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2015 $5 RAINBOW LORIKEET 3D SILVER PROOFOfficial Issue Price

$12912195

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STUNNING 3D WINGS!Created with a stunning 3D minting technique, featuring wings that actually sit above the coin, this innovative release forms a spectacular tribute to one of Australia’s most flamboyant species – the Rainbow Lorikeet.

The second coin in the internationally acclaimed World of Parrots Series

Extremely exclusive! Worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 2,500 coins!

Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 20g of sterling silver

Official legal tender issue – measures 38.61mm in diameter

Beautifully presented within a plush, attractive case

Complete with an individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity

2015 $1 ROYAL BABY PNCOfficial Issue Price

$159512517

2015 $1 ANDA SHOW M PRIVYMARK UNC

$169512498

2015 $1 ANZAC CENTENARY B COUNTERSTAMP UNC

$99512120

2014 $1 G FOR GEORGE AL-BR UNC

$1995AW802

OFFICIAL PRINCESS CHARLOTTE TRIBUTEWhether a fine addition to your own collection, or a fantastic gift for Royal Watchers, this official Australia Post release forms an ideal way to celebrate the birth of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana – now fourth in line to the British crown.

An officially approved tribute to this landmark event in the history of the Royal Family, the 2015 $1 Royal Baby PNC is headlined by a Perth Mint-struck Australian legal tender 30.60mm Al-Br $1 Unc – a coin that is exclusive to this PNC! A must-have for the coin alone, this affordable release also features an official Australian 70c stamp bearing a charming photo of the growing Royal Family.

MINTAGE JUST 5,000!Featuring an ‘M for Melbourne’, the RAM’s 2015 $1 ANDA Show M Privymark Unc is very exclusive. The mintage is a mere 5,000! An official Australian Show

Product, issued for the Melbourne ANDA Show in August, each coin is set in a RAM pack.

BY GEORGE! Not issued for circulation and a must-have for a complete collection, this brilliantly designed Australian legal tender coin pays homage to ‘G for George’ – an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber that survived 90 operational missions over Nazi-occupied Europe from 1942 to 1944.

GALLIPOLI CENTENARYA poignant Australian legal tender tribute to the Gallipoli Centenary, this unique, ‘not-issued-for-circulation’ type features a ‘B for Brisbane’ counterstamp on the reverse, and is set in a RAM pack.

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2016 $100 BLUE TONGUE LIZARD 1oz GOLD PROOFOfficial Issue Price

$2,79512198

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Struck to the pinnacle of Proof quality from a TROY OUNCE of 99.99% GOLD, and featuring a sensational full-colour design in sharply sculpted, fully struck-up relief, this prestigious tribute to the Blue Tongue Lizard is to be enjoyed by the privileged few. The mintage has been set at a mere 150!

� Worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 150 coins!

� Struck to impeccable Proof quality from one troy ounce of 99.99% gold!

� Sensational full-colour design – created in fully struck-up relief!

� Spanning 38.61mm, the 1oz gold flan features edge-numbering � Housed within a plush, prestigious timber presentation case � Complete with an individually numbered Certificate

of Authenticity

True Blue Aussie in 99.99% gold

14-SIDED MONKEY 50c!Celebrating the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese Lunar Calendar,

Australia’s fifth 14-sided 50c coin type is now available!

An official Australian legal tender coin, this one-year-only type is sure to generate just as much excitement as its predecessors – in

part due to that fact that it will not be issued for circulation and will never be found in change. No longer available presented within a RAM box, the 2015 50c Tetra-Decagon Lunar Monkey Cu-Ni Unc is housed in an official RAM card.

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2015 $5 DRAGON & HIS NINE SONS 5oz SILVER PROOFOfficial Issue Price

$49512505

2016 $1 LUNAR MONKEY AL-BR UNCOfficial Issue Price

$135012667

2016 50c TETRA-DECAGON LUNAR MONKEY CU-NI UNCOfficial Issue Price

$125012678

NO TIME TO MONKEY AROUNDAn affordable memento of the upcoming Lunar New Year, and a fantastic gift, the Royal Australian Mint’s beautifully designed Year of the Monkey

$1 is a must-have for the serious collector.

Not to be issued for circulation, this one-year-only Australian legal tender

type is crucial to anyone seeking to preserve a complete collection!

Struck from 5oz of 99.9% pure silver, and spanning 65.60mm, this eye-catching coin forms a commanding tribute to the Chinese mythological tale of the Dragon and his Nine Sons.

Celebrating a powerful part of daily life in China, with the Nine Sons of the Dragon featuring prominently in many popular works of literature, as well as architecture, the 2015 $5 Dragon & His Nine Sons 5oz Silver Proof is most notable for the explosive full-colour design. An imaginative, vibrant work of numismatic art, the fully struck-up depiction of the Dragon forms a gripping contrast with the full-colour portrayal of his Nine Sons.

With demand sure to be strong, and the mintage set at just 1,000, our allocation has naturally been tightly restricted.

� Struck by the Perth Mint from five troy ounces of 99.9% pure silver

� Underpinned by exquisite Proof quality � Official Tuvalu legal tender issue – spans 65.60mm � Mintage restricted to a mere 1,000 coins worldwide � Set in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

A cornucopia of colours!

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AUSTRALIA AT WAR 50c COLLECTION FOLDER

$199512006

THE OFFICIAL AUSTRALIA AT WAR FOLDER

2015 50c TOBRUK CU-NI UNCOfficial Issue Price

$1012674

2015 50c EMPIRE AIR TRAINING SCHEME CU-NI UNCOfficial Issue Price

$1012673

2015 50c WAR IN THE PACIFIC CU-NI UNCOfficial Issue Price

$1012675

Never to be found in your changeOffering every Australian the opportunity to honour all those men and women who have served our nation in times of conflict, the latest additions to the Royal Australian Mint’s much-admired Australia at War 50c Unc Series are poignant, eye-catching and, best of all, affordable.

Commemorating the 1941 Siege of Tobruk during the Western Desert Campaign, the Empire Air Training Scheme and the War in the Pacific respectively, this striking selection honours some of the most important elements of the nation’s military history. Struck to the RAM’s rigorous Uncirculated standard, these powerful military tributes will undoubtedly be popular with those interested in Australia’s key role in the Second World War.

Official Australian legal tender, this triumphant trio is perhaps even more important to serious decimal collectors. Not to be issued for circulation, and therefore never to be found in change, the three coins are utterly crucial to anyone desperate to maintain a complete collection.

Ready to slot into the RAM’s official Australia at War Collection album, available below, each of these coins is…

� an official Australian legal tender issue – measures 31.51mm � struck to the Royal Australian Mint’s rigorous Unc quality � a strictly limited edition – mintage restricted to 50,000 � presented within an attractive, official RAM pack � within the reach of all at the RAM’s Official Issue Price

The perfect environment in which to build your collection, we also have the RAM’s official Australia at War folder available. Comprising three albums for your coins, plus a protective

slipcase, this impressive presentation folder is clearly a must-have for those assembling the complete Australia at War Collection. See the Order Form for previous issues in the 50c series!

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1922/21 3d OVERDATE SUPERIOR VG-aFINE

$7,75012001

1961 3d PCGS MS65$6995

120181962 3d PCGS MS65

$499512023

1964 3d PCGS MS65$6995

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One of Australia’s truly great rarities, the 1922/21 Threepence Overdate is an immensely important coin. A landmark opportunity for our clients, we can now present Australia’s most desirable overdate type in better-than-usually-seen Very Good to about Fine condition!

There is much debate as to why, and how, the Melbourne Mint modified one of its 1921 working dies for use in 1922 – in part because it is known that fresh 1922 dies had been received from the Royal Mint. The most plausible explanation is that, in a bid to extend the lifetime of a perfectly good but obsolete die, one of the 1921 dies had a ‘2’ punched into the date. While its creation may be the subject of controversy, there’s no argument about the significance of the 1922/21 Threepence Overdate.

Known by no more than 900 examples, this coin is a rarity of the highest order, and a key to the entire 1910-64 Australian Commonwealth Series. Highly sought after regardless of the condition, and usually found graded at Very Good or below, the 1922/21 Threepence Overdate creates fierce competition when offered in better grade – as here.

It has been many years since we have offered this highly desirable Overdate type in Very Good to about Fine in Money – do not miss this opportunity!

Immensely rare overdate type…

High grade, low price Among the last dates of the Australian 1910-64 Silver Threepence Series, and much better than usually seen, these lustrous beauties literally shine with quality.

Featuring the 1961 and 1962 dates, united with the last ever Australian threepence, dated 1964, these coins are among the finest Queen Elizabeth II threepences we have ever offered. Struck at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint, and officially graded by PCGS at MS65, each coin is defined by sharp detail and great eye-appeal.

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1923 HALFPENNY FINE$2,250

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1962 HALFPENNY PCGS MS65

$9912030

1964 PENNY PCGS MS65

$9912036

1956 PENNY PCGS MS63RD

$19512032

A great Australian rarity, the 1923 Halfpenny is the key to the 1911-64 Halfpenny Series – and one of the most esteemed predecimal coins, across all denominations.

Although records indicate that 1.113m halfpennies were struck in 1923, the actual mintage of the 1923 Halfpenny is believed to be approximately 15,000 – a situation most likely explained by faulty halfpenny dies used in 1923. The Melbourne Mint had three sets of dies available – one was rejected outright, and the other two were faulty. A vast percentage of 1923 Halfpennies bear die-cracks, and it is likely that the dies were used to strike only a limited number of coins to fulfil a Commonwealth Government order.

With the number in existence well below the tiny figure of 15,000, this important coin is scarce to rare across all grades. Missing from most collections as a result, the 1923 Halfpenny is, however, still within the reach of passionate predecimal collectors, and those keen to broaden their investment portfolios. Whatever your motivation, any chance to secure this celebrated Australian copper rarity must be grasped with both hands.

We have five examples of the 1923 Halfpenny available – graded Fine.

The rare 1923 Halfpenny…

Outstanding qualityWith the quality of copper coins notoriously difficult to maintain over time, it is rare that we see examples of Australia’s iconic predecimal penny and halfpenny in the spectacular state of preservation presented here.

In gorgeous MS63RD (Mint State 63 Red), this terrific trio is headlined by the Melbourne Mint’s 1956 date – known as ‘the Olympic Penny’. Australia’s last penny, struck at the Melbourne Mint in 1964, is presented in glorious MS65, whilst the Perth Mint’s 1962 Halfpenny is a must-have for the predecimal collector when found in MS65.

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2015 $8 KANGAROO HIGH RELIEF 5oz SILVER PROOFOfficial Issue Price

$49512524

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A sensational leap forward for Australian numismatics, we are delighted to present the first ever Kangaroo High Relief 5oz Silver Proof! A spellbinding work of modern minting, underpinned by breathtaking depth and detail in the designs, this cutting-edge collectable colossus is sure to inspire fierce demand across the world.

Struck to exquisite High Relief Proof quality from 5oz of 99.9% silver

Exclusive! Tiny worldwide mintage restricted to just 1,750 coins!

Official Australian legal tender – struck by the Perth Mint

Measures an imposing 50.60mm in diameter – and a whopping 12.50mm thick!

Set in an official case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

FIRST EVER HIGH RELIEF 5oz ROO!

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2015 $1 OPAL GHOST BAT 1oz SILVER PROOFOfficial Issue Price

$11512526

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A cracking conclusion to one of Australia’s most successful recent series, the Perth Mint has just revealed the 2015 $1 Opal Ghost Bat 1oz Silver Proof! As exclusive and as eye-catching as its predecessors in the Australian Opal Series, this glittering precious metal masterpiece is sure to spark the same rampant demand.

Highlighted by a genuine piece of Aussie opal set in the reverse!

Struck to faultless Perth Mint Proof quality from 1oz of 99.9% silver

Exclusive! Mintage restricted to a mere 8,000 coins Australian legal tender – spans 36.60mm in diameter Set in an official case, complete with a light in the lid!

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Grand finale

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A FANTASTIC FE AST OF FIFTIES!

A comprehensive appreciation of Australia’s key commemorative series, EVERY RAM 50c type issued into circulation from 1966 to today is found in these colourful, informative, stylish sets!

Australia’s largest decimal coin, the broad flan of the 50c provides the ideal platform for the nation’s most important commemorative celebrations. From the first decimal commemorative, honouring Captain Cook, through to such key types as the 1977 Jubilee 50c, 1988 Bicentennial 50c, 2000 Millennium 50c and 2014

EVERY 50c FRO M 1966 TO 2014!

1966 TO 1990 – THE EARLY YEARS… � 1966 Silver Round � 1970 Captain Cook Bicentenary � 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee � 1981 Royal Wedding � 1982 Commonwealth Games � 1988 Australia’s Bicentenary

1991 TO 2000 – SOUGHT AFTER TYPES… � 1991 25th Decimal Anniversary � 1994 Year of the Family � 1995 WWII 50th Anniversary � 1998 Bass and Flinders Bicentenary � 2000 Millennium Year � 2000 Royal Visit

1966-1990 50c COMMEMORATIVE COIN PACK EF-UNC (6)

$149SH032

1991-2000 50c COMMEMORATIVE COIN PACK UNC (6)

$149SH033

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A FANTASTIC FE AST OF FIFTIES!

AIATSIS 50c, the series comprises some of the most admired coins in numismatics. Hoarded away, all 50c types are tough-to-find in change, and seldom seen in anything other than well circulated condition.

An irresistible opportunity, this quality quartet encompasses the 1966 Silver 50c and 28 different circulating 50c commemorative types – including the nine extremely low mintage 2001 States & Territories coins! Beautifully presented, each set is housed in a full-colour informative pack.

EVERY 50c FRO M 1966 TO 2014!

FROM 2002 TO 2014… � 2002 Year of the Outback � 2003 Australia’s Volunteers � 2004 Student Design � 2005 Student Design � 2005 WWII 60th Anniversary � 2010 Australia Day � 2014 AIATSIS

2001 – EXTREMELY LOW MINTAGES � 2001 Australia � 2001 NSW � 2001 Victoria � 2001 Queensland � 2001 South Australia

� 2001 Western Australia � 2001 Tasmania � 2001 Northern Territory � 2001 ACT � 2001 Norfolk Island

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2001 50c COMMEMORATIVE COIN PACK UNC (10)

$199SH034

2002-2014 50c COMMEMORATIVE PACK UNC (7)

$9910956

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2015 $50 MAPLE LEAF HOLOGRAM 5oz SILVER PROOF

$64512126

Unique

Shape!

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A feast for the eyes…Distinguished by a cascading kaleidoscope of colour, this sensational coin from the Royal Canadian Mint has caught the eye of collectors from Calgary to Coolgardie! Instantly sold out at the Mint, we have a tiny number of the 99.99% pure 2015 $50 Maple Leaf Hologram 5oz Silver Proof available, and our stock won’t last for long!

� Comprises 5oz of 99.99% pure silver – the highest level of silver purity in numismatics!

� First ever 5oz silver hologram coin – 1,500-coin mintage sold out!

� Official Canadian legal tender – measures a massive 65mm in diameter

� Beautifully presented in an attractive, official Royal Canadian Mint case

� Accompanied by an individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity

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2015 $20 MAPLE LEAF REFLECTION 1oz SILVER PROOF

$14912510

2015 $20 MAPLE LEAF SHAPED 1oz SILVER PROOF

$26912474

The Royal Canadian Mint is acknowledged worldwide as the great innovators in international numismatics, and if you needed any proof, this masterpiece of collector coinage should suffice. A mesmerising tribute to the most powerful symbol of Canadian national identity, this groundbreaking Maple Leaf-shaped coin is an absolutely breathtaking work of modern minting.

The world’s first ever Maple Leaf-shaped legal tender coin, this new release is crafted from 1oz of 99.99% silver – the highest level of silver

purity in numismatics! Driven by the creativity and expertise one expects from Canada’s national issuing authority, the Mint’s skilled engineers had

to create specialised equipment to shape the die to facilitate the striking of this remarkable coin. A breathtaking result, the natural beauty of Canada’s iconic national emblem has been captured in extraordinary detail.

As you can imagine, this coin sparked overwhelming demand. Launched on the 4th of August, the 15,000-coin mintage sold out in two days! With limited numbers available at Downies, immediate action is highly recommended.

World’s first Maple Leaf-shaped coin – 15,000-coin mintage sold out in two days!

Struck to exquisite Proof quality from an ounce of 99.99% silver

Official Canadian legal tender issue – measures 38mm

Set in a Maple Leaf-shaped timber case with viewing window

Complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Unique

Shape!

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Sold out at the Mint in two days!

REFLECTION PERFECTIONNot only masters of innovation, the Royal Canadian Mint is a world-leader in numismatic design – as illustrated by the 2015 $20 Maple Leaf Reflection 1oz Silver Proof.

A startling synthesis of detail and perspective, this 99.99% silver Proof captures a fleeting moment in time for an eternity. A coin created with an unprecedented combination of micro-engraving and laser-frosting techniques, the soft rippling of the water created by the falling Maple Leaf adds palpable movement and dimension to the design.

A spellbinding work of numismatic art, destined to be an award-winner, each 38mm coin is set in an official case with a Certificate confirming the mintage of just 8,500.

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1985-98 20c & 50c COIN COLLECTION UNC

$59512623

Hottest 100! The COMPLETE 100-Coin 1985-98 Maklouf Portrait Series!

IMPOSSIBLE TO ASSEMBLE FROM CIRCULATION!Uniting a range of commemoratives with a huge number of not-issued-for-circulation dates, the complete 1985-98 20c & 50c Series is impossible to assemble from circulation.

The Maklouf Portrait period saw an

increasing number of commemoratives issued, with SIX 20c & 50c types struck from 1985 to 1998. Hoarded away, these coins are seldom seen in change in any grade – let alone in Unc. More importantly, this series comprised many dates that were not issued

for circulation. Of the 14-coin 50c issue, the 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 & 1992 50c cannot be found in change! Likewise, NINE of the fifteen 1985-98 20c dates are found only in RAM sets – 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 & 1995!

Utterly complete, this set features every 1985-98 20c and 50c in strictly Uncirculated condition!

1985-98 1c & 2c COIN COLLECTION UNC

$14912621

THE GRAND FINALE OF AUSSIE COPPER...2c dates issued from 1985 to 1991. Highlighted by the first Maklouf portrait issue of each denomination, the set also comprises SIX dates that were not issued for circulation! Key, low-mintage types, the 1986 & 1991 1c, and 1986, 1987, 1990 & 1991 2c coins are found only in Royal Australian Mint sets!

An outstanding opportunity, the 14-coin 1985-91 1c & 2c Maklouf Portrait Collection is underpinned by sensational value and Unc quality.

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

From the time of the 1797 Cartwheel Penny to the 1c and 2c of the decimal

period, copper coins circulated in Australia for nearly 200 years. Overwhelmed by inflation and the cost of production, however, Australia’s lowest decimal denominations were axed in the 1990s. Struck from 1985

to 1991, Australia’s last 1c and 2c types both carried the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Utterly comprehensive, this highly desirable Uncirculated collection comprises all seven 1c and seven

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Hottest 100! The COMPLETE 100-Coin 1985-98 Maklouf Portrait Series!

1985-98 $1 & $2 COIN COLLECTION UNC

$59512624

AN ASTONISHING ARRAY OF HIGHLIGHTS!Not-issued-for-circulation types; scarce circulation issues; one-year-only commemoratives – the 1985-98 $1 & $2 Maklouf Series has so many highlights, it’s tough to know where to start!

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

in RAM sets! Of the ten 1985-98 $1 commemoratives, FIVE were not issued for circulation, and with few set aside at issue, early $2 dates are also tough-to-find in Unc – with the 1991 $2 not issued for circulation!

Crucial to anyone seeking to assemble a complete collection, the rare opportunity to secure every 1985-98 $1 & $2 in Unc is irresistible!

SAVE $120

1985-98 COMPLETE COLLECTION UNC

(100 COINS) $1,499

1985-98 5c & 10c COIN COLLECTION UNC

$28012622

AUSTRALIA’S SCARCEST DECIMAL PORTRAIT SERIES...Featuring an array of not-issued-for-circulation types, this set is just as crucial for the presence of every standard 1985-98 5c and 10c. As with every Maklouf set, the 1985-98 5c & 10c Series is defined by the lowest mintages of the decimal period.

The scarcity of Maklouf 5c and 10c dates is also due to the fact that non-commemoratives are often ignored. Seldom set aside at issue, 1985-98 5c and 10c dates are naturally tough-to-find in Unc, as here.

Featuring all fourteen 5c and all fourteen

10c dates struck from 1985 until 1998, this set is also desirable for the dates that were not issued for circulation. With the 1985 & 1986 5c, and 1986, 1987, 1995 & 1996 10c found only in RAM sets, this is your chance to fill those gaps in your collection!

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2015 20c NETBALL WORLD CUP S COUNTERSTAMP UNCOfficial Issue Price

$1512575

2015 $5 NETBALL WORLD CUP CURVED 1oz SILVER PROOFOfficial Issue Price

$12512430

2015 20c NETBALL WORLD CUP UNCOfficial Issue Price

$1212431

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FIRST COUNTERSTAMP 20c!A must-have for collectors, the 2015 20c Netball World Cup S Counterstamp Unc is the VERY FIRST Australian legal tender 20c to carry a counterstamp, privymark or mintmark!

Bearing an S for ‘Sydney’ Counterstamp, this groundbreaking coin is sure to create frenzied demand in Australia. Set in an official RAM pack – strictly limited mintage just 30,000!

ANOTHER RAM CURVE BALL!A striking example of the power and adaptability of modern minting, the RAM’s 2015 $5 Netball World Cup Curved 1oz Silver Proof has caught the eye of collectors and sports fans across the globe.

Struck from 1oz of 99.9% silver, and taken from a mintage of just 5,000, each 39.62mm Australian legal tender coin is set in a RAM case with a numbered Certificate.

UNIQUE NETBALL 20c TYPEAn affordable opportunity to celebrate Australia’s victory in the 2015 Netball World Cup, this official Australian legal tender coin has naturally proved very popular with decimal collectors as well.Why?

Because, not issued for circulation and never found in change, the 2015 20c Netball World Cup Unc is a must-have for a complete collection!

EYE-CATCHING AND AFFORDABLEAn official Australia Post release, this vibrant PNC celebrates the 2015 Netball World Cup – claimed by a triumphant Australian team on the 16th of August when the Diamonds beat the Silver Ferns 58-55 in the final

Featuring the RAM’s unique 2015 20c Netball World Cup Unc, united with an official Australian stamp carrying the 2015 Netball World Cup logo, this bright, colourful PNC is top value at just $19.95.

2015 20c NETBALL WORLD CUP PNCOfficial Issue Price

$199512576

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$20 R402 COOMBS/RANDALL aUNC$4,450

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$20 R401 COOMBS/WILSON aUNC$95AJ051

The rare Gothic $20 typeA very short-lived issue, distinguished by the Gothic typeface of the serial numbers, the 1985 $20 Johnston/Fraser is the second rarest issue in the decimal $20 series.

Behind only the 1968 $20 Coombs/Randall in terms of rarity, the 1985 $20 Johnston/Fraser Gothic Serials was one of two types issued during this signature combination. The change to Gothic typeface took place late in the 4-year signature combination, with OCR-B serials used for a vast majority of Johnston/Fraser $20 notes.

Intended to increase banknote production efficiency, this essentially mundane modification has great significance to collectors. With few 1985 $20 Johnston/Fraser Gothic Serials set aside from the small number printed, this key Australian note type is very tough-to-find in Unc quality – as here!

$20 R409B JOHNSTON/FRASER GOTHIC SERIALS UNC

$695HI485

Australia’s first $20 issue!Australia’s first $20 note was unveiled on the 4th of February 1966, with the first issue carrying the signature combination of Coombs/Wilson.

As the highest decimal denomination at the time of release, this crucial Australian currency issue was far too valuable for most to casually set aside as a keepsake. As a result, the 1966 $20 Coombs/Wilson is scarce in premium grade – as here.

A timely acquisition as we prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of decimalisation next year, we have this key type in near flawless about Uncirculated condition! A fantastic opportunity, this key type is surprisingly affordable at under $100.

Our rarest decimal note…Issued for a matter of weeks, from mid September until October 1968, the Coombs/Randall $20 is Australia’s rarest issued decimal note.

The introduction of decimal currency naturally ensured a significant amount of notes were produced during the Coombs/Wilson signature combination, and it stands to reason that much fewer notes would be issued under its successors. Indeed, less than 2% of all ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ (1966-73) notes were issued in the name of Coombs/Randall. The key to the decimal series, the number of $20 notes printed under Coombs/Randall was minuscule.

A rare opportunity, the two 1968 $20 Coombs/Randall notes in stock are in about Uncirculated quality.

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A plethora of popular predecimals!

1921-28 SHILLING SET VG (7 COINS)$109

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1932-36 PENNY SET VF-aEF (5 COINS)$3912625

1921-28 FLORIN SET VG (8 COINS)$149

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1948-52 PENNY SET aUNC (5 COINS)$6512626

1940-47 FLORIN SET VF-EF (8 COINS)$135

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1921-28 SIXPENCE SET VG (8 COINS)$6512627

The perfect partner for the set at left, and notable for the impressive about Uncirculated quality, this set comprises the last five King George VI penny dates issued – mintmarks of our choice.

An extremely scarce sterling silver selection, with the Roaring 20s florin series defined by very low mintages, this King George V set represents sensational value-for-money at $20 off regular retail.

The compulsory complement to the George V florin set, this collection comprises eight silver florins in better-than-usually-seen VF to Extremely Fine. Save $40 off regular retail! Mints of our choice.

Most affordable given the premium quality, this selection comprises the last five George V penny dates. Struck at the Melbourne Mint, the set of five is in much-better-than-usually-seen VF to aEF quality. Save $25 off the standard price!

Comprising virtually every Roaring 20s sixpence date, and highlighted by the 1922, 1923 and 1924 dates – all of which are scarce – this early predecimal set is a must-have at this price. At $15 off regular retail, you pay just $8 per coin!

A fantastic bargain at more than $20 off regular retail, this highly sought after King George Roaring 20s collection comprises seven sterling silver coins, including the scarce 1921*, 1924 and 1928 dates – plus the 1925/23 Overdate!

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Struck in multi-layered High Relief from 3oz of 99.9% pure silver, and distinguished by unparalleled detail in the exquisitely balanced Mandala art design, this breathtaking new Fiji legal tender coin is a true masterpiece of modern minting. Mintage set at just 500!

UNPARALLELED DETAIL � 3oz of 99.9% pure Antiqued silver

– measures 50mm � Features a large Swarovski crystal

set in the reverse � Edge-numbered – set in a case

with a numbered Certificate

REGULAR RETAIL PRICE

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Comprising 16 pieces of WWI era currency and replica memorabilia, set in a hardback portfolio packed with illustrations, photos and information, the WWI Australian Historical Portfolio forms the ultimate commemoration of Australia’s role in ‘the war to end all wars’.

An outstanding presentationAn extensive collection, comprising…

� two Australian, two British & two German WWI era coins (1910-18)

� an original German WWI era 1 Mark banknote � two original WWI era Australian stamp types � a replica of the rare Dardanelles 10/- banknote � four replica WWI military medals � a replica 1919 Victory Medal � a 1967 Gallipoli Lapel Badge replica

Just some of the array of memorabilia found in this presentation…

AUSTRALIAN WWI PORTFOLIO

$19510287

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