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Underpinned by a tiny mintage, offi cial legal tender status and a stunning ‘raised’ full-colour design, this eye-catching Silver Proof celebrates the 60th anniversary of the

discovery of precious oil in Australia – at the Rough Range-1 site in WA in 1953.

As with other elements of Australia’s abundant natural wealth, the discovery of oil changed the nation forever. Sparking jubilation across the country, the discovery of

‘black gold’ enhanced Australia’s national independence, boosted the economy and inspired a wave of investment in the search for natural resources. An offi cial

legal tender issue, the 2013 $1 Oil Discovery Silver Proof forms a fi ne tribute to this major landmark in our history – and a collector acquisition of the utmost quality.

A must-have for anyone enchanted with full-colour coinage, this fl awless 25g sterling silver Proof is perhaps most notable for the spellbinding design. Standing out prominently from the imposing 40mm fl an, the fully embossed depiction of the oil appears to be erupting from the actual coin! The golden Outback sunset, highlighted by a portrayal of our primary native icon,

provides a glowing contrast.

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critics gushing in praise of its originality and

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Numismatics is a dynamic industry, and Downies is proud that for over 80 years, we have always embraced change, and supported new, worthwhile initiatives.

Our enthusiastic involvement in the Kidney Health Australia Kidney Kar Rally – to be held in August 2013, with myself and Kathryn Downie behind the wheel in the journey from Tamworth in New South Wales to Armidale via Bundaberg – is a prominent case-in-point. Raising awareness of the fi ght against kidney disease, and raising crucial funds for the Kidney Health Australia’s Kidney Kids Camps, Kath and I are very much looking forward to this event.

An event the entire Australian numismatic community is looking forward to is Downies Australian Coin Auctions special 50th Anniversary Sale 315! To be held at our Melbourne Headquarters from the 29th to the 31st of October, and already packed with a vast and enthralling array of material from both Australia and around the globe, you have until mid August to get your

consignment in for what is sure to be THE event of Australian numismatics in 2013.

I hope you enjoy the wonderful range of material available in your August Money magazine – highlighted by the stunning new 2014 $8 Lunar Horse Gold-Plated 5oz Silver Proof, the 2013 $1 Oil Discovery Silver Proof on p1 and the offi cial British Royal Baby commemorative on p4 – and trust you are enjoying the new format! I would like to thank all of those people who have provided feedback on our ‘new look’, and would also like to remind you that you can still have your say at www.downies.com/survey.

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A glorious union of Proof quality, pure .999 silver and vibrant full-colour, this

official Australian legal tender trio is notable for one particular characteristic – the

astonishingly small mintage. The Perth Mint has struck just 2,500 sets!

Honouring three of Australia’s World Heritage Listed sites – Fraser Island,

Lord Howe Island and Kakadu – the 2013 $1National Parks 1oz Silver

Proof Trio captures the unique beauty Australia’s natural environment

with a stunning fusion of traditional numismatic sculpture and full-

colour minting. Housed in a Perth Mint case, each 40.60mm coin is

complete with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the absurdly

low mintage.With that mintage just 2,500, and these official Perth Mint issues NOT

AVAILABLE at the Perth Mint, you must act now!

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Offi cial, eye-catching and very exclusive, this spectacular Gold Proof Set is a stunning legal tender tribute to arguably Australia’s most important explorers.Housed within a case with a booklet incorporating a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity, this unique set comprises four $5 coins – each crafted to Proof quality from 1/2g of 14-carat gold. Spanning 11mm, and notable for the exquisite quality of the strike, each of these miniature masterpieces carries a strong, detailed, skillfully sculpted portrayal of one of the intrepid explorers of the Great Southern Land – Matthew Flinders, William Dampier, Abel Tasman and James Cook.

With the worldwide mintage just 5,000, don’t miss this marvelous opportunity to enjoy the unique luxury, prestige and mystique of the world’s favourite precious metal – and celebrate some of the biggest names in Australian history.

A giant legal tender celebration of one of the biggest names in the history of Australian exploration, the latest release in the Biggest Ounce Silver Proof Series pays homage to the legendary Captain James Cook. The perfect complement to the set above, and an imposing, majestic tribute to the discoverer of the Australian east coast, this unique legal tender issue also gives you the chance to enjoy the ‘biggest one ounce silver coin in the world’. More than 50% larger than a standard 1oz Silver Proof coin, this substantial silver stunner spans a massive 65mm in diameter!

Struck to Proof quality from pure .999 silver, and presented with a Certifi cate of Authenticity, this gargantuan 1oz coin is part of a tiny worldwide mintage of just 3,000. With very limited stock available, we recommend an early order.

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A stunning opportunity to experience the timeless beauty of Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George & the Dragon design upon a large, crown-sized fl an, the Royal Mint has shocked the collector world with the launch of the 2013 £5 St George & the Dragon Royal Baby Silver Proof!

Whilst this is an offi cial tribute to the birth of the fi rst child of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge – the fi rst time the Royal Mint has commemorated a Royal birth – there is no question

that demand for this stunning Silver Proof will be driven by the employment of the classically inspired St George motif. Created

in 1817 for the fi rst issue of the modern sovereign series, Pistrucci’s masterwork was last found upon a silver coin in 1902, when a

5/- Crown was issued to honour the Coronation of King Edward VII.

Appropriately enough, the birth of the future heir to the British throne – and the great-great-great-great grandchild of Edward VII – has inspired the Royal Mint

to revive the traditional St George & the Dragon Silver Crown. Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 28.28g of sterling silver, and spanning 38.61mm in diameter – just like its 1902 predecessor – the expansive nature of this offi cial British legal tender coin provides the perfect venue to enable the full enjoyment of this legendary piece of numismatic artistry.

Taken from an astoundingly small mintage of just 10,000, we have been granted a tiny allocation of coins as the Mint’s sole offi cial Australian distributor – each housed within an offi cial case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Offi cial Royal Baby Tribute!

A fi ne tribute to the proud Dad, and a highly sought after Australian legal tender full-colour coin, this handsome .999 fi ne Silver Proof celebrates the 21st birthday of Prince William in 2003.

A typically impressive work of precious metal minting on the part of the Perth Mint, this exclusive type – mintage 12,500 – proved a smash hit in 2003. The mintage was simply devastated by demand, and with the 40mm diameter coin disappearing from the market, the secondary market price soared. Issued at A$75, this coin now has a market value of over A$200!

A limited window of opportunity, we have only a few examples in stock – each set within an offi cial Perth Mint case united with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

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Strictly limited to a worldwide mintage of just 2,500 collections, and offered to Downies clients to either purchase directly OR secure through Bonus Points redemption until the 31st of August 2013, the Perth Mint’s impressive 2013 $1 National Parks 1oz Silver Proof Trio forms a glorious fusion of Proof quality, pure .999 silver and stunning full-colour. A wonderful opportunity to explore Australia’s majestic natural environment, this unique Perth Mint collection comprises three offi cial Australian legal tender coins – each paying homage to one of Australia’s internationally renowned World Heritage sites. Struck to the Perth Mint’s highest Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fi ne silver, and measuring an expansive crown-sized 40.60mm in diameter, each coin features an eye-catching full-colour appreciation of either Fraser Island, the Lord Howe Island Group or Kakadu National Park. Contrasting superbly with the vivid full-colour motif, each coin is also highlighted by a fully struck-up depiction of an Australian native creature.

Not available at the Perth Mint – but available at Downies! – each of the three exquisitely struck precious metal Proofs is presented within an offi cial Perth Mint case, united with an offi cial Certifi cate of Authenticity. Individually serial-numbered, that Certifi cate confi rms the extremely exclusive nature of each unique .999 fi ne Silver Proof. Surprisingly, the mintage has been restricted to a tiny 2,500!

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vastly different – colours of the

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36.60mm diameter fl an of this new

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brilliant blue plumage of the male of the

species looks particularly spectacular,

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the pure .999 silver. As with each coin in

the series, the 2013 50c Splendid Fairy-

Wren 1/2oz Silver Proof is taken from

a mintage of 10,000, and is beautifully

presented within a plush, offi cial Perth

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A wonderful opportunity to complete your

Birds of Australia Silver Proof Collection

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Downies biggest selling Perth Mint coin of 2012, this .999 fine silver Australian legal tender issue celebrates the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo

Capturing the vivid colours of the beloved budgie, this unique type is, like each coin in the series, restricted to a worldwide mintage of 10,000

A skilful blend of full-colour and traditional numismatic sculpture, this 36.60mm diameter 50c Proof honours the distinctive Regent Bowerbird

A spectacular example of the Perth Mint’s unparalleled full-colour minting, this eye-catching coin pays homage to the vibrant Rainbow Lorikeet

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Sure to take your breath away, the 2013 $1 Koala High Relief 1oz Silver Proof illustrates why the Perth Mint is known worldwide as Australia’s precious metal specialists. The quality of the High Relief strike is simply outstanding.

Carved out of a full troy ounce of pure, precious .999 silver, and underpinned by the Mint’s most rigorous Proof quality, the unparalleled depth of the enchanting one-year-only koala reverse design is immediately obvious to the eye. An offi cial Australian legal tender issue, the portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II stands out prominently from the shining mirror fi eld of the obverse.A coin to be appreciated for the sheer quality, each 32.60mm Silver Proof is set in an offi cial case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the mintage of 10,000.

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Struck on concave surfaces to ensure that the optimum fl ow of .999 fi ne silver is achieved by the strike, this unique 32.60mm Australian legal tender coin will be sought after for the extraordinary detail in the designs – and sensational value-for-money! With the

Offi cial Issue Price just A$96, this outstanding work of numismatic craftsmanship is a must-have for every Australian collector.

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How a penniless penal colony was transformed into an orderly society with a stable currency is one of the most intriguing chapters in Australian history. The foundation stone of Australian numismatics, the Proclamation of 1800 played a major role in sparking this transformation.

Life was hard in Britain’s isolated southern possession. The harsh, unfamiliar landscape yielded little for the newcomers, and disease was rampant throughout the tiny population of 5,000. Surviving under these circumstances was an achievement, but for those who did, there was another diffi culty to be faced – the lack of an offi cial system of currency.

Economic chaos was the result. Rum was the dominant measure of value, with coins from overseas supplementing a system of barter. Foreign coins were few in number, and as they originated from different currency systems, it was impossible to determine relative values. The arrival of some four tonnes of Britain’s 1797 Cartwheel Penny brought matters to a head, providing the spark for Governor Philip Gidley King’s Proclamation of 1800 – Australia’s fi rst offi cial currency system.

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Australia’s biggest coin! The fi rst coin offi cially exported to the colony and therefore Australia’s fi rst offi cial coin, the imposing 36mm 1797 Cartwheel Penny was the trigger for the Currency Proclamation of 1800.

The fi rst British copper penny type and the fi rst produced with steam power, 18,000 examples of Britain’s 1797 Cartwheel Penny arrived in New South Wales in 1800. This massive infl ux of currency gave Governor King the opportunity to regulate the chaotic monetary system, and the Cartwheel Penny was offi cially listed in the Proclamation of 1800 at double face value.

A key element of every Australian coin collection, we have this copper icon in Very Good.

Weighing nearly two troy ounces, and measuring 41mm, the massive copper 1797 Cartwheel Twopence is an imposing reminder of Australia’s earliest colonial days.

Circulating at double face value at the time of the Proclamation, the Cartwheel 2d, and the Cartwheel 1d at left, were struck at the Soho Mint by Matthew Boulton, a leading industrialist of the age. Britain’s largest, heaviest coin, and also the fi rst British 2d to feature Britannia, the Cartwheel 2d represents supreme value for such a big piece of early Australia. Graded Fine to Very Fine.

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a stable economy, as well as discourage visiting traders from draining the colony of coinage. Although only partly successful in the pursuit of these objectives, King’s Proclamation of 1800 was a turning point in Australian history, and the trigger for the study of numismatics in this country.

Given the affordability of the Proclamation Era coins before you, the chance to own a piece of Australia’s most important numismatic history is within the reach of all. Buy all six and SAVE A$50!

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History within your reach! Notwithstanding the lack of British silver coinage in the 18th century due to turmoil in Europe, the 1787 Shilling and Sixpence both made it to Australian shores, circulating in the 1790s and early 1800s.

Struck in the year that the First Fleet set sail from England, the 1787 Shilling and Sixpence are not only of undoubted historical signifi cance – they are truly beautiful coins. Much admired for George III portrait and the armorial magnifi cence of the reverse, these historic coins are available in Very Fine.

Genuine coins of the Australian Proclamation Era, playing a crucial role in facilitating daily transactions during the early colonial period, we have both dates of the fi nal George III halfpenny type in stock.

Bringing this formative period of Australian history within your reach, the last George III halfpenny type was issued for a mere two years – in 1806 and 1807. Featuring the distinctive portrait of George III, united with the Britannia reverse, we have both dates of this affordable Proclamation Era type in Fine to Very Fine.

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Crafted from a whopping 56.56g of pure .999 silver, this imposing precious metal

Proof from the Mint of Poland celebrates Europe’s most iconic landmarks.

A distinctive, oval-shaped legal tender issue, taken from a tiny mintage of 2,000,

the 2013 $2 Continents Europe Silver Proof spans a massive 41.60mm x

55.60mm. The expansive nature of the fl an provided the perfect venue for

the craftsmen at the Mint of Poland to work their magic,

and they have taken advantage of every millimetre.

Celebrating Europe’s greatest attractions,

the reverse is distinguished by a superbly

balanced, intricately detailed montage of

iconic structures such as the Eiffel Tower,

Tower Bridge and the Colosseum.

With this sizeable Silver Proof of obvious

appeal to European collectors, we are

delighted that our status as offi cial

distributor for the Mint of Poland has

guaranteed us an allocation from the

mintage of just 2,000. With a mere 50

coins in stock, however – each set in

an offi cial Mint case with a Certifi cate of

Authenticity – swift action would be wise.

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One of the Perth Mint’s most sought after programs, the 6,000-coin mintage of each coin in the Map of Australia 1oz Silver BU Series has offi cially sold out. Highly sought after for the distinctive shape and exquisite

employment of full-colour, we have the Map of Australia Kangaroo and Emu .999 silver coins in stock –

each set in an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

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Paying homage to the USA, Russia, China, Canada, Germany and, of course, Australia, the 2013 $1 Great Nations Shaped Silver-Plated BU Set comprises six individually superb legal tender coins – each struck to faultless Brilliant Uncirculated standard and precisely plated in precious silver. Certain to command the attention of the person looking to add ‘that something different’ to his or her collection, each of those coins has been produced in the shape of one of the aforementioned countries! The perfect fi nishing touch, each coin is also distinguished by a glorious enamelled, full-colour appreciation of the relevant country’s national fl ag!

Sure to be highly sought after by collectors across the globe, and particularly by those in the countries honoured in this innovative collection, the amazingly affordable price means that no one need miss out on this pioneering presentation. Beautifully presented in a handsome case, the 2013 $1 Great Nations Shaped Silver-Plated BU Set can be yours for a mere A$79.95! That’s an average price of just A$13.30 per offi cial legal tender, full-colour coin!

With map-shaped coins among the most popular issues on the market, as illustrated by the passionate response of collectors to the Perth Mint’s Map of Australia Silver Proofs, our limited stocks will be blown away by demand. Act now, and journey across the globe from the comfort of your own home!

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Icons in .9999 pure silver!Stand-alone releases of fl awless quality, impeccable purity, strictly limited availability and surprising affordability, we have a few examples of each of the O Canada Silver Proofs from the Royal Canadian Mint in stock – with the latest issue available at right!

Comprising coins struck to immaculate Proof standard from half a troy ounce of .9999 fi ne silver – the highest level of silver purity in international numismatics! – this instantly popular series celebrates the most iconic elements of Canadian life. Reaching deep into the heart of Canadian culture, the coins released thus far pay

homage to the Inuksuk, the Beaver, the Mounties, the Polar Bear, the Wolf and, of course, Summer Fun!

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full-colour hologram motif.

Telling the First Nations’ tale of the Great Hare’s creation of the Northern Lights, this spectacular legal tender $20 is set in an offi cial case with

a Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the mintage of 8,500.

One of the Canada’s most popular coins of 2013, the 50,000-coin mintage of this spectacular high denomination $100 Bison Silver Proof has been wiped out at the Mint!

Featuring a stunning design, with the 40mm fl an dominated by a depiction of a herd of bison sweeping majestically across the plain, this unusually high face value .9999 silver 1oz matte Proof captures the immense power of this noble beast. Set in a case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity, we have a small allocation of coins available.

Celebrating one of the great architects of the natural world, this fl awless 7.96g .9999 fi ne Silver Proof honours the expert building techniques of the honey-bee.

Graced with a full-colour honey bee set against an embossed honeycomb of perfectly symmetrical hexagons, this

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Struck to fl awless Proof standard, and taken from a mintage of 40,000 – over 80% of which has already been wiped out! – each offi cial legal tender coin is set in an offi cial case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity. Outstanding value-for-money for such a superbly struck 34mm diameter .9999 fi ne Silver Proof!

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Among the briefest Australian coin types, the 1985-91 1c & 2c Maklouf Portrait Series represents the grand fi nale of copper coinage in Australia.

Copper coins circulated in Australia for nearly 200 years until, overwhelmed by infl ation, Australia’s lowest decimal denominations were axed in the 1990s. Struck from 1985 to 1991, Australia’s last 1c and 2c types both carried the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Elizabeth II.

Whilst headlined by an array of ‘not-issued-for-circulation’ low-mintage types, this comprehensive set is just as crucial for the presence of every standard 1985-98 5c and 10c. Why? Because, as with every set on these pages, the Maklouf Portrait 5c & 10c Series is defi ned by the lowest mintages of the decimal period.

Struck in signifi cantly fewer numbers than the 1966-84 Machin and 1999-2013 Rank-Broadley Series, the scarcity

The grand finale of Aussie copper…

Australia’s scarcest decimal portrait series…

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Comprehensive, this set comprises all seven 1c and seven 2c dates issued from 1985 to 1991 in Unc quality. Highlighted by the fi rst Maklouf portrait issue of each denomination, the set also comprises SIX dates not issued for circulation! Key, low-mintage types, the 1986 & 1991 1c, and 1986, 1987, 1990 & 1991 2c coins are found only in RAM sets!An outstanding opportunity, the 14-coin 1985-91 1c & 2c Maklouf Portrait Collection is delivered with a FREE album valued at A$27.

of Maklouf 5c and 10c dates is also due to the fact that people often ignore non-commemoratives. Seldom set aside at issue, 1985-98 5c and 10c dates

are naturally tough-to-fi nd in Unc, as here.Accompanied by an album, valued at A$27 but yours with the compliments of Downies, this set is also desirable for the dates that were not issued for circulation. With the 1985 & 1986 5c, and 1986, 1987, 1995 & 1996 10c found only in RAM sets, this

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The Maklouf Portrait period saw an increasing number of commemoratives issued, with SIX 20c & 50c types struck from 1985 to 1998. Hoarded away,

Not-issued-for-circulation types; scarce circulation issues; one-year-only commemoratives – the 1985-98 $1 & $2 Maklouf Series

has so many highlights, it’s tough to know where to start!

Comprehensive, this set comprises all eighteen $1 and all eleven $2 dates issued from 1985 to 1998. All Maklouf Roos $1 coins are scarce in Unc, but none more so than the 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991 dates

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these coins are seldom seen in change in any grade – let alone in Unc. Importantly, this series also comprised many dates not issued for circulation. Of the 14-coin 50c issue, the 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 & 1992 50c cannot be found in change! Likewise, NINE of the fi fteen 1985-98 20c dates are found only in RAM Sets – 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 & 1995! Complete with a FREE album valued at A$27!

– found only in RAM sets! Moreover, of the ten 1985-98 $1 commemoratives, FIVE were not issued for circulation! With few set aside, early $2 dates are also all tough-to-fi nd in Unc – with the 1991 $2 not issued for circulation!Presented with an album, valued at A$27 but yours for FREE, this rare opportunity to secure every 1985-98 $1 &

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A fantastic opportunity for Downies, we have in stock King Edward I

(1272-1307) and King Edward II (1307-27) Silver Pennies from

the Corringham Hoard – a medieval treasure trove of 519 English

hammered silver coins discovered in the south of England in 2009.

Trusted to the Essex soil no later than 1380, this massive hoard of 13th

and 14th century English silver coinage naturally included a large number

of the key denomination of the time, the silver penny. Intriguingly, many

of the silver pennies found at Corringham had been struck a long time

before the hoarder determined to create his secret subterranean ’bank’,

including pennies from the reigns of Edward I and Edward II.

A landmark fi nd for hammered silver coin collectors, the Corringham

Hoard offers you the chance to hold 600+ year old English medieval

history in your hands – at a price everyone

can afford! Desirable for the established

‘hoard provenance’ alone, the opportunity

to secure a silver penny of either Edward I

or Edward II (our choice of monarch) at less

than A$70 apiece should be grasped with

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A unique link with one of the most tumultuous periods of British history,

we also have in stock Silver Half Groats of King Edward III (1227-77).

One of England’s greatest medieval warrior kings, and one of only fi ve English/

British monarchs to hold power for over half a century, Edward III ruled from 1327

to 1377. One of the longest recorded reigns in English/British history, Edward’s

time on the throne was defi ned by the start of what would become known as the

Hundred Years War, the Black Death (1348-50), the development of Parliament

and the formal change of the national language from French to English!

Worth twopence, these handstruck Silver Half Groats were issued during the

latter part of the king’s reign, with the denomination re-introduced following

the great coinage reform of 1351. Bearing the Longcross design on the

reverse, the obverse features a fi ne facing portrait of the King, surrounded by a

tressure of arches.

A wonderful opportunity to own a genuine

hammered silver coin from Edward’s time in

power, we have just a small number of Silver Half

Groats available – all graded Fine to Very Fine.

Genuine Silver Pennies from King Edward III!

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An incredibly affordable opportunity to travel back in time to 9th century England, we have a small number of genuine 1,100+ year old Stycas from the brief reign of Anglo-Saxon King of Northumbria, Aethelred II.A turbulent period of British history, following the collapse of the Roman Empire in Britain, and preceding the rule of the Vikings, Anglo-Saxon Britain was divided between many kingdoms – including that of Northumbria. An important coin in 9th century Britain, the Styca was a robust lower denomination, and seems to have been used to great effect in facilitating daily transactions.

A signifi cant historical artefact from early Britain, and a type rarely offered in Australia, we have a handful of Aethelred II Northumbrian Stycas in strong Very Fine condition. A must-have for any British coinage enthusiast, the remarkably low price of just A$195 is sure to provoke great interest from a broad cross-section of the collector community.

Between the Romans & the Vikings…

THE COINS OF THE ANGLO-SAXONS!

Rare James I gold! Choice Red BU quality!The successor to Elizabeth I, and the predecessor of the ill-fated Charles I, the gold coinage of the fi rst King of the House of Stuart, James I (1603-25), is seldom offered in Australia – and especially not in the stunning quality seen here! A fi rst-time offer for Downies, distinguished by a strong portrait of this famous monarch, this exceptionally pretty 20mm, 22-carat gold Quarter Laurel is graded at Extremely Fine. Very rare in this state of preservation, we have only one example of this lovely coin available.

A unique, extremely low-mintage type, with a mere 288,000 coins struck, this one-year-only, 100-year-old One-Third Farthing of George V is most notable for the astonishing quality. Struck for use in Malta, and the very last One-Third Farthing issued by Great Britain, the few impeccable examples of this 15mm coin we have in stock are as good as the day they left the Royal Mint in London. Incredible value-for-money at just A$95, each coin is in stunning Choice Red Brilliant Uncirculated condition!

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COMPLETE! Every Australian silver coin struck

Every 3d & 6d!

Rarely offered as a comprehensive set, with so many silver coins

lost to the melting pot, we can offer you the chance to secure the

complete Australian 1910-64 Silver Threepence & Sixpence Collection

in Good to Unc!

Featuring every date and mintmark, other than the 1922/21 and

1934/33 3d Overdates, this 100-coin set comprises some of the

key issues in the 1910-64 series. In any grade, the 1915 3d is a prime

acquisition, with the mintage of just 800,000 ensuring it is missing

from most collections. Highly desirable 3d dates such as the fi rst

year of issue 1910, 1914 and low-mintage 1923 (just 815,000 struck!)

are also included along with the 1942M issue – the 3rd lowest

mintage 3d in the series, with just 528,000 struck.

When you also take into account the inclusion of

the rare 1918M 6d, low-mintage 1922 & 1924 6d,

scarce George VI 1939 & 1952 6d, the importance

of this opportunity becomes clear.

An attractive proposition at any time,

the chance to create this collection in

an instant at A$227 off – set in a FREE

Dansco Supreme Album – must be

grasped with both hands.

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Highlighted by every date and mintmark from the fi rst in 1910 to the last in

1963, this affordable compilation represents a comprehensive appreciation of

the Australian silver shilling series.

Surprisingly affordable, this important collection includes some of the most

desirable issues of the 1910-64 predecimal series – across all denominations.

The unique 1910 Edward VII 1/-, the rare low mintage 1933, the low mintage

1915 and 1915H, the 1921 Star date, the 1938 fi rst Ram’s Head type, the low

mintage 1940 date, the unique 1946 Perth Mint issue…all are hotly pursued

in any grade and all are found in this 49-coin set. With the above

dates so sought after, and with so many coins lost over

the many decades since issued, it is diffi cult to build an

all-encompassing selection of this crucial series in better

grade, as presented here.

Available in Good to strictly Uncirculated condition at a whopping A$250 below catalogue price, the 49-coin 1910-63 Shilling collection is set in a Dansco Supreme Album – yours with the compliments of Downies!

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The most popular predecimal denomination, it is tough to assemble a complete 54-coin fl orin set. Don’t worry about piece-by-piece accumulation – we have the COMPLETE Australian 1910-63 Silver Florin Collection in stock!Set in a FREE Dansco Supreme Album, and featuring Australia’s fi rst commemorative series – 1927 Canberra, rare 1934/35 Centenary, 1951 Federation and 1954 Royal Visit fl orins – this accumulation is also highlighted by several highly sought after predecimal dates. Limited to a mintage of 188,000, the 1932 Florin is a vital acquisition – regardless of the grade. Key dates such as the 1910, 1914H, 1915, 1915H and 1919M are also included, along with the 1921 striking, rare 1933 fl orin (mintage 488,000), and George VI 1939 issue (mintage only 630,000).Don’t miss the chance to compile the 1910-63 Florin Series in Good to Unc in one hit – at A$301 below catalogue value!

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Australia’s largest issued coin type, the 38.5mm, near-1oz sterling silver 1937 and 1938 Crowns are a compulsory element of every collection. The nation’s highest predecimal coin denomination at 5/-, this dynamic duo is also well known for the tiny mintages.Struck for the George VI coronation, the 1937 Crown had a mintage of one million. One of the lowest-mintage issues of the series, production of the 1938 Crown was halted at just 101,600 coins. Imposing, distinctive and scarce, we have both coins in Very Fine.

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Printed on ‘1st Watermark’ paper, as with each 1913 issue, the Kangaroo Green 1/2d was issued on 15 January 1913. Replaced after just 2 years by the 1915 George V Portrait 1/2d.

Very rare, the 1913 6d Blue is missing from most collections in the magnificent, well-centred Mint Unhinged condition offered here.

Each of the ten 1913 stamps was printed upon paper distinguished by the 1st Watermark

Released on 12 February 1913, and replaced in 1915 by a George V Portrait type, the Kangaroo & Map 4d Orange is exceptionally rare in Mint Unhinged.

The starting point of our national philatelic series, the 1d Red is Australia’s first stamp – issued 2 January 1913. Must-have in MUH!

Australia’s fi rst stampsA startling opportunity for all collectors, regardless of your traditional interest, we are delighted to present to our clients the fi nest selection of 1913 Kangaroo & Map stamps that Downies has ever offered. For pure quality, these are undoubtedly the best early Australian stamps we have handled – as you can see from the stunning images found on these pages!

As with all of the stamps in this special three-page presentation, each of the 1913 Kangaroo & Map stamps was secured from the famed

Stuart Hardy Collection – auctioned earlier this year and considered one of the fi nest stamp accumulations to emerge on the market. One of Australia’s most well known philatelic fanatics, Stuart Hardy built his collection with the help of Downies’ founder, Phil Downie, from whom he secured a wide array of Australian stamps from the 1950s on.

Desirable for the unparalleled quality, the rich history and the powerful provenance, this prime selection includes a tantalising variety of Australia’s very fi rst stamps – including the sought after 1913 1d Red (Australia’s fi rst stamp!), 1913 4d Orange, 1913 6d Blue and TWO different Inverted Watermark types! With a

1913 1d RED MUH

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Seldom available to collectors in this stunning state of preservation, the 1913 9d Violet is a crucial acquisition when found in MUH quality.

An exciting opportunity, this is your chance to secure the 100-year-old 1/- Emerald in exceptionally rare well-centred MUH quality!

The rarest watermark type, issued for a very short period early in WWI, the 1915 2d Grey 2nd Watermark type is seldom seen in such well-centred MUH condition. Just a few available!

Featuring a much thinner ‘Crown over A’ watermark design than its predecessor, the 1915 2d Grey 3rd Watermark is scarce. Also available in Blocks of 4!

in superb MUH! small number of examples of each 100-year-old stamp available in rarely seen Mint Unhinged condition, you will have to act with speed to play a part in this landmark event for Australian collecting.

Issued in the year that the Anzacs stormed Gallipoli, the 1915 Kangaroo 2d Grey stamps are scarce to rare – especially in Mint Unhinged condition as here.

Indicative of the chaotic nature of early Australian stamp production, the 1st Watermark paper used for the original 2d Grey was replaced in 1915 by 2nd Watermark paper. Proving problematic in the printing process, the 2nd Watermark paper was quickly replaced by 3rd Watermark paper, leaving the former as the rarest Kangaroo stamp watermark type. Thanks to the Stuart Hardy Collection, we can now present BOTH types in strictly Mint Unhinged!

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Featuring an inverted watermark, caused by feeding the paper into the press the wrong way around, this extremely scarce stamp forms an

affordable opportunity to secure a Kangaroo Error variety.

As with the Green 1/2d above, the 3d Olive is also known for the Inverted Watermark variety – exceedingly rare in the sensational MUH condition available here.

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The conclusion of Australia’s long-running Kangaroo & Map Stamp Series, the 1945 2/- Maroon was the very last issue of Australia’s very fi rst stamp type.

An affordable opportunity to secure this philatelic icon, we have the 1945 2/- Maroon available in Imprint Blocks of 8. Bearing the printers name on the selvedge, this key type is very scarce in Block of 8 format, with most saved as Imprint Blocks of 4. Originally mounted on display sheets, with seven stamps in superb MUH and one in Mint Lightly Hinged, we have seldom been able to offer this crucial stamp in such an outstanding state of preservation.

Issued during the Great Depression, and mainly used for parcels, the 1932 6d Brown is scarce – especially in MUH Blocks of 4! A key type, the 1932 6d Brown was printed on ‘CofA’ Watermark paper – the fi rst time this watermark

had been used on a Kangaroo & Map stamp, and the last watermark employed for the 1913-45 Kangaroo Series!

The Last Kangaroos!Scarcein MUH…

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Extremely scarce in this premium grade, the 10/- Grey & Pink, £1 Grey and £2 Black & Red Roos form the cornerstone of any serious philatelic collection. Used largely for parcels, a vast majority of these high denomination types have been heavily postmarked, damaged or destroyed. Lightly postmarked, these prestigious stamps are missing from most collections in VFU. Secure all three and SAVE A$200+!

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The concluding chapter of a popular Australian legal tender program, the Perth Mint has just released the fi nal coin of the Land Down Under Silver Proof Series! Celebrating

the great Aussie pastime of surfi ng, this impressive full-colour Silver Proof is sure to prove as sought after as its predecessors.

Struck to the height of Proof quality from 1oz of .999 fi ne silver, the 40.60mm fl an of this exclusive coin is adorned with an engaging portrayal of one of the fantastic beaches for which Australia is so famous around the world. Superbly rendered in full-colour, with the vivid design framed within a map of the Great Southern Land, this distinctively Australian 40.60mm coin is a must-have for anyone who has secured any of the fi rst three issues of the series – offered below.

As with each of those coins, the 2013 $1 The Land Down Under Surfi ng 1oz Silver Proof is limited to a mintage of 5,000, and is framed within an offi cial

Map of Australia case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

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As innovative, as fascinating, and as distinctively Australian as its predecessor, the RAM’s spectacular new 2013 $5 Southern Skies Curved Pavo 1oz Silver Proof is proving to be just as popular. No one should be surprised.

Utilising concave/convex minting technology that is employed by very few issuing authorities across the globe, the RAM has created a truly memorable, utterly unique Australian legal tender coin – and a dramatic tribute to Pavo. A constellation steeped in Greco/Roman

mythology, known as ‘the Peacock’, the shining stars of Pavo contrast beautifully with the full-colour appreciation of the Southern Skies.

Considering the originality of the concept, the demand for the 2012 issue and the stunning quality of this particular full-colour Australian legal tender

coin, immediate action is recommended. Certain to be targeted by those who were quick enough to secure last year’s coin, the mintage of 10,000 is unlikely

to sate demand.

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is complete with an individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Captivates Collectors!

One of the RAM’s most popular recent issues, and the compulsory complement to

the new release above, Australia’s fi rst curved coin sold out at super speed. Indeed, the 10,000-coin mintage of the 2012

$5 Southern Skies Curved 1oz Silver Proof was blown away by demand. We have just a few examples of this spellbinding

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Celebrating the centenary of Australia’s fi rst national philatelic system, this breathtaking set comprises massive versions of the nation’s fi rst stamps – crafted from pure 24-carat GOLD!

Sensational when crafted from the world’s favourite precious metal, the Kangaroo & Map 1d and George V Portrait 1d Gold Stamps instantly catch the eye – in part because of the larger-than-life dimensions. Much bigger than the original, each perfectly detailed pure 24-carat gold replica stamp measures 75mm by 58mm!

Perfect for display in the home or offi ce, this spectacular gold stamp set is housed within an acrylic stand, and is accompanied by the First Australian Stamps Pack. Comprising

original examples of Australia’s fi rst two 100-year-old stamps, and valued at A$14.95, this set is yours for FREE!

THE ORIGINALS! Uniting original examples of Australia’s fi rst stamp types, this set forms a fantastic way to mark the centenary of Australia’s fi rst national philatelic issues.

Issued amid much controversy, Labour launched the Kangaroo 1d in January 1913. Elected in May, the new Conservative Government, upset that the Roo was favoured over the British monarch, unveiled the George V 1d type in December of the same year!

Set in a pack, this crucial piece of Australian history is valued at A$14.95.

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In the depths of winter, here’s some news that is sure to warm collectors’ hearts! The Perth Mint’s sensational 2013 $1 Australian Seasons 1oz Silver Proof Collection is now complete!

Struck to the height of Proof quality from 1oz of .999 fi ne silver, as with each of its superbly designed predecessors, the last coin in this highly original 4-coin series forms a glorious tribute to Spring – the season we’re all waiting for! Celebrating new life, glorious colours and, most importantly, warmer temperatures – this sparkling Australian legal tender coin is sure to prove hot property on the local and international markets.

Depicting a pair of cockatoos in acutely detailed, fully struck-up silver, framed within a captivating full-colour motif uniting a fresh burst of Banksia and Wax fl owers with a glorious soft purple sunset, this exceptional work of numismatic artistry is a stand-alone issue of immense beauty and quality. As the fi nal coin in this delightful series, it forms the perfect fi nishing touch to a

memorable tribute to Australia’s rich and varied seasons.

A wonderful opportunity to complete your collection – or create a complete collection in one hit! – each 33.20mm x 33.20mm Silver Proof is beautifully framed within an offi cial Perth Mint presentation case, complete with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 4,000.

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