Visit our website at www.downies.com www.eurocollections.com www.yearofthedragon.net.au Mid November 2011 Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Among the most prestigious Diamond Jubilee legal tender tributes, this new Proof from the Royal Canadian Mint is defined by pure .99999 gold, a REAL diamond and extremely limited availability. A spectacular work of precious metal minting, this innovative coin is crafted from 22 grams of .99999 gold – the highest level of purity in numismatics! Arrayed with a magnificent portrayal of the young Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse, this ‘double-effigy’ $300 legal tender type is most notable for the imposing 0.11-0.14ct round brilliant cut real Canadian diamond. Struck into the 25mm flan, the addition of this most precious of gems forms the perfect tribute to the 60th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II. Complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a Diamond Authenticity Certificate, and set in a Mint case, our allocation from the mintage of 1,500 has been restricted to just FIVE coins! As with the Australian 2oz Gold Proof Diamond Jubilee coin offered in November Money – sold out on the second day – a phone order is essential. PURE .99999 GOLD and a REAL diamond! Portrait of Power Graced with a faultless recreation of Sir William Dargie’s famous ‘wattle painting’ of the young Queen Elizabeth II, the Perth Mint’s official Diamond Jubilee tribute is a masterpiece of precious metal minting. Struck from 1oz .999 fine silver, each 40.60mm Australian legal tender coin is housed in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of just 7,500 – sure to sell out. real Canadian diamond. Official British tribute! Featuring not one but TWO unique, one-year- only portraits, Britain’s official Diamond Jubilee commemorative has proved extraordinarily popular. A permanent, official and very affordable record of this major milestone in British history, each 38.61mm £5 British legal tender coin is beautifully presented within an illustrated, informative official Royal Mint pack. A$ 107 2012 $1 DIAMOND JUBILEE 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price AT188 A$ 19 95 GB 2012 £5 DIAMOND JUBILEE Cu-Ni BU AT050 Fo housed in a Cert con of s A A A DIA 1o Graced wit Sir Will paint Eliz of is m A Fi Find nd us on Am p J t M . d lim A sp metal is cra gold – in n a t l n 0. c ut r A$ 2,795 CANADA 2012 $300 QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE GOLD PROOF AT216 legal tende presen illus of p 95 5 5 Featuring only po Jubi ex o o
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Among the most prestigious Diamond Jubilee legal tender tributes, this new Proof from the Royal Canadian Mint is defined by pure .99999 gold, a REAL diamond and extremely limited availability.
A spectacular work of precious metal minting, this innovative coin is crafted from 22 grams of .99999
gold – the highest level of purity in numismatics! Arrayed with
a magnificent portrayal of the young Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse, this ‘double-effigy’ $300 legal tender type is most notable for the imposing
0.11-0.14ct round brilliant cut real Canadian diamond.
Struck into the 25mm flan, the addition of this most precious of gems forms the perfect tribute to the 60th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II. Complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a Diamond Authenticity Certificate, and set in a Mint case, our allocation from the mintage of 1,500 has been restricted to just FIVE coins!
As with the Australian 2oz Gold Proof Diamond Jubilee coin offered in November Money – sold out on the second day – a phone order is essential.
PURE .99999 GOLD and a REAL diamond!
Portrait of Power
Graced with a faultless recreation of
Sir William Dargie’s famous ‘wattle
painting’ of the young Queen Elizabeth II, the Perth Mint’s
official Diamond Jubilee tribute
is a masterpiece of precious
metal minting. Struck from 1oz
.999 fine silver, each 40.60mm
Australian legal tender coin is housed in an official case with
a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage
of just 7,500 – sure to sell out.
real Canadian diamond.
Official British tribute!
Featuring not one but TWO unique, one-year-
only portraits, Britain’s official Diamond
Jubilee commemorative has proved
extraordinarily popular. A permanent,
official and very affordable record
of this major milestone in British
history, each 38.61mm £5 British legal tender coin is beautifully
presented within an illustrated, informative
official Royal Mint pack.
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A formidable fusion of purity, presentation, vibrant full-colour and strictly limited availability, the $1 Early Governors of Australia 1oz Silver Proof Collection was one of the biggest hits of 2008. Seldom seen on the market, we are delighted to be in a position to once again highlight the unique qualities of this stunning tribute to Australia’s early leaders.
A visually spectacular, exclusive presentation, with a mintage of just 1,808, the 2008 $1 Early Governors of Australia 1oz Silver Proof Collection was issued for the bicentenary of Australia’s only successful military uprising – the 1808 Rum Rebellion. A rich exploration of Australia’s colonial heritage, honouring some of the most important characters of early Australian history, the set pays homage to the first five Governors of New South Wales – Arthur Phillip, John Hunter, Philip Gidley King, William Bligh and Lachlan Macquarie. Distinguished by a commanding high relief portrait of one of these powerful characters, each Perth Mint-struck full-colour 40mm .999 silver 1oz Proof is a triumph of numismatic art. Individually eye-catching, these coins look sensational when united as a complete collection. Providing an appropriate environment for coins that take the collector on a journey through the early chapters of Australian history, the set of five is housed in a unique book-style case. Crafted from timber, with a leatherette cover, gold embossing and brass edges, the case undoubtedly enhances the collector value of this release.
Also accompanied by a detailed 8-page historical booklet, incorporating an individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this unparalleled presentation represents a compelling chronicle of Australia’s colonial heritage – and a collector presentation of the highest calibre.
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� Struck by Australia’s own Perth Mint as offi cial Tuvalu legal tender
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Australia’s transformation from a shambolic penal colony into a thriving, united nation is one of the most intriguing chapters of
Australian history. Unique, historic and, with just 2,500
sets issued, very exclusive, this affordable presentation honours
some of the key characters behind that transformation.
Nation Builders…From politics to exploration, from agricultural development to literature, from the discovery of gold to the performance arts, the Australian nation was built from
the contributions from a range of individuals across a wide array of fields.
Genuine icons of Australian history, and still household names today, Arthur
Phillip, William Bligh, Joseph Banks, Matthew Flinders,
Elizabeth Macarthur, Peter Lalor, Edward Hargraves, Ned Kelly, Banjo Paterson and Nellie Melba are all honoured in this collection.
Genuine Halfpennies, Genuine Gold!Enshrining this array of important Australian characters in legal tender, this new release comprises ten genuine George VI predecimal halfpennies. Finished in real gold, each George VI halfpenny bears a full-colour design of one of the aforementioned colonial luminaries upon its 25.50mm diameter flan, with each design protected by a layer of clear enamel.
A Fine Presentation…Enabling the full enjoyment of this historic presentation, each 10-coin set is housed within a black case, and is accompanied by a detailed information booklet. Outlining the story of each of the iconic colonial figures celebrated in the set, the booklet is also individually numbered, attesting to the limited edition of just 2,500.
An Exclusive Opportunity! Given the affordability of the Road to Federation Gold-plated Halfpenny Collection – available at under A$10 per full-colour coin! – the limited edition of 2,500 is surprisingly low. With this historic presentation sure to be targeted by a broad cross-section of the community, we urge our clients to place an early order.
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With lower mintages and higher circulation rates than the full Sovereign, Australian Half Sovereigns are scarce and desirable in any grade. A key element of Australia’s golden heritage, we have been able to assemble a small number of sets comprising all three half sovereign types struck at the Perth Mint!
The Perth Mint, launched amid much fanfare in June of 1899, struck its very first half sovereign in 1900. With Queen Victoria passing away in January of 1901, the 1900P Half Sovereign was rendered a unique,
one-year-only issue, and is considered one of the
most important coins of the 1855-1918 Half Sovereign Series. Distinguished by the superb Veiled Head
portrait of the long-reigning monarch, and
defined by a tiny mintage of 119,000, this crucial date is included in this collection in highly collectable
Fine to Very Fine condition. Before the series concluded in 1918, the Perth Mint struck half sovereigns for both Edward VII (in 1904, 1908 and 1909) and George V (in 1911, 1915 and 1918). As with the one-year-only Queen Victoria issue, the mintages of half sovereigns struck during the reigns of her son and grandson were minuscule. On average, just 43,000 half sovereigns per year were struck for Edward VII, with the George V annual average a mere 89,400! Both the Edward VII and George V half sovereign types are included in this set – dates of our choice – with the former in Fine and the latter in Extremely Fine. Uniting beauty, history, luxury and scarcity – with so many coins from the tiny mintages lost to the melting pot – the complete 1900-18 Perth Mint Half Sovereign Typeset represents a prestigious acquisition for any collector.
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One of the most important dates across the entire 1855-1931 Australian Gold Sovereign Series, we have in stock a few examples of the very first Young Head Shield Gold Sovereign struck by the Sydney Mint – the celebrated 1871S!
Bearing highly distinctive designs, intended to distinguish the coins from allegedly superior British issues, the Sydney Mint’s first sovereign series ran from 1855 until 1870. However, when authorities in London discovered that the 1855-70 Sydney Mint Sovereigns were actually preferred to their British counterparts, a directive was issued to the Mint that it was only to strike sovereigns bearing standard British designs. Given the option of using the Shield
and/or St George reverse, the Mint chose both, with the very first Shield Sovereign struck in 1871. Defined by the armorial magnificence of the reverse, and the splendid youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, the 1871S Sovereign is naturally hotly pursued for the tremendous beauty of the designs. Indeed, the Shield sovereign was and is still considered to be among the most beautiful gold coins in the history of numismatics, with its popularity across the Empire seeing a huge number shipped overseas in the 19th century – exacerbating the scarcity of the type today. Highly sought after as the ‘first of its kind’, we have this symbolic, immensely historic date available in highly collectable Fine to Very Fine quality.
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Tiny mintage!Struck at the Melbourne Mint at the height of the Great Depression, the 1930M Sovereign proved to be the penultimate date of the Australian 1855-1931 Sovereign Series. Highly sought after regardless of the grade, we have this historic 22-carat gold coin in lovely, lustrous Extremely Fine condition.
As with many sovereign dates in the years leading to the end of the series, the 1930M Sovereign is notorious for the tiny mintage. Indeed, a mere 77,000 coins were struck at the Melbourne Mint in 1930, making the 1930M Australia’s second-lowest mintage sovereign issue. Featuring the St George & the Dragon reverse, and one of only three dates distinguished by the modified portrait of George V, this key date is considered scarce in Extremely Fine condition as here. Surprisingly affordable given the low mintage
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WWI had a severe impact on the Empire’s gold coin production – the Royal Mint didn’t begin striking sovereigns again until 1925 – but Australian mints did produce sovereigns in limited numbers in the aftermath of the war. A mere 511,000 sovereigns were struck at the Melbourne Mint in 1923, for example, and with such a large if unknown number of 1920s sovereigns melted down and used to satisfy foreign debt, it’s no shock that we rarely get the chance to offer the 1923M. A fantastic and – at just A$525 apiece – astonishingly affordable opportunity for our clients, we have seven about Uncirculated examples in stock.
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Hotly pursued for its ‘last issue’ status, the 1931M Sovereign is also notable as having the lowest recorded mintage of the entire 1855-1931 Sovereign Series. With just 58,000 coins struck, this key date is naturally rare in the Uncirculated quality seen here. Distinguished by full mint bloom and sharp detail, our small stock will be snapped up in days.
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Beyond its status as the lowest mintage issue of the Perth Mint’s 1899-1931 Sovereign Series, with just 133,000 coins struck, the 1928P is important as the very last sovereign to carry the original larger portrait of George V. A truly beautiful coin when found in the superb state of preservation seen here, we have just a few examples of this crucial, low-mintage date available in lustrous Uncirculated quality.
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2011 ANDA Show Series – COMPLETE! TINY MAXIMUM MINTAGE JUST 2,000 COINS!
An exclusive opportunity for the
many Downies clients keen
to assemble the complete
collection, we are delighted
to unveil the very last issue
of the Royal Australian
Mint’s 2011 ANDA Show
Capital Bridges 1oz Silver
Unc Series!
Carrying a superbly sculpted, fully
struck-up design upon its expansive
40mm flan, this exclusive Australian
legal tender type pays homage to
Adelaide’s Diver Derrick Bridge – opened
in 2008 and named after South Australian
World War II hero Lt Tom ‘Diver’ Derrick VC,
DCM. Struck to Frosted Uncirculated quality from
a troy ounce of .999 silver, the maximum mintage of
this unique precious metal coin was set at a mere
2,000. As with every issue in the series, however, the
Royal Australian Mint decided that all coins not sold
at the Show, or during a brief period of availability on
the Mint’s website, would be melted down.
Although the final mintage has yet to be released by
the Royal Australian Mint, there seems little doubt
that the concluding chapter of the 2011 ANDA Show
Series will be as exclusive as its predecessors – and
just as hard to find in the future. Indeed, this will be
one of very few opportunities for Australian collectors
to complete the entire 5-coin series. Once gone, the
2011 $1 Diver Derrick Bridge 1oz Silver Unc – and its
forerunners – will be gone forever!
With a tiny number of coins in stock, we highly
recommend immediate action.
� Exclusive Aussie Show Product – tiny maximum
mintage just 2,000!
� Unique Australian legal tender tribute to
Adelaide’s Diver Derrick Bridge
� Struck to rigorous Frosted Unc quality from 1oz
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in diameter
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the penultimate coin in the RAM’s 2011
ANDA Show Series is crafted to exquisite
Unc quality from 1oz of .999 fine silver,
and has a maximum mintage of just
2,000!,000!
2011 $1 SYDNEY ANDA SHOW
PYRMONT BRIDGE SILVER Unc
A$109AS901
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Melbourne’s iconic Princes Bridge, this
40mm 1oz .999 silver Unc had a final
mintage of just 1,046 – making it one of
the most exclusive ever Aussie Show
Products!
2011 $1 MELBOURNE ANDA SHOW
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2011 $1 BRISBANE ANDA SHOW
STORY BRIDGE SILVER Unc
A$149AS539
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40mm 1oz .999 fine silver Unc of the
2011 ANDA Show Series pays homage to
Perth’s Narrows Bridge – and had a tiny
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NARROWS BRIDGE SILVER Unc
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A stunning full-colour celebration of one of
Australia’s most renowned
landmarks, this exclusive legal
tender issue forms a unique tribute to
the Sydney Opera House.
An exciting example of the power
and precision of modern minting,
this expansive 38.61mm 25g sterling
silver Proof features a fully struck-up
depiction of the Opera House – superbly
embellished with full-colour! With a
majority of the mintage set aside for a
major international coin program, we have
been able to secure just a small allocation
from the tiny mintage of 2,500.
Chorus of COLOUR!
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An impressive overview of Australia’s modern currency history, forming a distinctively Aussie gift for friends and contacts overseas, the Indigenous Australia Coin & Note Portfolio provides a powerful insight into the nation’s ancient past.Capturing the timeless wonder of the Dreamtime within state-of-the-art currency production, the first legal tender issue to acknowledge Australia’s indigenous culture was the nation’s first $1 banknote, unveiled at the inception of decimal currency in February 1966. Just as important in the scheme of Australian currency history, the second indigenous issue – the 1988 Bicentennial $10 – is notable as Australia’s first commemorative note, and the world’s first polymer note! The Indigenous Australia Coin &
Note Portfolio features BOTH notes, united with the Royal Australian Mint’s 1988 Bicentennial $1 and 1988-2011 Indigenous Elder $2 – PLUS the Perth Mint’s one-year-only 2005 $1 Kangaroo Al-Br BU!Presented in an attractive and secure environment, specifically designed to offer long-term protection to the flawless Uncirculated quality of the array of official Australian legal tender issues, the three coins and two banknotes are set behind archival quality bubble and housed within a brilliantly designed, informative pack.
A$125INDIGENOUS
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The Spirit of the Dreamtime…CAPTURED IN OFFICIAL AUSSIE CURRENCY!
Merino Magic! Underpinned by strictly Uncirculated quality, striking presentation and sensational value-for-money, the 2011 Australia’s Golden Era of Wool Coin & Banknote Portfolio has proved one of the major hits of the year – in part due to the inclusion of a large piece of GENUINE Merino wool in each pack! An imaginative addition to a truly impressive presentation, the 2011 Australia’s Golden Era of Wool Coin & Banknote Portfolio unites real Aussie Merino wool with three Australian
legal tender issues. Featuring Australia’s last Silver Shilling, issued from 1953 to 1963, the set
also includes two key decimal types. Bearing a portrait of wool pioneer John Macarthur, an example of Australia’s last $2 note is found in each set, united with the 1991 50c Decimal 25th Anniversary Ram’s Head coin. The consummate combination with which to honour the Wool Industry’s unparalleled role in Australia’s economic, political and social development, all three legal tender issues are presented in strictly Uncirculated quality. Housed in an informative, illustrated full-colour pack, and sensational value for such a professional, historic presentation, the 2011 Australia’s Golden Era of Wool Coin & Banknote Portfolio is within the reach of all at a mere A$69.95.le
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An ideal Christmas or Lunar New Year gift, and a must-have for full-colour coin collectors, the Perth Mint’s new 2012 50c Baby Dragon 1/2oz Silver Proof is already marching down the same path to success established by virtually all of the 2012 Year of the Dragon issues released thus far.
Struck to the apex of Proof quality from 1/2oz of pure, lustrous .999
silver, and distinguished by an enchanting, caricature-style design of a baby dragon, this unique legal tender type is a typically brilliant example of the Perth Mint’s world-
renowned full-colour minting techniques. Dominating the
large 36.60mm diameter flan, the blazing red
and yellow hues of the Baby Dragon forms a dramatic contrast with the silken, Proof quality
mirrored field. Also a fine presentation, each precious metal Proof is housed within an official Perth Mint case in a beautifully illustrated ‘ready-to-wrap’ outer box, complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.That Certificate of Authenticity attests to the extremely limited availability of this captivating collector coin. Unwilling to take advantage of the barnstorming demand seen for all Year of the Dragon issues, the Perth Mint has restricted the worldwide mintage to a surprisingly low 7,500 coins, and our allocation from this meagre figure has already been severely depleted. An immensely affordable opportunity to secure a Perth Mint-struck Year of the Dragon keepsake, get your order in early and ensure supply of the 2012 50c Baby Dragon 1/2oz Silver Proof at the value-for-money Official Issue Price of just A$67.50.
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Sure to command the attention of collectors worldwide, the 2012 $30 Year of the Dragon Gemstone Kilo Silver Specimen is one of the world’s largest coins. A gargantuan Australian legal tender issue, each coin comprises a whopping KILO of .999 fine silver and spans a breathtaking 100.60mm in diameter! Forming the perfect venue for the dazzling full-colour design, the imposing frame of this precious metal giant is also distinguished by the presence of a real ruby set in the dragon’s eye! A highly original work of numismatic art, each coin is set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of just 5,000.
A glorious fusion of precious metals, the 2012 $1 Year of the Dragon Gilded 1oz Silver Specimen is a powerful illustration of the Perth Mint’s mastery of the demanding process of selective gold-plating. Larger than a standard Silver Crown, the expansive 45.60mm flan is distinguished by a dramatic dragon design – sharply struck to the Mint’s rigorous Specimen standards. A truly memorable tribute to the Lunar New Year, the Mint’s precise application of the world’s favourite precious metal is the perfect finishing touch. Official Australian legal tender, each 45.60mm coin is set in a capsule with an official Perth Mint Certificate of Authenticity.
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Due to the extraordinary demand for all of the new Year of the Dragon issues, the Perth Mint has brought forward the release date of one of the most important 2012 Lunar New Year issues. The new 2012 Year of the Dragon Colour Gold Proofs are now available at Downies!
A scintillating illustration of the precious metal prowess of the Perth Mint, this spellbinding new series comprises three individually magnificent Australian legal tender coins. Headlined by the imposing, crown-sized 39.34mm $100 1oz Gold coin, the series also includes the
22.60mm $25 1/4oz and 18.60mm $15 1/10oz Gold coins – each struck to the apex of Perth Mint Proof quality from pure, prestigious .9999 gold. Typical of the quality of all Perth Mint full-colour coinage, each coin carries a glorious reverse design of a lithe, powerful Dragon – absolutely stunning when precisely finished in blazing red hues. Beautifully presented within a distinctive, official Perth Mint case, each of these official Australian legal tender issues is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming the exclusive limited availability. Sure to sell-out at speed, the mintage of each coin has been restricted to a mere 5,000!
Of the plethora of highly sought after Year of the Dragon issues from the Perth Mint, the 2012 $100 Year of the Dragon 1oz Gold
BU has arguably generated the greatest demand. Indeed, our allocation sold out before we even had the chance to offer it, and the complete 30,000-coin mintage has already sold out at the Mint! Having scoured the international market, however, we are delighted to announce that this spectacular 1oz .9999 gold coin is now back in stock at Downies!
Although the fervent interest in this coin is partly due to the general popularity of the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese
Lunar Calendar, the virtually instantaneous devastation of the
mintage illustrates the tremendous demand for the Perth Mint’s Lunar
Gold BU Series in recent years – particularly the 1oz Gold BU.
A powerful illustration as to exactly why the Mint is known as Australia’s ‘precious metal specialists’, this prestigious annual issue has naturally caught the eye of Lunar buyers and traditional Australian legal tender coin collectors. Perhaps more importantly, the 1oz Gold BU has also become a key target for precious metal investors, with more
and more people seeking a cost-effective, Government-backed way to secure .9999 gold. Indicative of the astonishing recent success of the Lunar Gold BU Series, the 30,000-coin mintages of the 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 $100 Lunar 1oz Gold BU issues have all sold out!With the 30,000-coin mintage of the 39.34mm 2012 $100 Year of the Dragon 1oz Gold BU sold out even faster than its predecessors, you must not ignore this opportunity. It may be the last opportunity you get.
Sold out at the Mint!BACK IN STOCK AT DOWNIES!
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A$3392012 $15 YEAR OF
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A$7892012 $25 YEAR OF
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Official issue Price
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A$3,1002012 $100 YEAR OF
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Gold Dragons launched early!
See the Order Form for more from the Perth Mint’s 2012 Lunar BU Series!
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� Housed in a 2-coin case within an eye-catching Planet Earth outer box
P f S t2005 5c & 10c Silver Proof PairNOW A$2995 AP084
� Rare opportunity to own Silver Proof examples of Australia’s 5c & 10c
� Part of the 2005 Silver Proof Set – not normally available individually
� Tiny mintage! Just 6,200 of each coin struck from pure, prestigious .999 silver!
2003 $1 Vietnam War 30th Anniversary Unc
NOW A$3350 AH899
� Key, low-mintage Al-Br Unc $1 type – just 57,000 coins struck!
� Not issued for circulation – must-have for a complete collection!
� Struck to the RAM’s rigorous Unc quality – set in an offi cial pack
$1 R72 Coombs/Randall FineNOW A$4950 AM216
� An early, important decimal issue – Australia’s second $1 note
� Issued for only one year – the scarcest $1 note across all grades
� A fantastic opportunity, with this note cataloguing at A$85 in Fine
1808 NSW Proof Pattern Collection (6)
NOW A$2995 AO366
� Comprises six Patterns – struck in Golden Alloy, copper, aluminium, pewter, cupro-nickel and antiqued bronze copper!
� Unites ‘Australia’ reverse with George III portrait from 1797 Cartwheel 1d
2008 Two Coin Unc SetNOW A$10 AN124
� Features unique Planet Earth $1 – a ‘not-issued-for-circulation’ type
� Also includes 2008 Platypus 20c in BU – not found in 2008 Mint Set!
� Very affordable, the duo is housed in a striking Planet Earth pack
2009 $1 Young Collectors Collection BU (9)NOW A$59 AQ155
� Unique 9-coin Australian legal tender tribute to space exploration from the Perth Mint
� Features illustrated album, Solar System book, asteroids & comets DVD, two posters, an activity book and puzzles & space stickers!
2008 Baby Mint SetNOW A$45 AN092
� Comprises six coins (5c-$2) – all struck to immaculate BU quality
� Includes 2008 Norman Lindsay $1 – not found in any other 2008 set!
� Housed in a RAM pack based on Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding
2009 $1 Kangaroo Cu-Ni Unc
NOW A$995 A0873
� Superb tribute to our key native icon – designed by artist, Ken Done
� Struck to BU quality from cupro-nickel – mintage just 7,522 coins!
� Each 38.74mm $1 set in an offi cial, beautifully illustrated RAM pack
2009 Proof SetNOW A$69 AP138
� Offi cial Year of Astronomy commemorative – as with the set at right
� Comprises six Proof coins (5c-$2), housed within a superb RAM pack
� Features unique Astronomy $1 – only found in Proof quality in this set!
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� United with 2009 Roos $1, with both coins struck to fl awless Proof quality
� Set in an eye-catching, offi cial RAM pack – mintage just 9,599
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� Offi cial 150th anniversary tribute to the 1860 Burke & Wills Expedition
� Headlined by a Perth Mint 30.60mm Australian legal tender $1 coin
� Also features an offi cial Australia Post Burke & Wills 60c stamp!
Japan 2008 500¥ Shimane Bimetal Proof
NOW A$1795 AP735
� Third issue honours Shimane – history dates back to Shinto mythology
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� Celebrates Hokkaido – Japan’s 2nd largest island & northernmost prefecture
� Set in an offi cial case with a Certifi cate confi rming mintage of 30,000
� Unique tribute to Australia’s King of Coins – the famous 1930 Penny
� Struck to Proofl ike quality from copper, each coin measures 40mm
� Set in an informative card – within the reach of all at just A$14.95!
2010 Two Coin Unc SetNOW A$10 AQ511
� Honouring the sesquicentenary of the Burke & Wills Expedition
� Comprises two unique types – set in a striking offi cial RAM pack
� Neither coin issued for circulation – essential for a complete collection!
2010-11 50c Royal Wedding
Gold-plated Two Coin SetNOW A$159 AS295
� Unique RAM tribute to marriage of Prince William & Catherine Middleton
� Includes two 31.51mm 18.24g .999 silver, 24-carat gold-plated 50c coins
� Set in offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate. Mintage just 10,000!
Austria 2004 Mint SetNOW A$15 AN674
� Comprises 8 coins, from the 1c to the 2€ – all in sparkling BU quality!
� Features Mozart 1€ and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bertha von Suttner 2€
� Housed in an impressive, informative, offi cial Austrian Mint pack
Palau 2010 $5 Mountains & Flora Ayers Rock Silver ProofNOW
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� Affordable, exclusive tribute to Ayers Rock – mintage just 2,500!
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� Mini replicas of the crowns used at Napoleon’s Coronation in 1804
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flame burning, then this is the one for you!
As unique as the Sex Goddess herself, this one-year-only type is struck from cupro-nickel, finished in genuine silver and then superbly enhanced with a full-
colour ‘movie shot’ of Marilyn – united with two other images of this siren of the silver screen. A spectacular monument to the star of ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ and ‘Some Like It Hot’, this exclusive, affordable tribute presents Marilyn as she is remembered by her legion of adoring fans – as the epitome of Hollywood glamour.Officially authorised Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, and sure to be hotly pursued in the 85th anniversary of the year she was brought into the world as Norma Jean Baker, this vivacious 38.61mm full-colour coin is part of a tiny mintage of just 2,500.
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Underpinned by the striking reverse design, the strictly limited availability and the sensational value-for-money, the 2012 $1 Harry Houdini Trick Box Cu-Ni BU is most notable for the inventive, imaginative presentation.
One of the world’s greatest escapologists and magicians, Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was among the USA’s most famous entertainers at the time of his death – exactly 85 years ago. Issued to honour the all-too-short life and daring deeds of this legendary character, this unique, exclusive legal tender type is distinguished by a fine portrayal of Houdini upon its 22mm diameter flan.
An entirely fitting form of presentation, this affordable cupro-nickel coin is set within a black frame and presented in a special ‘magic’ case. Place the coin and the frame within the outer box – say the magic words of your choice – pull the frame out and, hey presto! The coin has ‘disappeared’! With Downies able to secure only a tiny number of coins from the mintage of just 5,000, order now – before this coin really disappears!
Comprising six 38.61mm 25g sterling silver coins, the 2010-11 $5 Legends of Hollywood Silver Proof Collection celebrates genuine icons of the silver screen.
Featuring an original photograph by noted Hollywood photographer, Bruno Bernard (1912-87), the three 2010-dated coins honour Clark Gable (1901-60), John Wayne
(1907-79) and Ginger Rogers (1911-95), with the 2011-dated trio paying homage to Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2010), Sophia Loren (1934) and Marilyn Monroe (1926-62). Exclusive, with just 2,500 issued, each legal tender set is housed in a movie-reel case with numbered Certificates of Authenticity.
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Vatican 2006 10€ St Peter’s Square Silver Proof A$415 AO257
� Marks 350 years since start of building colonnade of St. Peter’s Square
� Hotly pursued and soaring in secondary market value
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Vatican 2011 Official Proof SetA$365 AS638
� The latest in one of the world’s most sought after Proof Set series
� Includes eight Proof coins – from 1c to 2€ – plus silver medallion
� Mintage restricted to a tiny 15,000 – soon to be impossible to fi nd
San Marino2011 2€ Giorgio Varsari UncA$4995 AS781
� Issued to mark 500 years since birth of artist and author Giorgio Varsari
� Extremely scarce bimetal 2€ type – tiny mintage just 130,000
� Set in an offi cial blister pack and protective full-colour outer folder
San Marino2009 2€ European Year of Creativity UncA$99 AQ470
� Hotly pursued legal tender type – a key to the 2€ Bimetal Series
� Extraordinarily low mintage just 130,000 – seldom offered to collectors
� Presented in a full-colour blister pack within an offi cial coin folder
San Marino 2006 2€ Columbus UncA$295 AM882
� Commemorates the 500th anniversary of death of Christopher Columbus
� Mintage just 120,000 – vanished from market and soaring in value
� Just four examples of this rare 2€ in stock – each set in offi cial pack
Vatican 2009 2€ Astronomy UncA$109 AQ781
� Seldom seen legal tender tribute to International Year of Astronomy
� Offi cial legal tender; measures 25.75mm – like each 2€ on this page
� Set in offi cial Vatican pack – astonishingly low mintage just 106,084
Vatican 2008 10€ World Peace Day Silver Proof A$295 AP430
� Rare, sought after tribute to World Peace Day – just 9,602 coins struck!
� Rocketing in market value, each 22g sterling silver Proof measures 34mm
� Housed in an offi cial Vatican case with Certifi cate of Authenticity
Vatican 2006 5€ World Peace Day Silver Proof A$200 AO258
� Hotly pursued worldwide – rarely offered � Each 32mm coin crafted to Proof quality
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Vatican2006 2€ Swiss Guard UncA$24950 AM883
� Unique tribute to the 500th anniversary of Swiss Pontifi cal Guard
� One of the most sought after coins of Europe’s 2€ Bimetal Series
� Just 100,000 coins struck – rarely offered and rising rapidly in value
Vatican2004 2€ UncA$295 AL052
� Incredibly low mintage tribute to 75th anniversary of Vatican City State
� Rarely available, with the tiny mintage of 85,000 wiped out instantly
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