December
2009
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Prices slashed to clear!
An essential acquisition for $1
collectors, we can offer the first two
sought after Ocean Series issues at
prices set to stun! Sold out at the Royal
Australian Mint, you can now secure
both coins and save an outrageous
50% off the current catalogue value!
Struck to flawless Uncirculated quality
and then enhanced with the latest
European minting techniques, these
highly popular 25mm Australian
legal tender types are becoming
tough-to-find – and are rising
rapidly in catalogue value. Low
mintage issues, with less than
30,000 of each struck, the 2006
Bottlenose Dolphin $1 and 2006
Clownfish $1 are valued at A$25 apiece.
An outstanding opportunity to keep your
$1 collection complete, we are willing
to sacrifice our stock at an unbelievable
A$15 per coin – or just A$25 for the
pair! That’s A$25 off catalogue price!
Purchased from the RAM by an
international dealer for a project that
ultimately never went ahead – and
secured by Downies on behalf of our
clients – each coin is not housed
within the original packaging.
Protected within a capsule and
ready to place in your $1 collection,
you must not miss this devastating
discount. These stunning full-colour
coins will never be more affordable!
SAVE UP
TO 50% ON
CATALOGUE
VALUE!
■ First, and most sought
after, Ocean Series coins
– priced to clear!
■ Crafted to immaculate
Unc quality and superbly
embellished with
full-colour
■ Not issued for circulation
and a must-have for a
complete $1 collection!
■ Official Australian legal
tender – struck by the
Royal Australian Mint
■ Stunning value!
SAVE UP TO A$25
A$15 each
US$12 each
2006 DOLPHIN &
CLOWN FISH $1
AL-BR UNC
A$25US$20
2006 DOLPHIN &
CLOWN FISH $1
AL-BR UNC PAIR
SAVE
A$10! SAVE
A$25!
Limit two pairs per household
HALF PRICE POSTAGE UNTIL DECEMBER 31st!
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First Notes, First SignTwo of the shining stars of the decimal series, Australia’s 1966 First Prefix $1 and $2 banknotes have never sparkled as brightly as this! A glittering acquisition for any collector, we are proud to unveil the Coombs/
Wilson $1 and $2 First Prefix Pair – crafted from SOLID, GENUINE, PURE .999 GOLD!
Australia’s first decimal notes…The first of their kind, launched in February 1966 as Australia made the change to the decimal system, the Coombs/Wilson $1 and $2 notes represent a major milestone in the nation’s currency history. Of all
standard Coombs/Wilson notes, those bearing the First Prefix of its particular denomination are the most highly sought after. Indeed, extremely rare and eminently desirable, the Coombs/Wilson AAA First Prefix $1 note in Unc is now valued at A$1,600, with an Unc FAA First Prefix $2 soaring in catalogue price to A$3,300!
Incredible in pure .999 gold…Not only your chance to enjoy two of Australia’s most desirable banknote issues at a price you can afford – this is your chance to own the AAA First Prefix $1 and FAA First Prefix $2 in real gold!
Utterly faithful recreations of the original decimal legal tender issues, these numismatic luminaries look simply spectacular when precisely crafted from the world’s favourite precious metal.
A stunning presentation…Individually superb, these spellbinding, double-sided gold notes look fantastic when united within a sturdy, ‘see-both-sides’ Perspex
frame. Ready to hang upon the wall, this prestigious presentation is guaranteed to add a touch of class to your home or office – and amaze colleagues, friends and family.
An exclusive opportunity…An irresistible opportunity to own Australia’s very first $1 and $2 notes in pure gold – exclusive to Downies clients in Australia – this extraordinary precious metal collectable is surprisingly affordable at an average price of less than A$150 per note.
Hot Hundreds in PURE GOLD! The perfect way to mark the 25th anniversary of Australia’s highest denomination issue, we still have Australia’s paper and polymer $100 note types in stock – each crafted from pure .999 gold! Made to the same specifications as the original legal tender issues, these superbly crafted gold notes are faithful
recreations of Australia’s first paper $100 and current polymer $100. Issued under the Johnston/Stone and Macfarlane/Evans signature combinations respectively, these key types instantly catch the eye in the world’s favourite precious metal. Perfect to show off at home, or in the office, each double-sided
note is protected for the long-term within a sturdy, double-sided Perspex frame, complete with a display stand. Exclusive to Downies in Australia, do not miss this opportunity to be one of the privileged few to own Australia’s $100 notes in pure .999 gold.
A$195 eachUS$156 eachAUSTRALIA
$100 GOLD NOTES
and FIRST TIME IN REAL GOLD!
natures, First Prefixes…
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■ Faithful recreations of Australia’s first $1 and $2 notes ■ Crafted from authentic, pure, lustrous .999 gold! ■ Each note graced with the highly sought after First Prefix of its denomination!
■ Beautifully presented, united within a Perspex frame
■ Absolutely perfect for display in the home or office ■ Unique collector acquisition – breathtaking gift ■ Exclusive to Downies in
Australia – act now!
A$295US$235
AUSTRALIA COOMBS/WILSON
$1 & $2 FIRST PREFIX GOLD NOTE PAIR
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Low mintage Master Mintmark mayhem!An exclusive limited edition, with a mintage of reportedly under 7,000, this new Australian legal
tender type has sent $1 collectors into
a spin! A vital component for any genuinely complete collection, but available only to the privileged few, the 2009
$1 Master Mintmark
Counterstamp Al-Br BU has
instantly become one of the hottest
coins on the market – rocketing in value from A$12 to A$40+!
Issued to celebrate the most significant refurbishment of the Royal Australian Mint in it’s near half-century of operation, this distinctive type bears not one but TWO distinguishing ‘minter’s marks’. Not only graced with the new Master Mintmark, with a Roo bounding through the traditional C mintmark, this 25mm $1 coin also carries an exclusive ‘C’ counterstamp! An innovative, fitting presentation, each coin is housed within
a unique die-cut pack that represents the new RAM building! Counterstamped ONLY on the day the extensive renovations were unveiled, the tiny number issued makes this one of the lowest mintage al-br $1 types in the decimal series. With just a few examples of this must-have $1 type in stock, we must impose a limit of one coin per household.
THE COMPLETE COLLECTION!Affordable, collectable and complete, the RAM’s 2009 $1 Mintmark/Privymark Al-Br BU series forms a fine tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Australian Citizenship Act. A type unlikely to be issued for circulation, underpinned by an
inspired piece of numismatic design, the set includes the C Mintmark $1, plus the B, S & M Privymark $1 coins. Top value at Official Issue Price, each 25mm al-br $1 is set in a RAM pack.
Limit one coin per household
A$4750
2009 $1 MASTER MINTMARK
COUNTERSTAMP AL-BR BU
US$38
A$12
2009 $1 AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP
C, B, M & S AL-BR BU(4 packs)
Official Issue PriceUS$975
Issued to commemorate the centenary of the Commonwealth Age Pension in 1909, this is your chance to secure the latest Australian $1 al-br type straight from an original Mint roll – OR AS AN ORIGINAL MINT ROLL! In BU quality, each individual 25mm coin is set in a pack, with each 20-coin roll – NOW A$40 OFF THE SINGLE PRICE! – housed in official RAM packaging. Complete your collection in superb BU quality!
A$395
2009 $1 CENTENARY
OF AGE PENSION AL-BR BU
US$325
A$3995
2009 $1 CENTENARY
OF AGE PENSION AL-BR BU
MINT ROLL (20 coins)
US$30
IN ORIGINAL MINT ROLLS!
NOT ISSUED FOR CIRCULATION
Although sought after by PNC collectors, and those wishing to mark the centenary of Australia’s crucial, effective quarantine regulations, this unique release
is of enormous importance to decimal collectors.
United with an official Australia Post stamp, and a must-have for a complete $1 collection, the low mintage Quarantine $1 al-br Unc was not issued for circulation and will never be found in change.
A$1995
2008 $1 QUARANTINE PNC
US$16
RISING IN VALUE…
Not set aside in any
great number, judging by the
scarcity in premium grade, the 1999 International Year of Older Persons $1 is climbing in market price. Your big chance to add this unique, one-year coin to your collection in top quality, we have
sourced just a few examples in strictly Unc condition. As we rarely get the chance to offer this key $1 type individually, we must impose a limit of one coin per household.
Limit one coin per household
A$1995
1999 $1 YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS AL-BR Unc
US$16
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The Mob of Roos $1
design, created by
master craftsman
Stuart Devlin, looks
fantastic in any metal,
in any grade. A brilliant
union of detail and
perspective, forming a
world-renowned work
of numismatic art, this
unique appreciation
of Australia’s primary
native icon could not
possibly look better
than when struck to
the most exceptional
Proof quality from
pure .9999 gold – as
here.
One of the most
prestigious issues in
modern numismatics,
struck by the RAM
to mark the 25th
anniversary of the
introduction of the $1
coin, this exclusive
limited edition is a coin
that any collector would
love to own. This is your
chance to be one of the
privileged few to enjoy
that opportunity. With
this stunning 21.52g
.9999 gold $1 created
in response to an
international corporate
order, and most rushed
overseas, very coins
from the worldwide
mintage of 1,000 are
available in Australia.
Only the second time
the RAM has struck the
Roos $1 in gold, and
the first time a Gold
Roos $1 has carried the
original Machin portrait,
this breathtaking
precious metal Proof
will soon disappear from
the market – just like the
highly sought after 2009
50c 40th Anniversary
Gold Proof. Whether
you pay now or take
advantage of Downies’
generous layby terms,
do not miss the chance
to guarantee supply of
this exquisite Australian
legal tender coin.
■ Among the most
exclusive issues for
2009 – just 1,000
struck!
■ Crafted from 21.52g
of pure .9999 gold
– underpinned by
immaculate Proof
quality
■ An official Australian
legal tender $1 issue
– struck by the RAM
■ Superbly presented,
each 25mm $1 coin
housed within a
jarrah timber case
■ Accompanied by
an individually
numbered
Certificate of
Authenticity
JUST 1,000
COINS STRUCK!
An authentic touch
to a collector coin
of immense quality,
this 25mm 21.52g
.9999 gold Proof
bears the original
Arnold Machin
portrait of Elizabeth II
– used from 1966 to
1984, but seen only
once in circulating
Australian currency
on the $1 – on the
first $1 coin, issued
in 1984
A$1,995US$1,597
2009 $1 25th ANNIVERSARY
GOLD PROOF
One of the RAM’s finest works…
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As anticipated, the RAM’s decision to set pre-determined mintages for the new 2010 Burke & Wills 2-Coin Sets has instantly sparked a collector stampede. With the mintages surprisingly low, and these unique Australian legal tender types found ONLY in these sets, the rush is on for those desperate to maintain a complete collection.
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the tragically heroic 1860 Burke & Wills Expedition, the richly historic nature of the theme has also guaranteed interest from non-collectors. Indeed, it is the broad appeal of these coins – celebrating
two of the most famous characters in Australian history – that will ensure that the mintages are placed under huge pressure. Those mintages are, by any standard, minuscule. The Mint will issue no more than 40,000 of the 2010 2-Coin Unc Set, with the 2010 2-Coin Proof Set limited to an incredibly low mintage of just 25,000! Not to be issued for circulation and never to be found in change, the Burke & Wills $1 and 20c Proof and BU coins are destined to be among the lowest mintage Australian decimal types.
The perfect time to make sure your collection is graced by the presence of these individually eye-catching Australian commemoratives, these exclusive sets are both available at Official Issue Price.
■ Features the one-year-only 2010 20c and $1 commemoratives
■ Available in both superb Proof and exquisite BU quality
■ Exclusive! Just 25,000 Proof Sets and 40,000 Unc Sets issued!
■ Housed in official, informative, attractive presentation packs
The 2010 Wedding SetFIRST TIME IN PROOF QUALITY!
A presentation of the highest quality, forming a wedding or anniversary present of the highest order, this groundbreaking new issue is the first Wedding Set to feature coins struck to Proof standard!
An official issue of the RAM, the 2010 Wedding Proof Set comprises six official Australian legal tender 2010-dated coins – the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2. Defined by the most exquisite of Proof quality, with detailed designs gracing flawless mirror fields, each of those coins is
distinguished by the classic design for its denomination. Beautifully presented in an enchanting, official pack, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity and a plaque for an inscription, the 2010 Wedding Proof Set represents a gift sure to delight any happy couple on their big day.
A$15US$12
2010 BURKE & WILLS 2-COIN UNC SET
Official Issue Price
A$45US$36
2010 BURKE & WILLS 2-COIN PROOF SET Official Issue Price
A faithful recreation of the 1861 Burke & Wills Medal, issued to honour the ill-fated expedition, this replica is available for A$19.95/US$15.95 – or FREE when you buy the 2010 Proof & Mint Sets and 2010 2-Coin Proof & Unc Sets!
A$120US$96
2010 WEDDING PROOF SET
Official Issue Price
TINY MINTAGES!
FREE!
Six of the best!
Underpinned by
exquisite quality,
official packaging
and top value, the
new 2010 Mint
Set is notable
for one other
feature.
Heeding
calls from
collectors,
the RAM has
devoted this
key legal tender
set to Australia’s
beloved
traditional
denominations.
Arrayed with Australia’s
‘classic’ decimal coin designs, with
Stuart Devlin’s 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $1 united with Horst Hahne’s
$2, the 2010 Mint Set is destined to be one of the high-flyers in the RAM’s long-running, ever-popular series. Indicative of the general demand for collector sets featuring Australia’s six
established designs, the hotly pursued 2004
Mint Set has more than doubled in price, with the 1990 Mint Set
storming from A$15 to
A$150!
An essential acquisition for series collectors, and anyone
seeking genuinely Brilliant Uncirculated examples of Australia’s
current circulating coinage, the 2010 Mint Set is within the reach of all at the Mint’s Official Issue Price.
There is no better way to enjoy the artistic brilliance of Australia’s traditional decimal designs than when struck to the highest standards. The nation’s most important annual issue, the official RAM 2010 Proof Set gives you just that opportunity. A fine initiative by the Mint, sure to be appreciated by series collectors, each collection comprises six flawlessly struck coins. With sharply detailed, highly frosted designs set upon the most pristine of mirror fields, Stuart Devlin’s Echidna 5c, Lyrebird 10c, Platypus 20c, Coat of Arms 50c, Roos $1 and Horst Hahne’s
Indigenous Elder $2 look stunning in Proof quality. As with the Mint Set, the previous Proof Sets to bear Australia’s much-admired standard designs, issued in 2006 and 1990, are among the most sought after of the series. A great opportunity to secure the 2010 Proof Set at the Mint’s Official Issue Price, this luxurious presentation is housed in a superb, official RAM
case.
UNIQUE $1 TYPE! A PRESTIGIOUS GIFT…
Unparalleled in Proof…
An affordable, meaningful gift, the 2010 Baby Mint Set is also sure to be hotly pursued by those seeking to maintain a complete $1 collection. Not
to be issued for circulation and not found in any other set, the inclusion of a unique 2010-dated Australian $1 type makes this set a must-have! United with the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $2 in an official pack with a 27mm colour medallion – both based on the Blinky Bill books – this unique 2010 $1 type bears a striking portrait Blinky Bill author, Dorothy Wall.
The perfect way to mark the arrival of the 2010 baby, this official RAM Proof Set is a gift that will be treasured forever. Comprising legal tender coins bearing the year-
date of birth, struck to the most rigorous quality, you could not conceive of a more impressive way to establish a permanent record of this most special event. Housed in a leatherette case with a Certificate, each 6-coin set (5c-$2) is united with a colour 40mm Blinky Bill medallion – perfect for the inscription of the new baby’s details!
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A$30US$24
2010 MINT SET
Official Issue Price
A$120US$96
2010 PROOF SET Official Issue Price
A$120US$96
2010 BABY PROOF SET Official Issue Price
A$35US$28
2010 BABY MINT SET Official Issue Price
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THE AMAZING HARRY HOUDINI!
FATHER OF
AUSTRALIAConsistent with his predilection for terrifying, death-defying stunts, the legendary escapologist Harry Houdini amazed onlookers at Diggers Rest in Melbourne on the 18th of March 1910 when he flew his Voisin bi-plane on three separate occasions, thus
becoming
the first man to achieve powered flight in Australia.
One hundred years on, we can celebrate this momentous occasion in Australian aviation with the Perth Mint’s 2010 $1 First Powered Flight Centenary 1oz Silver Proof.
An Australian legal tender coin of great quality, this splendid 40.60mm .999 silver 1oz Proof is set in a case with a Certificate confirming the mintage of 7,500.
Superbly designed and flawlessly struck, this .999 silver
Proof marks the bicentenary of the appointment of Lachlan Macquarie as the fifth Governor of NSW in 1810.
Known as the Father of Australia, Macquarie could also be seen as the Father of Australian numismatics. The man behind the Holey Dollar & Dump, Australia’s first locally struck coins, Macquarie also oversaw the creation of the Rum
Hospital, where the Sydney Mint would be housed. Both numismatic icons are found upon this coin, united with words from a dispatch urging Britain to adopt the name Australia. An historic, eye-catching, exclusive Australian legal tender coin, each 40.6mm Silver Proof
is set in an official case with a Certificate confirming the mintage of 7,500.
THICKER THAN SOME!
Still at Official Issue Price!
As you can see, this high-relief coin is much thicker than your standard Silver 1oz. A huge 50% thicker! Marking the 2,500th anniversary of the inspiration for
the modern marathon (Pheidippides 25-mile run to Athens after
Greece’s victory at Marathon in 490BC), this Perth Mint coin has commanded the attention of collectors worldwide.
With the special high-relief strike creating incredible detail and depth in the design, this startling 32.60mm
A crucial opportunity for anyone seeking to assemble a complete
Famous Battles in History
collection, we still have the 2009 $1
Battle of Hastings and Battle of Balaklava 1oz Silver Proofs available at Official Issue Price! With limited stock of each remaining at the Perth Mint, and a sell-out inevitable, this cannot remain the case for long.
One of the hottest coin programs on the planet, the Famous Battles in History Series has been a truly outstanding success for the Perth Mint. The Battle of Thermopylae and Battle of Cannae issues sold out at speed, and we have just received news that the Battle of Gettysburg has likewise been devastated by
demand. Equally dramatic, equally desirable full-colour coins, the Hastings and Balaklava Silver Proofs are sure to be just as hard to find in the future.
$1 is set in a case with a Certificate. Mintage just 5,000!
A$8950
2010 $1 FIRST POWERED FLIGHT CENTENARY 1oz SILVER PROOF
Official Issue PriceUS$72 A$8950
2010 $1 GOVERNOR MACQUARIE
BICENTENARY 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price
US$72
A$8950
TUVALU 2009 $1 BATTLE OF
HASTINGS 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price
US$72 A$8950
TUVALU 2009 $1 BATTLE OF BALAKLAVA
1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price
US$72
A$95
TUVALU 2010 $1 PHEIDIPPIDES’
MARATHON 2,500th ANNIVERSARY
HIGH-RELIEF 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price
US$76
Measuring 40.6mm, each eye-catching full-colour .999 silver coin is set in a Perth Mint case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 5,000
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Ned Kelly – hunted down!Even at the height of his infamy, Ned never had so many people after him! Hotly pursued by collector and non-collector alike, Australia’s most notorious bushranger can still be captured as a set of four legal tender silver Proofs – but you must be quick.
A memorable tribute to one of Australia’s most famous names, the 2010 $1 Ned Kelly Silver Proof Collection comprises four Perth Mint coins. A stunning fusion of high-relief Proof quality and
high-tech full-colour minting, each of those 1oz .999 silver coins is individually superb. Combining to form a lasting chronicle of Ned’s reign as Australia’s most wanted outlaw, the four 40mm coins look sensational united as one in a timber case with an historical booklet incorporating a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Excellent value, particularly given the inclusion of a FREE Ned Kelly
Print, don’t miss the opportunity to secure this dramatic set at Official Issue Price. With initial demand so strong, and the mintage just 1,880, it won’t be an opportunity that lasts for long!
Buy the 2010 $1 Ned Kelly Collection and receive a FREE limited edition 210mm x 297mm print worth A$29.95! Strictly limited to an edition of 1,880!
SALUTING THE CAPTAIN!
HONOURING THE ‘KING OF COINS’
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!
A distinctive addition to any collection, featuring a full-colour portrait of James Cook (1728-79), the 2009 $1 Cooks’ Cottage Silver Proof forms a fine tribute to an iconic Aussie building. Shaped like the bricks of the Cook family home that were shipped to Melbourne, where the cottage was rebuilt for Victoria’s 1934 centenary celebrations, each 32.70mm x 32.70mm coin is set in a case with a Certificate. Just 5,000 struck!
A wonderful opportunity to celebrate Australia’s most desirable, highest profile rarity – at a price everyone can afford! – this crown-sized legal tender coin pays homage to the legendary 1930 Penny.
In an era of soaring gold prices, this exquisitely struck Proof coin represents a golden opportunity to indulge in the breathtaking beauty, flawless purity and undeniable luxury of the world’s favourite precious metal. Bearing a detailed portrait of James Cook upon its 11mm flan, and strictly limited to a
Struck in copper, just like the original, and defined by a limited mintage of 50,000, each 40mm Prooflike coin is set within an informative full-colour card. A must-have for predecimal and decimal collector alike at under A$20!
worldwide mintage of 10,000, each legal tender $1 coin comprises 0.5g of pure, lustrous .9999 gold.
Free entry to Cooks’ Cottage when you present your .999 silver 2009 Cooks’ Cottage Proof! (One entry per coin – offer valid until 31/12/2009)
FREE!
FREE!
A$359
TUVALU 2010 $1 NED KELLY
1oz SILVER PROOF COLLECTION
Official Issue PriceUS$288
A$9250
COOK ISLANDS 2009 $1 COOKS’
COTTAGE 1oz SILVER PROOF
Official Issue PriceUS$74
A$99
COOK ISLANDS 2009 $1 CAPTAIN COOK 0.5G GOLD PROOF
US$79
A$1995
COOK ISLANDS 2007 50c 1930
PENNY TRIBUTE COPPER
PROOFLIKE US$16
Giving everyone the chance to honour an Australian legend, we also have the 2004 50c Ned Kelly Cu-Ni Unc in stock! Struck by the precious metal specialists at the Perth Mint, and enhanced with
full-colour, this unique legal
tender
type represents top value at just A$29.95. A must-have for anyone interested in the set above, given this sensational price, each 40mm full-colour Unc coin is presented in an attractive pack.
A$2995
COOK ISLANDS 2004 50c
NED KELLY CU-NI UNC
US$24
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EIGHTY-SEVEN countries at
One of the foremost collecting pursuits on the planet, world coinage is underpinned by immense variety, eye-catching beauty, rich history and, best of all, sensational value-for-money. Your big chance to travel the
world without leaving the comfort of your own home, Downies can now take that renowned value-for-money to a new level!
As revealed by our recent Stocktake, we have accumulated a huge number of world
coin sets in our many years in the industry. With a massive number and great variety of sets in stock, we have been able to piece together a World Coin Pack Collection for several of the world’s continents – Africa,
Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas. An outstanding opportunity to create an extensive collection in an instant, and to explore the culture and history of some of the most exotic and mysterious nations on Earth, we have
slashed the normal price in a drastic attempt to reduce our stock. Comprising legal tender coins in premium grade, housed within protective, informative acrylic packs, these sets are now available at an average price of
THE COINS OF THE AMERICA
■ Azerbaijan ■ Bangladesh ■ Cambodia ■ China ■ East Timor ■ Hong Kong ■ Indonesia ■ Iran
■ Kuwait ■ Laos ■ Lebanon ■ Macau ■ Maldives ■ Myanmar ■ Nepal ■ Pakistan ■ Philippines ■ Qatar ■ Saudi Arabia ■ Sri Lanka ■ United Arab
Emirates
■ Oman ■ Sierra Leone ■ Sudan ■ Swaziland ■ Tanzania ■ Uganda ■ West African
States
■ Zambia ■ Zaire
■ Botswana ■ Congo ■ Djibouti ■ Gambia ■ Ghana
■ Aruba ■ Barbados ■ Bermuda ■ Bolivia ■ Chile ■ Ecuador
■ Guinea ■ Lesotho ■ Malawi ■ Morocco ■ Namibia
■ Guyana ■ Honduras ■ Jamaica ■ Netherlands
Antilles ■ Panama
A$168
ASIA WORLD COIN PACK
COLLECTION (21 countries)
US$135
A$157
AFRICA WORLD COIN PACK
COLLECTION (19 countries)
US$126
THE COINS OF ASIA…
THE COINS OF AFRICA…
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21 countries
19 countries
4 countries
under A$9 each! To truly take advantage of our embarrassment of riches, buy all 87 different national sets at a SUPER A$68 SAVING AND receive a World Coin Pack Album with our compliments!
A$745 apiece!
Affordable individually, why not buy all five different World Coin Pack Collections and SAVE A$68! That’s 87 different countries at an incredible A$7.45 per set! ACT NOW, and we’ll also throw in a World Coin Pack Album valued at A$39.50 for FREE!
AS…
The Complete
Collection!
■ Latvia ■ Lithuania ■ Macedonia ■ Malta ■ Moldova ■ Norway ■ Poland ■ Portugal ■ Romania ■ Russia
■ Serbia ■ Spain ■ Turkmenistan ■ Uzbekistan ■ Yugoslavia
■ Paraguay ■ Peru ■ Trinidad and
Tobago
■ Andorra ■ Armenia ■ Belgium ■ Bosnia &
Herzegovina
■ Cyprus ■ Czech Republic ■ Georgia ■ Gibraltar ■ Hungary ■ Israel ■ Italy ■ Jersey ■ Jordan ■ Kazakhstan
Forming the perfect environment for you to enjoy your extensive new world coin collection, with each acrylic coin pack accommodated within a plastic page, a custom-made ring-binder album is yours FREE with the purchase of the Complete World Coin Pack Collection
A$649US$520
COMPLETE WORLD COIN PACK
COLLECTION (87 countries)
A$3950
WORLD COIN PACK ALBUM US$3150
A$119
AMERICAS WORLD COIN
PACK COLLECTION (14 countries)
US$96
A$199
EUROPE WORLD COIN
PACK COLLECTION (29 countries)
US$160
SAVE A$68!
■ Fiji ■ French
Polynesia ■ Samoa ■ Vanuatu
THE COINS OF OCEANIA…
A$3495
OCEANIA WORLD COIN
PACK COLLECTION (4 countries)
US$28
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THE COINS OF EUROPE…
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Complete! The Last Prefix Decimal Paper Note Collection!Scarce, symbolic, distinctive – and rising in market value – each Last Prefix Decimal Paper Note is highly sought after in its own right. Rarely available in such a comprehensive format, the COMPLETE Last Prefix Decimal Paper Note Collection is one of the finest acquisitions the Australian banknote collector can make.
The concluding chapter of a distant era of Australian currency, this important presentation represents the last prefix of the last print run of each of the decimal paper denominations. Comprising the Johnston/Stone DPS $1, Johnston/Fraser LQG $2, Fraser/Cole QPG $5, Fraser/Cole MRR $10, Fraser/Evans ADK $20, Fraser/Evans FAB $50 and Fraser/
Cole ZLD $100 notes, this desirable series is not only eminently historic – it is both genuinely scarce and packed with potential. All Last Prefix notes are hard-to-find in premium grade, with catalogue values rising relentlessly as a result. Indeed, inevitably priced at A$1,300 and beyond on the rare occasions it is offered to collectors today, the
complete Last Prefix Note Collection had a catalogue value of A$775 just five years ago!A wonderful opportunity for our clients, each Last Prefix paper note has been sourced directly from an original bundle. Not only your cast-iron guarantee of the finest Uncirculated quality, this also means we can offer the complete set in Consecutive Pairs!
Unique $1 DBP Test Note!
Unique in the decimal paper note series, the $1 DBP Test Note is important, scarce and highly sought after – especially in premium grade, as here.
In the mid-1970s, the RBA released one million $1 notes into circulation as a ‘test’ run, with each note distinguished by the prefix ‘DBP’. A majority of $1 DBP notes were
well used before this unique type was discovered, and of the tiny print run of just one million notes, a very small percentage remains in high grade. Your chance to secure this genuinely scarce note variety in the highest possible grade, we have the DBP $1 in Uncirculated quality – and in Consecutive Pairs!
A$2,590US$2,070
COMPLETE LAST PREFIX DECIMAL PAPER NOTE CONSECUTIVE PAIRS
COLLECTION Unc (14 notes)
A$1,295US$1,035
COMPLETE LAST PREFIX DECIMAL PAPER NOTE
COLLECTION Unc (7 notes)
A$195US$156
$1 KNIGHT/WHEELER DBP TEST
NOTE Unc
A$390US$312
$1 KNIGHT/WHEELER DBP
TEST NOTE CONSECUTIVE PAIR
Unc
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THE FIRST AUSSIE DECIMAL NOTES!
Comprising some of the most highly sought after notes of the series, this desirable presentation includes an example of the very first issue of each of Australia’s decimal denominations – $1 to $100 – in superb Uncirculated quality!
An historic, comprehensive keepsake of Australia’s decimal paper series, the set is headlined by the four original decimal notes, issued in 1966 during the Coombs/Wilson signature
Among the most exclusive issues in the Australian note series, the special edition First Day of Issue Overprint notes from NPA are seldom seen on the market. For a limited time, we can give you the chance to own the complete $5-$100 collection!
A highly distinctive, official keepsake of the onset of the polymer revolution, each note in this collection carries the first signature combination for its denomination in polymer – as well as an overprint of the date the note was launched. Importantly, each note is distinguished by the First Prefix AND very low serial numbers, having been taken from
combination – the $1, $2, $10 and $20. The first Aussie $5, issued in 1967 during the Coombs/Randall signature combination, is also included and it, like the Coombs/Wilson quartet, is distinguished by the short-lived ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ banner. Issued in 1973 during the Phillips/Wheeler, signature combination, Australia’s first $50 is the highest cataloguing standard $50 note, and is hotly pursued in any grade. Issued under Johnston/Stone, the nation’s first $100 note
very early on in its respective print-run and then set aside by NPA. Extremely exclusive, each note is also defined by a strictly limited edition. The highest, that of the $10, is a tiny 49,000! When you consider that just 5,000 of the $100 were issued – meaning that only 5,000 complete sets can be assembled – it’s obvious why this unique presentation is so rarely offered in this form.Exclusive, historic and available in pristine Uncirculated condition, this sensational set includes five First Day of Issue banknotes…
■ 1992 $5 Fraser/Cole 7 July 1992 Overprint – limited edition 47,000
completes what is a truly important Australian banknote collection. Although scarce and rising in market value in Uncirculated condition, as here, we can offer this comprehensive collection at a sensational saving. With the catalogue value of the seven notes now up to A$1,540, you SAVE A$300!
■ 1993 $10 Fraser/Evans 1 November 1993 Overprint – limited edition 49,000
■ 1994 $20 Fraser/Evans 31 October 1994 Overprint – limited edition 35,000
■ 1995 $50 Fraser/Evans 4 October 1995 Overprint – limited edition 10,500
■ 1996 $100 Fraser/Evans 15 May 1996 Overprint – limited edition 5,000
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE OVERPRINTS!
A$945US$755
1992-96 $5-$100 FIRST DAY OF ISSUE
OVERPRINT POLYMER NOTE COLLECTION
Unc (5 notes)
A$1,240US$992
FIRST DECIMAL PAPER BANKNOTE
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Australia 1850s
Token Fine A$49 US$40
■ Issued to overcome a shortage of lower denomination coinage in the fledgling Australian colonies. Average size of 31mm to 36mm
■ Excellent value-for-money for an original artefact of the Australian Gold Rush
■ Available in highly collectable Fine condition – type of our choice
1871-77S Shield Sovereign VF
A$695 US$557 ■ Successor to the Sydney Mint Sovereign –
struck at Sydney Mint (1871-77). Date of our choice.
■ Distinguished by the armorial magnificence of the heraldic shield reverse
■ Lovely examples, we have just a few of these golden icons in Very Fine quality
1981 20c 3.5 Claws Type Unc A$150 US$120
■ Struck at the Royal Canadian Mint during the strike at the RAM in 1981
■ Distinguished by 3.5 claws on left paw of platypus, rather than traditional four
■ Rising rapidly in value – SAVE A$20 off the current catalogue price!
1995 20c Platypus Unc A$55 US$44
■ Third lowest mintage Platypus 20c date – a tiny 3.69m coins struck!
■ A scarce date, distinguished by Stuart Devlin’s original decimal platypus design
■ Superb quality, we have the 1995 Platypus 20c in strictly Uncirculated condition
1995 50c Weary Dunlop PNC
A$3995 US$32 ■ Among Australia’s most popular PNCs –
honours 50th anniversary of the end of WWII
■ Highlighted by a BU example of the RAM’s much-admired Weary Dunlop 50c
■ Includes an Australia Post Weary Dunlop stamp upon the official envelope
1999 50c Coat of Arms Unc A$10 US$8
■ The first ever 50c issue carrying the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Elizabeth II
■ One of only three Coat of Arms 50c coins issued for circulation with this portrait
■ Ignored at issue, and seldom set aside in Uncirculated condition – as here
2003 50c Elizabeth II
Coronation PNC A$49 US$40
■ Issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
■ Comprises an utterly unique type – the ONLY 50c commemorative struck in al-bronze!
■ Must-have for a complete 50c collection – only available in this sought after PNC
2004 50c Coat of Arms Unc A$8 US$650
■ One of only three Coat of Arms 50c dates issued for circulation since 1999
■ As with so many non-commemorative types, seldom put aside at issue
■ Naturally difficult to find in flawless Uncirculated condition, as seen here
2006 1c & 2c Proof Pair A$1995 US$16
■ Issued as part of the 2006 Proof Set – not normally available individually
■ Great opportunity to enjoy the copper 1c and 2c in Proof – not seen in circulation since demonetised in 1991
■ Honours decimalisation 40th anniversary – only 1c & 2c dates with Rank-Broadley portrait of Elizabeth II
NPA Training Note Set A$995 US$8
■ Made by the NPA from real banknote paper for the training of bank tellers
■ Comprises the paper $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 – all in Unc quality
■ Looks and feels like real money! Historic element of Australia’s first decimal currency
$50 Knight/Stone Unc
A$275 US$220 ■ Third signature combination used on what
was then Australia’s highest denomination note
■ Worth too much to set aside as a memento in 1979, and naturally scarce in Unc
■ Currently valued at A$330 in Unc as here, don’t miss this bargain! SAVE A$55!
1995 $5 Fraser/Evans A$39 US$32
■ From the first issue following the revision of the colour of the polymer $5 note
■ A crucial Australian note type – impossible to find in premium grade in change
■ Add a premium quality example to your collection – available in Unc
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Headlined by a stunning 20 gram .999 Gold Proof, and very exclusive with just 5,000 sets bound for the international market, this spectacular release from the Japan Mint pays homage to the 20th anniversary of the accession of the Emperor Akihito.
A groundbreaking issue, with a Japanese monarch never before honoured in this way, this exciting set is sure to be sought after worldwide. Japan’s 125th emperor, Akihito has made a significant effort to bring the monarchy closer to the people in his 20 years in power, and is a revered figure both at home and abroad.
A striking celebration of his influential
reign, the 2009 Accession 20th Anniversary Proof Pair comprises a 28mm 20g .999 fine gold Proof 10,000
Yen depicting the Phoenix,
united with a 26.5mm nickel-
brass Proof 500 Yen.
Beautifully presented within an official Japan Mint case with a Certificate of Authenticity, this prestigious pair will – like all Japanese commemoratives – be heavily oversubscribed.Although guaranteed an allocation as official distributor for the Mint, we fought hard to have that allocation increased to satisfy the inevitable demand for such a prestigious, significant presentation. With no hope of obtaining more stock, however, you must act now!
The 2009 Niigata Silver Proof Coin & Stamp Set is
also in stock! A$175 US$125
The 2008 500Y Shimane Bimetal Unc is also available! A$19.95 US$12
See the Order Form for more of Japan’s sought after 47 Prefectures Coin Series!
Japan’s sensational Prefecture Series!
The equivalent to
the USA’s world-renowned State Quarters program,
the 47 Prefecture Series has proved, as predicted, a major success both in Japan and overseas.
Honouring the Niigata Prefecture
in an explosive fusion of precious metal and glorious full-colour, the latest of the Silver Proof Series is available at Downies!
A typically exquisite example of the Japan Mint’s mastery of full-colour minting, this new 40mm 1oz sterling silver Proof portrays a crested ibis, soaring above Niigata’s Sadogashima Island. Set in a Mint case doubling as a Certificate of Authenticity, we have secured a small number of this unique precious metal Proof from the mintage of 100,000 – of which just 10,000 will be allowed to leave Japan!
A unique, intriguing type, the third issue in the Japan Mint’s Prefecture 500Y Bimetal Proof Series honours the Shimane Prefecture.
Graced with a detailed design, this legal tender coin depicts an official Japanese archaeological treasure (a ritual bell from the
Yayoi period 500BC-300AD) found at the Kamo Iwakura site in Shimane’s Unnan City in 1996. Common to all issues in this sought after series, this 26.50mm type
also portrays a Yen coin. Exclusive, with no more than 3,000 coins allowed to leave Japan, we still have a limited number of this striking bimetal 500Y in stock – each in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
A$1,995US$1,395
JAPAN 2009 ACCESSION 20th ANNIVERSARY
PROOF PAIR
A$139US$9975
JAPAN 2009 1,000Y NIIGATA SILVER PROOF
A$79US$63
JAPAN 2008 500Y SHIMANE BIMETAL
PROOF
Just 5,000 sets to leave Japan!
SPECTACULAR IN COLOUR!
BRILLIANT IN BIMETAL!
Only the second commemorative gold coin issued by Japan in the last ten years!
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China 1914 10 Yuan Fine + A$995 US$8
■ Official Republic of China issue – first democracy in Asia, established by Sun Yat-sen in 1912
■ Interesting WWI keepsake – a conflict in which China remained neutral until 1917
■ In highly collectable Fine and better condition and a bargain at LESS THAN A$10!
Cook Islands 1987 $3 Unc A$995 US$8
■ A $3 banknote! Official legal tender issue of the Cook Islands – offered in Unc
■ An unusual denomination – always attractive to serious world note collectors
■ A distinctive, rather graphic, type, and sensational value at UNDER A$10 APIECE!
GB 2009 Ashes Series Medal
A$3495 US$28 ■ An official commemoration of the hard-
fought 2009 Ashes Series
■ Superbly struck from nickel-brass, and housed in an official, informative pack
■ Outstanding value-for-money for a 38.45mm commemorative
German East Africa 1908 5 Heller F-VF
A$14950 US$120One of few types issued during German East Africa’s brief existence – 1885-1918
■ Struck in bronze, this relic of European imperialism issued only in 1908 and 1909
■ Issued in tiny numbers, this imposing, attractive 37mm crown is seldom offered
Hungary 2008 1000HUF Proof
A$25 US$21 ■ Unusual square
legal tender coin, celebrating 115th anniversary of Hungary’s ‘telephone newspaper’ – considered a precursor to radio
■ Struck to Proof quality from cupro-nickel, and measuring 28.53mm x 28.53mm, this inventive commemorative coin has a surprisingly low mintage of 15,000
Monaco 1999 100Fr Rainier III Silver UncA$65 US$52
■ Issued in 1999 to honour the 50th anniversary of the reign of Prince Rainier III
■ One of very few commemoratives issued by Monaco – highly sought after
■ Crafted from 95% silver, this 22mm 15g 100Fr is, like all Monaco coinage, scarce
Rwanda 2007 100Fr Bimetal Unc A$995 US$8
■ Official legal tender of the country so brutally torn apart by civil war in the 1990s
■ Measuring 26mm, this new coin type is set to replace the 100Fr note in 2010
■ Offered in Unc, and a must-have for bimetal collectors – especially at this price!
Singapore 2000 $5 Bimetal Unc A$2495 US$20
■ A distinctive, scalloped-edge legal tender tribute to dawn of the new millennium
■ A crucial acquisition for bimetal collectors – struck to Uncirculated quality
■ Considered scarce, and yet a surprisingly affordable addition to your collection
Slovakia 2009 10€ 150th Anniversary Stodola Silver ProofA$54 US$44
■ Honours inventor and scientist Aurel Stodola (1859-1942) – ‘father of the steam turbine’
■ First Slovakia Silver Proof in Euros, and very exclusive with mintage just 13,300!
■ Each 34mm 18g 90% silver 10€ set in a case with Certificate and booklet
A$10 US$8 ■ An interesting, official legal tender issue
from the former Soviet state of Tajikistan
■ Paying homage to the 80th anniversary of the nation’s capital, Dushanbe City
■ Measuring 27mm, this unique bimetal type is available in strictly Unc quality
Tonga 1981 1 Pa’anga UncA$2495 US$20
■ An intriguing rectangular legal tender coin from the Pacific nation of Tonga
■ Celebrating World Food Day, with King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV portrait on obverse
■ Struck to Uncirculated standard from cu-ni, each coin measures 48mm x 27mm
Ukraine 2007 5HR Bugai
Bimetal UncA$1675 US$1350
■ Official Ukraine issue, reflecting former Soviet state’s distinctive cultural heritage
■ Depicts a Bugai, or traditional Ukrainian drum, upon its 28mm flan
■ Highly sought after, like all Ukraine coins – must-have for bimetal collectors
Tajikistan 2004 3 Somoni Unc
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Malta 2008 10€ Europa Silver ProofA$8650 US$70 ■ Celebrates Malta’s
historic 16th century Auberge de Castille (Inn of Castille)
■ An iconic building, beautifully depicted upon this 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver Proof
■ The first Malta silver commemorative in Euros – worldwide mintage just 18,000!
Turkey 2004 3 Yuro The Blue Mosque Medal
A$7 US$575
■ Issued to show what Turkish Euro coins may look like if Turkey gains full EU membership
■ Depicts 17th century Blue Mosque – one of Istanbul’s most popular attractions
■ Measuring 34.50mm, this unique bimetal medal is set within a full-colour card
Cook Islands 2003 $1 Unc A$995 US$8
■ Legal tender tribute to Tangaroa – a god known to many as the ‘origin of fire’
■ Based on a timber statue of this key Polynesian god, found in the Cook Islands
■ Measuring 28.50mm in diameter, each $1 coin is presented in Unc quality
Slovenia 2008 3€ Unc A$17 US$1375
■ A unique 3€ bimetal commemorative issued by newcomer to the EU, Slovenia
■ Celebrates Slovenia’s crucial role as joint-EU President in 2008
■ Spanning 32mm in diameter, each coin is in strictly Uncirculated condition
Spanish-American 1759-88 1R Fine
A$36 US$30 ■ Historic Spanish silver type – bearing a
strong portrait of Charles III (1759-88) ■ Accepted worldwide for trade – circulated
extensively in early years of Australian colonies
■ Top value for a genuine Proclamation Era coin from the powerful Spanish Empire
Mongolia 2008 500T Snow
Leopard Silver Proof A$86 US$69
■ Created with ‘Minted Photo Image’ technology – portrays endangered Snow Leopard
■ Crafted from 25g of sterling silver – measures a crown-sized 38.61mm
■ Housed in an official timber case with Certificate – mintage just 2,500!
South Africa 2005 2R FIFA
World Cup Silver ProofA$89 US$72
■ Official 2006 FIFA World Cup coin – issued by the 2010 World Cup hosts!
■ Big and weighty! Spans 38.73mm and comprises 33.63g of sterling silver!
■ Complete with a Certificate of Authenticity – worldwide mintage 50,000 coins
Liechtenstein 2006 10Fr Sovereignty Silver Proof A$4950 US$40
■ Rare legal tender type – only the 8th time since 1924 Liechtenstein has exercised right to issue currency!
■ Honours 200 years of sovereignty – established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806
■ Struck from 30g 90% silver, each 10Fr measures 37.30mm. Mintage just 15,000!
Thailand 2004 100 Baht A$1995 US$16
■ An official legal tender issue, commemorating the birthday of Thai Queen Sirikit
■ Measures 162mm x 70mm and available in flawless Uncirculated quality
■ A most affordable addition to your world banknote collection
GB 2008 £5 Charles Crown Cu-Ni BUA$3495 US$28
■ An official, one-year-only £5, celebrating the 60th Birthday of Prince Charles
■ Struck by Royal Mint – bears a superb portrait of the Prince on its 38.61mm flan
■ Each cu-ni £5 crown set in an official folder detailing Charles’ life and work
Hungary 2009 200HUF Bimetal Unc A$695 US$575
■ Like the Aussie $1 and $2 coins, this new 200 Forint type issued to replace the equivalent banknote denomination
■ A beautifully designed, important bimetal type – measures 28.30mm in diameter
■ Offered in pristine Unc quality and affordable enough for all collectors to enjoy
Czech Republic
2008 200ZK
Vineyard Silver Proof
A$54 US$44 ■ Marks 650th anniversary of Charles IV 1358
vineyard decree – led to first vine-planting in Bohemia
■ Each 31mm coin struck to the highest quality from 13g of 90% silver
■ Outstanding value-for-money for a silver Proof – just a few available!
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One of the most important questions for any collector to face is how to preserve the quality of your coins, whilst at the same time enjoying your treasured collection? Forming an unbeatable team, Downies and Dansco have the answer!
The leaders in numismatic presentation, Dansco specifically caters for all Australian coin collectors, producing high quality albums for both the predecimal and decimal coin series. The ultimate setting for Australia’s first national coin series, Dansco make albums for the halfpenny, penny, threepence & sixpence,
shilling and florin denominations. Giving collectors of Australia’s current coinage the chance to enjoy the sumptuous surrounds provided by a Supreme Album, Dansco also offers 1c & 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 albums. The leaders in Australian numismatics, Downies naturally always has the complete range of Dansco Supreme
Albums available for our clients. Offering double-sided viewing with easy-to-use sliding archival plastic ‘windows’, and featuring the mintage of each date inscribed on the album pages, these beautifully bound leatherette Dansco Supreme Albums represent a convenient, attractive, effective way for you to enjoy your collecting. At just
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A permanent record of Australia’s greatest
public sale of gold coins – comprising the last gold held by the RBA – Downies 2006 Auction of the RBA Gold Coins catalogue will intrigue every collector. Detailing an incredible sale, which
saw ALL 2,472 lots sold and a return of A$4.7m
against an estimate of A$3m, this professionally produced 176pp hardback publication features every lot in glorious full-colour. Normally A$59.95 – NOW JUST A$19.95!
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Mylar Coinholders are available in a range of sizes – from 17.5mm to 39.5mm.
Sensational value at just A$20 apiece, these attractive albums are perfect to store your collection – no matter what your traditional interest! Ideal for the Australian or international note
collector, or those interested in paper ephemera, the Banknote Album has capacity for 16 notes. Ideal for coins, tokens, medals and more, the Coin Album can handle a whopping
250 pieces! Importantly, these handy albums both have room to expand as your collection grows!
A marvellous environment for you to display and enjoy your coins, medals, tokens or other, these plush blue presentation trays are a must-have for the collector. Providing an option for
everyone, we have four different varieties of trays available, offering capacity for 15, 24, 40 or 77 of your treasured collectables. High quality, attractive and excellent value at just
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Aussie champs – enshrined in
silver!
Sought
after by
motorcycle fanatics
and coin collectors
alike, this unique full-
colour legal tender
presentation forms a
stunning tribute to two
world-famous Aussie
superstars – Troy Bayliss
and Casey Stoner!
An official commemorative
release, fully endorsed
by the legendary Ducati
motorcycle company, the
2009 $5 Ducati World
Champions Silver Proof
Pair comprises two
superbly struck legal
tender coins.
Celebrating Ducati’s
Australian world
champions, Casey
Stoner (MotoGP
2007) and Troy Bayliss
(Superbike 2001, 2006 &
2008), each coin is crafted
to the finest Proof quality
from 20g of sterling silver.
Capturing these Aussie
world-beaters in full
flight, each silver Proof
coin is distinguished by
a dramatic design upon
its broad, crown-sized
38.61mm flan – each
beautifully enhanced with
a brilliant burst of ‘Ducati
red’!
Not only eye-catching,
the 2009 $5 Ducati World
Champions Silver Proof
Pair is also extremely
exclusive. Ensuring a
sell-out, the worldwide
mintage has been set at
a mere 1,000! With the
Australian allocation strictly
limited, and demand so
strong in the wake of Casey
Stoner’s sensational third
consecutive victory
at Phillip Island in
October, we have
just a few coins
remaining in
stock.
Beautifully
presented, the
Troy Bayliss
$5 Silver Proof
and Casey Stoner
$5 Silver Proof are
housed within individual,
officially approved Ducati
cases, each complete with
a numbered Certificate of
Authenticity. One of the big guns
in world motorsport,
achieving a remarkable
52 Superbike victories
in just 152 starts, Troy
Bayliss was triumphant
in the Superbike World
Championship with
Ducati in 2001, 2006
and 2008
Triumphant in
the 2007 MotoGP
championship in
his first year with Ducati,
and winner of three consecutive
MotoGP titles at Phillip Island
(2007-09), Casey Stoner is one
of Australia’s brightest stars
A$195US$156
PALAU 2009 $5 DUCATI
WORLD CHAMPIONS
SILVER PROOF PAIR
KIDNEY HEALTH AUSTRALIA
IS THE WINNER!
Proud to be actively
associated with Kidney
Health Australia, Downies
is delighted that our
charity auction of the Troy
Bayliss Print and Casey
Stoner Print was such a
grand success. We would
like to thank the great
number of our clients
that lodged extremely
generous bids for these
impressive collectables,
and offer our
congratulations to the
ultimate winners. With
every cent of the bid for
the Bayliss Print and the
Stoner Print donated
to Kidney Health
Australia, it’s the battle
against kidney disease
that it is the real winner!
Special thanks to
Autographed Collectables
(www.air23.com.au) for
donating the Bayliss print
for this event.