February Money 2012

Genuine Australian Black Opal in each coin!

A spellbinding start to one

of the most imaginative

programs in collecting,

we can now unveil the

first coin in the Perth

Mint’s groundbreaking

Australian Opal Silver

Proof Series! An awe-

inspiring concept,

each coin in the series

will feature genuine

Australian opal set within

the reverse!

Celebrating one of

Australia’s most beloved

bush icons, the first coin

honours the koala. An

astonishing innovation

on the part of Australia’s

precious metal specialists,

the reverse features a koala

in a gum tree, detailed in

pure Australian black opal!

A coin that must be seen

‘in the flesh’ to be believed,

the black opal centrepiece

contrasts brilliantly against

the glistening silver Proof

surfaces, with the outer of

the 36.60mm flan featuring

eucalyptus leaves and

blossoms, united with

depictions of a full moon

and the Southern Cross.

Given its shining quality

and breathtaking originality,

the 2012 $1 Opal Koala 1oz

Silver Proof is surprisingly

affordable at the Official

Issue Price of A$129 –

especially considering

the mintage. A dramatic

underestimation of

demand, a mere 8,000

coins will be struck!

With this figure set to be

heavily oversubscribed,

our allocation has naturally

been tightly restricted, and

we are certain to sell-out

at speed.

As illustrated by the

similarly themed 2007

Treasures of Australia

Sapphires Silver Proof

(issued at A$105;

catalogues at A$675),

the first coin of any series

is always the most hotly

pursued. With this in mind,

you must grasp the chance

to secure the inaugural

release of what is sure to

be one of the most sought

after series in numismatics.

It may be the only chance

you get.

■ Struck to Proof quality

from 1oz of pure,

lustrous .999 silver

■ Genuine, pure Australian

black opal embedded in

every coin!

■ Tiny worldwide mintage

just 8,000 – sell-out

guaranteed

■ Housed within an official

case – with a light set

within the lid!

■ Complete with a serial-

numbered Certificate

of Authenticity

SELL-OUT EXPECTED

WITHIN DAYS!

Representing the

moon shining down on

the nocturnal koala,

and highlighting the

exquisite beauty of

the opal insert, each

official case features

a light set in the lid!

An unusual,

unprecedented

Australian legal

tender obverse type,

with the portrait

of Elizabeth II

surrounded by a

distinctive circular

pattern

Find us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

Visit our website at www.downies.com

www.eurocollections.com www.yearofthedragon.net.au

February 2012

NEW RELEASE FROM THE PERTH MINT

A$1292012 $1 OPAL KOALA

1oz SILVER PROOF

Official Issue Price

AT342

Struck to Proof quality

AAnAn

ecetral

Representing the

mmoon shining down on

ththe nocturnal koala,

ananda highlighting the

eexquisite beauty of

ththe opal insert, each

oofficial case features

aa light set in the lid!

Follow us

tentwwitoof osssuddis

pppat

s on Twiwiitttttttterererer

AAA

unpre

AusA t

s on

Please note, delivery

will be at the end

of February

2

Scarce selection…

Australia’s rarest florin!

Turning 50?

Last George VI coins!

Scarce, important, and yet still remarkably affordable, this 100-year-old set represents the second annual coinage issue of King George V. Presented within an

A fine way to mark an 80th birthday or anniversary, the 1932 George V Year Set is also crucial to serious collectors – due to the inclusion of Australia’s lowest mintage 2/! Set

Know someone who is? Well, whether for yourself or as a gift for another, the 1962 Elizabeth II Year Set is the perfect way to celebrate a 50th birthday. Housed within

An ideal gift for a 60th birthday or anniversary, this set features all six denominations struck in 1952 – the VERY LAST Australian coinage issued during the reign of King George VI!

informative, attractive pack, and grading from Good to Very Good, this early predecimal set is headlined by the scarce, low-mintage 1912 3d, 1/- and 2/-, united with 1/2d, 1d & 6d.

in a pack with the 1/2d & 1d – the only other coins struck in 1932 – the sought after 1932 2/- had a mintage of 188,000, and is THE key to the 1910-63 Florin Series.

an informative, ready-to-wrap pack, each set features the Melbourne Mint 3d, 6d, 1/- & 2/-, united with the Perth Mint 1/2d & 1d – with all six coins in pristine Uncirculated quality.

Graded Very Fine, the set includes the 1/2d, 1d, 3d, 1/- and 2/- united with the scarce, highest cataloguing George VI 6d – set within an informative pack.

Struck at the Sydney & Melbourne Mints, the 1922 coinage issue was highlighted by 6d (tiny mintage 1.49m – considered scarce) united with 2/-, 1/-, 3d, 1d & 1/2d – in VG.

Comprising the George VI 1942 1/2d, 1d, 3d, 6d, 1/- & 2/- – all in Very Fine – this WWII era set is a splendid way for the septuagenarian to celebrate that 70th milestone.

Featuring the 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c & 50c, the 1972 6-coin set is one of the scarcest early annual decimal coin issues, and tough-to-find in Uncirculated quality – as here!

Headlined by the 1982 Commonwealth Games 50c, the Unc 1982 Year Set includes the 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c and 20c in an informative pack. Perfect 30th birthday or anniversary gift!

Including the not-issued-for-circulation Barcelona $1 (catalogue value A$75), the 1992 Mint Set also features the 5c, 10c, 50c & $2 – PLUS not-issued-for-circulation 1992 20c!

Celebrating the Year of the Outback, and a memorable keepsake of a 10th anniversary or birthday, the 6-coin 2002 Mint Set (5c-$2) features the unique Outback $1 & 50c.


AT343

A$149

1912 GEORGE V YEAR SET G-VG

HF251

A$398

1932 GEORGE V YEAR SET VG

GZ061

A$79

1922 GEORGE V YEAR SET VG

AT344

A$69

1942 GEORGE VI YEAR SET VF

AB679

A$198

1972 ELIZABETH II YEAR SET UNC

AB689

A$2995


AA516

A$110

1992 MINT SET

AG338

A$65

2002 MINT SET

GZ085

A$79


AT345

A$54

1952 GEORGE VI YEAR SET VF

Struck exactly a century ago at Australia’s three Mints, the Complete George V 1912 Gold Sovereign Trio forms a most prestigious acquisition for any collector.

Physical evidence of Australia’s golden heritage, George V sovereigns are scarce in decent grade – especially pre-WWI sovereigns.

Before the economic collapse triggered by WWI,

sovereigns were genuine circulation coins, meaning that a greater percentage of the low-mintage pre-war issues are well worn from day-to-day use.

Considering the difficulty in obtaining pre-WWI sovereigns in better condition, the chance to secure the 1912 Sovereign Trio in premium grade gVF to gEF deserves serious consideration. Comprising a 1912 sovereign from each

of the Melbourne, Sydney and Perth Mints, each set is beautifully presented within a timber case.

A$6951912 GOLD SOVEREIGN

gVF-gEF

AT299

A$2,195COMPLETE 1912

SOVEREIGN TRIO gVF-gEF

AT298

Struck at the Featuring the

Including the not-

Struckago at Mints, GeorgeSoverea mostacquiscollect

PhysicAustheritsovin – W

Beollap

WWI,

FFoFoFolllllllowow uss on Twittw us

coW

Hundred year old gold!A fitting environment for coins of such quality, importance and history, the 1912P, 1912M & 1912S Sovereigns are set in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Celebrating the Year

KisyofoEis

1962 ELIZABETH II

AAAAaaGa

1932 GEORGE V

LLLAn birtthisdenin 1LA

1952 GEORGE VI

, &

Headlinedby the 1982

y Comprising the

Exclusive yet affordable, the RAM’s 2012 2-Coin BU and Proof Sets honour the contribution of the Wheat Industry to Australian life over the last 150 years.

Whilst an apt way to pay homage to a key player in the nation’s long-term economic prosperity, the 2012 2-Coin BU and Proof Sets are also a must-have for serious collectors. With the 20c

and $1 Wheat coins not issued for circulation and not found in the 2012 Proof & Mint Sets, these sets are vital to those keen to preserve a complete collection. Defined by strictly limited availability, with

just 40,000 BU and 25,000 Proof sets issued, each Australian legal tender collection is housed in a RAM pack.

w w w . d o w n i e s . c o m Australia Toll free 1300 788 3583

FULL-COLOUR FRENZY!

FEATURES UNIQUE $1 TYPE!

Commanding

the attention of

collectors across

the world, the 2012

Mint Set is the

first issue of the

1966-2012 Mint Set

Series to include

a coin enhanced

with full-colour!

Only the third ever

BU 50c enhanced

with colour, created

with a hyper-

metallic selective

print process, the

precision of the full-

colour application

upon the fully

Featuring a unique $1 type, a new pack and a new Aussie theme,

the 2012 Baby Mint Set

represents the birth of a new

era for one of the RAM’s

key

struck-up Coat

of Arms design

is spectacular.

Naturally provoking

huge demand, it

is notable that the

RAM’s first Mint

Set to comprise a

full-colour coin is

also the first ever

Mint Set with a pre-

determined limited

edition, with the

mintage restricted

to 100,000.

Considering the

rising values of

recent Mint Sets,

the 2012 Mint Set is

annual issues.

A great way to celebrate the arrival of the 2012 baby, this 6-coin (5c-$2) BU set will also be popular with collectors – largely due to the unique 25mm Al-Br $1 type. Depicting Ethel C. Pedley,

definitely one for the

future. The 1992 set

(mintage 118,528) is

valued at A$80, with

the 1990 (mintage

103,766) and 2000

sets (mintage

106,394) at A$120

apiece! With this in

mind, there is every

incentive to secure

this landmark

release at Official

Issue Price!

author of the classic tale Dot and the Kangaroo on which the 27mm medallion and the vibrant new pack are based, this type will not be issued for circulation and is a must-have for those seeking to maintain a complete collection!

AUSTRALIA’S FIELDS OF GOLD…

AS998

A$3250

2012 MINT SET


AT000

A$45

2012 BABY MINT SET


AS995

A$19

2012 AUSTRALIAN

WHEAT 2-COIN BU SET


AS996

A$53

2012 AUSTRALIAN

WHEAT 2-COIN PROOF SET


w ww ww ww www .w . d od od o w n i e s . c ooc o mmmm

birth of aera for

the Rkey

FEAFeaunutytypppannnetthth

tththeBBBaby

rrepresepbi th

n is M

with

ExE cluaaffor22012PProococ nWhWAuAtth

FEAT

collec

O

AUSSSTTTRAALIIAAA’’’SS FIETTTRA ELDS OF GOOLLDD…E

RAM SPARKS GOLD RUSH!

As the first set in the 1966-2012 Proof Set Series to feature a selectively gold-plated coin, it will be no surprise that initial demand for the 2012 Proof Set has been

huge.

A spectacular example of the latest in modern minting,

the fully struck-up Australian

Coat of Arms 50c design instantly catches the eye

precisely finished with gold. United with the 5c, 10c, 20c, $1 and $2 in a leather wallet,

this stunning 50c type has been the driving force behind the fierce demand for the 2012 Proof Set – and will be the key to the long-term potential of the first Proof Set with a pre-determined mintage. When contemplating that potential, one must consider the fate of the only other Proof Set featuring a 50c enhanced with a special treatment – the 2000 Proof Set. That set had a mintage of 64,904 – nearly 15,000 more than the maximum 50,000-set mintage of the 2012 Proof Set – and is now valued at A$300+!

AS997

A$130

2012 PROOF SET Official Issue Price

modern mhe fullp Aus

CoArdeincath

pre2012 PROOF SET

modthup

AAAs inin tPro

aolgo

withtffoSSSe

hhhu

A sexaiin mm

feago

A

PERFECT GIFT A fantastic gift for the parents of the 2012 baby, this official RAM release unites six sparkling Proof Australian legal tender coins (5c-$2) with a full-colour Dot and

the Kangaroo 40mm medallion – set in a leatherette case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

AS999

A$125

2012 BABY PROOF SET


lia a a TToToToTollllll f freeee 131300000 777 8A

AS999

A$125


4

The Icons of Great Britain…OFFICIAL 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES TRIBUTE!

An officially authorised London 2012 Olympic Games commemorative issue, each set is housed within a specially designed, official Royal Mint series case

Officially authorised by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and

Paralympic Games, this limited edition collection forms a compelling tribute to the Spirit of

Britain – and an eternal keepsake of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

A collection of quality, character and

colour, this splendid presentation comprises six brilliantly designed sterling silver Proof £5 coins. Capturing ‘the emotion, the wonders and the greatness’ of Britain, each coin is graced with an exquisite design highlighting one

of the nation’s most revered icons – Big Ben, Sir Winston Churchill, the Thames and more! Individually superb Silver Proof Crowns, the six official British legal tender £5 coins move to a new level when united as one complete collection.

A must-have for Olympic memorabilia collectors, and for anyone enchanted with the inspiring quality of official Royal Mint releases, we have a small number of this prestigious, fully approved London 2012 Olympic Games commemorative collection in stock – secured by virtue of our status as an official distributor for the Royal Mint.

■ An officially endorsed London 2012 Olympic Games commemorative

■ Comprises six flawlessly struck 28.28g sterling silver Proofs

■ Each coin features the official London 2012 Olympic Games logo in full-colour!

■ Official British legal tender, graced with the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

■ Set within an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity and six story cards

COMPLETE COUNTDOWN COLLECTION!

OFFICIAL 2012 OLYMPIC CROWNS!

Defined by fresh, innovative designs, official packaging and, crucially, unbeatable value, we have the COMPLETE London 2012 £5 Olympics Countdown BU Collection in stock!

The last coin in the series, depicting the medal winners’ dais, is a strikingly original work of numismatic art – illustrative of

the creativity evident across the whole series. For those who secured the previous three issues, representing cycling (2011), athletics (2010) and swimming (2009), this legal tender £5 is available individually. For those yet to enjoy the series, we have the four 38.61mm £5 Cu-Ni BU coins as a complete set – with each coin set

in an official pack and

housed within a FREE illustrated outer box!

Well within your reach at A$94.85 for the 4-coin set, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the global sense of anticipation as we count down the days to the XXX Olympiad.

Offering everyone the chance to play a part in the world’s greatest sporting extravaganza, the official 2012 £5 London Olympics BU and official 2012 £5 London Paralympics BU coins are now available at Downies!

A memorable keepsake of the XXX Olympiad, the 2012 £5 London Olympics BU depicts the London skyline, featuring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The perfect partner, the 2012 £5 London

Paralympics BU highlights the key skills to be showcased at the London 2012 Paralympic Games – speed, manoeuverability and accuracy.

Well within your reach at just A$34.95 apiece, each official Olympic £5 coin is set in a specially designed, informative wallet, set within an attractive Royal Mint folder.


A$599GB 2010-11 £5

BRITISH ICONS SILVER PROOF COLLECTION

AR970

A$9485

GB 2009-12 £5 LONDON COUNTDOWN

COLLECTION (4 coins) BU

KC914

AT291

A$1995

GB 2012 £5 LONDON COUNTDOWN BU

For the 2011 £5 London Countdown BU, please

see the Order Form

AS385

A$3495

GB 2012 £5 LONDON

OLYMPICS CROWN BU

AS386

A$3495

GB 2012 £5 LONDON

PARALYMPICS CROWN BU

OFFICIAL 2

nn officially authorised ondon 2012lympic Games

Officially auththe London OCommittee ofOlympic Gam

Paralympicthis limitecoc llectionccompellitto the Sp

Britaankketth220OOGG

A collequality, chara

colour, this sppresentation csix brilliantly dsterling silver coins. Capturiemotion the wcco

eeawwddeM

CO

AAnAnLoOO

at

A of20BUskofmlapeth£5

F ll

AA

LONCOLL

OFFICIAALL 2012 NS!


Official 2012 Australian Olympic Team Tribute…

Officially approved

by the Australian

Olympic Committee

(AOC), this dazzling

Australian legal

tender presentation

from the Perth Mint

forms a stunning

tribute to the Aussie

athletes preparing to

represent the nation

at the London 2012

Olympic Games.

Certain to be highly

sought after as we

count down the days

to the start of the XXX

Olympiad in July, the

collection is headlined

by a 22.50mm 10g .9999

Gold Proof $60. Only

the second Australian

legal tender coin with a

$60 denomination, this

prestigious Gold Proof

carries the same striking

design as the Mint’s

exclusive 2012 $200

Australian Olympic Team

Gold 2oz – sold out

within days of release.

Just as notably, the set

also includes a 36.60mm

1/2oz .999 Silver Proof

50c carrying full-colour

depictions of the Sydney

Opera House and Big

Ben, united with the

official Olympic Team

Logo. With the coin

ONLY found in this set,

the limited edition of

just 750 makes it one

of the lowest mintage

Silver Proofs ever

issued by the Perth

Mint! Featuring the

iconic Boxing Kangaroo

and official Australian

Olympic Team Logo, the

30.60mm Al-Br $1 BU

type forms the perfect

complement to the full-

colour precious metal

Proofs.

Given the success of

the Sydney and Beijing

Olympics 3-Coin Sets,

and the bewilderingly

low limited edition of

just 750, this triumphant

trio is certain to sell-

out at speed. As a

result, we have been

granted a tiny allocation,

with each collection

presented in an official

Perth Mint case with a

numbered Certificate of

Authenticity.

■ An officially

approved tribute

to the Australian

Olympic Team

■ Incredibly exclusive!

Just 750 sets to be

issued worldwide!

■ Comprises 10g .9999

Gold Proof $60,

1/2oz .999 Silver

Proof 50c and Al-Br

$1 BU

■ Housed in an

official case with a


of Authenticity

■ With a sell-out

certain, secure your

set at the Mint’s

Official Issue Price!

LIMITED EDITION JUST 750 SETS!

A sumptuous synthesis of pure gold, glorious full-colour and strictly limited availability, this flawless Perth Mint precious metal Proof is a prestigious keepsake of Australia’s participation in the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Officially approved by the AOC, each 22.50mm 10g .9999 gold coin depicts an

Australian Olympian on the winner’s podium, united with Norman May’s memorable words, ‘Gold! Gold to Australia! Gold!’. Also bearing the Official Team Logo in colour, Australia’s second $60 denomination type has a limited edition of just 2,012, with each coin

set in an official Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

NEW RELEASES FROM THE PERTH MINT

A$1,4952012 AUSTRALIAN

OLYMPIC TEAM

THREE COIN SET


AT346

A$1,3902012 $60

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM

10g GOLD PROOF Official Issue Price

AT347

‘Gold to Australia!’

1300 788888 333 358585858Auststrarr lia a TToToToll frew ww ww ww ww . d o

O3tyccP

Gt

The 1925S – flawless yet affordable!

Astonishingly

affordable considering

the utterly flawless

quality, we are

delighted to offer

the 1925S Sovereign

in glistening Choice

Uncirculated – at just

A$695 apiece!

Struck exactly 87 years

ago at the Sydney

branch of Britain’s Royal

Mint, and undeniably

scarce in top grade,

the 1925S

Sovereign

represents

a unique

opportunity for

collectors. The

penultimate date in

the 1855-1926 Sydney

Mint series, with the

Mint closing its doors

in 1926, the 1925S

is the ONLY 1920s

Sydney Mint Sovereign

that collectors can

realistically expect to

add to their collection.

As a result of the

global economic crisis

triggered by WWI, the

use of sovereigns as

circulating currency

ceased, and from the

1920s on, the coin was

chiefly employed in

international commercial

transactions. The

Sydney Mint, in

particular, converted

a huge, if unknown,

number of sovereigns to

bullion in the 1920s, and

all dates bar the 1925S

are extremely rare and

very expensive. With

the 1920S worth

A$1,100,000 in

Choice Unc, 1921S

at A$5,800, 1922S

at A$65,000, 1923S

at A$45,000, 1924S at

A$5,600 and the 1926S

valued at A$69,500, the

1925S represents your

big chance to secure

a high-grade Sydney

Mint Sovereign from the

Roaring 20s.

As good as

the day they were

struck, the 1925S is a

prime acquisition in the

breathtaking state of

preservation seen here.

Simply astounding value

at just A$695 apiece,

each Choice Unc 1925S

is housed in a lavish

timber case, complete

with a Certificate of

Authenticity backing

both the composition

and the grade.

The Sydney Mint Sovereign – in aUnc!Struck at Australia’s first official Mint, the 1857-70 Sydney Mint Sovereign is unquestionably one of Australia’s most important coin types. Tangible evidence of Australia’s Gold Rush heritage, all dates from Australia’s first sovereign series are highly sought after – especially when found in superb about Uncirculated condition!

Underpinned by sharp designs and a lovely, original full mint bloom, the Sydney Mint Sovereigns offered here have been officially graded by the USA’s Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) from AU53 to AU58 – the equivalent of aUnc. A leader in independent, 3rd party coin verification, PCGS use the exhaustive Sheldon

Scale with which to grade coins. Indeed, although the 1864,

1866, 1867, 1868 and final date 1870 Sydney Mint Sovereigns are all in aUnc quality, the tiny differences in the minimal wear apparent in each has led to a 5-point spread on the scale – testimony to the meticulousness of PCGS’ assessment of every coin placed in

its care.

With the coins before you, official verification

is hardly necessary. At a single glance, the virtually faultless state of preservation is immediately apparent. An irresistible opportunity to own a premium grade example of one of Australia’s most historic, most desirable types, we have just a few of these exceptionally pretty coins in stock.


A$6951925S GOLD

SOVEREIGN

Choice Unc

AS306

PROTECT YOUR PRECIOUS GOLD!

Given the popularity of half sovereigns and sovereigns, it is surprising that capsules for these revered gold

coins are rarely offered. Dealing with this glaring oversight, Downies can now offer the perfect way to both protect and

enjoy your precious gold with these affordable protective acrylic Sovereign and Half Sovereign capsules!

AT348

A$990

10 x SOVEREIGN & HALF

SOVEREIGN CAPSULE PAIRS

AS542

A$1,950

1864 SYDNEY MINT

SOVEREIGN AU53 (aUnc)

AS545

A$2,450

1866 SYDNEY MINT


AS547

A$2,450

1867 SYDNEY MINT


AS548

A$1,950

1868 SYDNEY MINT


AS553

A$1,650

1870 SYDNEY MINT


eall intiny miniin e5-scthPCev

its

Withyou,

67 SYDNEY

A

186

SOAU

A

186

SOAU A

186

SOAU

186

A

186

SOAU

Y

A

187

SOAU

6

Sovrepa

As good as

he day they were ch Choice Unc 1925S


Australia under siege…Unlike WWI, Australians felt a real fear of invasion in WWII – a fear intensified by

the bombing raids inflicted by the Japanese on Australia in the early days of the war.

Throughout 1942 and 1943, the Japanese

bombarded many targets on Australia’s northern and

eastern

coastlines, with the midget submarine attacks on Sydney and the air raids on Darwin the most famous. To mark the 70th anniversary of these attacks, the RAM has issued a unique 3-coin set – each comprising a 50c and two 20c types. Sure to interest those fascinated by our rich military heritage,

this poignant, important set is also a must-have for traditional decimal collectors. With the three Australian legal tender types not to be issued for circulation, this set is crucial to the many people desperate to maintain a complete collection.

An affordable acquisition at just A$25.50, the 2012 50c & 20c Shores Under Siege BU 3-Coin Set is housed in a RAM card created in the format of a WWII telegraph.

Depicting a sentry standing on a gun turret and an air raid shelter respectively, the two 20c types are united with a dramatic 50c illustrating the Australian sites bombed by the Japanese during the darkest days of WWII

PARTY ANIMALS!

Celebrating the 150th birthday of Australia’s world-famous Melbourne Zoo, we are delighted to unveil the RAM’s new 2012 Animals of the Zoo $1 Al-Br BU Series!

Affordable, eye-catching and enlightening Australian legal tender presentations, the first two coins of the series honour the Western Lowland Gorilla and Asian Elephant. Representing an exotic addition to your own collection, and a fantastic way to share your love

An affordable opportunity to enjoy a perfect recreation of Australia’s last silver 3d type – issued from 1938 to 1964 during the reigns of George VI and Elizabeth II – the 2012 $1 Wheat Sheaf Al-Br BU has just been unveiled by the RAM!

Comprising four examples of this one-year-only 25mm Australian legal tender type – the C Mintmark and S, M and B Privymark coins – the 2012 $1 Wheat Sheaf Al-Br Mintmark/Privymark BU Set is obviously a vital acquisition for Mintmark Series collectors. Also a must-have for those who have secured the 2012 Fields of Gold 2-Coin BU Set, this value-for-money presentation is perhaps even more attractive to

traditional

of numismatics with the younger generation, these unique types are also a must-have for traditional collectors. Not issued for circulation, and not released in any other form, the Gorilla and the Elephant $1 coins are essential for a complete $1 collection! At the Official Issue Price of just A$15 apiece, no one should miss out!

decimal collectors. With the 2012 $1 Wheat Sheaf BU not to be issued for circulation, and never to be found in change, the 2012 $1 Al-Br Mintmark/Privymark BU Set represents the only way you can keep your collection complete!

Well within the reach of all Australians at an Official Issue Price of just A$19, the four Australian legal tender coins are set within an official, informative RAM pack.

■ Official Australian legal tender types – not issued for circulation

■ Struck to BU quality – brilliantly enhanced with full-colour

■ Housed within official, richly informative full-colour packs

■ Sensational value-for-money at Official Issue Price

■ Must-have for Air, Land and Ocean $1 Series collectors

NEW RELEASES FROM THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT

AT014

A$15

2012 $1 150th ANNIVERSARY OF

THE ZOO ELEPHANT AL-BR BU


AT012

A$19

2012 $1 WHEAT SHEAF AL-BR MINTMARK/PRIVYMARK

BU SET Official Issue Price

AT015

A$15

2012 $1 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ZOO GORILLA

AL-BR BU Official Issue Price

Unlikefelt a rinvasifear i

theiniJJaJAAAuddda

Thro1943,

bombaon Aus

s eng ys of

Siehoucreaa W

Depicting a sentry

decimalll t With

2012 $1 WHEAT

AAAYLS!

AoaosistratS■ Official Australian

eastern

A$2550

2012 50c & 20c SHORES UNDER SIEGE CU-NI BU

3-COIN SET Official Issue Price

AT013

tr

7

KEEP YOUR COLLECTION COMPLETE!

8

Australia in all The largest

species of Australia’s most famous animal, the

Red Kangaroo contrasts beautifully with the distinctive

beauty of the Australian Outback at sunset

Notable as the world’s largest fish, Australia’s majestic

Whale Shark is captured swimming through the vibrant

Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia

Depicted basking in the sun in the rocky Kimberley region

of Western Australia, the Goanna is one of Australia’s largest, most renowned monitor lizards

An official Australian legal tender issue, the obverse of each 2012-dated .999 silver coin is distinguished by the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II


The new 2012 Discover Aust

Whilst beauty is in the eye of the beholder, we at

Downies firmly believe that

this exquisite presentation is the finest release in the Perth Mint’s highly acclaimed Discover Australia Series. A

spectacular celebration

of Australia’s iconic

native wildlife, underpinned by

pure .999 silver, vivid full-colour and quite a different ‘look’ to its predecessors,

this one-year-only issue is sure to be among the most sought after.

A glorious fusion of traditional numismatic sculpture and the latest in full-colour minting, the 2012 $1 Discover Australia 1oz Silver Proof Collection comprises five Australian legal tender coins. Measuring a crown-sized 40.60mm, each of those coins honours one of Australia’s most internationally renowned native creatures, with the Red Kangaroo, Green & Gold Bell Frog,

Goanna, Whale Shark and Kookaburra all featured. Superbly depicted in fully struck-up silver Proof, each of these iconic native animals contrasts brilliantly against the Perth Mint’s spectacular full-colour portrayal of its natural habitat.

Whilst each Australian legal tender issue is magnificent in its own right, the five coins move to a new level when drawn together as one complete collection. An irresistible opportunity to explore

LIMITED MIN

7,5rgest cies of a’s most animal, the roo contrasts ith the distinctive

eauty of the AustralianO tb k t

Win

n Facebook

sunset

a

in the eye obeholder, wbeholder w

Downies believe

this eprp esisi threr ltthMMhhihaaacDDDAAAuSSSe

sspecccele

oof Auiiciconic

nnative wuunderpinne

pure .999 sifull colour a

t in

An official Australian legal

ur and quiteent ‘look’ to ecessors,

& Gold Bell Frog,

in the sun in ey region

ustralia, ne of

gest,ed

ds

Follow us on T iwitttter

full colofull coloa differeits prede

its glory!The King of the Australian

Bush, the celebrated Kookaburra is portrayed

perched upon a branch, set against a full-colour scene of

the Murray River at sunrise

A stand-alone, one-year-only issue, unlike its three-year-series predecessors, the 2012 $1 Discover Australia 1oz

Silver Proof Collection is set in an official case in an outer box – complete with five MATCHING numbered

Certificates of Authenticity


ralia Silver Proof Collection

Australia’s wondrous, richly diverse natural environment, the five .999 fine Silver Proofs look simply splendid when united within the luxurious confines of the official Perth Mint presentation case.

With Australia’s native creatures so popular worldwide, and the series sure to be hotly pursued in Australia – especially by those seeking the perfect Aussie gift – now is the time

to ensure that these breathtaking precious metal Proofs are part of your collection.

■ A stunning full-colour celebration of

Australia’s wondrous environment

■ Exclusive! Strictly limited worldwide mintage

set at just 7,500!

■ Comprises five .999 fine silver coins –

each struck to Proof quality

■ Australian legal tender, each coin

measures a crown-sized 40.60mm

■ Beautifully presented within a plush,

official Perth Mint case

■ Complete with five matching numbered


TAGE JUST

0 0 !

Depicting two of

Australia’s cherished natural icons,

the Blue Mountains Three Sisters rock formation provides a vivid backdrop to the fully struck-up portrayal of the Green & Gold Bell Frog

Please see the Order Form for individual pricing…

A$5352012 $1

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA 1oz SILVER PROOF

COLLECTION Official Issue Price

AT349

DDeDepictingtwtwo of

AuAustralia’s chcherished natural icons,

the Blue Mountains Three Sisters rock

TThThe BBBush

KKKookappperche

agagainst aththe Murray

eus rt of rt of

olour celebration of

A stand-alone, one-year-ronly issue, unlike its three-year-seriespredecessors, the 2012 $1 Discover Australia 1oz

Silver Proof Collection is set in an official case in an outer box – complete with five MATCHING numbered


10

Taking the much-loved designs of Stuart Devlin (5c-$1) and Horst Hahne ($2) to a new level, each coin is distinguished by sharply detailed, highly frosted motifs, contrasting against the most pristine of mirror fields

Canada’s FIRST One of the most exciting innovations in international numismatics, the Royal Canadian Mint has just unveiled Canada’s very first Silver Proof Set! A lavish collection, underpinned by unparalleled purity, handsome presentation and strictly limited availability, Canada’s 2012 Silver Proof Set is sure to be among the hottest releases on the global market this year.

Unparalleled purity…A major step forward by the world’s precious metal pioneers, the Royal Canadian Mint’s first Silver Proof Set comprises EIGHT legal tender coins crafted from .9999 silver – the highest level of silver purity in global numismatics! Beautifully presented in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the set features the gold-plated 36.07mm $1 Crown, gold-

plated $2, gold-plated $1 and rose-pink gold-plated

1c, united with the silver 5c, 10c, 25c


Australia’s

g the much-loved ns of Stuart Devlin

e global et this

set featu36.07mm

platedand

1c1c,5c

onmye

F

COMPRISES EIGHT .9999 SILVER PROOFS – WITH FOUR PLATED IN GOLD!

Silver Proof Set!


premier annual silver issue…‘The familiar becomes the extraordinary…’A fine addition to the Royal Australian Mint’s premier annual silver series, the new 2012 Silver Proof Set represents an irresistible opportunity for Downies clients to secure examples of Australia’s beloved decimal coin types struck to the highest quality from pure precious metal.

Exquisite Proof quality…Highlighted by flawless quality, impeccable presentation and a worldwide mintage of just 5,000, the 2012 Silver Proof Set encompasses an example of each of Australia’s six circulating coin types from the 5c to the $2. Featuring the traditional motif for its denomination, each .999 silver Proof found in this breathtaking new release is powerful evidence of the minter’s craft. Using specially prepared dies, the RAM has created coins that literally sparkle with quality, giving extraordinary,

unparalleled depth and detail to designs that are familiar to all Australians.

A sumptuous, exclusive presentation…A fitting standard of presentation for such a prestigious Australian legal tender set, this highly desirable 6-coin collection is beautifully presented within an official RAM timber case. An undeniably eye-catching presentation, with the plush black surrounds providing a dramatic contrast with the entrancing lustre of the pure silver, each case also features an

individually numbered plaque beneath the handcrafted timber lid. Providing further official confirmation of the mintage of 5,000, the set includes a Certificate of Authenticity bearing the same serial number as the plaque.

A prestigious acquisition…A prestigious acquisition for any collector, and a must-have for those who own any of its seldom seen predecessors, the 2012 Silver Proof Set represents Australian numismatics at its best.

■ Exclusive! Worldwide mintage restricted to just 5,000 sets

■ Includes six coins (5c-$2) struck to Proof quality from .999 silver

■ Presented in a lavish, official timber case with a numbered plaque

■ Complete with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity

■ Offered at the Royal Australian Mint’s Official Issue Price!

and 50c – all struck to the most rigorous Proof standard.

Mintage 20,000 – sell-out certain…At first glance, the mintage of 20,000 – four times the mintage of the RAM’s 2012 Silver Proof Set – may seem generous. That view, however, fails to take into account the sheer quality, inspiring originality and tremendous collector value of Canada’s first ever Silver Proof Set. Indeed, given the expected

local and

international interest in this unprecedented release, the Mint could have issued 50,000 sets and the mintage would still be devastated by demand.

A limited window of opportunity…Although Downies status as official distributor for the Royal Canadian Mint has guaranteed us a piece of the action, anticipated demand for this groundbreaking release means that our allocation has been tightly restricted.

With little chance of securing more stock, we cannot emphasise strongly enough the need for immediate action.

Denomination Diameter (mm) Mass (g)

5c 19.41 3.24

10c 23.60 6.57

20c 28.52 13.36

50c 31.51 18.24

$1 25.00 11.66

$2 20.50 8.55

Crafted from pure .999 silver, each coin is struck to immaculate Proof quality

A$3052012 SILVER PROOF SET


AT016

A$305CANADA 2012

SILVER PROOF SET Official Issue Price

AT355

Commemorating a defining moment in the nation’s history, the 2012 $1 Crown marks the 200th anniversary

of the War of 1812, which saw Canada’s colonists and indigenous population unite

with the British against America

C i d fis the 200th anniversary ch saw Canada’sulation unitet America

o m

and been tightly

Denomination Diameter (mm) Mass (g)

1c 19.10 2.94

5c 21.20 5.40

10c 18.05 2.45

25c 23.88 6.00

50c 27.13 9.25

$1 26.50 7.9

$2 28.00 9.00

$1 Crown 36.07 23.17

Struck from .9999 silver, with the 1c, $1, $2 & $1 Crown plated in gold

See p

age

18

for m

ore C

anad

a

new re

leas

es!

r

D

2

$

$

12

From paper to polymer – the journey begins…

Marking a crucial juncture in Australian currency history, the Fraser/Cole signature combination played

a key role in the final days of Australian paper banknotes before the onset of the polymer revolution.

Despite various controversies at the time, the success of Australia’s first polymer note – the Bicentennial $10 – ensured that the nation’s conversion from paper to polymer proceeded relatively swiftly. The $5 and $10 were the first paper notes consigned to the pages of history by the advent of polymer, in 1991, with the last issue of each note bearing the signatures Fraser/Cole.

The penultimate $20 and $50 paper notes also carried the Fraser/Cole signatures, meaning that this was the last time that Australia’s $5, $10, $20 and $50 paper banknote types were released during a particular signature combination.

As with all Australian paper notes, the $5, $10, $20 and $50 1991 Fraser/Cole banknotes quickly disappeared from circulation, and all are scarce in premium grade today. As higher

denominations, and therefore less likely to be stashed away as a memento, the $20 and $50 are especially tough-to-find in Unc, with the notes cataloguing at A$120 and A$250 respectively. An unbeatable opportunity to add these important decimal paper types to your collection, we have all four 1991 Fraser/Cole notes in stock – with every note in pristine, original condition!

Thanks to a bulk purchase of several original bundles, we not only have the opportunity to offer the complete 1991 Fraser/Cole $5-$50 collection in strictly Uncirculated quality – we can do so at a dynamite discount! With the rising combined catalogue value now at A$450, the chance to secure the four 1991 Fraser/Cole paper notes at A$100 off must not be missed!

Green and

pristine!

Although the RBA denied the existence of the 1992 $5 Fraser/Cole with light green serials, it is now agreed that this scarce, unusual variety does indeed exist – and it’s available at Downies!

Experiencing teething problems in the early days of the production of Australia’s new polymer notes, NPA produced two $5 types in 1992. The standard $5 was thought to have black serials, but on close inspection, it can be discerned

that the serials are very dark green. Easily distinguished from

the dark green $5, the second type carries serials in a much lighter, brighter shade of green. Issued 20 years ago, neither note will be found in change in anything other than well circulated condition, with the light green $5

particularly scarce, and now valued at A$110 in Unc.

An irresistible opportunity for the serious Australian note collector, we have both of these distinctive types available in strictly Uncirculated condition!


A$3501991 FRASER/COLE

$5-$50 COLLECTION UNC

AT364

A$1551992 $5 FRASER/COLE LIGHT & DARK GREEN

SERIALS PAIR UNC

AT365

MMjjuAAhhCcc

athoppbbothre

Th lti t $20

o

Tpon

Aatds

Ap$Fqfag

lthhou hgh tthhe RRBABA E particularly scarce and

Light green serial number Dark green serial number


The rare VG95 Last Prefix $50!A powerful illustration of the great potential of Australian banknotes, the 1995 $50 Fraser/Evans VG95 Last Annual Prefix note is scarce to rare – across all grades.

It is only in recent years that the focus of the market has moved from First & Last SIGNATURE Prefix notes to First & Last ANNUAL Prefix notes. With, in many cases, years passing after issue before Annual Prefix types

were identified, it is no shock that many early polymer Last Annual Prefix notes are scarce. Missing from most collections, the 1995 $50 VG95 is a

prime example of this phenomenon.

Denoting the final $50 print run of 1995, the Fraser/Evans $50 VG95 Last Annual Prefix is scarce, regardless of

the grade. Naturally rare in premium quality, the 1995 $50 VG95 is hard-to-find even in well circulated condition. Valued at A$250 in Fine, this key note is one of the highest cataloguing polymer notes in this grade.

With this crucial Last Annual Prefix type rarely offered, we are destined to sell-out at super speed. Don’t miss the chance to plug that gap in your collection!

Seldom seen in change…

Crucial Australian First Prefix issue…

Whilst First & Last Prefix polymer banknotes may be leading the charge, the strength of the Australian banknote market is such that scarce, valuable standard polymer types are found across the entire series. The first standard polymer

Whether paper or polymer, predecimal or decimal, Australia’s First Prefix note series is defined by rarity, desirability and potential. Following our acquisition of an original bundle of the 2004 $50 Macfarlane/Henry AA04 First Annual Prefix, you now have a surprisingly affordable opportunity to make a decisive step into this exciting field.

With more and more collectors targeting First Prefix notes, these key types have

$50 issues – released in 1995 and 1996 respectively – are two such notes.

With seventeen years having passed since the first polymer $50 was issued, it is no surprise that the 1995 $50 Fraser/Evans and 1996 $50 Fraser/

become tricky to source – and rising in value in premium grade. The 2004 $50 AA04 is an excellent case-in-point. Virtually impossible to secure from change in top quality, with eight years having passed since issue, this high

Evans are seldom seen in circulation – and virtually never found in premium grade. With scarcity the key to potential, these key high denomination issues have naturally soared in value in recent times. In Uncirculated quality, the 1995 $50 Fraser/Evans has jumped from

denomination banknote type has nearly doubled in value in Unc condition in just the last four years!

Secured from an original bundle, you not

A$160 to A$325 since 2004, with the 1996 $50 Fraser/Evans leaping from A$160 to A$650 in the same period.

An important opportunity to secure near flawless examples of these increasingly scarce Australian banknotes, we have

only have the seldom seen opportunity to obtain the 2004 $50 Macfarlane/Henry AA04 First Annual Prefix in Uncirculated quality – this is also your chance to add a consecutive pair to your collection!

the 1995 & 1996 $50 Fraser/Evans Pair available in superb about Uncirculated quality.

A$2501995 $50 FRASER/EVANS

VG95 LAST ANNUAL PREFIX FINE

AP144

A$6501995 & 1996 $50

FRASER/EVANS PAIR aUNC

KC915

A$1702004 $50 MACFARLANE/

HENRY AA04 FIRST ANNUAL PREFIX

AT369

A$3402004 $50 MACFARLANE/

HENRY AA04 FIRST ANNUAL PREFIX

CONSEC PAIR

AT370

denomination banknote

os

s

Features genuine meteorite!

The Cuddly Coin!

Defined by great originality, glowing quality and, crucially, the inclusion of a genuine piece of meteorite, the 2011 $5 Muonionalusta Meteorite Silver Proof is arguably the most distinctive issue in the tremendously successful Meteorite Coin Series.

Honouring the Muonionalusta Meteorite, discovered in Sweden in 1906, this 38.61mm 20g sterling silver Proof is notable for the dramatic, highly structured surface of the meteorite embedded in the reverse. The entrancing crystalline formation of the meteorite is the result of an almost unimaginably slow cooling process, taking literally millions of years. Indeed, it has been estimated that it took 1,000 years for the meteorite to cool by just 1 degree Celsius!

Millions of years in the making, the 2,500-coin mintage of this inspired legal tender release sold out in a matter of weeks, and we have just a few in stock – each set in an attractive case.

In terms of innovation, numismatics knows no bounds – as illustrated by the

astonishing 2011 $5 My Cuddly Teddy Bear Silver Proof. The first of

its kind, the reverse of the coin features a teddy bear made from original Swiss embroidery!

A highly original legal tender coin, struck to Proof quality from 25g of sterling silver, the 2011 $5 My Cuddly Teddy Bear Silver Proof was always assured a rapturous reception – and so it proved. Catching the eye of those looking for that ‘something different’ for their

collection, and the myriad people who collect teddy bears, the 2,011-coin mintage of this imaginative precious metal Proof sold out in short order.

Whether seen as an inspired addition to your own collection, or as an unusual gift, you will have to act fast. Just a few coins available – each housed in a plush case.

The 38.61mm flan of this remarkable legal tender coin features a cuddly Teddy Bear made from original Swiss embroidery!


A$105COOK ISLANDS 2011 $5 MUONIONALUSTA

METEORITE SILVER PROOF

AT068

A$9850

PALAU 2011 $5 MY CUDDLY TEDDY BEAR

SILVER PROOF

AT245

The 38.61mm flan of this remarmarkabkablele leglegal tender coin features

Mirroring the success of its predecessors, the mintage of the 2011 $5 Princess of the Sea Pearl Silver Proof sold out at speed – as did our original allocation. Pouncing upon an unexpected opportunity in the USA, however, we are delighted to once again highlight the unique qualities of this enchanting legal tender release.

Crafted from 25g sterling silver, the 2011 $5 Princess of the Sea Pearl Silver Proof is most notable for the inclusion of a magnificent apricot freshwater pearl, embedded within the expansive 38.61mm flan. A symbol of love, purity and beauty, the global fascination with this natural jewel ensured that the 2,500-coin mintage of the

2011 $5 Princess of the Sea Pearl Silver Proof was devastated by demand. Although we managed to secure another 20 coins – each set in a plush case – only an immediate order will ensure you can enjoy this inspiring precious metal Proof.

A$99PALAU 2011 $5

PRINCESS OF THE SEA PEARL SILVER PROOF AS276

FoFoF lll ow us s onononn TTT Twwitter

nder release.

14

numno billus

as$5$TTePPPr

itits kof th

Millionsof years in he making, the

ve

A

Princess of the Sea


Medieval English Silver!A fantastic opportunity to add high-grade English medieval silver to your collection, we have secured some particularly pretty Long Cross Pennies struck during the reign of King Henry III (1216-72).

One of only five English/British monarchs to rule for more than 50 years, Henry III was thrust upon the throne at the age of nine – the first child-king since the days of Aethelred the Unready (978-1016). Spending a great deal of his reign

battling with the Barons over Magna Carta and Royal rights, Henry III was forced to call a parliament, in 1264, and is famous for making Westminster the seat of government. A crucial juncture in the course of English political history, the reign of Henry III was also an important time for numismatics. Designed to safeguard the silver coins from the practice of clipping, it was during Henry’s reign that the Long Cross penny type was introduced.

Beyond the rich, fascinating history, the superb Long Cross Silver Pennies before you are most notable for the exceptional, seldom seen quality. Struck by hand well over seven centuries ago, these coins are distinguished by the excellent detail evident on both the reverse and stylised portrait of the King, and have been conservatively graded at good Very Fine.

Surprisingly affordable given the stunning state of preservation,

we have only a small number of these historic hammered silver coins in stock.

IN STUNNING gVF QUALITY!

Britain’s 2012

Proof Set!

THE GLORY OF YOUTH…

Defined by the traditional qualities of the series – faultless quality, limited availability and top value – Britain’s 2012 Proof Set is also defined by superb new presentation.

Housed in a stylish embossed black

case, complete with an outer box for safe storage, the 2012 Proof Set comprises ten coins. A comprehensive appreciation of Britain’s coinage for 2012, the set is headlined by the one-year-only

38.61mm Diamond Jubilee £5 and Charles Dickens £2, united with the Technology £2 and the seven definitive coins from the 1p to the £1.

Maintaining the grand tradition of luxury, quality and value-for-money that has driven demand for this key annual release, each 2012 Proof Set is complete

with a booklet incorporating a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the tiny mintage of just 30,000.

Before the 1887-93 Jubilee Sovereign Series – introduced when the Queen was in her 60s – the only obverse used on British sovereigns struck during Victoria’s reign portrayed the Queen as she was when she took the throne in 1837 at the age of 18. United with the Shield reverse, the Young Head effigy was created

by famous Royal Mint designer, William Wyon. A fine work of numismatic portraiture, the first Victoria obverse type looks particularly fetching in the upper echelons of quality – as here. Offered in rarely seen EF, we have just a few British 1850s Young Head Sovereigns in stock – date of our choice.

A$195GB HENRY III

1216-72 SILVER PENNY gVF

AD037

A$9995

GB 2012 PROOF SET

AT261See the Order Form

for more British 2012 issues!

A$995GB 1850s YOUNG

HEAD SOVEREIGN EF AR553

c silver ck.

Before the 1887-93 Jubilee

by famous R

e 131333000 788 358

Defined by the

16

Old Ironsides – celebrated in silver!The latest issue in the Perth Mint’s internationally acclaimed Ships that Changed the World Series, this striking precious metal Proof celebrates one of the most famous vessels in the history of the USA – the USS Constitution.

Launched in 1797, and named after the US Constitution by George Washington, the USS Constitution is the world’s oldest floating commissioned naval vessel. A wooden-hulled, three-masted, heavy frigate, the Constitution shot to prominence during the War of 1812, sinking five British warships. The Constitution’s success saw her dubbed ‘Old Ironsides’, and also ensured the vessel a degree of adulation denied most ships. Indeed, public pressure

has repeatedly saved the Constitution from demolition, and she is considered one of America’s primary military icons.

A natural choice for inclusion in this enthralling exploration of global maritime history, the USS Constitution is superbly depicted upon the broad 40.60mm frame of this beautifully designed .999 fine 1oz silver Proof. Forming a vivid contrast with the full-colour backdrop, the detailed, fully struck-up portrayal of Old Ironsides will undoubtedly catch the eye of collectors across the globe – especially in the USA.

Whether one considers the Perth Mint’s Famous

Battles, Famous Naval Battles or Ships that Changed the World Series, the size and power of the US collector market has ensured that the coins celebrating US history have been the most popular. With the mintage set at just 5,000, and the USS Constitution so important to the USA’s national history, this new precious metal Proof

will prove no exception to the rule.

Issued by the Perth

Mint as official Tuvalu legal tender, each 40.60mm .999 Silver Proof is set in an official case with a numbered

Certificate of Authenticity

USA SET TO SINK 5,000-COIN MINTAGE!

HMAS AUSTRALIA USSR MARAT VITTORIO VENUTO

Just a few of each coin in stock!

Naturally proving extremely popular in Australia, our allocation of this stunning 2oz .999 silver tribute to HMAS Australia was devastated by demand. Thanks to a surprise acquisition from Europe, however,

Sold out worldwide, we are one of few dealers across the globe in a position to offer this dramatic tribute to the Soviet battleship, USSR Marat. Struck with the utmost precision from 2oz of pure .999 silver, and bearing

Honouring a key battleship used by the Royal Italian Navy in World War II, we have just a handful of examples in stock of the 2011 $10 Vittorio Venuto Battleship 2oz Silver Proof. Embellished with

we can give our clients one more chance to secure this superbly struck precious metal Proof. Limited to a mintage of 1,000 – sold out at speed – each 42mm x 42mm coin is set in a case with a Certificate.

a finely detailed portrayal of this gargantuan warship upon its 42mm x 42mm diamond-shaped flan, we have just a few coins available from the mintage of 1,000 – each set in a case with a Certificate.

gold, as with each coin in the series, and strictly limited to a mintage of 1,000 – sold out long ago – each majestic 42mm x 42mm 2oz .999 silver Proof is presented in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity.


A$107TUVALU 2012 $1

USS CONSTITUTION 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price

AT373

AS275

A$295

PALAU 2011 $10 VITTORIO VENUTO 2oz

SILVER PROOF

AR026

A$295

PALAU 2010 $10 USSR

MARAT 2oz SILVER PROOF

AT082

A$249

PALAU 2011 $10 HMAS

AUSTRALIA 2oz SILVER PROOF

especially

TTueeaSSilooff

CCer

nmbered ity

exception tothe rule.

IsIssIssuuedbyby the Pe

MMint as officiauvalu legal tendeTTu


1927 Canberra 2/- aUnc A$99 AE090

■ Australia’s first commemorative – honouring the launch of new Parliament House

■ Known as the nation’s most beautiful coin – available in near flawless aUnc

■ Slashed by 33%! Save A$51 off the about Uncirculated catalogue value!

1934/35 Centenary 2/- EF A$525 AD245

■ Honours centenaries of the founding of Victoria and establishment of Melbourne

■ One of Australia’s lowest mintage predecimal types – just 54,000 coins issued!

■ A rare, highly sought after type, this key commemorative is in Extremely Fine

1953 1/2d Unc A$49 AT374

■ Very first 1/2d date issued during the reign of Elizabeth II – struck at Perth Mint

■ One of only two 1/2d dates carrying the Mint’s ‘dot after Australia’ mintmark

■ From a Mint Roll, each sparkling Unc 1953 1/2d features full, fresh Mint bloom

1966 20c London/

Canberra Pair Unc

A$118 AT375 ■ Comprises two 1966 20c coins – one struck

at Royal Mint, London, one struck at RAM ■ Distinguished by gap (RAM) and no gap

(London) between platypus head and final point of water ripple

■ An historic memento of decimalisation, both coins are in immaculate Unc quality

1984 & 1985 $1 Mint Roll Pair

A$129 AT376 ■ Unites original 1984 & 1985 $1 RAM Mint

Rolls – each comprising 20 coins

■ 1984 $1 the only $1 with Machin portrait; 1985 $1 the first with Maklouf portrait

■ In original, untouched BU condition, and fantastic value at just over A$3 per coin!

1990 $2 Unc A$1495 AF963

■ Great opportunity to own the third, and one of the lowest mintage, $2 dates

■ Taken from a Royal Australian Mint bag and in exquisite Unc condition

■ Seldom set aside when issued 22 years ago, and a must-have in this quality

SAVE A$174! Buy 25 coins at just A$199.75 AT377

1952 10/- & £1 Pair VF A$395 AT378

■ The very last 10/- and £1 banknotes issued during the reign of King George VI

■ A one-year-only issue, and the first notes to carry the Coombs/Wilson signatures

■ Available in Very Fine condition – undeniably scarce in this premium grade

1942 £5 Armitage/McFarlane Fine

A$9950 AE046 ■ High denomination note from 2nd George VI

signature combination – seldom set aside

■ Highly symbolic keepsake of the WWII era, presented in Fine condition

■ Very scarce in any grade, this important type is still surprisingly affordable

1954 £5 Comm Bank EF A$275 AE012

■ The very first Elizabeth II £5 note – scarce in superior quality, as presented here

■ Issued under auspices of Commonwealth Bank (1954-60) – in premium grade EF

■ Rarely set aside, this high denomination note can be yours at A$100 off EF catalogue value!

1982 $1 Johnston/Stone DPS Last Prefix

Consec Pair Unc

A$119 AT379 ■ Crucial type – the Last Prefix issue (DPS)

of Australia’s very last $1 note ■ Available in Consecutive Pairs – straight

from an original RBA bundle! ■ Offered in strictly Unc quality at A$21 off the

rising catalogue price

SAVE A$205! 1982 $1 DPS Consec Run of 10 A$495 AT380

1967 $10 Coombs/Randall VF A$120 AG326

■ Key to the $10 series – more than triple the catalogue value of second rarest $10

■ Carries Australia’s rarest decimal signature combination – scarce in any grade

■ Available in VF and a top bargain at A$120 – SAVE A$80 OFF VF catalogue price!

2007 $5 BA07 Stevens/Henry Consec Pair Unc A$24 AT306

■ The first Stevens/Henry $5 note issue – available as a Consecutive Pair!

■ Features First Signature Prefix BA07, and sure to be sought after in the long term

■ From an original bundle, both notes are in strictly Unc – save A$16 off catalogue value!

Also available – the 2007 $5 Stevens/Henry BA07 Unc A$12 AT300

ry $5 note issue –

100 CCoombbs//RRanddallll VVFF

JJDD

C

■■ Crucial type – the Las

A$A$A$1

1990 $$2 U$2

/ & £1 P i VF1952 10// & £1 P 11994422 ££55 111999555444 £££555 CCCoommmm BBBaannkkk EEEFFF

1927 CCanberrra 2/ aUUncrr

Comprises two 1966 20■■ Comprises two 1

111999666666 22

RAMwith gap

London no gap

1984 & 1999888555

1934/35 C ttenary 22// EFt


The War of 1812…

Oh! Canada!With Downies celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2012, we thought now would be the

perfect time for our clients to

meet our Managing Director, Ken Downie, and explore the collecting interests of the man who has overseen our rise from a small collectables company into the largest numismatic conglomerate in the Southern Hemisphere.

When did you start collecting and what was your first item?

I started collecting in 1964. With a developing passion for coins and tokens, my first item was an Australian Trade Token.

What was it that drew you to your first token and to collecting itself?

As my father operated the Stamp and Coin Trading company PJ Downie, I started to work there on my school holidays. With my passion beginning to develop, I joined the Numismatic Association of Victoria, where I was introduced to tokens and from there began my journey as a collector.

What has been your favourite token throughout your collecting career and why?

My favourite has always been the John Allen Token of Kiama, which I purchased in the mid 1980s. It was a great rarity at the time, and is still considered the King of the entire token series..

For more on Ken’s collecting, and his views on Australian

numismatics, please check out www.downies.com, or find us on Facebook or Twitter!

Eagerly anticipated

by Silver Crown

collectors across

the globe, the latest

coin in Canada’s

sought after Silver

$1 series marks the

bicentenary of the

War of 1812.

A defining moment

in Canada’s path

to nationhood, the

War of 1812 saw

Canadian colonists

and indigenous

peoples unite with

the British against

America.

Capturing

the unity that

enabled

Canada to

withstand

American

aggression, the

36.07mm, 23.17g

sterling silver $1

depicts a British

sergeant, a Voltigeur

Canadian and an

Iroquois warrior in

historically accurate

battledress.

Housed in an

official case with a


of Authenticity,

this poignant

commemorative type

is available in either

Proof or Brilliant

Uncirculated quality.

Featuring a one-year-only Maple Leaf 25c designed by leading Canadian artist Gary

Taxali – a coin that is exclusive to this set and not to be issued for circulation – the 2012 Oh! Canada! Set is a sparkling celebration of Canadian national pride.

Named after the beginning of the country’s national anthem, this 7-coin Mint Set (1c-$2) is an inspiring presentation. Featuring a die-cut

viewing window to highlight the 25c, the superbly illustrated full-colour pack offers detailed information on each coin, providing a unique insight into Canada in the process. Fantastic value at just A$24!

Classic Canada Quarters!Canada, like Australia, has a rich, diverse tradition of circulating commemoratives, with the 25c or Quarter providing the perfect vehicle to explore Canada’s fascinating history, culture and environment.

An affordable opportunity to enjoy this much-admired Canadian legal tender series, we have three different Commemorative Quarters in stock – the 1992 Inukshuk

25c, 1999 Voyageurs 25c and 2004 Coloured Poppy 25c. Sealed within beautifully illustrated, informative packs to provide long-term protection for the strictly Uncirculated

quality, the trio is within the reach of all collectors at a mere A$19.95.

RETAIL OUTLETSTown Hall Coins,Shop 5 Town Hall Square,464-480 Kent St, SydneyTel: + 61 (0) 2 9299 4131 Fax: + 61 (0) 2 9261 4199Email: [email protected]

Block Arcade Coins, Shops 11 & 12 Block Arcade, 98-100 Elizabeth St, MelbourneTel: + 61 (0) 3 8677 8888Fax: + 61 (0) 3 8677 8890Email: [email protected]

©2012 – All rights reserved. Every Downies catalogue is made from paper that is a) sourced from sustainable forests, and b) treated with an environmentally-friendly bleaching process. All items offered are subject to being sold out prior to receipt of order. Products may be photographed not at actual size. Some items in this magazine may not be immediately available from our retail outlets. This list cancels all previous direct selling lists. Prices shown are subject to change without notice. Prices may include GST.

MAIL: PO Box 888, Abbotsford, 3067

TELEPHONEMonday to Friday from 8am-5pm

TOLL FREE

1300 788 358 (Melbourne Callers: +61 (0) 3 8456 8456)

FACSIMILE

(03) 8456 8401BY EMAIL [email protected]

MAIL 4533 MacArthur Blvd, #888 Newport Beach, CA 92660TELEPHONE

Sunday to Thursday from 2pm-11pm (PT) TOLL FREE 1 877 897 7696 FAX 1 866 875 2577

BY EMAIL [email protected]

Pr

18

AT332

A$79

CANADA 2012 $1 SILVER PROOF

AT335

A$24

CANADA 2012 OH! CANADA!

MINT SET

AT381

A$1995

CANADA COMMEMORATIVE

QUARTER TRIO UNC

AT333

A$75

CANADA 2012 $1 SILVER

BU

Capturing

the unity t

enabledCanad

with

Canadada like

American

Feayey aLeLddebbybCCaaar

TTaxcoinexcthist b

Withcel80inthwo

perfor o

meet ouDi t K D i

numichecwwwwor fFacTwi

environment.

ETETELELEPHONTETELLEEPPHON TSRETAIL OUTLETRRETATATAILILIL OOUTLETRE

CAOH

M

e-e

a! viewing i d


One chance in silver!

Klimt and his women…

Intricately designed, superbly

struck and, like its predecessor, the Pummerin

Bell 5€, sure to sell-out, this exquisite precious

metal 5€ marks the 200th anniversary of the Society of Music

Friends in Vienna.

Depicting the Society’s main concert venue, the Golden Hall, this 8g, 28.50mm 80% silver 5€ is a must-have for those with a love of classical music – and anyone with an appreciation of the finest in European coinage. Struck to rigorous BU quality, the depth and detail in the reverse portrayal of this architectural masterpiece is startling.

Limited to a mintage of 50,000, each official Austrian legal tender coin is housed in an official, informative Austrian Mint pack. Top value at a mere A$29.95 apiece!

A spellbinding start to what is sure to be a highly sought after 5-year series, this spectacular Austrian Mint Gold Proof celebrates one of the leading lights of the art nouveau movement, Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), and his primary subject, women.

Capturing the intriguing, complex beauty of Klimt’s famed portrait Adele Bloch-Bauer I, the minuscule variations in the depth of the relief of the reverse design is testimony to the immense skill of the Mint’s talented engravers. A true masterpiece of numismatic craftsmanship, intricately carved out of

10g of 98.6% fine gold, the 22mm flan of this exquisite precious metal Proof also carries a portrayal of Klimt – a man whose paintings have fetched some of the highest prices in the history of art.Limited to a mintage of 30,000, each 50€ Gold Proof is superbly presented in a Mint case, complete with a detailed, informative 6pp numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

AS395

A$2995

AUSTRIA 2012 5€ 200th

ANNIVERSARY MUSIC LOVERS

OF VIENNA SILVER BU

AT340

A$99

AUSTRIA KLIMT & HIS WOMEN 5-COIN SERIES

CASE

A$1,150AUSTRIA 2012 50€

KLIMT & HIS WOMEN – ADELE GOLD PROOF AT339

AUS

ANMU

OS

thism

20tht

IInIntricadesignsupe

AS556

A$2995

AUSTRIA 2011 5€ LAND OF

THE FOREST SILVER BU

Celebrating the UN’s 2011 Year of the Forests, this superbly designed, affordable Austrian legal tender 8g 28.50mm 80% silver 5€ is housed in an official pack

AUS

TS

10

Australia Toll free 1300 788 358

Crowning glory in gold…

The latest issue in Austria’s acclaimed Crowns of the Habsburgs 100€ Gold Series, it is with great delight that we are in a position to offer our clients this exclusive opportunity to secure the 2011 100€ Wenceslas Crown of Bohemia Gold Proof. A spectacular work of numismatic art, underpinned by the attention to detail so typical of the craftsmen at the Austrian Mint, this 30mm 16g 98.6% fine

Gold Proof depicts the Crown of St Wenceslas (907-35AD) – a jewel-encrusted 2.5kg gold crown that, so legend has it, will bring death to those who wear it without right. Sure to be sought after by gold collectors worldwide, each Gold 100€ is set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 30,000 – plus a gold-plated lapel pin bearing a miniature version of the St Wenceslas Crown!

A$1,395AUSTRIA 2011 100€ WENCESLAS CROWN OF BOHEMIA GOLD PROOF

AT214

WB

The latetestst iissssue in Austria’s

w ww w w .w .w . d od od o w nw nw nn i ei ei ei e sss .s . c oc oc o mmm

oo2o

AnbdoatM3098

Austria’s new 2012 Mint Set!

An affordable

opportunity to gain

a comprehensive

overview of the nation’s

circulating currency

for the year, we have

Austria’s new 2012 Mint

Set in stock!

Headlined by a one-

year-only 2€ celebrating

the 10th anniversary

of the introduction of

the unified European

currency, this official

Austrian Mint release also

includes seven standard

Euro denominations

from the 1c to the 1€.

Struck to the height of

Brilliant Uncirculated

quality, the eight coins

are beautifully presented

within an official folder,

distinguished by a

brilliant yellow alpine

primrose on the cover.

A$3995

AUSTRIA 2012 MINT SET

AT227

A$59AUSTRIA 2012

BABY MINT SET

AT286

The perfect way to celebrate

the arrival of a newborn in

2012, the Austrian Mint’s new

8-coin 2012 Baby Mint Set is

also available!

AnAnAn a affffoorddabble t ain

Eurfrom

19

20

The King George VI 1937 Coronation Crown!

Struck at the Melbourne Mint exactly 75 years ago to celebrate the coronation of King George VI, we have a just acquired a mountain of Australia’s biggest coin – the ever-popular 1937 Silver Crown!

Unique, as Australia’s only commemorative Crown, the 1937 Silver Crown had a mintage of just over one million. Notable as Australia’s highest predecimal coinage

denomination, the five shillings 1937 Crown is also notorious as the nation’s largest ever issued circulating coin. Measuring a massive 38.50mm in diameter, each 1937 Crown comprises nearly an ounce of sterling silver!

Mockingly dubbed ‘Casey’s Cartwheel’ after the Government Minister who oversaw its introduction, the imposing dimensions of the 1937 Crown

made it unpopular as a circulation coin. Ironically, it is the size and weight that make this key type so sought after by collectors. Indeed, it is rightly considered to be the compulsory centrepiece of every Australian predecimal collection. Importantly, the coin has proved just as popular with precious metal profiteers over the years, and thanks to huge silver price hikes in the 1970s and over the last few

years, the number lost to the melting pot has ensured that Australia’s biggest coin is increasingly scarce.

A fantastic opportunity for our clients, our acquisition of more than 500 examples of the 1937 Silver Crown gives us the chance to offer this distinctive, commanding coin in Very Fine, good Very Fine and Extremely Fine quality.

SCARCE IN EF

Seldom seen so nice, we have just secured a small batch of New Zealand’s 1949 Royal Visit Crown – in sparkling Choice Brilliant Uncirculated quality! Issued for the proposed tour by George VI, the 1949 Royal Visit Crown had a mintage of just over 200,000, and is notable as one of only three NZ Crown (5/-) types. Struck from 50% silver, despite NZ switching to cupro-nickel for circulating coinage in 1947, we have just a few of these extremely pretty Choice BU 1949 Royal Visit Crowns in stock.

The second, and rarest, of only two Australian Crown dates, the 38.50mm, 28.27g sterling silver 1938 Crown is not only notable for the size and weight – it is notable as one of the lowest mintage issues in the 1910-64 predecimal series. With the Crown unpopular as a circulation issue, production at the Melbourne Mint was halted at just 101,600 coins! Very scarce, with many coins from the tiny mintage melted for the intrinsic value, we have this crucial date in superior

grade Extremely Fine quality.

HUGE HOARD CROWNS 75th ANNIVERSARY!


A$551937 SILVER CROWN VF

HD465

A$651937 SILVER CROWN gVF

AS792

A$7450

1937 SILVER CROWN EF

AC504

AT356

A$149

NZ 1949 ROYAL VISIT

SILVER CROWN CHOICE BU

HD494

A$345

1938 SILVER CROWN

EF

grade ExFine q

C

CARCE IN EF

CHOICE BU QUALITY!

Documents

February Money 2012