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An incredible opportunity to secure a hotly pursued 11.66g .999 silver type, the 25mm 2003 $1 Korea Proof is now A$35 below usual retail – nearly HALF PRICE!

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Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the 1854 Eureka Stockade Uprising, this unique 25mm 11.66g .999 fine silver Proof is A$29 off whilst stocks last!


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Money with a twist!A fabulous opportunity for Downies’ loyal

clients, this special edition Money catalogue

is not only a stunning combination of mouth-

watering bargains AND some of our most

popular recent offers – it’s also a Bonus

Points Reward Catalogue!

EVERY product in this Money catalogue can

be redeemed using Bonus Points! With a

fantastic selection from which to choose

– including many of the most recent, hottest

issues – this is your big chance to cash in on

the points you have accumulated as part of

Downies’ popular customer loyalty program.

With some products sure to sell out at speed,

however, you must be quick. In an attempt to

fulfil the orders of as many of our clients as

possible, we will reserve the right to restrict

quantities, with specific limits placed on

some products.

Switched on Savings! A much admired Australian commemorative type, paying homage to the 50th anniversary of the introduction of television in Australia, this flawless 25mm 11.66g .999 fine silver Proof from the Royal Australian Mint is now available at 40% below regular retail!

Presented in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the 2006 $1 TV Silver Proof is normally A$50. For a limited time only, this superb silver Proof is now a stunning A$29.95 – that’s less than the original Official Issue Price!

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Cook Isl 2008 $10 Sydney Opera House 3D Silver ProofFeaturing a gold-plated silver Sydney Opera House replica, which can be set into or displayed upright atop the 40mm flan, this exclusive .999 silver 1oz $10 Proof (mintage just 5,000!) is normally A$149. SAVE A$54 whilst stocks last!

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2003 $1 Korean War Silver Proof

2006 $1 50 YEARS OF TELEVISION SILVER PROOF


25,000 pts

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US$27


75,000 pts

63,750 pts

A$95US$86

2004 $1 Waltzing Matilda Silver Proof

Part of the 2004 Masterpieces in Silver Set, and not normally available individually, this 25mm 11.66g .999 silver tribute to Waltzing Matilda is housed in a capsule and has been slashed by 15%!

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2002-08 $1 Mintmark BU SetComprehensive, top quality and incredibly affordable, this set comprises an example of all seven Mintmark $1 coins issued since 2002 – including six types not issued for circulation!

Set in official packs (mintmark of our choice), the set is top value at A$17 off!

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Aiming to clear our stock, we are willing to sacrifice the 2009 $1 Australia Post Bicentenary PNC and 2009 $1 Postal Service Bicentenary PNC at little more than cost. A slashing saving on these twin tributes to the 200th anniversary of Australia’s postal system, both official commemorative issues are available at ALMOST HALF PRICE!

Headlined by a one-year-only Australian legal tender 25mm $1 al-br type from the Royal Australian Mint – a type not issued for circulation and never to be found in change – the 2009 $1 Australia Post Bicentenary PNC is crucial to serious decimal collectors. The perfect partner, offering everyone the chance to enjoy the glories of full-colour minting, the 2009

$1 Postal Service Bicentenary PNC is highlighted by a unique 30.6mm BU $1 coin, struck by the Perth Mint. A must-have for PNC fans, philatelic buffs and coin collectors alike, these PNCs usually retail at A$17.95 each. Whilst stocks last, the 2009 $1 Australia Post Bicentenary PNC and 2009 $1 Postal Service Bicentenary PNC are just A$9.95 apiece! Buy both and SAVE a whopping A$19!

Reduced to clear! PriceDownies deliver on price!

7,500 pts

6,500 pts

2009 $1 POSTAL SERVICE BICENTENARY PNC

A$995

US$9 7,500 pts

6,500 pts

2009 $1 AUSTRALIA POST BICENTENARY PNC

A$995

US$915,000 pts

12,750 pts

2009 $1 AUSTRALIA POST PNC PAIR

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2008 $1 Lunar Rat PNC

Celebrating the Year of the Rat in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, this official commemorative PNC is headlined by the Perth Mint’s unique, one-year-only 30mm $1 type. Also featuring two official stamps of the external Australian Territory, Christmas Island, this eye-catching PNC had an Official Issue Price of A$14.95. Sensational value-for-money at a mere A$9.95 apiece!

7,500 pts

6,500 pts

A$995

US$9

2009 $1 Lunar Ox PNCAn ideal complement to the Year of the Rat PNC at left – and available at the same mouth-watering discount – we have a few examples of the 2009 $1 Year of the Ox PNC left in stock. Starring a unique 30mm $1 type, struck by the Perth Mint, united with two Christmas Island stamps, we have slashed more than 33% off the regular retail price of this colourful, official commemorative release. SAVE A$5!

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es slashed by up to 75%! Dynamite Dolphin Deal!

Celebrating one of Australia’s

most admired aquatic inhabitants,

this eye-catching Australia Post

issue is colourful, official and, now,

astonishingly affordable! Uniting a

55c stamp and a full-colour 38mm Dolphin

medallion within an individually numbered pack, this exclusive collectable

(limited edition just 10,000!) was issued by Australia Post at A$19.95. Not

only can we offer the 2009 Dolphin Medallion Cover individually at LESS THAN HALF the recommended retail price – we can offer five Covers at just A$19.95! Less than A$4

apiece!

Sensational savings!

An event in which hundreds of millions of

people participate each year, this official

Australia Post release pays homage to

Earth Hour – the world’s largest ever

climate awareness campaign.

Individually numbered, confirming the

limited edition of 10,000, the 2009 Earth

Hour Medallion Cover unites three full-

colour 38mm Earth Hour medallions with

three official Earth Hour stamps. Issued at

A$29.95, a surplus of stock has forced us

to slash the price of an individual Cover

by an astounding 50%! Better yet, buy

FIVE 2009 Earth Hour Medallion Covers

for a crazy A$34.95 and SAVE an amazing

A$114 off the original price!

Premiership quality!

A unique tribute to Hawthorn’s stunning victory over red-hot favourites Geelong in the 2008 AFL Grand Final, this official Australia Post release was originally issued at A$19.95 – it’s now just A$9.95! Individually numbered from a limited edition of 10,000, and featuring a 38mm diameter medallion and a 55c stamp, we are also willing to offer this unique commemorative in lots of five at a ridiculous A$24.95! At an average price of less than A$5 apiece, you SAVE a massive A$74 off the original price!

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A$3495

US$32

50,000 pts

42,500 pts

5 x 2008 AFL PREMIERS – HAWTHORN HAWKS MEDALLION COVER

A$2495

US$23

10,000 pts

8,500 pts

2008 AFL PREMIERS – HAWTHORN HAWKS MEDALLION COVER

A$995

US$9

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2008 $1 WWI 90th Anniversary PNC

Uniting two of Australia’s hottest collecting fields – PNCs and militaria – this unique commemorative was naturally very popular when issued in 2008. At more than 33% off the Official Issue Price, it will never be more popular than right now!

A memorable tribute to the 90th anniversary of the

end of WWI, this official PNC includes five vividly colourful,

official Australia Post 50c stamps, united with a superbly designed Perth

Mint Australian legal tender 30mm $1 type. Issued at A$14.95, this impressive Australian commemorative is a steal at less

than A$10.

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When the Royal Australian Mint closed the mintage of the 2003 Proof Set at less than 40,000, it was obvious to all and sundry that this groundbreaking Australian commemorative collection would be extremely tough to find in the future – and so it has proved.

Seldom seen on the market, the first Australian Proof Set to feature three commemoratives represents an impressive tribute to Australia’s unique volunteer spirit. Comprising six flawlessly struck Australian legal tender coins, housed within an official Royal Australian Mint presentation case, the standard 5c, 10c and $2 are united with the 20c, 50c and $1 Volunteer commemoratives – with the last mentioned enhanced with full-colour!

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a presentation of sparkling originality and shining quality, we have cut the standard retail price of the 2003 Proof Set by a massive 54%! A once-in-a-lifetime chance, the normal price of A$110 has been slashed to a mere A$49.95 – BELOW the original Official Issue Price!

Given that this unique RAM release is offered to collectors so infrequently, immediate action is essential. This unrepeatable price is only available whilst stocks last – and at over A$60 off regular retail, that won’t be long!

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Nearly HALF PRICE!A highly sought after military commemorative, the 2003

Vietnam War 30th Anniversary $1 Unc is a crucial collector

type. Not issued for circulation and never found in change,

the 2003 Vietnam War $1 had a mintage of 57,000

– making it one of the lowest mintage Australian $1 types!

Seldom offered, and jumping from an Official Issue Price

of A$7.50 to A$45, each 25mm Unc $1 is set in an official

RAM folder. A rare chance to fill that gap in your collection,

we have this key coin at nearly HALF PRICE!

Below Official Issue Price!

Sold out in weeks, the 38.74mm 36.31g .999 Silver 2003 $5 Volunteer Hologram is virtually never seen on the market. Despite the fact that, at any price, our stock will be wiped out in days, we can offer this sought after coin at just A$49 – SAVE A$76 below the normal price of A$125!

Save over 60%!


63,000 pts

53,750 pts

2003 $5 AUSTRALIA’S VOLUNTEERS HOLOGRAM SILVER PROOF

A$49US$45

22,500 pts

19,250 pts2003 $1 VIETNAM WAR

30th ANNIVERSARY

Unc

A$23US$21

Rarity at a rare price!

With just 5,000 created by the RAM for a

corporate order, this rare ‘special edition’

military commemorative is seldom offered

to collectors. Comprising a 33mm HMAHS

Centaur medallion and 1995 Weary Dunlop

50c – restruck by the RAM for this project

– in a RAM pack, this unique presentation is

usually A$69.50. SAVE nearly A$20!


35,000 pts

29,750 pts2003 50c RAAMC

CENTENARY PACK

A$4995

US$45


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29,750 pts2003 PROOF SET

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Rat retail rammed!

Not issued for circulation, this affordable memento of the Year of the Rat

is a must-have for $1 series collectors – especially at this sensational

price! A must-have for a complete collection, this official RAM presentation

represents the ONLY way you can secure this unique, low mintage type.

Normally retailing at A$15, and now just A$8.50 apiece, each 25mm 2008 Lunar $1 Al-Br BU coin is

housed in an official RAM pack.

Super Scouts Save!

An official Scouts centenary tribute, sold out at the RAM and soaring in

value, we can offer an unprecedented discount on this large, weighty .999

fine silver Proof. Strictly limited to a mintage of 5,000 – a figure devastated

by demand – the 38.74mm 36.31g 2008 $5 Centenary of Scouts Silver

Proof has jumped to a catalogue value of A$99. For a limited time only,

this sought after coin is just A$55 – a Super

Scouts Save of A$44!

8,000 pts

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RAT AL-BR BU

A$850

US$775

Less than Official Issue Price!

Australia’s first coin struck with a gradient shading effect, producing the

sharpest of detail in the design of the Skua – one of the Antarctic’s toughest

residents – this unique Polar Year RAM commemorative has a regular retail

price of A$82.50. An imposing, weighty coin, this majestic 38.74mm, 36.31g

.999 fine silver Proof is now a mere A$55! Save a sensational 33% off the

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41,500 pts

35,500 pts

2008 $1 INTERNATIONAL

POLAR YEAR – SKUA

SILVER PROOF

A$55US$50

41,500 pts

35,500 pts2008 $5 CENTENARY

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PROOF

A$55US$50

Original – and affordable! Bursting with originality, with the swirling patterns forming a fascinating counterpoint to the bold, strong designs of the 1921 Square Pattern Penny, this exclusive precious metal Proof from the RAM would normally cost you A$125. Crafted from a whopping 60.46g of .999 silver, and defined by a tiny strike-to-order mintage of just 6,592, it can now be yours at just A$75! SAVE a massive A$50 whilst stocks last!

Sensational value…Capturing the speed, skill and strength of the sport upon its broad 38.74mm flan, this weighty 36.31g .999 fine silver coin forms a powerful tribute to Australia’s Rugby League centenary – and, at Downies, an affordable one! An exclusive precious metal Proof (mintage just 5,002!), normally retailing at A$89, we are willing to sacrifice the few examples we have in stock at almost A$30 off – that’s BELOW the RAM’s Official Issue Price!

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2008 $1 SQUARE KOOKABURRA PENNY SILVER PROOF

A$75US$68

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An absolutely crucial coin for those wishing to maintain a complete decimal collection, the Royal Australian Mint’s 2008 $1 Quarantine Centenary BU was not issued for circulation and will never be found in change. One of Australia’s lowest mintage $1 issues, with a mintage of around 50,000, don’t miss the chance to add this unique type to your collection at over 40% off standard retail price! Normally A$15 – now just A$8.50!

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Australia’s first sovereignAustralia’s first gold sovereigns, and physical evidence of the nation’s golden heritage, the Sydney Mint Sovereign series lies at the heart of Australian numismatics. Bearing distinctive designs, the importance, beauty and history of these 22-carat gold coins have made the series one of Australia’s most popular. A short-lived, iconic type, representing Gold Rush history you can hold in your hands, we have the 1857-70 Sydney Mint Sovereign Type II in Fine – dates of our choice.

Gallipoli Gold…The third last Half Sovereign date struck in Australia, the 22-carat gold 1915S Half Sovereign is not only sought after for its importance, rarity and great beauty in high grade – it is also sought after as a unique memento of Australia’s Baptism of Fire in WWI. Struck exactly 95 years ago at the Sydney Mint, as Australia’s sons stormed the beaches of Gallipoli, this crucial King George V coin is a must have when found in superior grade Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated quality – as here.

Scarce in any grade…An extremely short-lived series, the Australian Half Sovereigns of Edward VII were struck in extremely low numbers from 1902 to 1910 – the final year of the King’s reign. Indeed, just one half sovereign was struck for every ten sovereigns! The tiny mintages, combined with greater circulation as a lower denomination, means that few 1902-10 Half Sovereigns exist in decent grade. An affordable opportunity, we have a few Edward VII Half Sovereigns in Very Fine quality. Date and Mint of our choice.

The Complete Half Sovereign Type Set!A sensational opportunity to enjoy one of Australia’s most beautiful, most important series, the 1855-1918 Half Sovereign 7-Coin Type Set offers you the chance to own every Half Sovereign type issued in Australia!

An historic, complete presentation, this set comprises an example of each Half Sovereign obverse and reverse type struck in Australia from the first in 1855 to the last in 1918 – seven different types in all. Struck from 22-carat gold, and graded from Good to Extremely Fine, the seven types include the 1855-56 Sydney Mint Type I, 1857-66 Sydney Mint Type II,

1871-87 Young Head Shield, 1887-93 Jubilee, 1893-1901 Veiled Head, 1902-10 Edward VII and 1911-18 George V – dates and Mints of our choice.

Uniting beauty, history, luxury and scarcity – with mintages on average 10% of the Sovereign, and most lost or melted for the gold – this comprehensive overview of the Australian Half Sovereign Series represents a prestigious acquisition for any collector. Beautifully presented, each 7-coin Half Sovereign collection is housed within a high quality Dansco Supreme Album – valued at A$49.50 but yours with our compliments.

AUSSIE GOLD!

1857–1870 SYDNEY MINT SOVEREIGN TYPE II FINE

297,500 pts

253,000 pts

A$595US$536

1915S GEORGE V HALF SOVEREIGN EF–aUnc

173,000 pts

147,250 pts

A$345US$311

1902–1910 EDWARD VII HALF SOVEREIGN VF

137,500 pts

117,000 pts

A$275US$248

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1,600,000 pts

1855–1918 HALF SOVEREIGN 7-COIN TYPE SET G–aUnc

A$3,750US$3,375

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Hotly pursued in this condition…

With more than five decades having passed since it was issued, and copper notoriously difficult

to preserve in top quality, the 1958 Penny is increasingly tough-to-find in superior grade.

As we rarely have the chance to present this coin to our clients in the upper echelons of

quality, we naturally jumped at the chance to secure a small holding of the 1958 Penny from

an American collector – with each coin in absolutely flawless condition! Officially rated and

slabbed by the USA’s Professional Coin Grading Service at ‘MS64RB’– the equivalent of Choice

Uncirculated – the few coins we have in stock are truly exceptional examples.

With demand for high grade predecimal coinage soaring to unprecedented levels, and

market values skyrocketing due to the surge in competition, the 1958 Penny in Choice Unc is a must-have at just

A$110.

Half Century Halfpenny!

As good as the day they were struck at the Perth Mint – exactly 50 years

ago – these flawless examples of the 1960 Halfpenny look simply stunning

in Choice Uncirculated condition. Part of a recent hoard fine, each coin

is defined by a lovely full mint bloom typical of the Perth Mint’s copper

coinage when found in high grade. An extremely affordable opportunity to

upgrade your collection – or start a collection in

the finest quality!

Lowest mintage 2c date!Only the second 2c date struck at the Royal Australian Mint, with the denomination struck at the Perth Mint in 1967 and 1968, the 1969 2c is the lowest mintage issued coin in the 1966-91 2c series. With just 13m struck, against an annual average of approximately 107m, we seldom have the opportunity to offer such exceptionally pretty examples of the 1969 2c to our clients. Don’t miss this chance – especially at less than A$10 apiece!

Genuine Gem qualityThe second of only two halfpenny dates struck at the Melbourne Mint during the reign of Elizabeth II, the 1959 Halfpenny represents an important acquisition for any serious predecimal collector, regardless of the grade. When found in the superb state of preservation presented here, it is simply a must-have.

Taken from an original Mint roll, and barely seeing the light of day in the five decades since issue, the few examples of the 1959 Halfpenny we have in stock are magnificent. Underpinned by original lustre, and seldom seen so nice, each coin is in genuine Gem Uncirculated condition. A fantastic opportunity to add an absolutely pristine Gem Unc example of the famous Bounding Roo halfpenny to your collection – and surprisingly affordable given the quality.

The Last Aussie Sixpence!A crucial, historic date in Australia’s first national currency system, the 1963 Sixpence was the final date of its denomination. Whilst always popular due to its ‘last issue’ status, these particular examples of the Melbourne Mint 1963 Sixpence are sure to be snapped up at speed because of their seldom seen quality. A wonderful opportunity to secure this historic silver coin type in superior grade, we have a small number of the 1963 Sixpence in superb Gem Uncirculated condition. An absolute bargain at just A$22 apiece.

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A$22US$20

11,000 pts

9,500 pts1960 HALFPENNY

Choice Unc

A$22US$20

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As anticipated, the RAM’s decision to set pre-determined mintages for the 2010 Burke & Wills 2-Coin Sets have instantly sparked a collector stampede. With the mintages surprisingly low, and these unique Australian legal tender types found ONLY in these sets, the rush is on for those desperate to maintain a complete collection.

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the tragically heroic 1860 Burke & Wills Expedition, the richly historic nature of the theme has also guaranteed interest from non-collectors. Indeed, it is the broad appeal of these coins – celebrating two of the most famous characters in Australian history – that will ensure that the mintages are placed under huge pressure.

Those mintages are, by any standard, minuscule. The Mint will issue no more than 40,000 of the 2010 2-Coin Unc Set, with the 2010 2-Coin Proof Set limited to an incredibly low mintage of just 25,000! Not to be issued for circulation and never to be found in change, the Burke & Wills $1 and 20c Proof and BU coins are destined to be among the lowest mintage Australian decimal types.

The perfect time to make sure your collection is graced by the presence of these individually eye-catching Australian commemoratives, these exclusive sets are both available at Official Issue Price.

� Features the one-year-only 2010 20c and $1 commemoratives

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� Exclusive! Just 25,000 Proof Sets and 40,000 Unc Sets issued!

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The 2010 Wedding SetFIRST TIME IN PROOF QUALITY!

A presentation of the highest quality, forming a wedding or anniversary present of the highest order, this groundbreaking issue is the first

Wedding Set to feature coins struck to Proof standard!

An official issue of the RAM, the 2010 Wedding Proof Set comprises six official Australian legal tender 2010-dated coins – the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2. Defined by the most exquisite of Proof quality, with detailed designs gracing flawless mirror fields, each of those coins is distinguished by the classic

design for its denomination.

Beautifully presented in an enchanting, official pack, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity and a plaque for an inscription, the 2010 Wedding Proof Set represents a gift sure to delight any happy couple on their big day.

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Six of the best!

Underpinned by

exquisite quality, official

packaging and top value,

the 2010 Mint Set is notable for one

other feature. Heeding calls from

collectors, the RAM has devoted this

key legal tender set to Australia’s

beloved traditional denominations.

Arrayed with Australia’s ‘classic’ decimal coin

designs, with Stuart Devlin’s 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c

and $1 united with Horst Hahne’s $2, the 2010

Mint Set is destined to be one of the high-flyers in the

RAM’s long-running, ever-popular series. Indicative

of the general demand for collector sets featuring

Australia’s six established designs, the hotly

pursued 2004 Mint Set has more than doubled in

price, with the 1990 Mint Set storming from A$15

to A$150!

An essential acquisition for series collectors, and

anyone seeking genuinely Brilliant Uncirculated examples

of Australia’s current circulating coinage, the 2010 Mint Set

is within the reach of all at the Mint’s Official Issue Price.

There is no better way to enjoy the artistic brilliance of Australia’s traditional decimal designs than when struck to the highest standards. The nation’s most important annual issue, the official RAM 2010 Proof Set gives you just that opportunity. A fine initiative by the Mint, sure to be appreciated by series collectors, each collection comprises six flawlessly struck coins. With sharply detailed, highly frosted designs set upon the most pristine of mirror fields, Stuart Devlin’s Echidna 5c, Lyrebird 10c, Platypus 20c, Coat of Arms 50c, Roos $1 and Horst Hahne’s Indigenous Elder $2 look stunning in Proof quality. As with the Mint Set, the previous Proof Sets to bear Australia’s much-admired standard designs are among the most sought after of the series.

A great opportunity to secure the 2010 Proof Set at the Mint’s Official Issue Price, this luxurious presentation is housed in a superb, official RAM case.

UNIQUE $1 TYPE! A PRESTIGIOUS GIFT…

Unparalleled in Proof…

An affordable, meaningful gift, the 2010 Baby Mint Set is also sure to be hotly pursued by those seeking

to maintain a complete $1 collection. Not to be issued for circulation and not found in any other set, the inclusion of a unique 2010-dated Australian $1 type makes this set a must-have! United with

the 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $2 in an official pack with a 27mm colour medallion – both based on the Blinky Bill books – this unique 2010 $1 type bears a striking portrait of Blinky Bill author, Dorothy Wall.

The perfect way to mark the arrival of the 2010 baby, this official RAM Proof Set is a gift that will be treasured forever. Comprising legal tender coins bearing the year-date of birth, struck to the most rigorous quality,

you could not conceive of a more impressive way to establish a permanent record of this most special event. Housed in a leatherette case with a Certificate, each 6-coin set (5c-$2) is united with a colour 40mm Blinky Bill medallion – perfect for the inscription of the new baby’s details!

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The famous Fabergé Coronation Egg!

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The crowning glory

of your collection…

Crafted from a whopping 56.56 grams of

lustrous sterling silver, this majestic $2

coin represents a splendid tribute to the

Fabergé Coronation Egg – estimated in

2004 to be worth US$24m!

An inspiring coin from the Mint of Poland,

recognised as among the most innovative, most

insightful issuing authorities in Europe, this

massive 56.56g Silver Proof pays homage to

one of the most famous pieces of jewellery in

history – the Fabergé Coronation Egg of the

last Russian Tsar, Nicholas II.

Symbolising the luxury and extravagance associated with

the heyday of European Royalty, the Fabergé Coronation

Egg was made in 1897 to honour the official investiture

of Nicholas II as Tsar of Russia in 1896. A breathtaking

combination of gold, diamonds and intricate enamelling, it

is considered a masterpiece of the jeweller’s art. One of a

range of Eggs created for the Romanov Dynasty by Peter

Carl Fabergé, the Egg opened to reveal a superb miniature

of the ‘Gold Coach’ – built in 1793 for Catherine the Great

and used in the 1896 Coronation procession.

Portraying the Fabergé Coronation Egg upon it’s broad

41.6mm x 55.6mm elliptical flan, united with a depiction

of the Gold Coach, this majestic $2 coin will make a

fascinating, unique addition to any collection. Crafted to

the most rigorous standards, we have been granted an

allocation of the 2010 $2 Fabergé Coronation Egg Silver

Proof as official distributor for the Mint of Poland – but our

stocks won’t last for long!

� Crafted to Proof quality from 56.56g of sterling silver

� Exclusive! Tiny worldwide mintage just 5,000!

� Official legal tender of Niue – measures 41.6mm x 55.6mm

� Complete with a Certificate of Authenticity

97,500 pts

83,000 ptsNIUE 2010 $2 FABERGÉ

CORONATION EGG

SILVER PROOF

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ELVISmust leave the building!

Save A$100!A sensational opportunity to enjoy a comprehensive, colourful tribute to the glittering movie career of the King of Rock’n’Roll, we have a large holding of the Elvis Presley Movie 31-Coin JFK Half Dollar Collection, and must slash the regular retail price by an astonishing 29%!

A spellbinding appreciation of Elvis’ prolific, if brief, movie career, this eye-catching presentation comprises 31 official US legal tender JFK Half Dollars. Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality at the US Mint and then brilliantly enhanced with full-colour by the US Morgan Mint, each coin carries a striking image of one of the King’s feature films. From the first in 1956 (Love Me Tender) to the last in 1969 (Change of Habit) – and all 29 in between! – every one of Elvis’ movies are celebrated in this magnificent full-colour coin collection.

Offered at a never-to-be-repeated price, this is your chance to obtain an official piece of Elvis memorabilia – approved by Elvis Presley Enterprises – at way below regular retail. Normally A$349, we are willing to slash the standard price of the Elvis Presley Movie 31-Coin JFK Half Dollar Collection by a whopping A$100!

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The King of Stamps!Headlined by an official USA stamp, this fully authorised, gold-embossed First Day Cover forms a fine memento of the most famous Rock’n’Roll star of all time. Issued in Memphis, Tennessee – site of the King of Rock’n’Roll’s legendary homestead, Graceland – and distinguished by an official USA Elvis stamp, this unique FDC is a must-have for fans of the King. At this unbelievable price, it’s a must-have for everybody! Just A$4.95 apiece!

2,000 pts

1,750 pts

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A new dawn for the Roo at Sunset!

Set in an official F15 capsule in an official

RAM case, each 1oz .999 silver Proof is complete with

a numbered, official RAM Certificate of Authenticity

Certain to be among the hottest coins of the year, the 2010 $1 Roo at Sunset 1oz Silver Proof is sure to repeat the sell-out success

of the 2009 release. As the perfect partner to its highly sought after predecessor,

and a must-have for those who missed out last year, the tiny mintage of 5,000 means that time is of the essence for those keen to enjoy Australia’s finest modern coin design.

Capturing the spirit of the Australian Outback – and capturing the imagination of collectors across the globe – that design is truly magnificent. Internationally acclaimed, having been nominated for Krause’s Peoples Choice Coin of the

Year, this spellbinding motif was the key to the huge

success of the $25 Kangaroo at Sunset 1/5oz Gold Proofs. Giving collectors the chance to enjoy the design set

upon a 40mm flan – at a more affordable price – the 2009 $1 Roo at Sunset Silver Proof sold out at speed, and has soared in value to A$150+.

Struck by the RAM for The Fabulous 15 Silver Crown Collection, and graced with an ‘F15’ privy mark, it was only due to our international contacts that we were able to secure this distinctively Australian precious metal Proof. With our allocation limited, and initial demand predictably strong, we must recommend immediate action.

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Bouncing back in BU!An outstanding piece of numismatic artistry, the design of the 2010 $1 Roo at Sunset F15 Privy 1oz looks stunning struck to the RAM’s rigorous BU standards.

Like the Proof above, this majestic 40mm 1oz .999 silver coin has been created for The Fabulous 15 Silver Crown Collection, with a majority of the mintage of 7,000 similarly spirited away overseas. Given that the 7,000-coin mintage of the 2009 $1 Roo at Sunset BU sold out, and knowing that interest in the 2010 release in Australia would be huge, we did our utmost to secure as many coins as possible when this official Australian legal tender issue was recently unveiled.

Despite our best efforts, however, we have only a small number in stock – each set in an official RAM case with an official RAM numbered Certificate of Authenticity.


49,500 pts

42,250 pts

2010 $1 ROO AT SUNSET F15 PRIVY 1oz SILVER PROOF

A$99US$90


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