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The rare, iconic 1967 Goose Silver 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 two examples of this important Australian pattern.

The 1967 Goose $1 was designed by Andor Mészáros – the man who came so close to having his designs on Australia’s decimal coinage. Based on the motifs of his entries for the 2c and 20c, Mészáros’ Goose $1 design won a competition held in response to the controversial absence of a $1 coin in Australia’s then new decimal currency.

Crown your collection!

A natural, commanding centrepiece for every Australian collection, we have both the 1937 Crown and scarce 1938 Crown in premium grade Extremely Fine!

Australia’s biggest circulating coin type, the 38.50mm, 28.27g sterling silver Crown was first struck for the Coronation of George VI in 1937, with the mintage being just one million. It was struck again in 1938, with production halted at a mere 101,600 coins when authorities belatedly realised that the bulky coin was unpopular as a circulation issue. Ironically, in addition to the history, beauty and limited mintages, the imposing dimensions are key to the popularity of these coins today!

Very scarce, with so many melted for the sterling silver value in the 85 years since struck, the 1937 & 1938 Crowns are a must-have. Buy both and SAVE $50!

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

Your chance to own a true icon of Australian coin collecting, we have two examples of this treasured rarity available –in Proof and Uncirculated quality respectively. Immediate action is a must.

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