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Celebrating one of the most important moments in the history of modern Australia, Downies is proud to announce the release of the first coin in the 2013 $1 First Fleet Silver Series!

A spectacular start to what is sure to be an extremely popular series, and fantastic value-for-money for a crown-sized Silver Proof at less than A$100, the first coin of this inspiring 4-coin program pays homage to the departure of the ‘Founders of Australia’ from Portsmouth in the south of England in 1787. Struck to the finest possible quality from 25g of precious, lustrous sterling silver, this unique, crown-sized 40mm legal tender coin is dominated by a striking full-colour portrayal of one of the key figures of early Australian history – commander of the First Fleet, Captain Arthur Phillip.Sure to appeal to non-collectors as much as collectors, with this subject so close to the hearts of all Australians, there is no doubt that demand for the 2013 $1 First Fleet Departure Silver Proof will be huge – as with the first coin of every series. With the 4-coin series to be released at the convenient and affordable rate of one coin per month for the next four months, this is a crucial opportunity to start building a collection of immense quality, outstanding collector value and fascinating Australian history.With the worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 5,000 collections, and this series having such obvious, broad-based appeal, the chance to secure the first coin of the 2013 $1 First Fleet Silver Series must not be ignored.

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� Struck to Proof quality from 25g of sterling silver

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Hot on the heels of the hugely popular 2012 50c Tetra-Decagon

Lunar Dragon Unc, the Royal Australian Mint has just unveiled the

sparkling new 2013 50c Tetra-Decagon Lunar Snake Unc!

Australia’s second 14-sided coin type, and naturally the compulsory

complement to the 2012 Dragon 50c, this unique, one-year-only

type forms a wonderful way to celebrate the upcoming year

in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Struck to the Mint’s rigorous

Uncirculated standard, and graced with a distinctive Year of

the Snake motif upon its 31.51mm flan, the 2013 50c Tetra-

Decagon Lunar Snake will also be heavily targeted by

traditional decimal collectors. Why? Because, like its unique

14-sided Year of the Dragon predecessor, this unusual

Australian legal tender type is not to be issued for circulation

and will therefore never be found in change.

A must-have for anyone attempting to preserve a complete

50c commemorative or complete decimal collection, and an

affordable gift for those born in the Year of the Snake, the

2013 50c Tetra-Decagon Lunar Snake Unc is within the reach

of all at the Royal Australian Mint’s Official Issue Price of just

A$12.50. � Australia’s second 14-sided coinage issue –

honouring the Year of the Snake!

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complete collection

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Struck on an extra thick 1oz .999 fine silver flan – twice

as thick as a standard 1oz Silver Proof – the Perth Mint’s

sensational 2013 $1 Year of the Snake High Relief 1oz Silver

Proof is a truly spellbinding work of modern minting.

Strictly limited to a mintage of 7,500 coins – each set within

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Official, distinctive and, with just 5,000 of each coin issued, very, very exclusive, Downies can now announce that we have secured a tiny allocation of the Perth Mint’s final Australian Show Products of 2012 – the 2012 $1 Beijing Show Colour Kookaburra 1oz Silver BU and 2012 $1 Beijing Show Colour Kangaroo 1oz Silver BU!

Our longstanding determination to take Australian numismatics onto the global stage has seen us attend every Beijing Show held since 1996. Notwithstanding the cost and time involved, we believe it to be well worth the effort – in part, because it allows us access to some of the world’s hottest products, such as the sensational full-colour Australian coins before you!

Struck from 1oz .999 fine silver, and capturing the essence of the great Aussie Outback with a subtle combination of colours, this dynamic duo naturally caught the eye of the thousands of visitors to the Show. With a vast majority of the

5,000-coin mintage of each coin snapped up by the voracious precious metal buyers in China, it was only due to our presence at China’s premier numismatic festival that we were guaranteed an allocation by the Perth Mint.Fighting off offers from an array of international dealers for the small number of coins we have in stock, we are delighted to give our clients the chance to obtain these exclusive, official Australian legal tender Show Products.

� Just 5,000 of each coin struck – tiny numbers in Australia!

� Struck to BU quality from 1oz of .999 fi ne silver

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Sure to be one of the hottest of the superb new range of Year of the Snake legal tender commemoratives, we are delighted to be able to unveil the Perth Mint’s stunning new 2013 $1 Year of the Snake Rectangle 1oz Silver Proof Collection!

Notable for the impressive presentation case, specifically created to provide easier display and greater enjoyment of your precious new

acquisition, this exclusive collection comprises four 47.60mm x 27.60mm rectangular coins – each struck to Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Individually brilliant examples of the Mint’s exquisite full-colour minting techniques, the four coins are united by an interlinked design – a fascinating twist that can be fully appreciated due to the nature of the splendid see-both-sides display case.

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A fantastic opportunity to secure a Silver Proof from the Perth Mint’s 2013 Year of the Snake Series, with the standard 1oz and 3-Coin Silver Proof Snake issues sold out on the day of release, we are delighted to unveil this unique, affordable 2013 50c Snake 1/2oz Silver Proof! Graced with a striking full-colour motif upon the broad, near crown-sized

36.60mm flan, this official Australian legal tender coin is crafted to the height of Proof quality from half a troy ounce of .999

fine silver. Excellent value-for-money at an Official Issue Price of just A$67.50, and a great gift for those

born under this auspicious Lunar sign, each coin is housed in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

confirming the strictly limited worldwide mintage of just 10,000.

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this inspiring Year of the Snake tribute is to be enjoyed by the privileged few. Notwithstanding the popularity of its predecessors, the Mint has retained the traditional mintage of just 3,000, and with our allocation strictly limited – and our allocation of the 2012 Dragon Set sold out at lightning speed – we highly recommend an early order.

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� Enhanced with colour, each $1 coin measures 47.60mm x 27.60mm

� Presented within a superb, see-both-sides display case

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A wonderful gift for those born in 2013, the Year of the Snake, this spectacular full-colour 36.60mm .999 fine 1/2oz Baby Snake Silver Proof is taken from a mintage of 7,500 coins – with each of those coins set in a Perth Mint case with a numbered

Certificate of Authenticity. With the 2012 Baby Dragon Silver Proof

selling out at speed, an early order is advised.

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Struck from 1oz .9999 GOLDUndoubtedly one of the most prestigious tributes to the Year of the Snake to be issued in Australia, the Perth Mint’s stunning new 2013 $100 Year of the Snake Colour 1oz Gold Proof is a must-have for anyone with a love of the world’s favourite precious metal. Struck from a full TROY OUNCE of .9999 fine gold, the broad 39.32mm flan of this unique Australian legal tender type is dominated by a dramatic, skilfully sculpted reverse motif – superbly enhanced with full-colour. A strictly limited edition, the worldwide mintage has been set at just 5,000 coins, with each coin set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Underpinned by stunning full-colour designs, exquisite Proof quality and, with a mere 1,942 sets issued worldwide, strictly limited availability, the 4-coin 2012 $1 Battle for Australia Silver Proof Collection is COMPLETE!

A dramatic tribute to those who defended Australia in the face of what seemed like imminent invasion in the early years of the war against Japan, this exclusive collection honours the 70th anniversary of what Prime Minister John Curtin dubbed ‘the Battle for Australia’. Capturing the darkest days of Australia’s wartime experience with a spellbinding fusion of traditional numismatic sculpture and the glory of full-colour, the set comprises four 40mm 25g sterling silver Proofs, with the coins honouring the Bombing of Darwin, the Attacks on Sydney Harbour, the Kokoda Campaign and the Battle of the Coral Sea respectively.

With the worldwide mintage of just 1,942 substantially depleted, grasp the chance to own this captivating Australian military commemorative in one hit.

� Worldwide mintage restricted to just 1,942 collections

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� Housed in a lavish timber case, set in an illustrated outer box

� Complete with four FREE individually numbered A4 size prints!

� Includes matching numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity

Within the reach of all Australians at the affordable Official Issue Price of A$25.50, the Royal Australian Mint’s 2012 50c & 20c Shores Under Siege 3-Coin Set is the perfect partner for the 2012 $1 Battle for Australia Silver Proof Collection. Marking the 70th anniversary of Japan’s bombing of Australia in 1942 and 1943, and capturing both the extent of the raids and the psychological impact on the Homefront, this presentation

comprises three unique, one-year-only coins – a 50c and two 20c types. Affordable, poignant and important, this

3-coin set is, however, more than just an impressive Australian military commemorative. Not issued for

circulation, these official Australian legal tender types are a must-have for anyone seeking to maintain a complete collection! At just A$25.50, no one need miss out!

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An official issue of Britain’s Royal Mint, available in either Silver Proof or Cupro-Nickel BU quality, this superb work of state-of-the-art minting forms a distinctive, memorable tribute to all those lost in war. Sure to be highly sought after as we approach the 11th of November, there is no doubt that the 2012 £5 Remembrance Day BU and 2012 £5

Remembrance Day Silver Proof will be hunted

down for the quality of the reverse design. A brilliantly balanced work of numismatic art, the full-colour motif has been

created using a trichromatic technique, which layers the different shades and colours onto the coin, capturing perfectly the poppy’s dramatic hues. Created in almost hurriedly handwritten form, the inscription emphasises the human aspect of the tragedy of war, whilst the large, crossed ‘T’s’ remind us of the row upon row of white crosses and gravestones that mark the disturbingly huge WWI graveyards in Europe.An everlasting tribute to the sacrifice of those who fought and died, and the bravery of our Armed Forces today, we are delighted to have secured an allocation of this important, poignant legal tender release by virtue of our status

as official distributor for the Royal Mint.

We will remember them…Uniting the Royal Australian Mint’s magnificent 38.74mm blood-red poppy $5 Al-Zn-Br coin with an Australia Post 60c stamp featuring a lone bugler, this official Australian legal tender issue forms a poignant tribute to all who have served Australia during times of war. A strictly limited edition release, with a mere 15,000 PNCs issued worldwide, this moving

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A shock release, Australia’s first commemorative $2 – and first full-colour $2! – has just been unveiled by the Royal Australian Mint! An utterly unique Australian legal tender type, this groundbreaking $2 coin is simply a must-have for every Australian coin collector. A poignant military commemorative, this important new $2 type has been issued to commemorate Remembrance Day, on the 11th of November. An apt way to honour all those who have fought for Australia’s freedom, the 20.62mm flan is highlighted by a striking blood-red poppy design – the very first time an Australian $2 coin has been enhanced with state-of-the-art full-colour minting! Also featuring the RAM’s C Mintmark in one of two further poppy motifs, the words ‘Lest We Forget’ and ‘Remembrance Day’ are inscribed in the field behind the full-colour poppy.

An innovative, enduring tribute to the memory of the fallen, and sure to trigger massive demand as Australia’s first commemorative $2, the utterly unique 2012 $2 Remembrance Day C Mintmark Unc is presented within an official RAM pack.

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A fine acquisition for the person seeking that ‘something different’ for their collection, this unique, affordable set comprises six bright, colourful, genuine legal tender coins – each measuring 50mm in length. Struck from cupro-nickel and then superbly enhanced with full-colour, the collection celebrates some of Rock’n’Roll’s most iconic electric guitars – and the axemen that made them famous. Including Bo Diddley’s Red Rectangle, Neil Young’s Gretsch White Falcon and Jimmy Page’s Double Neck Gibson, to name but three, this stunning legal tender presentation will make a fine addition to any collection, and a brilliant gift for the Rock’n’Roll fan.Beautifully presented within a glossy timber case, housed in an outer box, this remarkable legal tender set is an absolute bargain at just A$79.95 – that’s an astonishingly affordable A$13.30 per coin!

Enshrining the King of Rock’n’Roll in genuine US legal tender, this spectacular full-colour $2 banknote is sure to hit the right note with fans of Elvis Presley. Printed by the US Bureau of Printing & Engraving, and beautifully enhanced with full-colour by the First Commemorative Mint, this unique release is distinguished by two portrayals of Elvis, united with a facsimile of his signature. An eye-catching keepsake, also featuring the inscription ‘The King’ above the serial number, and full-colour Stars’n’Stripes behind the portrait of Thomas Jefferson, this unique US banknote is a bargain at less than A$20 apiece. An unusual, exotic acquisition for the banknote collector, and also a fantastic gift for fans of the King, each note is presented within a custom-made wallet, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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A sensational opportunity to secure some truly magnificent predecimal silver coins, a recent hoard find means we can offer the 1960 Florin, 1961 Florin and 1961 Shilling in startling Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition!

Some of the finest silver coins we have handled in 80 years in the industry, these pristine predecimals were part of a

substantial hoard of original Melbourne Mint rolls. Secured directly from a bank before issued for circulation, the hoard comprised a whopping FORTY Mint Rolls! Breaking those rolls up, we chose the finest examples from this beautiful batch of Brilliant Uncirculated Australian coins, and are delighted to be able to present such lustrous, sharply detailed predecimal silver to our clients.

The very first time these coins have been offered to collectors, the 1960 2/-, 1961 1/- and 1961 2/- in Choice BU are all available individually at below catalogue price. To truly take advantage of this super-sized 60s silver stash, buy all three and SAVE an unbelievable A$60!

Australia’s first 50c, the one-year-only 1966 Silver Round 50c is the nation’s only issued precious

metal decimal coin. Hoarded away or melted for the intrinsic value as the silver price soared, the 80% silver 1966 50c vanished from circulation. The next 50c was neither silver nor round, rendering the 1966 50c a unique type. Taken from a recent hoard find, we have

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Highlighted by a transparent, see-both-sides locket packed with an array of brightly coloured semi-precious gemstones, this inspired Australian legal tender coin from

the Perth Mint would make an absolutely fabulous

Christmas gift.

Struck to immaculate Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this unique 40.60mm Australian Christmas coin is distinguished by a joyous abstract snowflake design on the reverse, surrounding the locket full of gems. Surprisingly exclusive, with the worldwide mintage set at just 5,000, each $1 coin is set within a beautifully illustrated presentation card – complete with room for a special festive message!

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Beautifully designed, superbly struck and, at a mere

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Reindeer’ issue from the Royal Canadian Mint would make a wonderful Christmas gift

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There’s only one key ingredient of a genuine Aussie Christmas Pudding – real Australian silver! Without the ‘trey’ (threepence) or ‘zac’ (sixpence), it’s just not the real thing! A key part of the Australian Christmas experience, dating back to the 19th century, this longstanding tradition continues at Downies in 2012 with these bags of original predecimal silver coins. And, with nine coins found in every bag (six 3d and three 6d), you can give anyone that missed out on a coin in the pudding one of the extras! A fantastic way to add the authentic touch to Christmas 2012 – and a bargain at just A$29.50!

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A striking example of modern collector coinage, highlighted by a startling full-colour 3D motif, the vivid design on this

Canadian legal tender coin celebrates the one thing that every child looks forward to at Christmas time –

the arrival of Santa! Tilt the coin, and the Lenticular design depicts Santa unloading the presents and placing them beneath the Christmas Tree! Measuring a near crown-sized 35mm, this vibrant Lenticular cupro-nickel coin is set in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the mintage of 25,000.

Most exclusive, with the mintage set at just 999, this unusual work of precious metal minting is

most notable for the ‘Holey Dollar’ Christmas Tree design – literally ‘cut out’ of the 55mm flan! Complemented perfectly by the precise golden colouring of the inscription and Christmas presents, each 2oz .999 fine silver legal tender

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A unique, innovative gift for someone you love, this unusual, official $5 legal tender type is sure to be the Star of Christmas 2012! An apt celebration of this fundamental symbol of Christmas, each 43.50mm star-shaped legal tender coin is crafted to immaculate Proof quality from 15g of pure .999 silver. Sure to be swept away in the countdown to Christmas, the worldwide mintage has been restricted to a mere 2,012 coins!

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of Honour Medal TrioIssued in three classes – gold, silver and bronze – Germany’s Mother’s Cross of Honour reflected the Nazi’s fundamental belief in the importance of the role of mothers in the creation of a strong Germany. Used as a propaganda tool to advocate the virtues of motherhood, and to encourage large families, the Mother’s Cross was granted to women who exhibited decency, excellent motherhood, and who raised at least four or more children. As with the 25 Year Service Medal below, we have been able to offer this scarce trio on only one other occasion in the last 15 years!

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Germany WWI Honour Cross

MedalA visually striking military decoration, Germany’s WWI Honour Cross medal provides the collector with a unique link to the ordinary soldiers of the Fatherland. Featuring the dates of the 1914-18 Great War, surrounded by a wreath, the WWI Honour Cross medal was awarded to all German World War I veterans who saw frontline service. Guaranteed as genuine, and complete with the correct ribbon, it is remarkable that such a richly historic WWI keepsake could be yours for under A$50.

Germany 1934–39 5 Reichmark Trio VFA fascinating element of European history, the 1930s 5 Reichmark Series is a sharp illustration of the stealthy prominence of the Swastika. Notable as the very first German coin to carry the Swastika, the trio is headlined by the 1934-35 Potsdam 5RM, united with the 1935-36 non-Swastika and 1936-39 Swastika Hindenburg types. Struck from 13.88g of 90% silver, these important

29mm types are surprisingly affordable at just A$49.95 –

especially given the strong Very Fine quality.

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MedalAn unusual remembrance of the hardcore, long-term followers of Adolf Hitler’s warped vision of a 1,000-year Reich, the Long Service Medal was awarded for 25 years faithful service to the Nazis. Carrying the 20th century’s ultimate emblem of evil, the Swastika, in black enamel upon the obverse, with the reverse distinguished by the inscription ‘Fur Treue Dienst‘ (For Loyal Service), this genuine, official Nazi Germany medal is in excellent condition, and is presented complete with the appropriate ribbon.

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Swords MedalA distinctive military award, and a stark reminder of a dark time in history, the Nazi Germany Third Reich War Merit Cross with Swords forms

an essential element of every militaria collection. Instituted by

Hitler in 1939, this eye-catching decoration was granted to soldiers for exceptional service

in battle above and beyond the call of duty, but not meeting the criteria

of the Iron Cross. An official wartime Nazi military decoration, the War Merit Cross with Swords is complete with correct ribbon.

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A powerful memorial of the dark days of the 1,000 year Reich, the War Merit Cross was the successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross, and was awarded to military personnel and civilians for meritorious action and significant ‘behind the lines’ contributions to Adolf Hitler’s Total War. Guaranteed as genuine, and excellent value-for-money for such a vivid piece of WWII history, the Nazi Germany War Merit Cross is presented with the appropriate ribbon.

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Germany WWII West Wall Medal

Remarkably affordable at a mere A$55 apiece, this genuine WWII decoration from Nazi Germany was instituted in August 1939 to reward those who designed and built Germany’s western fortifications – known as the West Wall, or the Siegfried Line. Highlighted by the Eagle & Swastika motif, with ‘For Work in the Defense of Germany’ inscribed on the reverse, the West Wall Medal is complete with the correct ribbon.

A$55AH795

Germany WWII Wound Badge

A poignant piece of militaria, distinguished from the WWI Wound Badge by the presence of the Swastika, we have just secured a small batch of authentic World War II Wound Badges! Awarded to those wounded in defence of the Third Reich, and highly prized due to the fact that the decoration was ‘bought with blood’, the WWII Wound Badge symbolised the sacrifice of ordinary Germans used as fodder for the Nazi War Machine. Pressed from base metal and then painted in semi-matt black, and exhibiting some natural wear, we have just a few examples of this genuine Nazi award in stock.

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Instituted by Hitler in August 1940, the War Merit Medal was a key civilian award – granted to those who had made an outstanding contribution to the war effort. Awarded largely to those working in ‘war factories’, the medal was used to fuel Joseph Goebbels’ propaganda machine, and to raise the morale of the beleaguered German populace as the war

slipped away from the Nazis. Complete with the correct ribbon, each WWII Nazi award is guaranteed as genuine – as with each offer on these pages.

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GA sensational opportunity to secure genuine

examples of one of the most famous military decorations in history, we have secured stock of Germany’s World War I and

World War II Iron Cross medals!

Among the world’s most celebrated military decorations, the Iron Cross was created by King Frederick III in March 1813 to reward acts of heroism or leadership during the Napoleonic Wars. A century later,

the outbreak of hostilities in WWI saw Wilhelm II re-institute the Iron Cross as

Germany’s major military award, again presented for bravery. Exactly 25 years on, Adolf Hitler would follow the Kaiser’s lead, with the Iron Cross revived on 1 September 1939 – the

day that Nazi Germany invaded Poland and WWII began.Whilst both carry the original 1813 Iron Cross design on the obverse, the WWI and WWII Iron Cross medals are distinguished by different inscriptions on the reverse. The WWI Iron Cross features the date 1914, united with ‘W’ for Wilhelm in the centre, with the Nazi version carrying 1939, and incorporating the Swastika in place of the ‘W’.The cornerstone of any serious militaria collection, this is your chance to secure both the WWI and WWII Iron Cross. Guaranteed as genuine, we have just a few examples of each type in stock – graded Fine.

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Heralding the return of Benedetto Pistrucci’s classic St George & the Dragon design after a one-year hiatus, Great Britain’s new 2013 Gold Sovereigns are now in stock at Downies!

A must-have for traditional sovereign collectors, and for anyone with a love of the world’s favourite precious metal, the modern British Sovereign is arguably the most famous gold coin on the planet. Maintaining the same weight, same purity and same design since introduced in 1817, towards the end of the reign of King George III, the 2013 Gold Sovereign continues one of numismatics’ longest, proudest traditions. Struck to the height of Brilliant Uncirculated quality from 7.9881g of 22-carat gold, and measuring 22.05mm in diameter, this official Royal Mint issue will bring a prestigious lustre to any coin collection.

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A timely acquisition as we celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of her great-great granddaughter, Queen

Elizabeth II, we still have a few examples in stock of the Queen Victoria 1897 Gold Sovereign – issued in her Diamond Jubilee year! Part of a recent hoard find, and presented in impressive, lustrous Extremely

Fine condition, this golden artefact of the last days of the

Victorian Age is graced with the distinguished Veiled Head portrait – the very last portrayal of Queen Victoria used upon coinage.

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The last of the first…

The last issue of Australia’s first Sovereign Series, struck at Australia’s first official Mint, the 1870 Sydney Mint Sovereign is one of Australia’s most important coins. The 4th lowest mintage coin of the 1857-70 Type II series, with a mere 1.2m struck, this key date is always highly sought after – especially when found in the exceptionally pretty good Extremely Fine/about Uncirculated condition seen here!

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TIMELESS CLASSICS…Turning 50?

Leap on this bargain!

Know someone who is? Then we have the ultimate gift! The perfect way to celebrate this momentous ‘half century’ milestone, the luxurious 1962 Silver Florin Pocket Watch is simply a must-have!

Headlined by a genuine example of Australia’s penultimate florin date, with the Melbourne Mint striking the final issue of Australia’s predecimal silver florin series in 1963, this prestigious Coinwatch is set within a stainless steel case highlighted by an attractive gold two-tone finish. Complete with a chain, and underpinned by precision Swiss movement, the 1962 Silver Florin Pocket Watch is, like all genuine Coinwatch products, also backed by a three-year international warranty. Whether as an indulgence for yourself or as the perfect present for another, you could conceive of no finer way to celebrate a 50th anniversary

or birthday. Beautifully presented within a plush, elegant case, the 1962 Silver Florin Pocket Watch is a high-quality timepiece that will be treasured for years to come.

Surprisingly affordable for such an attractive, high-quality timepiece, the Kangaroo Penny Wristwatch is a bargain at less than A$100. Comprising an authentic Australian penny (date of our choice), this value-for-money accessory is typical of the supreme quality of all Coinwatch releases. Set within an alloy case, complete with a scratch-resistant mineral crystal cover, the Kangaroo Penny Wristwatch features Ronda Swiss parts movement with a sweep second hand. A fantastic opportunity to show off your love of coin collecting, each watch is water-resistant to 30 metres, and is backed by a 3-year international warranty.

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Highlighted by genuine examples of Australia’s much loved, long-gone 1c piece, superbly finished in either 22-carat gold or rhodium (a rare white metal of the platinum group) and set within a sterling silver frame, these impressive cufflinks form a fine collector accessory. Also a Christmas gift that is sure to delight the recipient, each cufflink pair is beautifully presented within a ‘ready-to-wrap’ case.

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For the discerning lady…A high-quality collector accessory, perfect as a gift for the discerning lady,

this luxurious timepiece is highlighted by a real Australian

1c finished in genuine rose gold. Featuring Ronda Swiss parts

movement, and complete with a rose gold-plated stainless steel case and bracelet, the scratch-resistant, water-resistant Gold-plated 1c

Wristwatch is beautifully presented

within a plush case. Like every Coinwatch, this

superb timepiece is backed by a 3-year international warranty.

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A sensational start to what is sure to prove one of the ‘big hits’ of 2013, the Perth Mint has just unveiled the 2013 $1 Summer 1oz Silver Proof – and the mintage is ridiculously low! All but guaranteeing a sell-out, a mere 5,000 coins have been struck!

The very first square 1oz silver Australian legal tender coin issued by the Mint since 2006, the 2013 $1

Summer 1oz Silver Proof is the first in a 4-coin series celebrating the four seasons. Distinguished by a bright, vibrant full-colour design uniting the iconic

kangaroo with a traditional Aussie beach scene, this quintessentially Australian summer coin is sure to catch the eye of collectors at home and overseas. Measuring 33.20mm x 33.20mm, and crafted to the finest Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fine silver, each square coin is set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity confirming

the astonishingly small mintage of just 5,000.

Distinguished by an exquisite full-colour design, outstanding value-for-money and strictly limited availability, the second issue of the Perth Mint’s Birds of Australia Series pays homage to Australia’s budgerigar.

A delightful, small parrot, found in the wide open spaces of inland Australia and highly popular as a pet, the humble budgie is an ideal subject for a full-colour coin. Contrasting beautifully with the sparkling silver surface of the near crown-sized 36.60mm flan, the budgie’s familiar green and yellow hues have been captured perfectly by the craftsmen at the Perth Mint.Sure to prove as popular as the first release in the Birds of Australia Series, which has been Downies biggest selling Perth Mint coin of 2012 offered at left, each .999 fine Australian legal tender coin is housed in an official case with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to

the mintage of just 10,000.

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Like the first coin of any series, the Perth Mint’s 2013 50c

Birds of Australia Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo 1/2oz Silver

Proof has provoked a tidal wave of demand. Indeed, the Mint has struggled to keep up with the flood of orders! One of few remaining opportunities to add this stunning 36.60mm full-colour .999 fine Silver Proof to your collection, each official Australian legal tender coin is set within an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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AU102

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