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Apart from the fact that they were printed in tiny numbers for a small population, the rarity of pre-WWII notes is due to their composition. Unlike hard-wearing coins, paper notes had a dramatically short lifespan – some lasting only 12 months – before withdrawn and destroyed.

Rare WWI Fiver at just $895!

The last issue of Australia’s first £5 design type, bearing our second signature combination, the 1918 £5 Cerutty/ Collins is immensely historic and very rare – irrespective of the grade. Seldom set aside at the time of issue, and highly sought after in any condition, this note is toughto-find at any price – let alone a price like this!

While stocks last, this early Australian predecimal WWI-era note is just $895 – a whopping $2,355 below catalogue value in Fine!

Outstanding value-for-money…

The last issue of Australia’s first £1 design type, and carrying the nation’s 2nd signature combination, the 1918 £1 Cerutty/Collins is tremendously historic, extremely rare and missing from most collections. A landmark opportunity, this key WWI-era issue is now a mere $795 – $655 below catalogue value in Fine!

An unrivalled opportunity, this important hoard gives you the chance to secure early Australian predecimal issues that – under normal circumstances – most of us can only dream of owning. Offered at extraordinarily low prices, we have limited stocks available. Act now!

The first Gold Payable Series £5, recognised by black signatures, the 1924 £5 Kell/Collins is available at $395 –$1,605 below catalogue value in Fine!

Distinguished from its predecessor by the dark blue signatures, the second Kell/Collins £5 type can be yours for just $595 – $2,905 below catalogue value in Fine!

Excessively rare 1932 Harbour Bridge Trio!

Individually, the 1932 Harbour Bridge 5/- is known as ‘the 1930 Penny of Australian philatelics’. Issued in low numbers and seldom set aside due to the high face value, a single MUH example is extremely rare. As a Strip of Three, bearing the printer’s details on the selvedge, it is a rarity of the highest order. With just one 1932 5/- Ash Imprint Strip of 3 available, immediate action is essential.

1932 5/- Green Sydney Harbour Bridge Ash Imprint Strip of

Honours aviation pioneer Sir Charles Kingsford Smith – seldom offered in MUH as Imprint Blocks of Four.

1931 2d, 3d, 6d Kingsford Smith Ash Imprint Blocks of Four Set of 3 MUH

This Depression Era set includes five different Blocks of 4 – each carrying the printer’s plate number!

1929-35 1½d & 2d Commemorative Plate Blocks of Four Set of 5 Different MUH $195 29138

“The Father of the Merino Industry”

Seldom offered in pristine condition, this trio of Ash Imprint Blocks of Four pays homage to John Macarthur – one of Australia’s most famous settlers, and the pioneer of the wool industry. Comprising the 2d Red, 3d Blue & 9d Purple – all scarce in Mint Unhinged, particularly the 9d.

Comprises three different corner Blocks of 4 with printer’s plate numbers! Very scarce in Mint Unhinged!

1930-35 3d Commemorative Plate Blocks of Four Set of 3 Different MUH $189 29136

One of only two stamp issues of the brief reign of Edward VIII: scarce as Imprint Blocks of 4 in MUH!

1936 2d, 3d & 1/- South Australia Centenary Imprint Block of Four Set MLH/MUH

Australia’s last Kangaroo & Map stamp type – very scarce in MUH with ‘Authority’ Imprint. Fantastic value!

1945 2/- Kangaroo Maroon Imprint Block of Four MUH $89

Famous, scarce, sought after types –issued to celebrate the coronation of George V and Queen Elizabeth.

1938 5/-, 10/-, £1 Coronation Robes Set of 3 Imprint Blocks of Four MUH $1,295 33318

An affordable start to your Imprint Block of 4 Collection! Just a mere $8.62c per Mint Unhinged Block!

Among the first George VI issues, each Block of 4 carries the ‘John Ash’ Imprint and is scarce in MUH.

Scarce as a complete set, this WWII era set includes six ‘Authority’ Blocks featuring Aussie animals.

Perfect pair! 1942 6d Block features ‘McCracken’ Imprint – 1949 6d Block carries ‘Authority’ Imprint!

Includes 1/- Lyrebird Block carrying ‘John Ash’ Imprint and later 1/- Block with ‘Authority’ Imprint!

Bearing ‘Authority’ Imprint, the six Blocks include the then new definitives of the reign of George VI.

Post-WWII set, honouring explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell – all three Blocks carry the ‘Authority’ Imprint.

Bearing the ‘Authority’ Imprint, this trio was issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Newcastle.

Seldom set aside due to high face value and scarce as ‘Authority’ Imprint Blocks – still great value!

The rare first issue of this famous airmail type – issued without watermark, and seldom offered today.

An affordable opportunity to own the iconic Hermes type, this WWII-era issue carries the McCracken Imprint.

Bearing ‘Authority’ Imprint: among last Australian types produced with printer’s details on selvedge.

A powerful overview of the world’s most famous gold coin, we are proud to present the Sovereigns of the British Empire 7-Coin Collection.

Representing every mint to ever strike a sovereign, the collection includes a King George V sovereign from the Royal Mint London (no mintmark), Sydney Mint (S), Melbourne Mint (M), Perth Mint (P), Canada’s Ottawa Mint (C), South Africa’s

Pretoria Mint (SA) and India’s Bombay Mint (I) – dates of our choice. In Very Fine to about Uncirculated, the 22-carat gold set epitomises the greatness of Britain, when the sovereign was the global emblem of the ‘the empire on which the sun never sets’.

A prestigious acquisition, the collection is set within a lockable timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity for each coin. Act now!

Struck in the first year of WWI…

Always highly sought after, in part due to the inextricable link to the start of the First World War, we have just two of the George V 1914 M,P,S Sovereign Trio in stock!

Encompassing premium grade Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated examples of the 1914M, 1914P, and 1914S Sovereigns, struck in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, this symbolic 22-carat gold trio is set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

George V 1914 M,S,P Gold Sovereign Trio Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated 17933

$4,285

TWO WAYS TO SECURE THIS COLLECTION!

Giving you every opportunity to enjoy this prestigious, luxurious presentation, you can assemble the Sovereigns of the British Empire Collection in convenient monthly intervals – or secure the complete collection in one hit!

Option One

Build the Sovereigns of the British Empire Collection at the convenient monthly price of $1,450 – and enjoy free postage!

$1,250

SAVE $200 off your first issue

Option Two

A wonderful opportunity to create a complete collection in an instant, you also have the option of securing this magnificent presentation with one order!

$9,750

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