SEPTEMBER 2021 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Aussie Penny 110th Anniversary See Page 6
Great Christmas gift ideas! See Pages 10&11
Complete Stamp Collections! See Page 15
The Lion Roars!
Ø30.80mm
NEW RELEASE
Officially Licensed Holden Product An officially licensed Holden Product, the Holden’s Final Roar Enamel Penny Collection comprises seven genuine Australian pennies issued during the reign of King George VI – each plated in 99.9% gold! Holden’s Final Roar Enamel Penny Collection Official Issue Price TM General Motors LLC
139
$
27433
Each coin highlights a key event in Holden’s motorsport history, from the first Holden to compete in an international event to Holden’s ‘final roar’ – the last factory win at Bathurst in 2020. With the mintage just 2,500 sets – each complete with a numbered Certificate – you must act now!
´ An officially licenced
Holden product
´ Comprises seven
Australian pennies
´ Each penny finished in
99.9% pure gold!
´ Limited edition just
2,500 collections!
$1 Mule in premium grade! One of Australia’s most sought after coins, the Royal Australian Mint’s 2000 $1/10c Mule Error is scarce, irrespective of the grade. A fantastic opportunity, we have two superior examples of this crucial Australian legal tender type graded by PCGS at AU53 and AU58! A very rare event, a Mule is created when the wrong obverse and reverse dies are mistakenly matched. Modern production methods would seem to preclude the possibility of Mules, but in admitting it had struck $1 coins with a 10c obverse die – as illustrated by the collar around the edge of the obverse – the RAM officially acknowledged the creation of a new and highly desirable decimal type.
Ø25mm
1,295
$
2000 $1/10c Mule PCGS AU53
27776
Although the specific number of coins struck with this incorrect die combination is unknown, there is no doubt that the 2000 $1/10c Mule Error is scarce – especially when found in the upper echelons of quality. With the type discovered two years after issue, most examples are well circulated, with very few remaining in the state of preservation seen here. Authenticated by PCGS, and graded at AU53 and AU58 respectively, don’t miss the opportunity to become one of the few to own a genuine RAM Mule Error.
Ø25mm
1,895
$
2000 $1/10c Mule PCGS AU58
10243
Ø28.52mm
Ø21.59mm
Rare in Uncirculated quality
Classic copper cockup!
Struck at the Royal Mint, London, and distinguished by a wavy baseline in the ‘2’ in the ‘20’ on the reverse, the 1966 20c Wavy Variety is scarce in any grade. With most examples having suffered heavy circulation in the 55 years since struck, this key type is rare graded at MS62 – the equivalent of Uncirculated condition.
Created when foreign material is sitting against the coin at the time of striking – creating an incuse impression on the planchet – Struck Through Errors are scarce in the spectacular quality seen here. A rare escapee from the RAM’s rigorous quality control, this sensational Seventies slip-up is in Choice Uncirculated condition.
1966 20c Wavy Variety PCGS MS62 (Uncirculated)
2
2,895
$
27895
1977 2c Struck Through Error Choice Uncirculated
795
$
27824
Complete Perth Mint Sovereign Type Set! A powerful overview of the history of sovereign production in Western Australia, this stunning presentation unites every Gold Sovereign type struck at the Perth Mint! Among the most sought after gold coins in numismatics, the Perth Mint issued four sovereign types. The Mint’s first type was issued from 1899 to 1901, and carried Queen Victoria’s majestic Veiled Head portrait. The noble features of King Edward VII graced Perth Mint Sovereigns only from 1902 to 1910, with the King George V Large Portrait employed from 1911 to 1928. The final Perth Mint type carries the George V Small Portrait, which was used only from 1929 until the last Australian sovereign was struck, in 1931. Each coin is distinguished by the timeless beauty of Benedetto Pistrucci’s neo-classical masterpiece, St George & the Dragon. All four types struck at the Perth Mint are included in this prestigious presentation in Very Fine to about Uncirculated condition. A presentation of which any collector would be proud, the four 22-carat gold sovereign types are united within the plush confines of a timber case, and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. •
Includes Victoria (1899-1901), Edward VII (1902-10), George V Large (1911-28) and Small Portrait (1929-31) types
•
Each 22-carat gold coin features St George design and Perth Mint’s P mintmark
•
Offered in Very Fine to about Uncirculated condition – dates of our choice
•
Presented within a lavish timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity
1899-1931 Perth Mint Sovereign 4-Coin Type Set Very Fine-about Uncirculated
Ø22.05mm
5,450
$
SH063
1899 & 1931 – the First & Last Drawing together two key elements of the 1855-1931 Australian Sovereign Series, this set unites the Perth Mint’s first and last sovereign dates – 1899 and 1931. Ø22.05mm
The lowest mintage Perth sovereign, with just 691,000 struck, the Queen Victoria 1899P is one of the most hotly pursued sovereign dates. The George V 1931P was the last struck at the Perth Mint – and the last date of the Australian Sovereign Series. Forming the perfect partnership, these key coins are set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity. 1899-1931 Perth Mint First & Last Gold Sovereign Pair Very Fine-about Uncirculated
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3,495
$
SH082
3
Unique full-colour 20c type! One of very few full-colour Australian legal tender 20c coin types, the Royal Australian Mint has just launched this spectacular tribute to Animalia!
NEW RELEASE
Notable for appealing alliteration and lavish illustrations, Animalia was first published in 1986. Capturing the vivid artwork perfectly, the RAM’s new full-colour 20c forms the ideal way to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this iconic children’s book. It is also a must-have for every collector. Why? Because, not issued for circulation and never found in change, this key type is essential to anyone seeking to keep their collection complete! With the mintage just 50,000 coins – each set in a sensational full-colour RAM pack – you must not delay your order.
15
$
Animalia 2021 20c 35th Anniversary Cu-Ni Colour Uncirculated Coin
27848
Official Issue Price
Ø28.52mm
Limit of 5 per household.
Vast value and variety! A stunning celebration of the centenary of Australia’s flying fighters, and a fantastic way to introduce the younger brigade to the joys of coin collecting, the Royal Australian Mint’s RAAF Centenary 2021 Zoom Bag is a must-have. The RAAF Centenary 2021 Zoom Bag represents astonishing value-for-money. Not only will you get circulated examples of the six 2021-dated Australian coins (5c-$2), RAAF-themed posters and a RAAF model plane to build – you also get a full-colour RAAF Centenary Token that is exclusive to this pack! All for just $19.95! With only 10,000 issued, and our stocks strictly limited, act now and secure one for yourself and another as the perfect Christmas gift! RAAF Centenary 2021 Zoom Bag
19
$
95
27856
Ginger Meggs Tribute As bright and colourful as the iconic Aussie cartoon character himself, these eye-catching Stamp & Coin Covers celebrate the centenary of Ginger Meggs. Fantastic value at $24.95 apiece, each cover features an Australian Ginger Meggs stamp – plus a notissued-for-circulation Ginger Meggs $1 Unc from the RAM! With just 6,500 of each cover issued, and our stocks limited, act now!
4
Ø39.99mm
Limit of 5 per household.
NEW RELEASE
Centenary of Ginger Meggs 2021 $1 ‘1921’ Uncirculated Coin & Stamp Cover Official Issue Price
NEW RELEASE
2495
$
27990
Centenary of Ginger Meggs 2021 $1 ‘2021’ Uncirculated Coin & Stamp Cover Official Issue Price
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2495
$
27991
Red-hot RAM releases! New Wiggles 30c coin types! NEW RELEASE
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Australia’s iconic children’s entertainers, the Wiggles, the RAM has just launched these spectacular full-colour scallop-edged Australian legal tender 30c coins! The first Australian coins to carry a 30c denomination, the two unique al-bronze types depict the Wiggles original lineup and current line-up respectively. Struck to Uncirculated standard, the distinctive scallop-edging and full-colour designs of the coins makes this set a must-have – as does the fantastic presentation! Putting in a great deal of effort to make this a truly memorable tribute, the RAM has created a sensational full-colour tin in the shape of a classic jukebox! With the Wiggles 30c coins not to be issued for circulation, serious collectors will join Wiggles fans in the race to secure one of these sets. With the mintage just 50,000, and our allocation strictly limited, you must act now! The Wiggles 2021 30c Scalloped Uncirculated 2-Coin Set
40
$
27994
Official Issue Price
Ø28.52mm
Limit of 10 per household.
Not-issued-for-circulation 50c type Affordable, official and eye-catching, this new 50c marks the 50th anniversary of Australia’s last major military engagement during the Vietnam War – the Battle of Nui Le. A poignant military commemorative, this unique type is a compulsory acquisition for any serious collector. A must-have for a complete collection, this coin will not be issued for circulation or offered in any other format! Mintage just 27,500! 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Nui Le 2021 50c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Coin
10
$
NEW RELEASE
27887
Official Issue Price
Ø31.51mm
Limit of 5 per household.
Christmas Cracker from the RAM An official RAM issue, this Australian legal tender 50c would make the perfect Christmas gift. Bearing a design inspired by Australian beaches – such a feature of our summer Christmas tradition – each coin is set in a card which can be hung as a decoration on your Christmas Tree! A key coin for collectors as well, this inventive 50c type will not be issued for circulation – must-have for a complete collection! Christmas 2021 50c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Coin Official Issue Price
10
$
27893
NEW RELEASE
Limit of 5 per household. Pack colour of our choice.
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Ø31.51mm
5
Celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Aussie Penny! Official RAM tribute The perfect way to mark the 110th anniversary of the Australian penny, the Royal Australian Mint has just released this impressive 2-coin set! Capturing the rich history of Australia’s longest-serving copper denomination, the set includes two Australian legal tender coins – each struck to Uncirculated standard. The first celebrates our original penny reverse motif, created by WHJ Blakemore for the first penny in 1911. The second honours the Bounding Kangaroo design, created in 1937 by George Kruger Gray. Another nod to the predecimal period in which the penny reigned as king, the obverse bears the Mary Gillick portrait of Elizabeth II – seen on the penny from 1953 until 1964. Struck in copper, just like the original penny, the two coins are set in a RAM card, housed in an outer box. Mintage just 20,000! Act now!
35
$
Australian Penny 110th Anniversary 2021 $1 Copper Uncirculated 2-Coin Set
27846
Official Issue Price
NEW RELEASE
Ø33.04mm
Limit of 5 per household.
The first Australian Penny! One of our key currency issues, the King George V 1911 6-Coin Year Set is headlined by the very first Australian penny! Also including the 1911 1/2d, 3d, 6d, 1/- & 2/-, this scarce, low-mintage, average circulated quality 6-coin set is housed in a Mint Set-style pack. George V 1911 6-Coin Year Set
125
$
GZ052
Ø30.80mm
The King of Australian Coins, known by about 1,500 examples, the 1930 Penny is excessively rare – especially in premium grade, as here. 1930 Penny about Very Fine
6
39,500
$
AM394
Ø30.80mm
Australia’s 2nd lowest mintage issued penny date, behind only the 1930, the 1925 Penny is scarce in any grade. Tiny mintage just 117,000! 1925 Penny Fine-Very Fine
295
$
AR237
Ø30.80mm
Behind only the 1930 & 1925, the 1946 Penny is our 3rd lowest mintage issued penny! Scarce in any condition, we have this key date in Fine-VF. 1946 Penny Fine-Very Fine
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95
$
AS676
New RAM 2022 Lunar coins! Curved silver Tiger tribute… Struck from 1oz of 99.9% silver, this concave/convex tribute to the Year of the Tiger will trigger huge demand – as with all of the Royal Australian Mint’s curved coins. Distinguished by a striking portrayal of this iconic beast on the concave reverse, the Lunar Tiger 2022 $5 Domed Silver Proof also carries the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the convex obverse, encircled by all the Lunar Animals. Australian legal tender, each coin is housed in a RAM case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 7,500.
Ø39.62mm
With so few struck, and the RAM’s curved coins so popular worldwide, there’s no time to lose! Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 $5 Domed 1oz Silver Proof Coin
NEW RELEASE
130
$
27890
Official Issue Price
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE
Ø25mm
Ø31.51mm
Not-issued-for-circulation type!
Unique types! Never found in change!
A must-have for anyone trying to maintain a complete collection, this unique 14-sided Lunar Tiger 50c will not be issued for circulation! Top value at just $12.50! Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 50c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated Coin
1250
$
27888
Official Issue Price
Affordable, official and unique, these Lunar Tiger $1 types will not be issued for circulation and will never be found in change. Mintage just 30,000 – act now!
30
$
Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 $1 Al-Br Uncirculated Two-Coin Set
27889
Official Issue Price
Limit of 5 per household
A distinctive tribute…
42.70 x 24.70mm
Notable for the unusual rectangular flan, this 99.9% silver Australian legal tender coin has a mintage of 10,000 – most of which is sure to be dispatched overseas.
NEW RELEASE Ø38.51mm
Curved 1oz 99.99% gold Tiger NEW RELEASE
Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 $1 1/2oz Silver Ingot Frosted Uncirculated Coin Official Issue Price
70
$
27891
A prestigious tribute to the upcoming Year of the Tiger, this concave/convex Australian legal tender coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% gold. Mintage just 750! Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 $100 Domed 1oz Gold Proof Coin Official Issue Price
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3,700
$
27892
And Perth Mint 2022 Tiger coins! Limited edition just 1,000 sets! One of the Perth Mint’s most popular annual Lunar issues, the 3-Coin Silver Proof Set will once again turn heads across the globe. An official Australian legal tender issue, as with each of the Mint’s spectacular new Silver & Gold Lunar coins, this stunning set comprises three 99.99% pure silver coins – the 1/2oz, 1oz and imposing 2oz. Struck to the finest Proof quality, each carries the Mint’s eye-catching signature Year of the Tiger design. Housed within an official case, complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the limited edition of this exceptional presentation is a mere 1,000. Act now! NEW RELEASE
405
$
Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 3-Coin Silver Proof Set
27833
Official Issue Price
Ø32.60mm
NEW RELEASE
Ø40.90mm
Ø50.80mm
NEW RELEASE
Ø32.60mm
Ø40.90mm
Affordable and exclusive…
Presentation, purity, power…
An affordable opportunity, this 1/2oz 99.99% silver Proof has a limited edition of 4,000 coins – includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, as with each issue on this page.
74
$
Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 50c 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
27813
Official Issue Price
Exclusive, with the limited edition just 5,000, the 40.90mm flan of this 99.99% silver coin is the perfect venue for the Mint’s signature silver Lunar Tiger design.
115
$
Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin
27823
Official Issue Price
Ø16.60mm
NEW RELEASE
Ø20.60mm
NEW RELEASE
NEW RELEASE Ø32.60mm
Affordable and exclusive, this stunning 99.99% pure gold Proof has a limited edition of just 2,500!
Taken from a limited edition of just 3,500, this Year of the Tiger issue is struck from 99.99% gold.
Struck from 1oz of 99.99% gold, this prestigious new release has a limited edition of 2,500 coins.
Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 $15 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin
Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 $25 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin
Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 $100 1oz Gold Proof Coin
Official Issue Price
429
$
27774
Official Issue Price
999
$
27784
Official Issue Price
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3,900
$
27794
All new! The Best from the West! Affordable, adorable Devil! The latest addition to the Perth Mint’s ‘Dreaming Down Under Series’, this Australian legal tender coin celebrates the iconic Tasmanian Devil. Struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% silver, the 32.60mm flan forms a fine venue for the delightful full-colour design. Rendered in the same style as newborn basket photography, adored by parents worldwide, this unique type would make the perfect way to celebrate the 2021 baby. A gift you will be proud to give, each coin is set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 5,000.
NEW RELEASE
74
$
Dreaming Down Under Tasmanian Devil 2021 50c Colour 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
Ø32.60mm
27793
Official Issue Price
99.99% silver – plated in 24-carat gold!
Ø40.90mm
Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, and selectively-plated in 24-carat gold, this Perth Mint medallion would make a great gift for Diwali – the Ancient Hindu ‘Festival of Lights’. Diwali 2021 Gilded 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Medallion
NEW RELEASE
105
$
27803
Official Issue Price
New James Bond coins! NEW RELEASE
Officially licensed James Bond Products, these official Tuvalu legal tender coins celebrate the 11th and 12th films of the ever-popular movie franchise – Moonraker and For Your Eyes Only. Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver, and distinguished by designs based on an original, official movie poster, each coin is complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 12,007.
Ø32.60mm
Ø32.60mm
James Bond Moonraker 2021 50c Colour 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
James Bond For Your Eyes Only 2021 50c Colour 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
Official Issue Price
Official Issue Price
26467
and related James Bond Trademarks, TM Danjaq.
8995
$
26468
8995
$
All previous James Bond releases can be found on the Order Form
Officially licensed James Bond Product Bearing the official James Bond gun-barrel logo, this 99.99% pure silver Tuvalu legal tender coin is an officially licensed James Bond Product. Limited edition just 3,000! James Bond 2022 $1 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Official Issue Price
NEW RELEASE
75
$
27779
and related James Bond Trademarks, TM Danjaq.
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Ø40.90mm
9
Fantastic Christmas gift ideas – A gift from out of this world! Taking you on a journey through the history of space exploration, this beautifully presented set comprises eight world coins – all in strictly Uncirculated quality! Celebrating Sputnik, Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, Russia’s Buran Space Shuttle and more, the collection highlights some of the greatest milestones in humanity’s conquest of space. A fantastic Christmas gift, this fascinating 8-coin set is housed in a sleek, modern presentation case, complete with a richly informative Certificate of Authenticity. Limited stocks available! 1971-2017 Space 8-Coin Uncirculated Set
149
$
27925
Includes twelve Uncirculated 10 Shillings coins from Somaliland – one for each sign of the Zodiac! Zodiac 2006 10 Shillings 12-Coin Uncirculated Set
4995
$
27924
Give the gift of good fortune! Features eight different ‘lucky’ coins from around the globe! Lucky Charms World 8-Coin Set Fine-Uncirculated
3995
$
AW356
Magnificent maritime memorabilia, this set includes five EF-Unc world coins – all depicting ships! Ships World 5-Coin Set EF-Unc
1995
$
27926
Also available in 25 and 50 coin variations - please see the Order Form.
Comprises five coins honouring Africa’s Big Five Animals – lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant & leopard. 2013 Big Five Animals Uncirculated 5-Coin Set
10
4495
$
27927
Includes 20 world coins (ten pairs) in a classic ‘matching coins’ memory game! Fantastic gift! Matching Coins Game 1954-2010 20-Coin Set VF-Unc
99
$
27928
100 Unc coins from 100 countries across five continents – in a treasure chest! Less than $1 per coin! Treasure of Coins: 100 Coins from 100 Countries
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99
$
22717
– from right around the world! The Twelve Days of Christmas! Sure to delight your loved ones, the 12 Days of Christmas 12-Medallion Set will make the perfect gift this Festive Season. Set in individual cards, and then united in a ready-towrap presentation box, this eye-catching set comprises twelve 32mm diameter medallions. Finished in 99.9% pure silver, each medallion is distinguished by a fullcolour design celebrating one of the elements of the iconic Christmas song, ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. Top value at under $100, the limited edition is a mere 9,999!
99
$
The 12 Days of Christmas 12-Medallion Set
25178
Bringing you a surprise every day of December – comprises 24 Uncirculated coins from 24 countries! Coin Collector Advent Calendar
6995
$
25176
The classic property trading game, Christmas Edition! Includes six custom Christmas game tokens! Christmas Monopoly
6995
$
27931
Comprises ten Unc coins, set in a folder detailing Christmas customs of the ten issuing countries! Christmas 1950-2015 World 10-Coin Uncirculated Set
5995
$
27922
The Monopoly board game version of Tim Burton’s lauded animated film, The Nightmare Before Christmas! The Nightmare Before Christmas Monopoly
6995
$
27932
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Features seven Uncirculated Christmas coins from seven countries – set in a Christmas card pack! Christmas Card 1967-2016 7-Coin Uncirculated Set
1995
$
27923
Complete this bright, colourful jigsaw, and then search for the gifts of the Twelve Days of Christmas! Christmas Jumper 1,000-piece Jigsaw Puzzle
1995
$
27933
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The magic of Harry Potter… The Harry Potter franchise is one of the most successful in history. JK Rowling’s’ novels have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, with the estimated sales of approximately $7.7 billion. To 2018, the Harry Potter movies have grossed over $9.2 billion, making it the third highest grossing film franchise of all time. With millions of fans worldwide, this stunning array of Harry Potter memorabilia will disappear in a flash, so don’t delay your order.
36cm
Harry Potter Harry’s Weighted Magic Wand
38cm
1995
$
Harry Potter Hermione’s Weighted Magic Wand
27758
1995
$
27757
1995
$
Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit Ultimate Edition
$
Harry Potter Voldemort Weighted Magic Wand
1995
$
27755
35cm
38cm
Harry Potter Sirius Black Weighted Magic Wand
36cm
1995
Harry Potter Dumbledore Weighted Magic Wand
$
1995
Harry Potter Cluedo
$
$
27759
Harry Potter Severus Snape Weighted Magic Wand
6995
Harry Potter Hogwarts Jigsaw Puzzle
$
22985
38cm
27760
27763
1995
27761
5495
27765
An official Harry Potter licensed product, approved by Warner Bros. and JK Rowling, this silver-plated Samoan legal tender coin has a mintage of 25,000. Harry Potter 2020 Half Dollar Silver-plated Prooflike Coin
12
6995
$
22740
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Ø41mm
A Game of ThronesTM, A Song of Ice and FireTM Official Set
Officially licensed by author George RR Martin, this collection celebrates the key Houses of Westeros and the free cities of Essos. Crafted from a variety of metals – including 99.9% silver! – the set comprises thirteen commemoratives representing the House of Stark, the Westerlands of Lannister, the Iron Isles and many more. Struck using antique machinery, each commemorative has been treated to look as if it has circulated in Martin’s epic world. Complete with an informative booklet, each set is housed in a box that you can display upon your wall!
* diameters vary
A Game of Thrones™, A Song of Ice and Fire™: Currencies of Westeros & Essos Collection
Spartan Helmet-shaped coin!
325
$
27693
26mm x 65mm
A genuine legal tender issue of Fiji, this masterwork of modern minting has been struck in the shape of an Ancient Greek Spartan warrior’s helmet! An innovative addition to any collection, each 99.9% silver coin is set in an impressive case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the worldwide mintage of just 500. Tiny number available! Act now! Ancient Warriors 2oz Spartan Helmet Shaped Silver Antiqued Coin
399
$
27921
Ø38.61mm
A stunning tribute to China’s Terracotta Army – one of the key 20th century archaeological finds – this Cook Islands legal tender coin has a mintage of 5,000. Terracotta Warrior 2021 $1 Copper Prooflike Coin
79
$
26156
Ø45mm
Part of a mintage of just 500, this 45mm diameter Cook Islands legal tender coin is struck to Ultra High Relief Proof quality from THREE OUNCES of 99.9% silver. Terracotta Warrior 2021 $20 3oz Silver Proof Coin
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595
$
26154
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M YST E R I E S OF TH E WOR L D Gold Coin Collection
The World’s Greatest Mysteries in 99.99% PURE GOLD! Start your thrilling new Mysteries of the World Gold Coin Collection – featuring 99.99% pure gold coins - with the ‘Stonehenge Gold Coin’ for the special price of just $99, plus FREE postage. Your first issue
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HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR COLLECTION....
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99
$
T2205
Each coin features the unique ‘M’ privymark exclusive to the Mysteries of the World Gold Coin Collection.
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Every stamp from 1966 to 1980!
BUY ALL
985! SAVE 200!
$
$
Since 1981, Australia Post has issued an annual stamp set comprising every stamp for the year. The question is, how can you access the early years of the decimal series? With the 1966-1980 Australian Decimal Stamp Collection, Downies has the answer! An outstanding presentation, painstakingly put together over many months, this compilation of ‘Year Sets’ enables you to secure the entire series of Australian stamps from 1966 to 1980 in one hit! Filling the gap between the start of decimal currency and the first Australia Post album, this valuable collection is the only convenient way to assemble the early decimal issues. Comprehensive, the collection comprises an example of every Elizabeth II stamp from 1966 to 1980. That’s 378 stamps and five minisheets – all in Mint Unhinged condition! The collection features 15 albums in all – offered in groups of five from 1966-70, 1971-75 and 1976-80 – with each album comprising the stamps of the particular year, plus details of designs, designers and dates of issue. A key element of Australia’s currency heritage, secure the COMPLETE 1966-80 collection and SAVE $200!
12901
395
1966-1970 Australian Decimal Stamp Collection MUH
$
1971-1975 Australian Decimal Stamp Collection MUH
$
1976-1980 Australian Decimal Stamp Collection MUH
$
AD306
395
AD309
395
AD312
BUY ALL & SAVE $200 1966-1980 Australian Decimal Stamp Collection MUH
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985
$
12901
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Over 250 years of British coinage! Ø19mm
Ø19mm
The last sixpence type to carry the youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, the 1880-87 Young Head 3rd Type Sixpence is scarce in better grade. A splendid opportunity, we have this muchadmired issue in Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated quality!
199
$
Queen Victoria 1880-87 Young Head 3rd Type Sixpence Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated
27737
The perfect partner for the coin at left, we also have the last sixpence type issued during the reign of Queen Victoria. Bearing the Veiled Head portrait, this landmark issue is in premium grade Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated Queen Victoria 1893-1901 Veiled Head Sixpence Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated
189
$
27738
Ø32mm Ø19mm
The last of its kind, the final Half Crown issued during the reign of George V is distinguished by the modified portrait of the king. Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated quality!
189
$
George V 1928-36 Modified Portrait Half Crown Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated
27739
The consummate complement, we also have the last George V 6d in similarly sensational quality! Bearing the Modified Portrait, the few coins in stock are in EF-aUnc. George V 1928-36 Modified Portrait Sixpence Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated
119
$
27740
Irresistible value-for-money, secure a pack of ten Uncirculated examples of the first Queen Elizabeth II Farthing date for just $69.50. Pay less than $7 per coin! Elizabeth II 1954 Farthing Pack of Ten Uncirculated
6950
$
Ø20mm
26055
Ø21mm
Ø21mm
An affordable opportunity to own a coin of the man who overthrew England’s last Catholic king, James II, in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, we have the William III sixpence in highly collectable Fine-Very Fine. William III 1694-1702 Sixpence Fine-Very Fine
185
$
One of few 18th century British silver coins, struck the year the First Fleet left Britain, the Proclamation Era 1787 sixpence circulated extensively in colonial Australia. Scarce yet surprisingly affordable in Extremely Fine! George III 1787 Sixpence Extremely Fine
26106
16
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225
$
25537
Emergency Overstrike Dollar! One of Britain’s most fascinating coin types – and one of the most sought after – we are delighted to present the George III 1804 Bank of England Trade Dollar! Due to precious metal shortages caused by the wars raging in Europe in the late 18th, early 19th centuries, the Royal Mint struck little silver coinage. An emergency currency issue, struck at James Boulton’s Soho Mint from 1804 to 1811, the Bank of England Trade Dollar was created by overstriking Spanish Silver 8 Reales! Withdrawn from circulation in 1817-18, and very scarce today, we have three examples in Very Fine. George III 1804 Bank of England Trade Dollar Very Fine
895
$
27777
Ø41mm
Ø39mm
The Silver 8 Reales Pillar type – the famous Piece of Eight – extremely scarce graded VF-EF. Ferdinand VI 1746-59 Silver 8 Reales Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,095
$
27786
Ø39mm
Issued under Charles III (successor of Ferdinand VI) and very scarce in the quality seen here. Charles III 1759-88 Silver 8 Reales Very Fine-Extremely Fine
995
$
27796
Ø39mm
Featuring the superb eagle motif, the famous ‘Mexican Dollar’ is a must-have in VF-EF at just $169. Mexico 1837-69 Silver 8 Reales Very Fine-Extremely Fine
169
$
27787
A relic of the German Empire A remnant of Germany’s last days as a colonial power, the 1908-09 5 Heller and 1916 1 Rupie WWI Emergency note were issued in German East Africa. Created when Germany was asked by the German East Africa Company to put down a rebellion in the late 1880s, the colony encompassed modern day Burundi, Rwanda and mainland Tanzania. The German Empire collapsed during WWI, with German East Africa the last to officially fall into the hands of the Allies. A genuine artefact of this compelling period of European and, indeed, global history, the 1908-09 5 Heller and 1916 1 Rupie are graded VF-EF and aUnc respectively. German East Africa 1908-09 5 Heller & 1916 1 Rupie Set
249
$
27871
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17
12mm
10mm
A genuine artefact of the warriors of Greece, and the bloody wars fought in Ancient times. Amazing value-formoney at just $29.95! Ancient Greece 5th-3rdC BC Bronze Arrowhead
2995
$
25474
The perfect partner for the arrowhead at left, this genuine Greek arrowhead has a ‘socket’ into which the arrow shaft was inserted. Ancient Greece 5th-3rdC BC Bronze Socketed Arrowhead
3995
$
25475
Macrinus 217-218AD Mysia Parium AE22 Bronze Coin Fine-Very Fine
170
$
24661
Cyprus 11th-13th Century Bronze Coin Fine-Very Fine
18
69
$
20585
6995
$
20161
*The designs may vary
Ø12-14mm
An irresistibly affordable opportunity to own a genuine coin of the Roman Republic (509BC-27BC) – predecessor to the Roman Empire. Roman Republic Silver Quinarius Very Good-Fine
139
$
25189
Ø15mm
Struck in the Crusader state of Cyprus, this famous type is a genuine artefact of the medieval wars between Christianity and Islam.
Roman Glass Bead Pair
Ø28-31mm
Ø22mm
A scarce type, issued in the Roman provincial city of Parium (in modern Turkey) during the brief 15-month reign of Emperor Macrinus.
Made circa 4th-6th century AD, and guaranteed as genuine, this historic pair comprises a round and a cylindrical Roman glass bead.
Approximately 1,000 years old, these fascinating Byzantine bronze Follis coins are most notable for the depiction of Jesus Christ. Byzantine 9-11thC AD Christ Bronze Follis Fine-Very Fine
8995
$
13987
Ø14mm
One of the world’s most famous types, and always popular as a Christmas gift, this affordable type depicts the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus. Hungary 17thC Madonna & Child Silver Denar Very Fine-Extremely Fine
2750
$
25337
A sweeping overview of the history of the region that is now Italy, this pack comprises ten coins from the 6th to 19th centuries. Italy c6th-19th Century AD Bronze 10-Coin Pack
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9950
$
27307
Ø42mm
Ø11mm 17mm high
15mm high
Struck 1832-65, in the final days of the Samurai, the two scarce Japanese types are set in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Gold & Silver of the Samurai 1832-65 1 Shu-Gin & 2 Shu-Ban-Kin Coin Pair VF-EF
349
$
26562
An authentic and affordable silver coin from the long, landmark reign of Peter the Great – perhaps the greatest Russian Tsar.
45
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Russia 1682-1725 Peter the Great Silver Wire Money Kopek Fine
23691
Ø20-24mm
Struck under India’s mighty Chola Dynasty – a southern Indian Tamil seafaring power, and one of the world’s longest-reigning empires. India Chola Dynasty 10-13th Century AD Bronze Kasu
5995
$
26335
One of the largest, heaviest circulating coins of all time, the mighty Russian 5 Kopeks weighs 50 grams and spans a whopping 42mm! Russia 1758-1796 5 Kopeks Fine-Very Fine
110
$
23364
Ø15mm
Ø16-18mm
Struck 1,900 years ago under Kanishka the Great – emperor of the Bactrian Kushan Empire, which controlled most of northern India. Kushan Empire c127-150AD Bronze Quarter Unit
7995
$
26334
An intriguing and seldom seen square type coin, issued in the 1920s by the Indian state of Bahawalpur. Top value at under $30! Indian States Bahawalpur 1924-25 Paisa Extremely Fine-Uncirculated
2950
$
24748
Ø15mm
Ø17mm Ø7mm
A Proclamation Era type – issued during British rule of India, and circulating in Australia in the years after European Settlement. Indian States Gold Fanam Very Fine-Extremely Fine
119
$
24313
Issued by Haci & Menli Giray (related to Genghis Khan) of the Crimean Khanate, which crushed the last of the Mongolian Golden Horde. Crimean Khanate 1449-1502 Silver Dang Coin
5995
$
25790
Issued during the long reign of Ottoman Emperor Bayezid II, these sharply detailed, genuine Silver Akces are amazingly affordable. Ottoman Empire 1481-1512 Silver Akce Coin
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1995
$
25786
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Stunning Black Proof quality! Celebrating one of Australia’s most internationally renowned native icons, the 2021 $1 Dingo 1oz Silver Black Proof has instantly caught the eye of collectors right around the globe. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% silver, this Niue legal tender coin captures the dingo in its natural habitat. A fascinating exploration of ‘Australia at Night’, an adult dingo with her pups is featured on the reverse, with another dingo seen howling at the moon in the backdrop. The nocturnal nature of this Aussie icon is highlighted by the exquisite Black Proof finish. Very exclusive, the mintage of this quintessentially Australian release is just 1,000 coins – each complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. With so few struck, and initial interest predictably strong, immediate action is essential. Order today!
Australia At Night Dingo 2021 $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin Official Issue Price
Ø38.60mm
189
$
26423
Ø38.60mm
1oz of 99.99% gold! 150 struck! A must-have for anyone with a passion for the world’s favourite precious metal, this prestigious Niue legal tender tribute to the Aussie dingo is struck from 1oz of 99.99% gold – and selectively-plated in 99.95% platinum! With just 150 coins struck – each complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – you must act now! Australia At Night Dingo 2021 $100 1oz Gold Proof Coin Official Issue Price
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4,450
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26415