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Mid January 2013

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A great Australian rarity… STRUCK EXACTLY 200 YEARS AGO! Struck exactly two centuries ago, the 1813 New South Wales Silver Dump is one of Australia’s highest profile rarities. Known by less than 1,000 examples, and always the subject of hot competition, demand for this iconic 200-year-old coin is certain to attain unprecedented heights during the bicentenary year. An outstanding opportunity to own one of the first two coin types struck in Australia, this superb Silver Dump was one of just 40,000 punched from the centre of 40,000 Spanish Silver Dollars procured in 1812. Part of a clever attempt by Governor Lachlan Macquarie to keep currency in the young colony, the Dump and the outer ring of the restruck Spanish silver, the famous Holey Dollar, were the lifeblood of the economy until the 1820s. When legal tender status was withdrawn in 1829, however, virtually all were swapped for British currency or melted for the silver. An extremely rare, deeply historic coin, it is thought that less than 1,000 Silver Dumps exist ttoday, with some putting the figure as low as 800. With astute investors joining passionate collectors for the right to be the W proud owner of this iconic rarity, and with demand sure to soar in 2013, the p chance to secure the 1813 Silver Dump in better-than-usually-seen good c Fine must not be missed. Complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. F

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The OFFICIAL Royal A Australian Mint bicentenary tribute…

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W Whilst few of us can hope to own one of the 300 known Holey Dollars or less than 1,000 known Dumps, the RAM’s new Silver Proof D $1 gives every Australian the chance to enjoy these iconic rarities. Recreating the obverse designs of the 1813 Holey Dollar & Dump, Re this unique 25mm Australian legal tender type is struck to Proof th quality from 11.66g of .999 silver. With the mintage set at just 12,500, and with the Perth A$ Mint’s 2013 Holey Dollar & Dump Silver Proof RAM 2013 $1 BICENTENARY set to sell-out, don’t miss this chance to own R an official tribute OF THE HOLEY DOLLAR to the bicentenary SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price of Australia’s first locally struck coins! AU344

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Life at Sea…

Struck as the Fleet set sail! Struck in the year that the First Fleet set sail from England, the 1787 Silver Shilling and Sixpence are not only of huge historical significance – they are truly beautiful coins. Admired for the beauty of the George III portrait and the armorial magnificence of the reverse, these Proclamation Era silver coins circulated extensively in the new colony in the 1790s and early 1800s. 1 With W Britain experiencing silver shortages as a result of s turmoil across Europe, silver t coins of the late 18th century c were not struck in great number w and are consequently scarce. Notwithstanding this, the 1787 Not Shilling and Sixpence both made it Sh to t Australian shores, and played a key part in the embryonic colonial economy. Graded Very Fine, and surprisingly affordable! F

Life for those aboard the ships of the First Fleet was no doubt tough, but it could have been much worse. Cognisant of the fact that poor health would undermine the new colony, Phillip made every effort to keep the convicts in good health, placing great emphasis upon clothing, exercise and cleanliness. Importantly, every effort was made to provide fresh food whenever possible, in a bid to minimise scurvy, and Phillip also managed to secure an extra ship to reduce crowding. The good weather enjoyed on the first leg of the voyage helped this cause, with convicts allowed on deck, and fresh water, vegetables and meat were procured on the Fleet’s first stop, in early June at Tenerife. The pleasant weather dissipated as the Fleet sailed through the tropics, with vermin and parasites proving a nightmare for the convicts, marines and crew. Several convicts fell sick and died, and tropical downpours reduced the opportunity for exercise. Thankfully, the Fleet reached Rio de Janeiro in early August, where the ships were cleaned and repaired, and fresh water and large quantities of food procured for the next leg of the voyage. Some of the convicts’ lice-infested clothing was burnt, and new outfits issued, as Phillip sought to maintain the health of all aboard the Fleet. The last port of call, the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa saw the further procurement of fresh meat, bread and vegetables to strengthen the convicts for the final leg of the voyage.

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First Fleet FIFTY! Undoubtedly the most popular issue in the RAM’s 1966-2013 Mint Set Series, with collector and non-collector alike clamouring to own an official keepsake of Australia’s bicentennial year, the 1988 Mint Set is highly sought after for the magnificent First Fleet 50c. Also so highlighted by the long-gone 1c & 2c, c, the ‘not-issued-for-circulation’ 1988 20c,, the FIRST Australian $2 date AND the e Bicentennial Roos $1 commemorative, this important, distinctive 8-coin set is housed in the original pack of issue. p

Although ill-discipline and attempted mutinies naturally created problems whilst at sea, the survival rate of the First Fleet is powerful testimony to the effectiveness of Phillip’s enlightened approach. The eleven vessels had carried nearly 1,500 convicts, soldiers and crew 24,000km over 252 days with the loss of only 48 people.

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Sailing to success in silver!

outer, and by a d is i accompanied acc i db Certificate of Authenticity. Auth With the first three First Fleet Silver Proofs available now, and the fourth to be launched in grasp the to assemble i February, F b h chance h bl a collection of immense quality, fantastic collector value and compelling Australian history.  Struck to Proof quality from 25g of sterling silver  Taken from a worldwide limited edition of just 5,000  Official legal tender – measures A$ 40mm in diameter  Set in a timber case in a TOKELAU 2013 $1 FIRST FLEET – LIFE AT SEA superbly illustrated outer box SILVER PROOF  Complete with a numbered Official Issue Price Certificate of Authenticity

The latest chapter in the enth enthralling hrallling tale of Australia’s founders, and their long voyage into the unknown in 1787-88, the third coin of the 2013 $1 First Fleett Silver Proof Series has proved as popular as its sought predecessors. ght after predecessors Fantastic value-for-money for a crown-sized Silver Proof at under A$100, the third coin of this inspiring 4-coin program captures what life on board must have been like for the approximately 1,500 hardy souls who undertook the 24,000 kilometre journey from England in 1787. Struck to Proof standard from 25g of precious, lustrous sterling silver, this unique 40mm legal tender coin is dominated by a striking fullcolour depiction of those aboard, contrasting beautifully with the detailed, fully struck-up appreciation of the upper deck of one of the ships of the First Fleet. As with each release in this 4-coin program, the 2013 $1 First Fleet Life At Sea Silver Proof is set within a plush timber case within a superbly illustrated

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Beauti Beautifully presented within a plush timber withi case complete with a cas numbered Certificate n num of Authenticity – as with each coin in this wi iinspiring ns series – the iinitial nit First Fleet Silver Proof P roo carries a powerful portrait p ortr of Arthur Phillip upon th the 40mm flan

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Exclusive, new, true blue Roos! WORLDWIDE MINTAGE JUST 10,000! An ex exciting, unprecedented release, highlighting global affection for Australia’s primary native the g icon, we are delighted to have secured an allocation from the tiny mintage of the 2013 Kangaroos of the fro World 2-Coin Silver Proof Set! W Created by the Royal Australian Mint in conjunction C with w the Mint of Poland, this exclusive issue was inspired by the birth in captivity of a rare Aussie in albino Red-necked Wallaby in Poland. Appropriately al portrayed in fully struck-up Silver Proof, with fullpo colour colo subtly incorporated in the design, the Mint of Poland’s 40mm legal tender 20 Zloty coin is struck Polan Po from fro om 1oz of .999 silver. Forming the perfect partnership, the RAM’s eye-catching 40mm Australian legal tender th h R tribute depicts an Eastern Grey Kangaroo in glorious tri full-colour, and is also struck to flawless Proof quality fu from 1oz of .999 silver. fro With a mere 10,000 sets issued across the globe, and W with intense local interest in Poland’s exotic albino w Red-necked Wallaby, there will be few opportunities for Re Australian collectors to secure the 2013 Kangaroos of Au the World 2-Coin Silver Proof Set. th  Headlined by a full-colour 40mm 1oz .999 silver Kangaroo $1 – struck by the RAM  Highlighted by a full-colour 40mm 1oz .999 silver 20Zl from the Mint A$ A$ of Poland  Worldwide mintage restricted to a 2013 $1 & 20ZL mere 10,000 collections KANGAROOS O OF THE WORLD  Set in an official timber case SILVER PR PROOF PAIR Official Iss Issue Price with a numbered Certificate of AU343 AU3 Authenticity

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A leap into the past… Defined, as always, by the Royal Australian Mint’s traditional fusion of pure .999 silver, official presentation packaging and excellent value-formoney, the two new 2013 Silver Kangaroo coins are also united by an historic, one-year-only reverse design. A fascinating exploration of Australia’s colonial past, these official Australian legal tender coins revive one of the first non-indigenous portrayals of the kangaroo. Capturing a rare and important element of Australia’s history, this striking motif is based upon an illustration completed in 1773 by George Stubbs, who had been commissioned to paint the portrait of a kangaroo brought back to England by Sir Joseph Banks after the Endeavour’s first Pacific voyage. A must-have for the huge number of A$ long-term Silver Kangaroo collectors 2013 $1 KANGAROO O – and anyone interested in Australia’s 1oz SILVER PROOFF early colonial history – the crownOfficial Issue Price ce sized 40mm Silver Kangaroo coins are AT995 available struck to Proof or Frosted Uncirculated quality. Strictly limited to mintages of 20,000 apiece, the 2013 A$ $1 Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof is set in 2013 $1 KANGAROO an official RAM case with a numbered 1oz SILVER FRUNC Certificate of Authenticity, with the Official Issue Price 2013 $1 Kangaroo 1oz Silver FrUnc AT996 housed within an official RAM card.

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Mintage 150! SELL-OUT imminent! STRUCK FROM ONE OUNCE .9999 GOLD!

Official legal tender, this imposing 38.61mm .9999 Gold Proof is distinguished by Raphael Maklouf’s portrait of Elizabeth II, as well as individual edge-numbering!

Unquestionably among the most prestigious precious metal issues of the year, the 2013 $100 Tasmanian Devil 1oz Gold Proof has inspired overwhelming demand. Indeed, the strike-to-order 150-coin mintage is on the cusp of a complete sell-out! Struck from a massive ONE TROY OUNCE of .9999 fine gold by Swiss precious metal experts Produits Artistiques Metaux Precieux (PAMP), the expansive 38.61mm diameter flan of this spellbinding legal tender commemorative is distinguished by an utterly unique full-colour reverse design. Capturing the power and ferocity of this

tough carnivorous beast – as well as its notoriously raucous nature – the glorious full-colour design has been created in fully struck-up relief, and contrasts beautifully against the skillfully sculpted appreciation of the Tasmanian bush. In keeping with the fervent interest in its predecessors – celebrating the Tasmanian Tiger and Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle – demand for this large, distinctive 1oz Gold Proof has been predictably strong. The strike-to-order mintage will be officially closed on the 31st of January, but with just a few coins remaining, the 150-coin limited edition won’t last that long.











Struck to faultless Proof quality from a troy ounce of .9999 fine gold Maximum ‘strike-to-order’ mintage a mere 150 – sell-out close at hand! Stunning full-colour design – created in fully struck-up relief! Measuring 38.61mm, the 1oz gold flan is distinguished by edge-numbering Set in a timber A$ case with a matching NIUE 2013 $100 TASMANIAN DEVIL numbered 1oz GOLD PROOF Certificate of Official Issue Price Authenticity

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Australia’s beloved, iconic echidna… Aust Fantast value, with the Official Fantastic Issue Price set at a mere A$67.50, the tthird coin of the Perth Mint’s acclaimed Bush Babies II Series acc forms an enchanting tribute to for one on of Australia’s most beloved native creatures – the echidna. na Crafted to flawless Proof qualityy C from fro 1/2oz of pure, prestigious .999 999 silver, il and an distinguished by a delightful full-colour appreciation of this iconic Australian animal, ap the 36.60mm 2013 50c Echidna 1/2oz Silver Proof is set in an official case with a Certificate e of Authenticity attesting to the mintage of 10,000.

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The OFFICIAL Coronation Diamond Jubilee Teddy Bear! JUST 1,500 AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE!

A SPECIAL PRE-RELEASE OFFER for Downies clients, secure the

Coronation Teddy Bear before 1 February 2013 and receive Britain’s 2013 £5 Coronation BU absolutely

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STEIFF CORONATION Stock arrives 60th ANNIVERSARY TEDDY BEAR February 5th! & 2013 £5 CROWN KC984

Celebrating 60 years since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey on June 6 1953, the inventors of the Teddy Bear have just unveiled this spectacular official limited edition – the Coronation Teddy Bear! Taken from a tiny worldwide limited edition of 1,500, this high quality Teddy has been handmade by the craftsmen at Steiff. The worldrenowned Steiff gold button ear tag, the distinctive presentation, the commemorative embroidery, the exquisite, authentic mohair… everything about the Coronation Teddy Bear confirms that it is the genuine article from the company that created the very first Teddy Bear in 1902. The perfect finishing touch to a truly majestic commemorative, each fully jointed, pale blonde mohair Teddy is complete with a gold embroidered Royal Blue velvet Coronation cloak, trimmed with white fur. Perhaps the most regal of any Royal Family Teddy Bear that we have had

the pleasure of presenting to our clients, and a must-have for those lucky enough to have secured the Diamond Jubilee Teddy in 2012, the Coronation Teddy Bear is arrayed with a wealth of features – each is…  made from finest mohair and fully jointed, so you can change the pose!  part of an allocation of just 30 from the tiny limited edition of 1,500  250mm tall, and adorned with an embroidered Royal Blue velvet Coronation cloak  enriched with delicately embroidered paws, featuring ‘1953-2013’ on the left and the Imperial State Crown on the right  complete with a Steiff ear tag – authenticating the status of this genuine Steiff limited edition  distinguished by the famous Steiff growl, and set in a Steiff Presentation Bag made from regal velvet

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MUST-HAVE just A$24.95! at jus Instantly acclaimed for the majestic reverse design, the Royal Mint’s annual £5 Crown honours the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 2013. Featuring a superbly detailed depiction of the Imperial State Crown – worn by the Queen during the ceremony in 1953 – each 38.61mm British legal tender £5 is set in a typically impressive Royal Mint pack.

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COMPLETE Remembrance Day $2 Trio!

Issued to honour those lost in all wars, the Royal Australian Mint’s 201 2 $2 Remembrance Day Unc was unq uestionably one of the major highlights of 2012. Indeed, as Australia’s very first circulating commemorative $2 type, this gro undbreaking release is seen by many as THE highlight for the year. An important and extremely limited window of opportunity for our clients, we have all THREE diffe rent 2012 $2 Remembrance Day types currentl y in stock! The key coin in this triumphant trio is undoubtedly the ‘RSL $2 type’ seen at the top of the page. Featuring the Flanders Poppy in blood-red, and distinguished from the coin pictured immediately below by the lack of a mintmark, the Royal Australian Min t struck only 500,000 examples of this coin for distribution through the RSL. Australia’s lowe st mintage circulating decimal commemorat ive, and the first Australian circulating coin enh anced with full-colour, this unique $2 will soo n disappear from the market – never to be seen again. Representing a major landmark in numismatic history, Australia’s first commem orative and first full-colour $2 type was also issu ed for collectors bearing the C Mintmark, with the Remembrance Day trio completed by the inclusion of the non-colour circulating version of this inspiring g Australian legal tender type. A fantastic opportunity to add all three different RAM types to your colle ction in immaculate Uncirculated conditio n, each 20.62mm $2 coin is presented in its own A$ 85 attractive, distinctive pack. Affordable 2012 $2 REMEMBR ANCEE DAY individually, buy all three POPPY UNC TRIO and SAVE A$5! KC985

Exclusive no Mintmark type! Just 500,000 struck! 2012 $2 REMEMBR ANCE DAY POPPY RSL UNC A$ 95

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Mintages closed! Inspiring tremendous demand due In to the dramatic blood-red poppy design, dr the mintages of the 2012 £5 Rememb m rance Day BU and 2012 £5 Remembranc Da e Day Silver Proof have now been clos Si ed! These stunning coins are no longer avai st lable at Britain’s Royal Mint! With only a few 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver Proo 38 fs available (each set in an official case av with aC Certificate ALDERNEY 2012 £5 confirming the co REMEMBR ANCE DAY POPPY mintage of mi SILVER PROOF 3,00 3 3,0 0 0) and just A$ ah handful of the Cu-Ni 2012 AU210 BU £5 version in stock (each ALDERNEY 2012 £5 REMEMBR ANCE DAY POPPY set in an official BU folder), you A$ must act now! 95

Defi fined by a unique obverse, an unu sual scal allop lope ed d appearance and sspellbi llbindi ding fullcolour poppy design, the RAM’s 2011 $5 Remembrance Day BU is the con summate complement to the $2 trio above. Set in an official pack, this unique 38.74mm 2011 $5 REMEMBR ANCE DAY Australian legal SCALLOPED AL-BR UNC tender coin is A$ 95 within your reach at A$29.95. AS970

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Pair of Kings! Edward VII Copper currency – the early years…

Although Australia’s ia’s s first first currency c rrenc was as issued in 1910, the first halfpennies and pennies were not struck until 1911 – the year of the Coronation of George V. Small mintages were the rule for this period, and with the lowest denomination coins experiencing the greatest circulation, a tiny percentage of George V 1/2d & 1d coins have survived in collectable condition – making the 1911-36 1/2d & 1d sets tough to assemble. A crucial slice of Australia’s early history as a nation, the 1911-36 1/2d & 1d set

comprises 55 coin coins. Littered with a range c coins ge of scarce, key dates, and including all the mintmark varieties, the 1/2d set features Australia’s first 1/2d (1911), low-mintage 1914 and 1914H, scarce 1915H, sought after 1918 and scarce Depression Era 1930 & 1931 dates. Hotly pursued, the George V 1d Set is highlighted by the low-mintage 1914, 1915 and 1915H, scarce 1920, as well as Australia’s second lowest mintage 1d, the celebrated 1925. The rare, valuable 1923 1/2d and 1930 1d are offered separately, to ensure this important early predecimal collection

1930 PENNY IN RARE VF! Undoubtedly Australia’s highest profile rarity, the 1930 Penny is sought after by collector and investor alike – especially in seldom m seen Very Fine quality! With h only 1,500 examples in existence, and most having g suffered heavy circulation, Australia’s ‘King of Coins’ is s unquestionably rare in Very y Fine condition. With only two wo in stock, however, you will have to be quick to join the e elite bracket of Australian numismatics.

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is accessible to as many ma off our clients li t as possible. Available at A$200 off the combined catalogue value, and seldom offered in such a comprehensive A$ format, we have just a few 551911-36 GEORGE V coin George V HALFPENNY & PENNY 1/2d & 1d sets COLLECTION (no 1923 Halfpenny in stock – each or 1930 Penny) set in display VG-VF (55 coins) sheets.

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AND THE CROWN PRINCE… A great Australian rarity, and yet still available at a reasonable price, the 1923 Halfpenny y is the key to the 1911-64 1/2d Series. Very rare, with the mintage approximately 15,000, this A$ celebrated copper coin is one of the 1923 HALFPENNY VERY GOOD most important AQ333 acquisitions that the collector can make. Also sought after by those keen to diversify their portfolios, we have three Coin Album BUY examples of the 1923 1/2d in valued at A$25 stock – graded VG. the Complete

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& George V Complete Sets! Sensational silver selection!

Comprising ing the unique que Edward E VII 1910 3d & 6d, as well as virtually every 3d & 6d date issued under George V, the 1910-36 Threepence & Sixpence Collection is historically fascinating and, at A$170 off catalogue price, fantastic value-for-money. The traditional affordability of the sterling silver 3d & 6d denominations makes the coin-by-coin construction of this set a

p t However very popular collector pursuit. However, the passage of time, combined with the number lost to the melting pot means that many dates are recognised as scarce to rare – making an opportunity such as this very important indeed. Graded VG to VF, this crucial 42-coin collection features an example of every 3d and 6d date from 1910 to 1936 – barring the two 3d overdates. The first year of

issue Edward VII 1910 3d & 6d, 6d the scarce issue 1912 & 1914 3d; the rare, low-mintage 1915 3d; the scarce 1923 3d; A$ the rare 1918 6d, 1910-36 EDWARD VII & the scarce 1922 GEORGE V THREEPENCE & & 1924 6d; the SIXPENCE COLLECTION low-mintage 1935 (no overdates) 6d…all are found VG-VF (42 coins) in this definitive AU364 presentation.

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A comprehensive co c collection, ollection, this 51-coi 51-coin coiin set features an example of every Edward VII and George V florin and shilling date & mintmark in VG to VF quality – at A$490 off catalogue value! Highlighted by Australia’s first commemorative coin series – the 1927 Canberra, rare 1934-35 Centenary, 1951 A$

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Federation and 1954 954 4 Royal Visit Florins – this spellbinding set also features many rare dates. The 1915, 1915H, 1921 Star & 1933 shillings are undeniably rare, as are the 1914H, 1915 and 1932 florins. The Edward VII/George V series is also packed with scarce dates, with the 1911, 1912 & 1929 shillings and 1913, 1915H, 1919M & 1933 florins missing from most collections. Like each set on these pages, each coin is

housed within a museum-quality mu useum-quality PVC-free useum coin holder, and then united as a set within a display sheet. At nearly A$500 A$ below catalogue value, and with 1910-36 EDWARD VII & GEORGE V SHILLING & FLORIN only a small COLLECTION number of sets VG-VF (51 coins) in stock, an early AU365 order is advisable.

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New Underground PNC! Britain’s Royal Mail is known across the globe for the quality of its presentations. Celebrating the opening of the world’s very first subterranean railway, this stunning new London Underground 150th anniversary PNC is a powerful case-in-point. p Portraying the developmentt of the Underground from its launch in 1863, the PNC features six large, colourful,, official British stamps, united with the Royal Mint’s s two one-year-only £2 bimetallic commemoratives. s. Beautifully presented within n an individually numbered pack, crammed full of details on the history of the Underground, every collector will be impressed by this richly informative commemorative tribute. GB B 2013 £2 LONDON UN UNDERGROUND PNC A$ 95

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Underpinned by blazing fullcolour designs, official legal tender status, pure precious metal and strictly limited availability, this outstanding legal tender collection forms a truly stunning tribute to the world’s most famous trains. Catching the eye of both traditional coin enthusiasts and collectors of train memorabilia – one of the strongest collecting fields worldwide – the History of the Railroads Silver Proof Collection comprises eleven official legal tender issues of the African nation of Liberia. Measuring 38.60mm in diameter, each of those eleven coins is crafted to the pinnacle of Proof quality from 20 grams of pure, precious .999 silver. Paying homage to some of the most iconic elements of railway history, including the Flying Scotsman, the Bullet Train and the Union Pacific Big Boy, the expansive, crown-sized flan of each coin is dominated by a spectacular fullcolour design. As exclusive as they are eyecatching, each coin in the History

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A must-have fo r the bimet e allic coin colle huge number of ctor s, and railw aficionad a os of co ay two 2013 £2 co ur se, the Royal Mint’s mmemoratives form a striking tribute to the Undergroun the 150th anniversar y of d. Depicting th e familiar Underground logo and an GB 2013 £2 LOND oncoming train ON UNDERGROUND BI respectively, th METAL e PAIR BU PACK two 28.40mm £2 types are set in A$ 95 an of ficial pack . AU 34 9

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I BU T ES! of the Railroads Silver Proof Collection is also underpinned by a tiny worldwide mintage. Reflecting the date the particular railway icon was constructed, the lowest mintage is just 1,835, with even the highest mintage a mere 1,997! Available individually on the Order Form, and surprisingly affordable in light of the extremely low mintages, these impressive full-colour precious metal Proofs represent sensational value-formoney at just A$75 apiece. Better yet, buy all eleven coins, create an extensive collection in an instant, and SAVE A$75!  A unique, extensive celebration of the most famous trains in the history of the railways  Comprises eleven full-colour 38.60mm 20g .999 fine Silver Proofs  Extremely exclusive, with the mintages ranging from just 1,835 to a mere 1,997!  Top value! Pay just A$75 per coin, or buy the 11-coin set and SAVE A$75!

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A colourful complement to any of the outstanding range of railway memorabilia featured on these pages, this eyecatching stamp set is a must-ha ve for all train buffs. Comprising eight beautifully des igned, large, official philatelic issues from the Cook Islands, this presentation honours some of the most celebrated elements of the history of the railways, including such legendary trains as the Orient Express, the Flyin F g Scotsman and the Kingston Flyer. A fine addition to any a stamp collection, and a stea l at less than A$10, the set of eigh e t stamps is defi efined by strictly Mint Unhinge g d condition.

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The Royal Canadian Mint 2,500 STRUCK! TINY T IN NUMBER IN AUSTRALIA!

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CANADA 2013 $100 ARCTIC EXPEDITION GOLD PROOF AU367

    

If you yo are one of the many people spellbound by the unique beauty, palpable prestige and sheer magnetism of the world’s bea favourite precious metal, and appreciate the finest that modern fav minting has to offer, then this stunning new $100 Gold Proof mi deserves to be a part of your collection. de Struck to the Royal Canadian Mint’s most rigorous Proof standards, St with w the frosted detail of the design etched sharply against the most mo pristine of mirrored fields, this exclusive 14-karat Gold Proof Pro marks the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking 191316 Canadian Arctic Expedition. A glorious example of the power of modern minting to intertwine with the visual arts, the skillfully m sculpted reverse design was created from the extensive sculp photographic and cinematic imagery accumulated by photo the intrepid few that took on the unknown perils of intre the Arctic in the pre-WWI era. With the mintage set at a minuscule 2,500, min and Royal Canadian Mint issues such hot Cana property, our allocation as official Mint distributor is alloca disappointingly small. Time Tim is of the essence. Tiny worldwide mintage just 2,500! Struck from 12g of 14-karat gold Official legal tender – measures 27mm Presented within a plush, official Mint case Includes numbered Certificate of Authenticity

ELEGANT, ELABORATE, EXCLUSIVE… The latest in one of the world’s most popular commemorative Silver Crown programs, the Royal Canadian Mint has just launched its annual Silver Dollar for 2013! Honouring the 100th anniversary of one of the 20th century’s key missions of exploration – the 1913-16 Canadian Arctic Expedition – this outstanding Canadian legal tender type carries a gripping, intricately detailed reverse design. Beautifully accommodated by the broad 36.07mm flan, this unique motif draws upon the rich legacy of imagery from the expedition to celebrate those intrepid souls who ventured into the unknown Canadian Arctic a century ago. Dominating the background field, the stylised compass forms the perfect finishing touch.

Struck from 23.17g of .9999 silver – the highest level of silver purity in numismatics! – this one-year-only type is available in either Proof or BU quality, with each coin set within an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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– leading the world… Every coin struck from .9999 FINE SILVER!

Individually magnifi cent works of precious metal minting, the magnificent min seven coins look utterly brilliant when united within the official Mint case. As confirmed by the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity, the mintage of this exquisite collection has been restricted to 25,000 – a figure guaranteed to be devastated by demand. Although Downies status as official distributor for the Royal Canadian Mint has ensured us an allocation, the anticipated demand A$ means that it has been tightly restricted. We highly recommend CANADA 2013 IMMEDIATE ACTION.

Comprising mprising SEVEN .9999 9999 Silver S Proofs Proofs, with THREE plated in pure gold, Canada’s new 2013 Silver Proof Set is destined to repeat the barnstorming success of its 2012 predecessor. With that stunning silver selection sold out at super speed, there will be few opportunities for collectors worldwide to secure this prestigious presentation. Underpinned by unparalleled purity, handsome presentation and strictly limited availability, the 2013 Silver Proof Set encompasses seven legal tender coins crafted from .9999 silver – the highest silver purity in numismatics! Struck to the most immaculate of Proof quality, the set includes the gold-plated 36.07mm $1 Arctic Crown, gold-plated $2 and gold-plated $1, united with the silver 5c, 10c, 25c and 50c.

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Oh! Canada! Named after the beginning of Canada’s national anthem, and distinguished by a unique 25c piece, the Royal Canadian Mint’s 2013 Oh! Canada! Mint Set is a sparkling celebration of Canadian national pride. Underpinned by the Royal Canadian Mint’s rigorous Brilliant Uncirculated quality, the 2013 Oh! Canada! Mint Set comprises five official legal tender coins. Including the 5c, 10c, $1 and $2, the headlining act is the

one-year-only 25c – a coin that is not to be issued for circulation and will only be found in this presentation! An inspiring, beautifully illustrated presentation, the 5-coin set is housed within an eye-catching official Mint folder, packed with detailed A$ 95 5 information on Canada and its CANADA 20133 unique, distinctive OH! CANADA! MINTT SET coinage.

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2,500-year-old Greek Gorgon Silver! One of the world’s most distinctive Ancient coin types, distinguished by the instantly recognisable reverse design of the monstrous Gorgon with its tongue protruding, we are delighted to have secured a small batch of 2,500-year-old Ancient Greek Silver Three Quarter Drachms! The first time we have offered this celebrated Ancient Greek coin type to our clients, the Gorgon Silver Three Quarter Drachm was struck for the city of Parion, a city founded in 710BC in what is now Turkey. Choosing the Gorgon as its official emblem, Parion tapped into one of the key tales of Ancient Greek mythology – the story of the infamous snake-haired Gorgon Medusa and her two sisters. At the time of Ancient Greece, the Gorgon was the most popular image employed as a device to ward off evil. Known as a Gorgoneion, the hideous visage of the Gorgon adorned the coins of Parion for several hundred years. Issued toward the end of the archaic period, approximately 480BC, the few 12mm-15mm Parion Silver Three Quarter A$ Drachms we have in stock all feature the Gorgon obverse design, with the reverse featuring a cruciform incuse MYSIA PARION C.480BC square. A wonderful opportunity for you to hold the GORGON SILVER THREE-QUARTER DRACHM FINE history of Ancient Greece in your hands, this fascinating 2,500-year-old coin type is astonishingly good value-forAU326 money at just A$149.

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Struck before the Birth of Christ... Struck more than 2,000 years ago, the large, imposing Roman Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachms we have available are notable for scarcity, beauty and, perhaps most of all, magnificent ‘As Struck’ quality! A particularly large coin, the imposing 27mm, 12 gram Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm originated in Pergamum – a city that, by late Hellenistic times, was considered one of the greatest cultural centres of the Ancient Greek world. The expanding Roman Republic took control of Pergamum (and the neighbouring city of Ephesus) during the 2nd century BC, with the area becoming the Roman province of Asia. Taking its name from the sacred chest of the cult of Dionysus, the cista mystica – the basket of snakes used during the mysterious cult’s initiation rites – the Silver Tetradrachm features elaborate designs on both reverse and obverse. During Roman times, the type was officially issued by a Roman ‘quaestor’ (magistrate in charge of finance) and although we cannot be certain of the identity of the quaestor that authorised the Silver Cistophori in stock, it may well have been the brother of the legendary Mark Antony, Lucius Antony, who served as Quaestor in the 60s and 50s BC! A$ A coin of intriguing aesthetic appeal, and PERGAMUM 133-56BC considered very scarce today, the 133-56BC SILVER CISTOPHORUS gVF-EF Silver Cistophori we have in stock are all in AT077 gVF-EF condition!

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Wild West Dollars!

Apart from the imposing dimensions, powerful designs and excellent value, there is one key reason why the Morgan Silver Dollar remains one of America’s most sought after types – the Wild West history. Inextricably linked with ‘Cowboys & Indians’, sheriffs & outlaws, and gold & silver mining, this crown-sized 90% silver $1 takes the collector on a journey deep into the heart of America’s pioneering heritage. There is no doubt that the Morgan Dollar is the definitive coin of the Wild West. Not offered by Downies in such outstanding quality for many years, we have a superb batch of coins in stock, and can offer the 1878-1904 Silver Dollar in Extremely Fine (dates of our choice) and 1921 Silver Dollar in Unc!

Short-lived type... First issued in 1948, the axe xe fell on the Franklin Half Dollar Series in 1963 – replaced unexpectedly by a coin to commemorate the ill-fated US President, John F. Kennedy. The first US coin type to depict a specific, nonpresidential identity, and among the last Silver Half Dollar issues struck to 90% purity, y, this short-lived variety is among America’s most revered coins. And yet it is so affordable in BU quality! A fantastic opportunity to add a genuine Franklin Half Dollar to your collection, we have the final four dates of the series in stock – our choice from 1960-63 .

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As we e enter the 50th anniversary year of the a assassination of President John Fitzge erald Kennedy, there could be n no better time to secure the coin issued to commemorate his co tragic death – the 1964 JFK Half tra Dollar. Do The 4th US President to Th fall victim to the assassin’s bullet, JFK was allegedly shot dead by Lee Harvey Oswald in Texas in November 1963. The Preside iden ent was immediately honoured by the US Government, which b authorised the US Mint to strike a3 30.60mm diameter Half Dollar commemorative for 1964. co Carrying a strong profile portrait Ca of Kennedy on the obverse, we have the very first JFK Half Dollar in st stock! The ONLY coin in the JFK H Half Dollar Series to issued in 90% sil silver, this powerful American type loo looks spectacular struck to BU quality from precious metal.

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A dist dis inctive addition to a any collection, the US Native American Arrowhead Set unites Ar ag genuine Native American hand-chipped Am stone ar sto arrowhead with tthe U US legal tender 1859-1909 Indian Head 1c and oneHe year-only 2010 $1 ye Native American Na BU. Set in an BU inforrmative pack, and irre irresistible valuefor-money at an incredibly affordable A$19.95!

GREENBACK GALLERY Beautifully presented and extremely affordable, this impressive legal tender collection includes strictly Uncirculated examples of each American banknote from the $1 to the $20. Housed within an attractive album, and d sensational value-for-money at under A$20 per Unc note, we have only a few of these ‘Greenback Galleries’ left in stoc k!

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Unique $1 type! EXCLUSIVE TO THIS PNC!

beautifully designed of official envelope plays host to a unique Australian legal tender coin type – issued by the precious metal specialists at the Perth Mint. Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality, and ONLY AVAILABLE IN THIS PNC, the 30.60mm frame of the 2013 $1 Snake Al-Br BU is graced with the Perth Mint’s signature Year of the Snake motif.

A memorable keepsake of the New Year in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, this official Australia Post issue is, moreover, a crucial collector release – for coin, stamp and PNC fans alike! Highlighted by two Australia Post Christmas Island Lunar stamps (60c & $1.80), with a special Year of the Snake First Day of Issue postmark, the

NEW 14-SIDED SNAKE 50c!

Australia’s second 14-sided coin type, featuring a distinctive Year of the Snake motif, the Royal Australian Mint’s 31.51mm 2013 50c Tetra-Decagon Lunar Snake Unc has been heavily targeted by traditional decimal collectors. Why? Because this unusual Australian legal tender type is not to be issued for circulation, will never be found in change and is a must-have for anyone attempting to preserve a complete 50c commemorative or complete decimal collection!

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The latest in the Royal Australian Mint’s everpopular Lunar Series, the 2013 $1 Year of the Snake Al-Br Unc represents an affordable opportunity to celebrate the New Year in the Chinese Lunar Calendar – and represents a must-have for traditional Australian coin collectors! Why? Because, as the 2013 $1 Year of the Snake Al-Br Unc will not be issued for circulation and will never be secured from change, this is the ONLY place you will find this one-year-only Australian legal tender type! A crucial acquisition for those seeking to maintain a complete $1 commemorative or general decimal collection, and a bargain at the Official Issue Price of just A$13.50, each 25mm $1 type is set within an official RAM pack.

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