also encompasses the 1974 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c & 20c, all in strictly Uncirculated condition.

1974 Uncirculated 6-Coin Year Set

AB681

199

$

Ø31.50mm

Ø31.50mm

Ø25mm

Highlighted by the first $1, which is also notable as the only Machin Portrait $1, this set also comprises the 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c & 50c – all in Uncirculated quality!

1984 Uncirculated 7-Coin Year Set

13979

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Issued to celebrate the Year of the Family, the Royal Australian Mint’s 1994 Mint Set includes the Year of the Family 50c, united with the 5c, 10c, 20c, $1 and $2 coins.

1994 6-Coin Mint Set

Ø25mm

Ø25mm

Set within the official pack of issue, this RAM set features Unc examples of the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 & $2 coins, each bearing the classic design for its denomination.

2004 6-Coin Mint Set

AJ412

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Underpinned by sparkling Unc quality, this official RAM set includes the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c & $2, plus the sensational $1 – the first Roos $1 enhanced with full-colour! Seldom offered!

2014 6-Coin Mint Set

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AV501

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Utterly complete – the 1966-84 $1 Collection!

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!

FREE ALBUM

1966 $1 R71 Coombs/Wilson Uncirculated

1968 $1 R72 Coombs/Randall Uncirculated

1969 $1 R73 Phillips/Randall Uncirculated

1972 $1 R74 Phillips/Wheeler Commonwealth Banner Uncirculated

1974 $1 R75 Phillips/Wheeler Australia Banner Uncirculated

1976 $1 R76a Knight/Wheeler Centre Thread Uncirculated

1976 $1 R76b Knight/Wheeler DBP Test Note Uncirculated

1976 $1 R76c Knight/Wheeler Side Thread Uncirculated

1979 $1 R77 Knight/Stone Uncirculated

1982 $1 R78 Johnston/Stone Uncirculated

$1 Banknote 1966-84 Complete 10-Note Collection Uncirculated AU501

1,895

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$1 & $2 notes – gone but not forgotten!

Impossible to secure from change, with these notes disappearing from circulation 30 years ago, when replaced by coinage, this is an irresistible opportunity to secure all four standard $1 and $2 types in Uncirculated quality: signatures of our choice.

Australian $1 & $2 Banknote Type Set Uncirculated

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20283

395

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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 must-have ‘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.

FREE ALBUM

1966 $2 R81 Coombs/Wilson Uncirculated

1967 $2 R82 Coombs/Randall Uncirculated

1969 $2 R83 Phillips/Randall Uncirculated

1972 $2 R84 Phillips/Wheeler Commonwealth Banner Uncirculated

1974 $2 R85 Phillips/Wheeler Australia Banner Uncirculated

1976 $2 R86a Knight/Wheeler Gothic Uncirculated

1976 $2 R86b Knight/Wheeler OCR-B Centre Thread Uncirculated

1976 $2 R86c Knight/Wheeler Side Thread Uncirculated

1979 $2 R87 Knight/Stone Uncirculated

1983 $2 R88 Johnston/Stone Uncirculated

$2 Banknote 1966-85 Complete 11-Note Collection Uncirculated 13191

1985 $2 R89 Johnston/Fraser Uncirculated

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All SIX standard $5 note types!

Beautifully presented within a richly informative hardback portfolio, this utterly complete set features all six standard Australian $5 banknote types. Offered in Uncirculated condition, we have only a few sets available – signatures of our choice.

Australian $5 Banknote Type Set Uncirculated

20284

895

$

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First Elizabeth II notes!

Last predecimal notes!

A landmark issue in the history of Australian currency, this set not only represents the first notes issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II – it also represents the last banknote types released before the changeover to decimal currency in 1966!

Issued in 1953 and 1954 under the auspices of the Commonwealth Bank, and bearing the signature combination Coombs/Wilson, the nation’s last predecimal types include the traditional banknote denominations of 10/-, £1, £5 and £10. Radically different in design to the notes of her predecessor, King George VI, the Elizabeth II notes each carried a different portrait.

With 70 years having passed since first issued, and an enormous number of notes officially withdrawn from circulation and destroyed by the Commonwealth Government, the first notes of Elizabeth II are scarce in any grade – particularly the high denomination £5 and £10. Offered in Fine to Very Fine, and surprisingly affordable at under $900, we have just a few sets available.

Queen Elizabeth II 1953-54 Commonwealth Bank 4-Note Set Fine-Very Fine

875

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Thirty-seven different Elizabeth II portrait stamps!

The epitome of value and variety, this sensational collection comprises THIRTY-SEVEN different Queen Elizabeth II portrait stamps – and is available for a mere $59!

Issued early in the queen’s record-breaking reign, the collection includes every predecimal stamp to depict Elizabeth from 1953 until 1965 – 26 stamps in all. The collection also includes the first 11 decimal stamps depicting the queen, issued from 1966 to 1971. Importantly, all 37 stamps are presented in ‘as issued’ Mint Unhinged condition.

At an average price of just $1.60c per stamp, you must not miss this opportunity!

Queen Elizabeth II Portraits 1953-71 37-Stamp Set Mint Unhinged

59

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Australia’s Last Predecimal Coins!

Ø25.50mm

Ø30.80mm

Ø16mm

Ø19mm

Ø23.50mm

Ø28.50mm

Representing a major milestone on Australia’s currency highway, as the nation drew closer to our decimal destination, this set comprises the last coins of the predecimal era!

Also notable as the first coins of Queen Elizabeth II, the set encompasses every date and mintmark of every denomination from 1953 until 1964. Including all the key, scarce dates from 1953 to 1956, as well as twelve bonus coins illustrating the two different obverse types found on each Elizabeth II predecimal denomination, this important collection grades from Fine to Extremely Fine.

An irresistible opportunity to create a comprehensive collection in an instant, the Complete Predecimal 1953-64 82-Coin Set is presented within a FREE album valued at $59!

Queen Elizabeth II Complete Predecimal 1953-64 82-Coin Set Fine-Extremely Fine

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595

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Every Perth Mint Half Sovereign from 1900 to 1918!

Ø19.30mm

Underpinned by an enticing blend of history, beauty and prestige, the Perth Mint 1900-18P Half Sovereign Series is perhaps most notable for the extraordinarily low mintages.

The first Perth Mint half sovereign, and only Queen Victoria Perth Mint half sovereign, the 1900P had a mintage of just 119,376. Under Edward VII, the 1904P had a mintage of 60,030, with the mintages of the 1900-18P Gold Half Sovereign Complete 7-Coin Set Fine-about Uncirculated

1908P and 1909P being 24,668 and 44,022! Under George V, the 1911P and 1915P had mintages of just 130,373 and 138,219! A great rarity, the last half sovereign was struck in 1918, with less than 200 known!

With the mintages so low, and so many coins melted for the gold, it’s no surprise that this series is rarely offered as a complete collection. One set available – act now!

20,950

$

33495

A fitting standard of presentation for such a prestigious collection, each set is housed within a lockable black timber case a Certificate of Authenticity.

Ø19.30mm

Ø19.30mm

Notable for the mintage of just 48,000, the 1884M Half is excessively rare in Uncirculated condition.

The last Sydney Half Sovereign date to bear Queen Victoria’s Young Head portrait. Surprisingly affordable!

One of only two Melbourne Jubilee Half Sovereign dates, and last date of the short-lived 1887-93 Jubilee Series.

Queen Victoria 1884M Young Head Shield Half Sovereign PCGS MS61 (Uncirculated)

Queen Victoria 1887S Young Head Shield Gold Half Sovereign Very Fine

Queen Victoria 1893M Jubilee Gold Half Sovereign good Very Fine

34056

7,495

$

10403

1,295

$

34218

1,795

$

Ø19.30mm

Ø19.30mm

The first Sydney Mint Half Sovereign date to carry the final portrait of Queen Victoria’s long reign.

Scarce, the 1900P is the first Perth Mint half sovereign and last Queen Victoria half sovereign date!

Lowest mintage Edward VII Sydney Mint Half Sovereign (just 84,000 struck!) and very scarce in aUnc.

Queen Victoria 1893S Veiled Head Gold Half Sovereign good Very Fine

Queen Victoria 1900P Veiled Head Gold Half Sovereign Very Fine-good Very Fine

Edward VII 1902S Gold Half Sovereign about Uncirculated

27808

16

Ø19.30mm

1,395

$

16135

2,495

$

Ø19.30mm

26181

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1,695

$

Over 200 years of Gold Sovereigns

Prestigious, majestic and rare, the 1817-2021 Monarchs Gold Sovereign 8-Coin Set comprises a sovereign of every king and queen from George III to Elizabeth II!

Ø22.05mm

A sweeping celebration of the world’s most famous gold coin, the collection begins with the rare first sovereign, issued in 1817 under George III. It also includes coins of George IV, William IV, Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V and Elizabeth II – dates, mints & types of our choice. The only George VI Sovereign, struck in Proof quality to celebrate his coronation, the immensely rare 1937 Sovereign completes the set.

Housed within a timber case with a numbered Certificate, the 1817-2021 Monarchs Gold Sovereign 8-Coin Set has a limited edition of just TWENTY-FIVE. Act now!

Complete 1817-2021 Monarchs Gold Sovereign 8-Coin Set

24,995

$

SAVE $5,000!

27611

Ø22.05mm

Ø22.05mm

Ø22.05mm

The 1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign is extraordinarily rare in detailed, lustrous, Choice Unc condition.

With so many lost or melted for the gold, the 1867 date is a great Australian rarity in Uncirculated quality.

A magnificent, very rare Uncirculated example of the 1868 date: sharp detail, full mint bloom and clear fields.

1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign Type II NGC MS63 (Choice Uncirculated)

1867 Sydney Mint Sovereign Type II NGC MS61 (Uncirculated)

1868 Sydney Mint Sovereign Type II NGC MS62 (Uncirculated)

32046

7,495

$

31819

5,295

$

Ø22.05mm

29832

6,595

$

Ø22.05mm

Ø22.05mm

A key Roaring 20s sovereign date, the 1924S is very rare in the superb state of preservation seen here.

Tremendously rare in Choice Uncirculated, the 1926P is the third lowest mintage Perth sovereign date.

The low-mintage 1928M is among the rarest Melbourne sovereigns: seldom seen in Uncirculated condition.

George V 1924S Gold Sovereign NGC MS62 (Uncirculated)

George V 1926P Gold Sovereign NGC MS63 (Choice Uncirculated)

George V 1928M Gold Sovereign NGC MS61 (Uncirculated)

14467

5,295

$

31730

5,795

$

32267

For more information, email us at info@downies.com

6,995

$

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A Full Year of Good Fortune!

Enjoy the excitement and good fortune of the Chinese New Year all year round! No matter which animal you fall under, you will be impressed by the spectacular presentation of thirteen gold-plated coins celebrating the legend of the lunar zodiac.

The circular Lunar Zodiac Coin Collection is exhibited in an innovative presentation case that props up to form a stunning display. At the heart of the circle sits the phenomenal 65mm ‘Buddha’ coin, which completes your collection. Start collecting today for only $29.95 on your first coin ‘Lunar Dragon’ - enjoy $10 SAVINGS plus FREE SHIPPING!

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25% T2510

• Official legal tender of Samoa • Huge 65mm ‘Buddha’ coin for the same monthly series price • FREE stand-up presentation display case and booklet • Prooflike and finished in 99.9% PURE GOLD!

Ø65mm

44mm x 26.80mm

Your collection includes….

Smart Collecting with Macquarie Mint Save money immediately! When you order the Lunar Zodiac Coin Collection with us, you will immediately SAVE $10 on your first issue, and get a range of FREE accessories.

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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Half Kilo of 99.9% silver!

Spans 120mm!

Spanning an enormous 120mm in diameter, and struck from a whopping 500 grams of 99.9% pure silver, the Lunar Lucky £5 Enamel Half Kilo Silver Antique Coin forms an imposing, innovative tribute to the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

Featuring sharply detailed designs celebrating the Lunar Animals, this official Gibraltar legal tender issue is notable for one particularly special feature. At the heart of the reverse will be found a ‘door’ formed by two separate pieces which, when removed, reveal the Chinese character for luck united with eye-catching red enamel!

With the mintage just 388 coins – each beautifully presented within a red box – and only three available at Downies, immediate action is essential.

1,799

$

Lunar Lucky £5 Enamel Half Kilo Silver Antique Coin

28170

Ø120mm

Remove the two-piece ‘door’ at the centre of the reverse, and you will find the Chinese character for luck set against a red enamel backdrop!

50mm x 70mm

Ø65mm

Part of a lucky mintage of 488, this huge Djibouti legal tender coin is struck to High Relief quality from 5oz of 99.9% silver.

Struck from 5oz of 99.9% silver, this Solomon Islands legal tender coin features a heart of real Mother of Pearl!

Just 688 struck!

3D Dragon Egg 2024 250Fr High Relief 5oz Silver Antique Coin

749

$

Lunar Dragon 2024 $25 Mother of Pearl 5oz Silver Proof Coin

31486

895

$

33032

Ø38.60mm

Ø38.60mm

Ø38.60mm

Part of a limited edition of just 1,000, this eye-catching Dragon coin is a spectacular work of full-colour minting.

A prestigious acquisition for any collector, this 1oz 99.9% pure gold Dragon coin has a limited edition of just 100!

Pitcairn Islands legal tender, as with the coins at left, 99.9% silver Dragon tribute has a limited edition of 2,500.

Lunar Dragon 2024 $5 Colour 1oz Silver Proof Coin

229

$

34104

Lunar Dragon 2024 $5 1oz Gold Proof Coin

4,995

$

Lunar Dragon 2024 $5 1oz Silver Proof Coin

34106

For more information, email us at info@downies.com

189

$

34103

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Ø65mm

Ø55mm

Terrifying in Ultra High Relief!

The Siren – stunning in silver

A terrifying Ultra High Relief tribute to the Funnel-Web, this disturbingly lifelike Niue legal tender coin is struck from 5oz of 99.9% silver. Notable for the tiny mintage of 500, we have just a few coins remaining in stock.

You still have the chance to secure this stunning 99.9% silver Niue legal tender tribute to the mythological Siren – but you’ll have to be quick! Mesmerising collectors worldwide, the tiny 750-coin mintage will soon be exhausted.

Australia’s Funnel-Web Spider 2023 $10 Ultra High Relief 5oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price

695

$

32827

The Siren 2023 $5 2oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price

329

$

33314

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Ø40.90mm

Ø40.90mm

Struck by the Perth Mint, this spellbinding 99.99% silver Tuvalu legal tender tribute to the Northern Lights has a mintage of 2,000 coins. As with each coin on this page, it is complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Aurora Borealis 2023 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price

185

$

Dominated by a fully struck-up, full-colour depiction of the Tiger Shark, framed by a border of razor-sharp teeth, this Perth Mint-struck 99.99% silver Tuvalu legal tender coin is notable for the tiny mintage of just 2,500.

Deadly & Dangerous 2023 $1 Tiger Shark 1oz Silver Proof Coin

33364

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