October 2024
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Charles III Royal Visit! See pages 2 to 6
Classic RAM issues! See pages 12&13
Halloween Special See pages 16&17
Supersize Silver Snake!
One of the finest Lunar coins we have seen, this 24-carat gold-plated 5oz 99.9% silver legal tender issue forms a stunning tribute to the Year of the Snake. A mesmerising work of numismatic art, with a coiled black and gold snake engulfing the huge 65mm flan, the mintage is just 888 – act now!
Lunar Year of the Snake 2025 $10
Sumptuous Black Proof quality
Underpinned by rich Black Proof quality, this Niue legal tender 99.9% silver Year of the Snake tribute is plated in gold. Just 888 struck!
´ Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 5oz of 99.9% silver
´ Exclusive! Worldwide mintage set at a ‘lucky’ 888 coins!
´ Official Niue legal tender issue: spans 65mm in diameter
´ Beautifully presented within a timber case with outer box
´ Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
´ Features edgenumbering! Matches the Certificate!
First Charles III $1!
The first Australian $1 coin of King Charles III, and also the first Charles III coin issued for circulation in Australia, the 2023 $1 is an essential element of every collection. This is your chance to add it to your own collection in strictly Uncirculated quality!
Uniting Stuart Devlin’s iconic Mob of Roos design with Dan Thorne’s portrait of the king, the 2023 $1 coins offered here have been sourced from official RAM Mint Rolls. In ‘as struck’ condition, with the mint-state quality protected for the long-term within a credit cardstyle pack, this key date is a bargain at just $14.95. Act now!
Beautifully presented, affordable and exclusive, this 5-coin set honours the five monarchs of the House of Windsor – George V, Edward VIII, George VI, Elizabeth II & Charles III. Superbly portrayed in full-colour on original Elizabeth II pennies, all five visited Australia in an official capacity, with Elizabeth II and now Charles III visiting as monarch. Mintage just 2,000!
Celebrate the Royal Tour of King Charles III!
The Monarchs of Britain 2024 $5 Silver Proof is the perfect keepsake of the October Royal Tour by King Charles III –only the second reigning British monarch to visit Australia!
An eye-catching tribute to Charles III and his immediate predecessors, many of whom played a significant role in shaping Australia, the broad crown-sized flan portrays all thirteen monarchs to rule from 1702 to the current day. With the mintage of this superbly designed 99.9% silver Proof set at just 1,000, you must act now!
Portraits of power in 99.99% gold!
Struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold, and bearing a genuine diamond in the reverse, this Tokelau legal tender issue has a tiny mintage of just 99 coins – each beautifully presented within a plush case, united with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
´ A unique, inspiring tribute to the British Monarchy!
´ Perfect keepsake of the Royal Tour of Charles III
´ Struck to Proof quality from 99.9% pure silver!
´ Exclusive! Tiny mintage set at a mere 1,000 coins!
´ Official Tokelau legal tender: measures 38.60mm
´ Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
The iconic 1954 Royal Visit Florin!
The sole predecimal commemorative of Queen Elizabeth II, the 1954 Royal Visit Florin celebrated the first Australian tour by a reigning British monarch. As we celebrate the second such tour, by King Charles III, demand for this unique predecimal type has gone through the roof!
The 2000 Royal Visit 50c is the sole Australian circulating coin with Vladimir Gottwald’s portrait of the queen!
Bearing a Kangaroo & Lion motif, symbolising Australia’s bond with Britain, we have a limited number of coins in strictly Uncirculated condition –each presented within a credit card-style pack. Celebrating the 2006 Royal Visit, this not-issued-forcirculation Australian type had a mintage of just 28,191.
A one-year-only type, the 1954 Royal Visit Florin looks sensational when finished in real gold! Set in a credit card style pack, this eye-catching predecimal issue is the perfect partner for the coin above.
Royal Visit 2006 50c
One last chance to become part of a tradition that began when Charles’ great-great-grandfather, Edward VII, issued a Coronation Gold Crown in 1902, we have a single example of the 2023 Coronation Gold Crown available!
Struck from 39.94g of 22-carat gold, this coin is more than just an imposing, majestic, prestigious coronation tribute. Uniting the king’s crowned portrait with Pistrucci’s timeless St George & the Dragon motif, this is a coin for the ages, and a family heirloom in the making.
With a mere 650 issued – each set in a Royal Mint case with a numbered Certificate – and Downies having just one coin in stock, you must act now.
In guaranteed heads/tails format, and set in an official RAM wrapper with a tamper-proof seal, each roll comprises 20 Uncirculated examples of the first Charles III $1 date!
Princess Diana on tour in Australia…
Colourful, vibrant and exclusive, this spellbinding collection forms a compelling chronicle of Princess Diana’s visits to Australia.
Presented in a case with a Certificate, the set comprises seven Australian predecimal pennies. Finished in gold, each penny features a full-colour image of the People’s Princess on tour in Australia. Also including an informative, illustrated booklet detailing Diana’s time on our shores from 1981 to 1996, the set represents outstanding value at under $100.
A prestigious tribute, distinguished by a simple yet entrancing stylised portrait of the Queen of Hearts, this 2g 14-carat gold commemorative gives everyone the chance to pay homage to Princess Diana in the world’s favourite precious metal.
Struck to the pinnacle of Proof quality from 99.9% pure silver, and taken from a tiny worldwide mintage of just 2,500, this official Tokelau legal tender tribute to Princess Diana normally retails at $195. Beautifully presented in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, it’s now just $145!
a superb double portrait
Diana Princess of Wales Enamel Penny Collection
Diana Princess of Wales 2022 $5 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Diana Portraits of a Princess Commemorative Collection
People’s Princess Gold Commemorative
One of the most important coins of the decimal series, we are delighted to offer the 1970 Captain Cook Bicentenary Uncirculated 50c – presented in all-new packaging!
Just four years after the introduction of decimal currency in 1966, Australia’s first decimal commemorative was issued. Honouring one of the key players in European settlement of Australia, and the bicentenary of his charting of more than 3,000km of the east coast, that coin paid homage to Captain James Cook.
An essential element of every collection, we have the 1970 Cook 50c in strictly Unc – set in Downies all-new illustrated pack!
Australia Captain Cook Bicentenary 1970 50c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Coin Pack
Thought to be the first coin to include a facsimile signature, the 1970 Cook 50c was designed by Stuart Devlin, based on a painting by John Webber.
Beautifully presented within a splendid, informative, hardback folder, the 1970 Uncirculated 6-Coin Year Set unites Australia’s first decimal commemorative (the iconic Captain Cook 50c) with the 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c & 20.
Australia 1970 Uncirculated 6-Coin Year Set
Unites the predecimal Cook 1963 7/6 stamp with the mirror image decimal Cook 75c stamp, issued February 1966.
Official tributes to the bicentenary of Captain Cook’s circumnavigation of the Antarctic. Top value at $19.80!
Bearing a unique overprint, this individually numbered minisheet was issued only at the 1970 ANPEX Exhibition.
Unites the official 5-stamp 5c strip, 30c stamp, and Minisheet comprising a 30c stamp and imperforated 5c strip.
Australia Captain Cook AAT 1971 7c & 35c Stamp Block of Four Pair Mint Unhinged
$19 80 Australia Captain Cook 1970 5c Strip, 30c & 200th Anniversary Stamp Minisheet Mint Unhinged
Australia Captain Cook 1963 7/6 & 1966 75c Stamp Pair Mint Unhinged
$159
Official RAM $1 issues - in strictly Uncirculated quality!
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First Mintmark Series issue! In Uncirculated quality, as with every coin on p8!
Australia Landcare 1993 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
40620 $1295
A unique, ghostly tribute to Sir Henry Parkes: known as the Father of Federation.
Australia Sir Henry Parkes 1996 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
AC022 $1695
Not issued for circulation type: poignant tribute to Australia’s Gallipoli heroes.
Australia Last ANZACS 1999 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
AD774 $2095
Not issued for circulation type: honours 100th anniversary of the Australian Army.
Australia Army Centenary 2001 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
40622 $1895
Not issued for circulation type: celebrating 10 years of Australia’s $1 coin.
Australia Decade Dollar 1994 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
AB354 $1895
Not issued for circulation type: the Small Portrait Kingsford Smith $1 issue.
Australia Kingsford Smith Centenary 1997 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
AC365 $2195
Not issued for circulation type: honours ill-fated HMAS Sydney II, lost in 1941.
Australia HMAS Sydney 2000 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
Unique type, reverse distinguished by the official 2002 Year of the Outback logo.
Australia Year of the Outback 2002 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
Not issued for circulation type: pays homage to Banjo Paterson’s famous work.
Australia Waltzing Matilda Centenary 1995 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
AB697 $1995
Not issued for circulation type: honours power behind penicillin, Howard Florey.
Australia Howard Florey Centenary 1998 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
AC960 $1495
Not issued for circulation type: unusual, features ‘CANBERRA’ in edge-lettering!
Australia Olymphilex 2000 $1 Canberra Uncirculated Coin 40621 $1495
Not issued for circulation type: marks 50 years since the end of the Korean War.
Australia Korean War 50th Anniversary 2003 $1 C Mintmark Uncirculated Coin 40623 $1495
Collecting RAM Mint Rolls has always been popular – in large part due to the quality of the coins. The official RAM wrapper of a Mint Roll acts as a ‘Certificate of Authenticity’, attesting to the Uncirculated quality of the coins within. This is your chance to enjoy that supreme quality – and enjoy sensational savings! Affordable individually, buy all 20 rolls and SAVE $230!
Australia’s first stamps!
The foundation of philatelics in this country, the three New South Wales 1850 Sydney View stamps were the first issued in the Australian colonies. Not only do we have all three issues available – we have all three in premium Four Margin quality!
Issued in limited numbers and replaced after just a few years, this highly desirable series is extremely scarce. Seldom offered with all four margins intact, with these hand-cut stamps usually missing one or more, this is an opportunity you must not miss.
Scarce Chalon Head types!
Issued a year before Van Diemen’s Land was renamed Tasmania, and featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria from a work by Alfred Edward Chalon, these ornate Gold Rush Era stamps are scarce, beautiful and historic.
Australia Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) 1855 Chalon Heads
3-Stamp Set Used
Stamps of Stalin!
Sensational value at less than $10, this original Cold War artefact gives you the chance to collect an official Russian stamp issued under notorious dictator Joseph Stalin. This is not something you would have been encouraged to do in the Soviet Union!
Seen as elitist, and as undermining the concept of collectivism in favour of individualism, Soviet authorities were very suspicious of ‘dangerous’ stamp collectors. Marked as potential ‘enemies of the people’, collectors suffered political repression, especially after all correspondence with foreigners was banned in 1938.
Typical of official USSR issues of the era, the stamp before you celebrates a Soviet icon – the female factory worker. Issued in 1953, the year Stalin died, this tangible reminder of Communist Russia is a must-have for all collectors, regardless of your traditional interest – especially at $9.95 apiece!
The Penny Black in pure silver!
Famous worldwide, the Queen Victoria 1840 Penny Black was the world’s first postage stamp. The perfect way to pay homage to a landmark British postal issue, this stunning new coin recreates this philatelic icon in pure silver!
Dominated by the spectacular youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, this official legal tender issue of Gibraltar is struck to immaculate Proof quality from 1oz of 99.9% silver. Superbly enhanced with full-colour, the worldwide mintage of this eye-catching new release has been restricted to a mere 2,500 coins.
With only a few available at Downies, immediate action is highly recommended.
first stamp!
As noted above, Britain’s 1840 Penny Black was the first postage stamp issued anywhere in the world. With a profile that extends beyond philatelics – beyond collecting even – the 1840 Penny Black is naturally the world’s most famous stamp issue.
Signalling a revolution in communication, the Penny Black was introduced to thwart rampant
postal fraud in Britain. A unique insight into mid-19th century history, and the cornerstone of every serious stamp collection, this iconic stamp features a portrait of the young Queen Victoria –crowned just three years before the Penny Black was issued.
Desirable in any grade, we have a small number of Penny Blacks available in Fine Used.
Notable for the superb ‘half length’ portrait of Queen Victoria, Victoria’s first stamps represented Australia’s second stamp issue, taking place two days after launch of the Sydney Views. First two types of Australia’s national stamp series! Mint Unhinged quality!
The Royal Ladies in Silver!
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II, the 1992 Royal Ladies in Silver Set comprises four 33.63g sterling silver Australian legal tender coins, united with a 50.44g sterling silver medallion. The coins depict the Queen Mother, Princess Anne, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana, with the medallion portraying Elizabeth II on the throne. Taken from a mintage of 11,611, each set is housed in the original RAM case.
Australia Masterpieces in Silver 1992
Ladies Silver Proof Set
Celebrating Australia’s early Olympic icons…
Great Australian landmarks in pure silver…
A popular RAM issue, paying homage to some of Australia’s greatest landmarks, this seldom seen series encompasses three individual sets. Celebrating Sydney, Melbourne and the Snowy Mountains Scheme respectively, each Australian legal tender set comprises two coins, with each coin struck to Frosted Uncirculated quality from 20.77g of 99.9% silver. Presented in the official RAM packaging of issue, we have just a few sets available.
Honouring some of the early superstars of Australia’s grand Olympic heritage, this sought after Royal Australian Mint series features six Australian legal tender coins – each struck to Uncirculated standard from 20.77g of 99.9% silver. Celebrating iconic Aussie Olympians such as Edwin Flack, Dawn Fraser, Betty Cuthbert and Murray Rose, the 6-coin set is presented within the official RAM case of issue. Tiny numbers available!
Past, Present & Future $10 Set! Not offered in years!
One of Australia’s hottest collector issues, seldom offered as a complete collection, we are delighted to give you the rare opportunity to secure the 1999-2001 $10 Past, Present & Future Bimetal 3-Coin Proof Set!
Issued to celebrate the dawn of the new millennium, this Australian legal tender set comprises the 1999 Past $10 (copper heart, 99.9% silver ring), 2000 Present $10 (24-carat gold-plated 99.9% silver) and 2001 Future $10
The first in the RAM’s classic ‘strike-to-order’ series, this sought after 99.9% silver Australian legal tender tribute to decimal currency had a mintage of 19,927.
1996 $1 30th Anniversary of
Set in original RAM packaging, as with each coin on p13, this Australian legal tender tribute to the centenary of women’s enfranchisement had a mintage of 25,000.
(24-carat gold-plated 99.9% silver, copper ring). Sparking virtually unprecedented demand, and naturally sold out at speed, we haven’t been able to offer the set in years.
With three sets available, with all coins in original RAM packaging, you must act now!
Australia 1999-2001 $10 Past, Present & Future Bimetal 3-Coin Proof Set
Struck-to-order, with the final mintage a mere 16,437, this Australian legal tender celebration of predecimal currency comprises more than 1.5oz of 99.9% silver.
2004 $1 Last Penny 40th
An official Australian legal tender issue, honouring Australia’s greatest sportsman, this ever-popular homage to Sir Donald Bradman had a mintage of just 22,500.
Holden ZB Commodore - Dunlop Super Dealer Racing - #8, N.Percat - Winner, Race 8, BP Ultimate Sydney SuperSprint
B18H20C scale 1:18 $250 $125
Red-hot Holden now HALF PRICE! Save $125!
A must-have for all motorsports fans, this stunning diecast model is an accurate recreation of the Holden ZB Commodore famously driven to victory by Nick Percat at the 2020 Sydney SuperSprint.
ZB Commodore - #25 Chaz Mostert - Mobil 1 Appliances Online Racing - Winner, Race 8, 2021 Beaurepaires Tasmania Supersprint
Distinguished by superbly detailed interior and exterior, opening doors, boot & bonnet and complete racing & driver livery, this eye-catching 1:18 scale model is also notable for the limited edition of 348 pieces –
ZB Commodore - Mobil 1 Middy’s Racing - #2, B.Fullwood - 3rd place, Race 25, Repco SuperSprint The Bend
scale 1:18 $250 $125 B43H20A scale 1:43 $88 $44
ZB Commodore - #8 Nick Percat - Brad Jones Racing - Race 1, 2021 Repco Mt Panorama 500
B18H21E scale 1:18 $265 $132
B43H21E scale 1:43 $99 $49
each complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. With this exclusive collectable now available at HALF PRICE, put the pedal to the metal and order now!
Holden ZB Commodore - Mobil 1 Appliances Online Racing - #25, C.Mostert - 2nd place, Race 2, Superloop Adelaide 500
B18H20B scale 1:18 $250 $150
B43H20B scale 1:43 $88 $44
HOLDEN ZB COMMODORE - BJR - ANDRE HEIMGARTNER #8 R&J Batteries/ScandiaBunnings Trade Perth Supernight Race 11 3RD PLACE
B18H22C scale 1:18 $279 $139
Holden
A unique precious metal tribute to the Knight, underpinned by an exquisite Black Proof finish and razor-sharp detail in the design, the second coin in the Chess Series has a mintage of just 999. With this compelling 99.9% silver coin commanding attention worldwide, and that minuscule mintage severely depleted, you must not miss this opportunity.
´ Struck from 1oz of 99.9% silver
´ Distinctive Black Proof finish
´ Niue legal tender: spans 38.60mm
´ Worldwide mintage just 999 coins!
´ Housed within a plush timber case
´ Includes a numbered Certificate
Representing an irresistible opportunity to celebrate our iconic nocturnal wildlife, and forming the quintessentially Aussie gift for friends and contacts overseas, we have three issues from the muchadmired Australia at Night Series available. Enhanced with a Black Proof finish, each of these eye-catching 99.9% silver Niue legal tender coins is taken from a mintage of just 1,000. Act now!
Struck
Crafted from 99.9% silver, with a mintage of 2,500, this Palau legal tender tribute to the lovable ghost would make a fine acquisition as we get set to celebrate Halloween. Now $100 off regular retail!
Part of a mintage of 1,818, this 99.9% silver Cook Islands legal tender coin features text from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: used to create the portrait of her infamous monster! Usually $259: now $199!
Struck to Ultra High Relief quality from 50g of copper, this astonishingly detailed 38.61mm Mongolian legal tender tribute to the wolf has a mintage of 5,000. Save a massive $40 off regular retail!
for the mintage of 888, this 99.99%
Based on Tim Burton’s iconic animated film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, this intriguing version of the popular boardgame Cluedo is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween. Limited stock available!
HALFPENNY & PENNY TYPE SET
Own half a century of history! EVERY standard Australian halfpenny & penny type issued from 1911 to 1964.
• 10 Australian halfpenny & penny coins.
• FREE informative hardback display portfolio!
Featuring Australia’s first threepence & sixpence dates –the scarce Edward VII 1910 issues –this 12-coin collection includes every standard Australian silver threepence & sixpence type!
• Convenient monthly deliveries of just $20 (plus $12 shipping).
• Hard to assemble individually – we’ve made it easy!
Every standard silver shilling and florin type that formed part of Australia’s first national currency system – some of the most collected coins in Australian numismatics!
• 12 Australian shilling & florin coins.
• Headlined by scarce, Edward VII 1910 Shilling & Florin! SHILLING & FLORIN
Complete Australian Banknote Type Sets!
Presented in an informative hardback portfolio, as with every set on this page, this utterly complete set features all six standard Australian $5 note types in Uncirculated quality! Signatures of our choice.
Impossible to find in change, with these notes disappearing from circulation many decades ago, this is your chance to secure all four standard $1 and $2 types in Uncirculated quality: signatures of our choice.
Underpinned by superb presentation and strictly Uncirculated condition, this comprehensive collection includes all four of the standard Australian $20 banknote types – signatures of our choice. Tiny number available!
A sweeping overview of one of the nation’s original decimal banknote denominations, this strictly Uncirculated collection encompasses all five of Australia’s standard $10 note types. Signatures of our choice.
Very scarce in top quality, with Australia’s highest denomination too valuable for most to set aside, this set comprises all three standard $100 types in strictly Uncirculated condition! Signatures of our choice.
