Downies Bonus Points - Sept 09

Latest issues dominate bumper Bonus crop!

Whilst our new 2009 Bonus Points Catalogue is defi ned by the immense variety of material on offer, with something for every Bonus Points level, our clients will be pleased to learn that this new publication is dominated by the latest and greatest issues from Australia and around the world.

Our way of saying thank you to our clients for their loyalty, our annual Bonus Points Catalogue has never included so many of the hottest, most recent issues in numismatics – with a huge number of 2009 coins on offer. Featuring banknotes, Australian predecimal & decimal coins and international coins as well – plus more – we are certain you will enjoy your rewards! However, be quick as some items are limited!

Why not put a bit of mystery in your collecting with a Lucky Dip? A traditional Downies favourite, defi ned by a familiar fusion of value and variety, the Lucky Dips are available in $5, $10, $20 and new Silver Crown formats. With every Lucky Dip guaranteed to comprise a collectable worth more than the price of the envelope, YOU SIMPLY CAN’T LOSE!

2,500 Points

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5,000 Points


10,000 Points


40,000 Points

World Silver Crown Lucky DipUsually $80

Bonus Points RewardsCATALOGUE 2009

19,975 Points

Cook Isl 2007 50c Sydney Harbour Bridge Lenticular Cu-Ni Proofl ikePresented in an attractive, informative pack, this eye-catching 40mm legal tender 50c bears three independently moving images of the Bridge. Mintage just 5,000!

Usually $39.95

50,000 Points

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44,975 Points

Tuvalu 2009 $1 First Australian Flight Centenary 1oz Silver ProofCelebrating one of the most important moments in Australia’s rich aviation history, this unique precious metal Proof commemorates the centenary of the fi rst fl ight by a heavier-than-air craft in Australia.

Struck from an ounce of .999 fi ne silver by the Perth Mint, this imposing 40.6mm coin bears a striking portrait of George Taylor – the man who designed, built and then fl ew a man-carrying glider at Narrabeen Beach NSW in 1909. Strictly limited to a mintage of 5,000, this hot new legal tender release is housed in a plush case complete with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $89.95

9,975 Points

Cook Isl 2004 50c 1930 Penny Tribute Copper Proofl ikeStruck in copper, just like the original, this crown-sized 50c forms an outstanding commemoration of Australia’s highest profi le rarity. Part of a mintage of 50,000, each coin is set within an informative full-colour card.

Usually $19.95

9,000 Points1981 Mint Set

An offi cial Royal Australian Mint issue comprising six Uncirculated coins, headlined by the now-defunct copper 1c and 2c. An excellent opportunity to add one – or more! – to your collection. Usually $18

37,500 Points1995 Mint SetGiven the importance of the theme, and presence of the unique Weary Dunlop 50c, it’s no shock that the WWII 50th Anniversary 1995 Mint Set is so sought after. Comprises eight Uncirculated coins (5c-$2) including the not-issued-for-circulation 1995 10c and 20c!

Usually $75

17,500 Points2006 Mint SetIssued for 40th anniversary of the introduction of decimal currency, the 2006 Mint Set includes eight coins (1c-$2) – headlined by the long-gone copper 1c and 2c.

Usually $35


Featuring Australia’s fi rst commemorative $1 among the seven Unc coins, the RAM’s Year of Peace 1986 Mint Set includes an incredible SIX dates not issued for circulation – 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c & 50c!

Usually $39


Unquestionably one of the most sought after issues of the Mint Set series, the RAM’s 6-coin (5c-$2) tribute to Sir Charles Kingsford Smith has soared in value from A$18.75 to A$125!

Usually $125

16,000 Points2008 Mint SetA fi ne addition to this ever-popular RAM series, this 6-coin set (5c-$2) is distinguished by a unique Cu-Ni 20c – not issued for circulation and only found in this set!

Usually $32


Australia’s third commemorative Mint Set, this 6-coin Unc collection (1c-50c) from the RAM celebrates the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games – headlined by unique Games commemorative 50c!Usually $12


Graced with the ghostly, one-year-only Sir Henry Parkes $1 centenary commemorative, as well as a not-issued-for-circulation 10c, the 1996 Mint Set comprises six coins (5c-$2) in Unc quality.

Usually $65

16,000 Points2007 Mint SetA must-have, this 6-coin issue (5c-$2) was notable as the only 2007 RAM set to include the unique Cu-Ni Lifesavers 20c – not issued for circulation.

Usually $32


Distinguished by FIVE dates not issued for circulation – the 2c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $1 – the 1987 Mint Set is obviously crucial to those aiming to assemble a complete decimal collection.

Usually $35

27,500 Points1999 Mint SetAn important collection, defi ned by one of the lowest mintages of the modern Mint Set series, this 6-coin (5c-$2) tribute to the International Year of Older Persons was the fi rst Mint Set to feature the then new Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Usually $55

15,000 Points2009 Mint SetIssued in honour of the International Year of Astronomy, the 2009 Mint Set is headlined by the Stargazer 20c. This offi cial RAM presentation also includes the 5c, 10c, 50c, $1 and $2 within an offi cial Mint pack.

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Housed in an offi cial pack, this set comprises the Parkes Telescope $1 & 2009 Platypus 20c – neither of which is in the 2009 Mint Set! Moreover, with the $1 not issued for circulation, this set is crucial for those keen to maintain a complete collection. Usually $15

19,000 Points1977 Proof Set

Highly sought after as Australia’s second commemorative Proof Set, this offi cial RAM issue includes six coins from the copper 1c and 2c to the Stuart Devlin-designed, one-year-only Silver Jubilee 50c – housed in unique purple packaging!

Usually $38

72,500 Points2006 Baby Proof SetThe fi rst of the RAM’s Magic Pudding Series, comprising six coins (5c-$2) united with a silver medallion, this exclusive set (mintage just 15,127) forms the perfect gift for the proud parents of 2006.

Usually $145


A key early issue in the long-running decimal Proof Set Series, comprising six fl awlessly struck coins from the 1c and 2c to the 50c, the scarce 1975 Proof Set has a mintage of just 23,021 – absolutely minuscule by today’s standards!

Usually $59


The latest issue in Australia’s most important annual series, the 6-coin (5c-$2) 2009 Proof Set is headlined by the Parkes Telescope $1 – a unique Al-Br Proof type, not found in any other 2009 issue. Housed in an offi cial RAM case.

Usually $115

17,500 Points2009 Baby Mint SetComprising six superbly struck Uncirculated coins (5c-$2), the Royal Australian Mint’s 2009 Baby Mint Set is housed in a vibrant new style of pack with a 27mm full-colour medallion – both based on the classic Aussie tale, Blinky Bill! Top value, the set includes a unique, not-to-be-issued-for-circulation $1 coin!

Usually $35

32,500 Points2006 Baby Mint SetComprising six coins (5c–$2) housed in an attractive pack based on the classic Aussie tale, The Magic Pudding, this set has doubled in value in two years.

Usually $65

47,500 Points2007 Proof SetFeaturing six coins from the 5c to $2, this fl awless RAM Proof Set is highly sought after for the Lifesaver Al-Br coin – only found in this collection!

Usually $95

60,000 Points2009 Baby Proof SetA prestigious memento of the arrival of a newborn in 2009, set in offi cial packaging based on Blinky Bill, this 6-coin Proof set (5c-$2) includes a 40mm colour Blinky Bill medallion – perfect for the inscription of the new baby’s details!

Usually $120


Even scarcer than its immediate predecessor, the 1976 Proof Set had a mintage of only 21,200! Increasingly tough-to-fi nd, each collection includes six Proof coins (1c-50c) sealed in a RAM case, highlighted by the long-gone copper 1c and 2c.

Usually $78

22,500 Points

2009 Two-coin Proof Set

The perfect complement to the set at left, this Year of Astronomy issue features the Stargazer 20c and Roos $1 – neither of which is found in the 2009 Proof Set!

Usually $45

47,500 Points2009 Wedding SetThe perfect gift for the newlyweds of 2009, presented within a new book-style case with an inscription plaque for a personal message, the Wedding Set includes six coins from the 5c to $2 – all struck to the RAM’s exquisite Specimen FDC quality.

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2006 $1 50 Years of Television Silver ProofStruck to the highest quality, and graced with a design featuring one of the fi rst TV cameras, this 11.66g .999 silver $1 forms a fi ne tribute to the 50th anniversary of TV in Australia. Each 25mm $1 coin set in an offi cial case with a Certifi cate. Mintage just 10,790!

Usually $50

37,500 Points

2007 $5 Ashes 125th Anniversary Silver ProofThe actual coin type used for the toss at the start of each of the fi ve Ashes Tests in 2007-08, this striking 38.74mm 36.31g Australian legal tender $5 is housed in an offi cial RAM case, complete with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity. Tiny mintage just 7,750!

Usually $75

77,500 Points

2009 $5 Astronomy Silver ProofA phenomenal celebration of the Year of Astronomy, distinguished by the presence of REAL METEORITE actually set within the coin, this massive 50.20mm 50g .999 silver $5 Proof is set in an offi cial case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the mintage of just 10,000.

Usually $155

32,500 Points

1993 $1 Landcare Silver ProofAn early, much-admired issue in the $1 commemorative series, the Royal Australian Mint’s 1993 $1 Landcare Silver Proof was issued to highlight environmental awareness. Each 11.49g sterling silver Proof is set in an offi cial RAM case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $65

32,250 Points

2006 $1 ANDA Show Television ‘A’ Silver ProofA unique type, as the one-and-only Mintmark Series Silver $1, this distinctive celebration of the 50th anniversary of TV was issued at ANDA Shows in 2006. Set in radically different packaging than the standard TV $1, this 11.66g 25mm A Mintmark coin has a mintage of just 3,859!

Usually $64.50

32,500 Points

2007 $5 Surf Lifesaver Silver ProofAn exclusive release, with the mintage just 5,064 coins, the 38.74mm 36.31g.999 fi ne 2007 $5 Surf Lifesavers Silver Proof forms a powerful tribute to some of Australia’s most intrepid volunteers. Beautifully presented in an offi cial RAM case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $65

34,000 Points

2002 $1 Year of the Outback Silver ProofAn offi cial RAM commemorative issue, celebrating the people and places of Australia’s unique hinterland, the 25mm 2002 $1 Year of the Outback Silver Proof is crafted from 11.66g of .999 silver. Housed in an offi cial RAM case, this unique type has a mintage of 12,500.

Usually $68

34,250 Points

2006 $5 Queen’s Baton Relay Silver ProofAn offi cial issue of the 2006 Commonwealth Games, this large, heavy 38.74mm 36.31g Australian legal tender $5 has a mintage of just 9,100! Celebrating the longest relay in the world, each .999 silver Proof is set in a RAM case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $68.50

39,975 Points

2007 $5 Sydney Harbour Bridge Silver ProofA masterwork of detail and perspective, this imposing, weighty 38.74mm 36.31g .999 fi ne silver Proof is a stunning tribute to one of Australia’s proudest engineering achievements. Housed in a RAM case with Certifi cate of Authenticity, and defi ned by a mintage of just 8,996.

Usually $79.95

29,975 Points

2005 20c Coming Home Silver ProofA poignant tribute to the 60th anniversary of WWII, this unique .999 silver type depicts the reunion of an Aussie ex-POW and his family after years apart. Part of the 2006 Silver Proof Set and not normally available individually, each coin is set in a case. Just 6,200 struck!

Usually $59.95

26,000 Points

2007 $1 Sydney Harbour Bridge Silver ProofAn exclusive tribute to the Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th anniversary, this superb .999 silver RAM Proof captures the moment when the halves of the famous ‘Coathanger’ were united in 1930. From a mintage of 9,500, each 25mm 11.66g $1 is set in a case with a numbered Certifi cate.

Usually $52

23,750 Points

2008 $1 Coat of Arms Silver ProofIssued for the centenary of Australia’s fi rst Coat of Arms, granted by Edward VII in 1908, this unique type is crafted from 11.66g .999 silver. Limited to a mintage of 12,500, each 25mm Australian legal tender coin is set in a case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity.

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2009 $5 International Polar Year Antarctic Explorers Silver ProofA superb tribute to the centenary of the South Magnetic Pole expedition, with the design created with the most intricate of laser frosting, this weighty 38.74mm, 36.31g .999 silver Proof is set in a case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the mintage of 12,500.

Usually $65

25,000 Points

2009 $1 Kangaroo Silver UncA compulsory acquisition for long-term collectors of the RAM’s Silver Roo Series, the 2009 release is also defi ned by the distinctive style of Australian artist Ken Done. Measuring 40mm, each .999 fi ne silver 1oz Unc is presented in an offi cial RAM card. Mintage 20,000.

Usually $50

62,500 Points

2008 $1 1921 Square Kookaburra Penny Silver ProofStruck from a whopping 60.46g .999 silver, this massive 50mm Australian legal tender coin forms a compelling tribute to one of Australia’s greatest rarities – the 1919-21 Square Kookaburra Series. Set in a RAM case with Certifi cate – limited strike-to-order mintage just 6,952.

Usually $125

47,500 Points

2009 $5 International Polar Year Aurora Australis Hologram Silver ProofDefi ned by a stunning hologramatic design of the Aurora Australis, with the mesmerising colours of this ‘natural light show’ revealed as you alter the angle of this awe-inspiring 38.74mm 36.31g .999 silver Proof. Set in RAM case with Certifi cate – mintage just 15,000!

Usually $95

47,500 Points

2009 $1 Silver & Gold Kangaroo UncCrafted to the pinnacle of Specimen quality from a troy ounce of .999 fi ne silver, and fl awlessly embellished with pure 24-carat gold, this unique 40mm coin is beautifully presented within a RAM case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the mintage of 12,500.

Usually $95

12,475 Points

2009 $1 Kangaroo Cu-Ni UncDesigned by Ken Done, now everyone has the chance to own a vibrant, highly original piece of Australian art. Struck to the RAM’s uncompromising Unc standards, this Australian legal tender coin carries this one-year-only design is perfectly accommodated by the broad 38.74 flan.

Usually $24.95

52,500 Points

2006 $1 Silver & Gold KangarooA majestic celebration of our primary native icon, this imposing 40.60mm Australian legal tender coin is crafted from 1oz .999 fi ne silver – embellished with pure .9999 gold! Taken from a mintage of just 6,150 – each housed in a RAM case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $105

44,500 Points

2009 $1 Lunar Ox 1oz Silver ProofStruck to the height of Proof quality from a troy ounce of .999 fi ne silver, and defi ned by a strictly limited edition of just 5,000, this Year of the Ox Australian legal tender coin is set in a case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $89

22,500 Points

2009 $1 Citizenship ‘C’ Mintmark Silver ProofDistinguished by a highly symbolic design celebrating Australia’s rich diversity, the 25mm 2009 $1 Citizenship C Mintmark Silver Proofis presented in an offi cial RAM case and is struck to superb Proof quality.

Usually $45

32,500 Points

2009 $1 Kangaroo Silver ProofBearing a brilliant design by world-renowned Aussie artist Ken Done, this 40.60mm Australian legal tender .999 silver Proof forms a dramatic fi nale to the RAM’s Great Australian Artists Series. Limited to a mintage of 12,500 coins – each in a case with a numbered Certifi cate.

Usually $65

47,500 Points

2004 $1 Mob of Roos Silver ProofA unique opportunity to enjoy Stuart Devlin’s iconic Mob of Roos $1 design upon a 40mm fl an – struck to the highest RAM Proof quality from .999 silver! – this majestic Australian legal tender coin is not normally available individually. Exclusive, with just 8,250 coins struck!

Usually $95

38,000 Points

2009 $1 Kangaroo At Sunset F12 Privy 1oz Silver SpecimenThe ONLY way you can enjoy the celebrated Roo at Sunset design in silver – with the Proof already sold out – this 40mm Australian legal tender 1oz .999 fi ne silver Specimen coin is set in a numbered card attesting to the mintage of 7,000. Must-have for crown collectors.

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2009 $1 AAT South Magnetic Pole 1oz Colour Silver ProofPortraying Australia’s legendary explorer Sir Douglas Mawson, and beautifully presented in a Perth Mint case with numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity (mintage 7,500) this 40mm .999 silver 1oz Australian legal tender coin is the latest in one of Australia’s hottest series.

Usually $89.50

194,500 Points

2006 Australian Figures Of Note Silver 5-Coin SetComprising fi ve 40mm 1oz .999 silver Proofs – each graced with the design and colour of one of Australia’s fi rst notes – this unique celebration of the 40th anniversary of decimal currency is set in a Perth Mint case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity. Mintage just 2,500!

Usually $389

44,750 Points

Tuvalu 2009 $1 Fall of Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary 1oz Silver ProofA brilliantly designed tribute to one of the most symbolically signifi cant moments in the collapse of European communism, this poignant 40.6mm .999 silver full-colour coin is presented in a Perth Mint case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity. Mintage just 5,000!

Usually $89.50

48,750 Points

2009 $1 Centenary of Australian Swimming 1oz Silver ProofAn inspired tribute to Australia’s glorious history of competitive swimming, this 40mm .999 silver 1oz Proof marks the centenary of the launch of the body now known as Swimming Australia Ltd. Offi cially endorsed, each coin is set in a case with Certifi cate – mintage just 7,500!

Usually $97.50

48,750 Points

2009 $1 World Masters Games 1oz Silver ProofAn offi cial Sydney World Masters Games commemorative, approved by SWMGOC, this spellbinding Australian legal tender 40mm .999 fi ne Silver Proof has a mintage of a mere 5,000 coins – each housed in an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $97.50

223,750 Points

Tuvalu 2009 $1 Golden Age Of Piracy 1oz Silver Proof SetComprising fi ve 40mm .999 silver 1oz coins in a Perth Mint case with a Certifi cate, this glorious full-colour set (mintage 1,500) honours some of the most notorious fi gures of the Golden Age of Piracy – Black Bart, Blackbeard, Calico Jack, William Kidd and Henry Morgan.

Usually $447.50

425,000 Points

2009 $1 1oz Kookaburra 20th Anniversary Silver Unc Collection (20)Comprising twenty 40mm 1oz .999 silver 2009-dated Kookaburras – each graced with one of the designs used in the 1990-2009 series! – this sensational collection is housed in a plush Perth Mint case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity. Limited edition just 10,000!

Usually $850

6,975 Points

2009 $1 Centenary of Australian Swimming Al-Br UncGraced with the same brilliant design as found on the Proof, with the water splashing around the swimmer’s head comprised of tiny silhouetted swimmers, this unique 30.6mm Uncirculated Australian legal tender coin is set in an offi cial Perth Mint card.

Usually $13.95

44,750 Points

2009 $1 Year of Astronomy 1oz Silver ProofA strictly limited edition, with just 7,500 struck, the 2009 $1 Astronomy 1oz Silver Proof is defi ned by a spectacular full-colour portrayal of the night sky. Set in an offi cial case, this faultless 40mm .999 silver 1oz Proof is complete with a numbered Certifi cate.

Usually $89.50

37,500 Points

2009 $1 Lunar Ox 1oz Colour Silver UncPart of an Australian allocation of just 3,800 coins – each measuring a huge 45.10mm in diameter! – this 1oz .999 silver full-colour Australian legal tender issue is set within a Perth Mint case in an illustrated outer box, united with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $75

44,750 Points

2009 $1 Postal Service Bicentenary 1oz Silver ProofA unique Australian legal tender tribute to Australia’s postal service – launched in 1809 with appointment of fi rst NSW Postmaster Isaac Nichols, depicted in full-colour – this Perth Mint 40mm .999 silver 1oz is set in a case with Certifi cate. Mintage just 7,500!

Usually $89.50

84,500 Points

2009 1c–20c Australian Decimal Pattern Silver Proof SetGraced with designs seriously considered for use on Australian decimal coinage, created by leading Melbourne artist Andor Meszaros, this 5-coin .999 silver Proof Set is housed in a Perth Mint case with a booklet incorporating a Certifi cate attesting to the mintage of 7,500.

Usually $169

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2009 $1 25th Anniversary Gold ProofPaying homage to the 25th anniversary of the fi rst $1 coin, and only the second time the Roos $1 has been struck in gold, this superb RAM Australian legal tender Proof is among the most prestigious issues for 2009 – and the most exclusive. Just 1,000 examples of this 25mm 21.52g .9999 gold $1 have been struck – each housed in a lavish jarrah timber case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $1,995

117,500 Points

2009 $10 Year of the Ox 1/10oz Gold ProofAn offi cial Australian legal tender issue, struck by the Royal Australian Mint to the pinnacle of Proof quality from 1/10oz of pure, prestigious .9999 gold, this exquisite coin will make a distinctive addition to any collection. Housed within an attractive, offi cial presentation case, complete with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the extremely limited worldwide mintage of just 2,500 coins.

Usually $235

34,975 Points

Cook Islands 2009 $1 Captain James Cook 0.5g Gold ProofA wonderful opportunity to indulge in the luxury, beauty and purity of the world’s favourite precious metal, this exquisitely struck gold Proof forms a fi ne tribute to one of the most important characters in Australian history. Crafted from 0.5g of .9999 gold, each 11mm diameter legal tender Proof coin is complete with a Certifi cate of Authenticity – mintage just 10,000 coins!

Usually $99.95

1,300,000 Points

2009 $5 1/20oz Kookaburra 20th Anniversary Gold Proof Collection (20)The fi rst time the world-renowned Kookaburra designs have been struck in gold, the 2009 $5 Kookaburra 1/20oz Gold Proof Collection comprises TWENTY fl awless .9999 gold Proofs. Representing every design in the series, and strictly limited to a mintage of just 2,009, this superb Australian legal tender collection is set in a lavish case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

Usually $2,600

47,500 Points

2009 $5 Little Dinkums Petey Platypus 1/25oz Gold ProofThe perfect partner to the coin at left, honouring one of our most beloved bush icons, this precisely struck 14mm .9999 fi ne gold 1/25oz Australian legal tender coin forms an ideal gift. Especially apt as a distinctively Aussie present for friends and contacts overseas, each $5 Gold Proof is set in a RAM case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the mintage of 10,000.

Usually $95

697,500 Points

2009 Lunar Ox 1/2oz Gold & 1oz Silver Proof PairOne of the fi nest presentations ever offered by Downies, the 30mm .9999 gold 1/2oz $25 and 40mm $1 .999 silver 1oz Year of the Ox Australian legal tender coins are set upon a timber and Perspex plate (doubling as a display stand!) and housed in a stunning high-gloss embossed red timber case. Just 3,800 pairs issued (each with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity) with majority of mintage dispatched overseas.

Usually $1,395

50,000 Points

2007 $5 Sydney Harbour Bridge 1/25oz Gold ProofHonouring the 75th anniversary of the launch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, this exquisitely struck 14mm Australian legal tender Proof captures perfectly the awesome dimensions of the world’s largest steel arch bridge. A stunning tribute to Australia’s engineering icon, limited to a mintage of 100,000, this unique .9999 fi ne gold $5 coin is set in an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity. Usually $100

47,500 Points

2009 $5 Little Dinkums Lillipilly Frilled Neck Lizard 1/25oz Gold ProofWhether to add a pure gold Australian legal tender coin to your collection, or to secure a truly Aussie gift for another, this sparkling precious metal Proof is perfect. Crafted from 1/25oz of .9999 fi ne gold, and measuring 14mm in diameter, each $5 coin is presented within an offi cial Royal Australian Mint case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity. Mintage just 10,000!

Usually $95

224,500 Points

2009 Lunar Ox 1/10oz Gold & 1oz Silver Proof PairA truly prestigious acquisition for any collector, this precious metal pair unites a 17.53mm .9999 gold 1/10oz Proof $8 with a 40mm .999 silver 1oz Proof $1. A compelling Lunar keepsake, restricted to a limited edition of 38,000, these Australian legal tender coins were, like the pair at right, struck by the RAM specifi cally for the Asian market. Set in a leatherette case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.

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2009 50c Moon Landing BU

Usually $9.95

3,000 Points

2002 $1 Outback C Unc

Usually $6

1,975 Points

2006 $1 Television C Unc

Usually $3.95

4,980 Points

2009 $1 Master Mintmark Al-Br BU

Usually $9.95

9,975 Points

2006 20c Proof

Usually $19.95

3,000 Points

2004 $1 Eureka Stockade C Unc

Usually $6

1,975 Points

2007 $1 Sydney Harbour Bridge C Unc

Usually $3.95

9,975 Points

2006 $1 Melbourne Commonwealth Games ‘M’ Mintmark Unc

Usually $19.95

3,000 Points

1986 $1 International Year of Peace BU

Usually $6

3,500 Points

1993 $1 Landcare C Unc

Usually $7

3,000 Points

2005 $1 Gallipoli C Unc

Usually $6

1,975 Points

2008 $1 Coat of Arms ‘C’ Mintmark Al-Br BU

Usually $3.95

3,475 Points

2009 20c Australian Service Nurses Unc

Usually $6.95

20,000 Points

1995 $1 Waltzing Matilda C Unc

Usually $4022,500 Points

2005 $1 Gallipoli G Unc

Usually $45

1,500 Points

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1994 $5 Mary Lee Bimetal Proof

Usually $49

7,500 Points

2002 $5 HMAS Perth Bimetal Unc

Usually $15

8,975 Points

2008 $1 Rugby League Centenary Al-Br Unc

Usually $17.95

7,475 Points

2009 $1 Land Series Bilby Al-Br Unc

Usually $14.95

7,500 Points

1994 $5 Mary Lee Bimetal Unc

Usually $15

6,000 Points

2006 50c Weightlifting Unc

Usually $12

8,475 Points

2009 $1 Baby Keepsake Coin Card BU

Usually $16.95

7,475 Points

2009 $1 Land Series Frilled Neck Lizard Al-Br Unc

Usually $14.95

6,250 Points

1984 $1 1st Dollar Proof

Usually $12.50

14,975 Points

1996 $5 Donald Bradman Bimetal Unc

Usually $29.95

14,975 Points

2007 $1 International Polar Year Al-Br Unc

Usually $29.95

1,975 Points

2007 $1 APEC Unc

Usually $3.95

3,000 Points

1984 $1 RAM Folder Unc

Usually $6

9,000 Points

1998 $5 RFDS Phonecard & Bimetal Unc Pair

Usually $18

6,475 Points

2008 $1 Quarantine Centenary Al-Br Unc

Usually $12.95

6,475 Points

2009 $1 Inspirational Australians Steve Irwin Unc

Usually $12.95

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1998 50c Bass/Flinders PNC

Usually $9.95

12,500 Points

2006 50c Lunar Dog PNC

Usually $25

8,975 Points

2008 $1 Quarantine Centenary PNC

Usually $17.95

8,975 Points

2008 50c Scouts Centenary PNC

Usually $17.95

8,975 Points

2004 $5 Eureka Stockade 150th Anniversary PNC

Usually $17.95

8,975 Points

2007 $1 Sydney Harbour Bridge PNC

Usually $17.95

10,000 Points

2008 $1 Lunar Rat PNC

Usually $20

8,975 Points

2009 $1 Australia Post Bicentenary PNC

Usually $17.95

12,500 Points

2005 50c Lunar Rooster PNC

Usually $25

11,500 Points

2007 20c Year of the Surf Lifesaver PNC

Usually $23

8,975 Points

2008 $1 World Youth Day PNC

Usually $17.95

7,475 Points

2009 $1 Lunar Ox PNC

Usually $14.95

11,500 Points

2006 50c Dame Edna 50th Birthday PNC

Usually $23

12,500 Points

2007 50c Lunar Pig PNC

Usually $25

9,975 Points

2008 $1 WWI 90th Anniversary PNC

Usually $19.95

8,975 Points

2009 $1 Postal Service Bicentenary PNC

Usually $17.95

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10/- R17 QEII Reserve Bank VF

Usually $75

4,980 Points

NPA Training Notes $2–$100 Set (6)

Usually $9.95

24,000 Points

$5 R207 Knight/Stone Unc

Usually $48

3,750 Points

Antarctica 2008 $3 Haakon Polymer Banknote Unc

Usually $7.50

19,500 Points

£1 R34 QEII Reserve Bank Fine

Usually $34

12,500 Points

$1 R76A Knight/Wheeler Centre Thread EF

Usually $25

25,000 Points

$10 R301 Coombs/Wilson EF

Usually $50

5,625 Points

Antarctica 2008 $5 British Polymer Banknote Unc

Usually $11.25

32,500 Points

£5 R50 QEII Reserve Bank Fine

Usually $65

8,000 Points

$2 R81 Coombs/Wilson Fine

Usually $16

3,475 Points

Antarctica 2008 $1 Wilkins Polymer Banknote Unc

Usually $6.95

11,475 Points

Antarctica 2009 $10 Scott Polymer Banknote Unc

Usually $22.95

162,500 Points

£10 R62 QEII Commonwealth Bank VF

Usually $325

122,500 Points

$5 R204 Phillips/Wheeler CoA Unc

Usually $245

3,475 Points

Antarctica 2008 $2 Ross Polymer Banknote Unc

Usually $6.95

22,000 Points

Antarctica 2008 $20 Worsley Polymer Banknote Unc

Usually $44

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1922 Penny London & Indian Die Pair

Usually $95

12,480 Points

1944S Threepence Choice BU

Usually $24.95

19,500 Points

1943S Shilling Unc

Usually $39

325,000 Points

1944S Florin Unc

Usually $65

47,500 Points

1933/32 Overdate Penny F–VF

Usually $95

2,500 Points

1959 Threepence EF–aUnc

Usually $5

34,500 Points

1944S Shilling Choice BU

Usually $69

7,000 Points

1951 Florin Federation EF

Usually $14

1,975 Points each

Gold-plated Pennies & Halfpennies

Usually $3.95 each

15,000 Points

1954 Sixpence Gem BU

Usually $30

25,000 Points

1927 Canberra Florin EF

Usually $50

6,475 Points

1954 Royal Visit Florin EF

Usually $12.95

24,500 Points

1943D Threepence Choice BU

Usually $49

17,500 Points

1943S Shilling Choice Unc

Usually $35

247,500 Points

1934/35 Melbourne Centenary Florin EF

Usually $495

37,250 Points

1937 Crown EF

Usually $74.50

747,500 Points

1957 Melbourne Mint Proof Set (4)Immensely rare today, with the 2nd lowest mintage of the entire Melbourne Mint series, this desirable Proof Set features the silver Florin, Shilling, Sixpence & Threepence. Only 1,256 sets were ever struck. Usually $1,495

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Usually $9243,750 PointsFinland 2009 10€ Fredrick Pacius Silver Proof

Usually $87.50

21,000 PointsGB 2008 Mint Set

Usually $42

23,000 PointsAustria 2009 10€ Basilisk Silver Unc

Usually $46

24,975 PointsCroatia 2009 Offi cial Proof Set

Usually $49.95

64,500 PointsGB 2009 Quarter Sovereign Gold BU

Usually $129

46,500 PointsAustria 2009 25€ Year Of Astronomy Silver & Niobium BU

Usually $93

14,000 PointsFrance 2006 1/4€ Benjamin Franklin Silver BU

Usually $28

56,000 PointsGB 2009 Deluxe Proof Set

Usually $112

11,875 PointsAustria 2009 5€ 200th Anniversary Of Tyrolean Freedom BU

Usually $23.75

32,250 PointsFrance 2008 1.5€ Grand Canyon Silver Proof

Usually $64.50

17,875 PointsGermany 2009 10€ 100th Anniversary Aviation Silver BU

Usually $35.75

311,000 PointsAustria 2009 50€ Theodor Billroth Gold Proof

Usually $622

45,000 PointsFrance 2009 10€ Concorde Silver Proof

Usually $70

17,875 PointsGermany 2009 10€ IAAF World Championships Silver BU

Usually $35.75

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Usually $44.50

37,475 PointsItaly 2009 5€ 100th Anniversary Tour Of Italy Silver BU

Usually $74.9597,500 PointsKazakhstan 2009 500 Tenge Apollo Soyuz Bimetal Proof

Usually $195Also Available Kazakhstan 2009 50 Tenge Apollo Soyuz Cu-Ni Unc

4,980 Points Usually $9.95

4,475 PointsGermany 2009 2€ EMU Bimetal BU (Mintmark of our choice)

Usually $8.9539,500 PointsJapan 2008 500¥ Hokkaido Bimetal Proof

Usually $79Also Available Japan 2008 500¥ Hokkaido Unc

10,000 Points Usually $20

7,475 PointsLiberia 2004 $5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Californian Governor Unc

Usually $14.95

18,000 PointsGermany 2009 2€ Saarland Bimetal Mintmark Set Unc (5)

See Order Form for individual mintmarksUsually $3639,500 PointsJapan 2008 500¥ Kyoto Bimetal Proof

Usually $79Also Available Japan 2008 500¥ Kyoto Unc


64,750 PointsLithuania 2009 50 Ltl Vilinius European Capital Of Culture Silver Proof

Usually $129.50Also Available Lithuania 2009 1 Ltl Vilinius European Capital of Culture Cu-Ni Unc


17,475 PointsIsle Of Man 2005 Ugly Duckling Colour Cu-Ni Unc

Usually $34.9539,500 PointsJapan 2008 500¥ Shimane Bimetal Proof

Usually $79Also Available Japan 2008 500¥ Shimane Unc


35,250 PointsNetherlands 2009 5€ 400th Anniversary Of Discovery Of Manhattan Silver Proof

Usually $70.50

137,500 PointsIsle Of Man 2009 Crown China’s Terracotta Army Silver Proof Collection

Usually $275

89,500 PointsKazakhstan 2009 500 Tenge Almaty Apple Hologram Silver Proof

Usually $179

49,975 PointsNetherlands 2009 Proof Set

Usually $99.95

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Usually $29.95

39,750 PointsPalau 2007 $5 Lourdes Silver Proof

Usually $79.50

24,500 PointsPoland 2009 10 Zl The Hussar Cavalry Silver Proof

Usually $49Also Available Poland 2009 2 Zl The Hussar Cavalry BU3,000 Points Usually $6

197,500 PointsNZ 2009 $1 Giants Of NZ 1oz Silver Specimen Collection (5)

Usually $39555,000 PointsPalau 2009 $5 Missing You Swarovski Crystal Silver Proof

Usually $110

24,975 PointsSwitzerland 2009 10 CHF Red Deer Bimetal Proof

Usually $43Also Available Switzerland 2009 10 CHF Red Deer Bimetal BU


49,975 PointsPalau $1 Dealer Button Antiqued Proof (4)

Usually $99.95

107,500 PointsPalau 2009 $5 Pacifi c Wildlife Silver Proof Trio

See Order Form for individual Silver ProofsUsually $215

33,500 PointsUSA 2009 Proof Set

Usually $67

14,975 PointsNZ 2005 $1 Lions Tour Nickel-Brass BU

Usually $29.9555,500 PointsPalau 2009 $5 Coconut Scent Of Paradise Silver BU

Usually $111

34,500 PointsPoland 2009 20 Zl European Green Lizard Silver Proof

Usually $69Also Available Poland 2009 2 Zl

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Usually $9.9537,500Palau 2009 $5 Louis Braille Silver Antiqued BU

Usually $75

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AUSTRALIAPO Box 888, Abbotsford Vic 3067

FAX (03) 8456 8401EMAIL [email protected] Block Arcade Coins

Shops 11 & 12, Block Arcade, 98–100 Elizabeth St, Melbourne

TEL (03) 9654 4511FAX (03) 9654 4028EMAIL [email protected]

Town Hall CoinsShop 5, Town Hall Square, Sydney

TEL (02) 9299 4131FAX (02) 9261 4199EMAIL [email protected]

© 2009 – All rights reserved. All items offered are subject to being sold out prior to receipt of order. Some items in this magazine may not be immediately available from our retail outlets. This list cancels all previous direct selling lists. Prices shown as subject to change without notice. Prices may include GST.

7,000 Points

15 Coin Blue Tray

Show off your treasured collectables in style! This blue presentation tray provides a marvellous environment for you to enjoy your coins, medals, tokens or other. For other sizes see Order Form

Usually $14

49,500 Points

Aluminium Carry CaseAs stylish as it is safe and secure, this lockable aluminium case is ideal to transport or store your treasured collectables. Measuring 405mm x 240mm x 80mm, each velvet-lined 6-tray case has capacity for over 250 coins, medals or tokens. Practical and attractive!Usually $99

17,475 Points

Greg McDonald’s Guide HardcoverAustralia’s leading numismatic reference work, covering from the early colonial period to the modern era, we have both the 15th and 16th editions of the 496pp hardback McDonald’s Guide in stock.

Usually $34.95

10,000 Points each

VST Coin & Banknote AlbumsPerfect for the safe storage of your collection, the VST Coin Album has capacity to accommodate 250 coins, medals, tokens or other, whilst the VST Banknote Album has capacity for 16 notes. Better still, both have room to expand as your collection grows!Usually $20 each

25,000 Points each

Gold Coin BezelsBeautifully crafted from solid gold, and available in either 11mm or 14mm diameter formats, each of these high-quality bezels will provide the perfect home for the coin of your choice. An attractive numismatic accessory, and the starting point of a wonderful gift!Usually $50 each

7,475 Points

NZ 2008 Coin & Banknote CatalogueAccurate, interesting and up-to-date, the comprehensive 72pp 2008 NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue is the only book to encompass updated valuations for the entire range of NZ predecimal and decimal coins, Reserve Bank notes, check pieces and Traders Tokens.

Usually $14.95

Beginning at 8,950 Points

Dansco Deluxe AlbumsCatering for all Australian coin collectors, Dansco produce high quality albums for both predecimal and decimal currency. Typical of the superior quality of all products from Dansco – the leaders in numismatic presentation, based in the USA – the Halfpenny, Penny, Threepence & Sixpence, Shilling and Florin Deluxe Albums provide an ideal setting for Australia’s highly popular fi rst national coin series. Add the 1c & 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 Deluxe Albums, and you have the world of decimal coinage covered as well! As informative as it is eye-catching, each predecimal and decimal Dansco Deluxe album is inscribed with the mintage fi gure for each date in the particular series.

Beginning at $17.90

1,475 Points

Velour Gift PouchIf you are looking for a gift for someone special, the Velour Gift Pouch will add a touch of class to any present. Whether gold nugget, jewellery, coin or medal, this velour pouch provides the perfect setting.

Usually $2.95

4,950 Points each

Mylar Coin HoldersCoins, medals, tokens…whatever you collect, your treasures will be safe in self-adhesive Mylar Coinholders. Protecting against handling and air exposure, we have bags of 50 Mylars available, ranging in size from 17.5–39.5mm.

Usually $9.90 each

13,250 Points

Euro 1998–2008 2€ Coin CatalogueA must-have for 2€ collectors, this catalogue forms an extensive assessment of this highly popular series. Mintages, current pricing, vital information on designs, designers and mintmarks, over 350 images – and much more!

Usually $26.50

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