Top value at A$25! Official British Tributes! A stunner. Just 100 struck! 11, GB CHRISTENING SILVER PROOF AV729

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1 Affordable, imposing and beautifully designed, the Royal Mint s Royal Christening BU gives everybody the chance to pay homage to the baptism of Prince George of Cambridge. An offi cial British legal tender 5, this distinctive type represents outstanding value-for-money at a mere 25. An irresistible opportunity to obtain a permanent keepsake of this historic event, this coin is as notable for its aesthetic quality as it is for its affordability. Graced with a powerful, ornate design upon its crown-sized 38.61mm fl an, the Royal Christening BU is set in an offi cial Royal Mint pack. money November 2013 Top value at 25! The Leading Journal of Coins and Collectables Visit our website at Official British Tributes! 25 GB ROYAL CHRISTENING BU AV727 A stunner GB ROYAL CHRISTENING SILVER PROOF AV729 in sterling silver! An affordable precious metal tribute to the Royal Christening, each 38.61mm 28.28g Silver Proof is taken from a mintage of 12,500, and is set within an offi cial Royal Mint case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity and an informative booklet. Just 100 struck! The most prestigious, most exclusive Royal Christening tribute, we have been granted a tiny number of Britain s exceptionally rare DOUBLE THICKNESS PIEDFORT.995 fi ne Platinum Proof 5! Taken from a mintage of just 100, each 38.61mm, 94.20g British legal tender coin is set in an offi cial case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity. 11,950 GB ROYAL CHRISTENING PLATINUM PIEDFORT PROOF Australia Toll free AV730

2 A sensational success! Australia s first International Coin & Banknote Show, held in Melbourne on the 18th, 19th and 20th of October, was very successful and was packed with many highlights. The array of international mints left an indelible impression on the Australian numismatic community, with a mind-blowing wealth of official Show issues launched over the weekend. A rare pleasure for Australian collectors, Britain s Royal Mint was represented, and got the party started on the Friday with the launch of an exclusive Show Mint Set. Strictly limited to an issue of 500, and inspiring a mad rush of collectors racing to the Royal Mint stand, we have Britain s first international Show Mint Set since 2005 available on p5. With the 2013 ANDA International Coin & Banknote Show also chosen as the venue for the official launch of the Royal Australian Mint s new range of 2014 collector issues, and the Perth Mint s stunning Lenticular Moving Image coin, as well as the superb Mega Roo coin on the opposite page, you can see why the show was considered by many to be the most important event in recent Australian numismatic history. A wondrous celebration of comics, cartoons, sci-fi, movies and more, Downies was also delighted to attend Armageddon Expo 2013 on the 19th and 20th of October MAIL PO Box 3131 Nunawading, Vic 3131 TELEPHONE Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm TOLL FREE FACSIMILE (03) BY info@downies.com RETAIL OUTLETS Town Hall Coins Shop 5, Town Hall Square Kent St, Sydney Tel: + 61 (0) Fax: + 61 (0) sydney@downies.com Block Arcade Coins, Shops 11 & 12, Block Arcade Elizabeth St, Melbourne Tel: + 61 (0) Fax: + 61 (0) block@downies.com 2013 All rights reserved. Every Downies catalogue is printed on environmentally friendly chlorine-free and acid-free paper manufactured by an accredited mill. Both paper manufacturer and printer are accredited to ISO14001, the internationally recognised standard to Environmental Management. All items offered are subject to being sold out prior to receipt of order. Products may be pictured not at actual size. Some items in this magazine may not be immediately available from our retail outlets. This list cancels all previous direct selling lists. Prices shown are subject to change without notice. Prices may include GST. MAIL 4533 MacArthur Blvd, #888 Newport Beach, CA TELEPHONE Sunday to Thursday from 4pm-Midnight (PDT) TOLL FREE FAX BY DowniesUSA@downies.com 2

3 NEW RELEASE! Prehistoric Mega Roo IN SILVER! Launched to instant acclaim at the 2013 ANDA International Coin & Note Show in Melbourne in October, demand for the first coin in the Perth Mint s Australian Megafauna Silver Proof Series has proved as big as the Mega Kangaroo that it celebrates! A sensational start to this highly original Australian legal tender program, the fi rst issue of the Australian Megafauna Silver Proof 5-coin Series honours the ancestor of the kangaroo the Procoptodon. Inhabiting Australia during the Pleistocene period, and existing at least until 50,000 years ago, the Procoptodon is the largest, heaviest known kangaroo, standing up to 2m high and weighing up to 200kg. Making every effort to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of this fascinating exploration of Australia s prehistoric past, the Perth Mint commissioned renowned wildlife artist Peter Trusler to create a design for each of the fi ve coins in the series. Known worldwide for his scientifi cally rigorous reconstructions of prehistoric fauna, and on hand at the ANDA Show when the coin was launched, Trusler s magnifi cent design of the Mega Roo looks outstanding when struck to the impeccable Proof standards of the Perth Mint from 1oz of.999 fi ne silver. Illustrating that Australia s internationally renowned unique fl ora and fauna goes back to prehistoric times, this intriguing new release is $1 AUSTRALIAN MEGAFAUNA PROCOPTODON 1oz SILVER PROOF w/collection CASE Official Issue Price KA075 crafted to immaculate Proof quality from a troy ounce of.999 fine silver strictly limited to a worldwide mintage of just 6,500 coins an official Australian legal tender issue measures 40.60mm in diameter set in an official Perth Mint case and presented with a complete 5-coin series case! complete with an individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity Australia Toll free

4 $1 WILLANDRA LAKES SYDNEY ANDA SHOW 1oz SILVER PROOF AV374 Distinctive, offi cial Australian Show Products, defi ned by low mintages, we have extremely limited stocks of the RAM s complete 2013 Counterstamp Al-Br $1 Unc collection! Set in offi cial packs, the complete set comprises four coins P, B, S & M issued at the Perth ANDA Show, Brisbane Ekka Show, Sydney Easter Show and Melbourne ANDA International Coin & Note Show respectively. With these $1 types not available at the RAM after each Show, you must not ignore this limited window of opportunity. It will soon slam shut. Portrait of Power As majestic as the eagle, and as unique as the richly hued Willandra Lakes landscape, this official Australian Show Product is a powerful work of modern minting. A strictly limited edition, to be enjoyed by the privileged few, the 2013 $1 Sydney ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof forms a brilliant tribute to the Willandra Lakes region. Crafted to the fi nest possible standard from a troy ounce of.999 fi ne silver, the sharply sculpted depiction of the noble Wedge-tailed Eagle forms a gripping contrast with the vibrant full-colour l depiction of the Aussie Outback. A fi ne collector acquisition, this offi cial Australian legal tender coin is also very exclusive the MAXIMUM MINTAGE is just 2,500! With just a few examples of the 2013 $1 Sydney ANDA Show 1oz Silver Proof left from our tiny allocation, you must act now! Complete 4-Coin Counterstamp Set! $1 B HOLEY DOLLAR COUNTERSTAMP UNC AV $1 S HOLEY DOLLAR COUNTERSTAMP UNC AU $1 P HOLEY DOLLAR COUNTERSTAMP UNC AU $1 M HOLEY DOLLAR COUNTERSTAMP UNC AV SETS IN STOCK! A sensational opportunity for a handful of our clients, we have just TWENTY of the 2012 $1 ANDA Show Counterstamp Al-Br Unc Trio in stock! A not-issued-for-circulation type, celebrating the Wheat 3d, the set includes the exclusive B, S and M Counterstamp issues with a maximum mintage of 5,000 apiece $1 ANDA SHOW COUNTERSTAMP (M,B,S) AL-BR UNC TRIO KA

5 Limited edition JUST 500! The first ever Australian Show Product issued by the Royal Mint and the first official ficial Royal Mint Show Mint Set since the 2005 San Francisco ANA Show, this affordable release is astonishingly exclusive. There are a mere 500 examples of the 2013 Melbourne ANDA Show Unc Coin Set in existence! Unveiled at the Royal Mint stand on the fi rst day of this unprecedented international numismatic exhibition, this exclusive ANDA Show Product comprises the seven defi nitive British coinage denominations. Presented in pristine Uncirculated condition, and uniting to form the Shield of Arms, the seven coins are presented within a unique, individually numbered presentation pack created especially for the 2013 ANDA International Coin & Note Show. With only a few sets in stock at Downies, there s no time to lose! Exclusive! Limited edition just 500 sets! Official Melbourne ANDA Show release Comprises seven Unc coins from 1p to 1 Set in an individually numbered Show pack 49 GB 2013 MELBOURNE ANDA SHOW UNC COIN SET AV Sell-out close at hand! The first Australian Lenticular release since 2007, the Perth Mint s 2013 $1 ANDA Show Sister Cities Lenticular 1oz Silver Proof is already on the cusp of a complete sell-out. Unveiled at the 2013 ANDA International Coin & Note Show, and featuring a design that changes from a depiction of Melbourne to its sister city St Petersburg as you change the angle of the coin, this stunning Silver Proof is a must-have but you must act now. With SIXTY PER CENT of the mintage of 5,000 dispatched to Russia, and with the remaining 2,000 coins issued in ANDA Show packaging, our allocation was necessarily tiny. A sell-out is already close at hand! Limited edition 2,000 sell-out imminent Struck to Proof quality from 1oz.999 silver Australian legal tender measures 40.60mm Set in a Perth Mint case in ANDA Show outer box $1 MELBOURNE ANDA SHOW SISTER CITIES LENTICULAR 1oz SILVER PROOF AV489 Australia Toll free

6 Unique, exclusive presentation just 3,000 Sure to command the attention of full-colour coin collector and Lunar buyer alike, we are delighted to announce the release of the Perth Mint s sensational new 2014 $1 Lunar Horse Rectangle Silver Proof Collection! Notable for the panoramic presentation packaging, with the offi cial Perth Mint case specifi cally engineered to provide easier display and greater enjoyment of your precious new acquisition, this exclusive collection features four 47.60mm x 27.60mm rectangle legal tender coins each crafted to the pinnacle of Proof quality from 1oz of.999 fi ne silver. Individually eye-catching examples of the Mint s glorious full-colour minting abilities, this quality quartet is united by an interlinked design a sensational twist that can be fully appreciated due to the nature of the transparent, see-both-sides display case. Surprisingly exclusive given the barnstorming demand for all Perth Mint-struck Lunar commemorative issues, and the popularity of horses specifi cally, the worldwide mintage has been restricted to a mere 3,000 collections. AUSSIE ICONS IN HIGH RELIEF! Taking on a new, distinctively Australian look in 2013, this exclusive set comprises the Perth Mint s 32.60mm 2013 Kookaburra, Koala and Kangaroo.999 fi ne 1oz silver coins each struck to High Relief Proof standard! Part of a limited edition of 1,000, sure to sell out, this highly desirable Australian legal tender trio is set in an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity $1 HIGH RELIEF 1oz SILVER PROOF TRIO Official Issue Price AV471 w wnies 6

7 sets struck! Exclusive! Worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 3,000 collections! Comprises four rectangular.999 fine 1oz Silver Proofs Struck by the Perth Mint as official Cook Islands legal tender Superbly enhanced with colour, each $1 coin measures 47.60mm x 27.60mm m Beautifully presented within an official, see-both-sides display case Complete with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity HIGH RELIEF HORSE! A massive 50% thicker than a normal 1oz silver coin at a chunky 6mm in width, the new 2014 $ 1 Lunar Horse High Relief 1oz Silver Proof is powerful evidence of the Perth Mint s precious metal prowess. Struck on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum fl ow of silver, the level of detail found in the designs of this.999 silver masterpiece will take your breath away. Top value at just a few dollars more than a standard 1oz Silver Proof, each 32.60mm Australian legal tender coin is set in an offi cial case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity confi rming the mintage of 7, $1 LUNAR HORSE HIGH RELIEF 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price AV477 s! 396 COOK ISLANDS 2014 $1 LUNAR HORSE RECTANGLE 1oz SILVER PROOF COLLECTION Official Issue Price AV479 Australia Toll free

8 20122 $2 COLOUR REMEMBRANCE DAY C MINTMARK UNC AU181 Red hot Poppies Australia s first $2 Al-Br commemoratives, the RAM s three 2012 $2 Poppy types have been among the biggest selling coins at Downies over the last year. Australia s lowest mintage circulating decimal commemorative, with the mintage closed at 500,000, the RSL $2 Remembrance Day is the key coin of the trio. A major landmark in numismatic history, Australia s fi rst full-colour $2 was also issued for collectors bearing the C mintmark, along with the RAM s noncolour circulating version of this inspiring Australian legal 2012 $2 2COLOURRSL RSL tender military REMEMBRANCE DAY UNC commemorative Your big SH097 chance to secure all three different types, 2012 $2 REMEMBRANCE DAY UNC each 20.62mm $2 coin is set in its own 6 95 distinctive pack. SH086 A poignant work of numismatic art A vital opportunity for those who missed out last year, with our stocks sold out, Britain s Royal Mint has issued 2013-dated versions of the 5 Remembrance embr Day Cupro-Nickel BU and 5 Remembrance Day Silver Proof. A brilliantly balanced work of numismatic art, capturing perfectly the poppy s dramatic hues, the full-colour motif has been created using a trichromatic technique, which layers the different shades and colours onto the coin. Beautifully presented, the 38.61mm cu-ni BU 5 is set in an offi cial folder, with the 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver Proof housed within an offi cial case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity ty confi rming the tiny worldwide mintage of 3,000. A permanent tribute to those who fought and died, and to the bravery of our Armed Forces today, we are delighted to have secured an allocation of these poignant legal tender coins by virtue of our status as offi cial distributor for the Royal Mint. SINCE Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856, and arguably the world s most famous military medal, the Victoria Cross is the British Empire s most prestigious award for bravery in wartime. Complete with correct ribbon, this detailed, full-size, die-cast reproduction is a must-have for anyone interested in VICTORIA CROSS REPLICA Australia s MEDAL rich military heritage. SH117 ALDERNEY REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPY SILVER PROOF 159 AV715 ALDERNEY REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPY BU 34 AV716 t ter. wnies 8

9 Not found in change! The perfect partner to the Royal Mint s new Royal Christening BU on page 1, the Royal Australian Mint s c Royal Baby Cu-Ni Unc forms an official, permanent keepsake of the birth of Prince George. Struck to Uncirculated standard, this unique, one-year-only 50c is desirable for the aesthetic quality alone. Indeed, bearing a superbly balanced design, we believe that the 31.51mm c Royal Baby Cu-Ni Unc ranks as one of the fi nest issues in Australia s 50c commemorative e series. Sure to be sought after by collectors, with this Australian legal tender type not to be issued for circulation, each coin is set in an offi cial RAM pack c ROYAL BABY CU-NI UNC Official Issue Price AV368 Also Available c ROYAL BABY SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price 80 AV369 A golden tribute from Canada An enchanting, offi cial celebration of the birth of Prince George of Cambridge, and a rare example of the Royal Canadian Mint s exquisite selective e gold-plating techniques, we are delighted to have secured a modest allocation of the 2013 $5 Royal Baby Gilded Silver Proof! Perfect partner! Official, affordable and eye-catching, the Royal Canadian Mint s c Royal Baby Cu-Ni Unc is the compulsory complement to the coins on this page. A highly original tribute, each 35mm legal tender 25c BU is set in an offi cial pack. Struck from 23.17g of.9999 fi ne silver the highest silver purity in global numismatics this offi cial Canadian legal tender coin spans 36mm m in diameter. That broad, near crown-sized fl an forms the perfect host for the inventive reverse motif, which unites a depiction of baby toys and the crowned initials of the new parents with the latter expertly fi nished in pure gold! Limited to a mintage of 15,000 with nearly 12,000 already snapped up each $5 coin is set in an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity. 109 CANADA 2013 $5 ROYAL BABY GILDED SILVER PROOFOF AV CANADA c BIRTH OF THE ROYAL BABY CU-NI UNC Australia Toll free AV154

10 Germany WWII Iron Cross 295 AH417 Re-instituted by Adolf Hitler in 1939 to reward acts of bravery during WWII, and distinguished by the presence of the Swastika, the Iron Cross is one of the world s most famous military decorations. Germany WWII West Wall Medal 69 AH795 Complete with the correct ribbon, this genuine Nazi Germany WWII decoration was issued to reward those who designed and built Germany s western fortifi cations known as the West Wall or the Siegfried Line. Germany WWII Wound Badge, Black 3rd Class 85 AH332 Awarded to those wounded once or twice in action, including air raids, or frostbitten in the line of duty, the Wound Badge Black, 3rd Class was highly prized due to the fact it was bought with blood. Germany WWII Wound Badge, Silver 2nd Class 195 AV392 The Wound Badge Silver (2nd Class) was awarded to those who had been wounded multiple times, or had lost a limb, lost sight or suffered facial disfi gurement or brain damage as a result of hostile action. Germany WWII 40 Years Of Service Cross Medal 285 AV400 An unusual remembrance of the hardcore followers of Hitler s vision of a 1,000-year Reich, this offi cial medal was awarded for 40 years faithful service to the Nazis. Genuine, and complete with correct ribbon. Germany WWII Entry Into Czechoslovakia Medal 89 AV401 A genuine Nazi decoration, awarded to all who aided Germany s annexation of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia in 1938 the Allies most infamous act of appeasement before WWII broke out in September Germany WWII DRL Sports Badge 79 AV402 With sport seen as fundamental to a strong, united Germany, the DRL (body controlling all sport during the 3rd Reich) issued offi cial Nazi decorations to promote physical training and raise morale. Germany WWII Russian Front Medal 119 AV405 An intriguing memento of the Nazi s disastrous, war-changing invasion of Russia in 1941, this genuine medal was awarded to those poor souls who served in the horrifi c conditions on the Eastern Front

11 Star for troops serving in New Guinea, Egypt and Gallipoli War Medal depicts the Lion (Britain) over the Dragon (Germany), with crowned portrait of George VI on obverse War Medal for service to the Empire in the Great War Star a distinctive British Empire military award, highlighted by the Royal Cypher of George VI Victory Medal distinctive tribute to the Allied triumph Defence Medal unites stylised double-lion motif with uncrowned George VI portrait Authentic WWI Medals! An especially appropriate acquisition as we approach one of Australia s most important days of national commemoration, Remembrance Day, these genuine, offi cial World War I Service Medals unlock the door to the true starting point of Australia s rich military heritage. Offering the collector an opportunity to forge an unusually personal link with the soldiers of WWI, the trio of authentic, offi cial British Empire decorations comprises the War Medal, the Victory Medal and Star complete with appropriate ribbon. Of particular importance, the Star was only awarded to those serving before 31 December 1915, and was thus bestowed upon all Gallipoli veterans. Indeed, the medal became so identifi able with Australia s Baptism of Fire that it was commonly referred to as the Gallipoli Star! An authentic, fascinating slice of Australian history, and exceptional examples of early 20th century medallic art, these offi cial British 275 WWI SERVICE MEDAL TRIO KT376 Empire military medals form a fi ne way to honour the sacrifi ce of those who served in the war to end all wars. Genuine and original! A poignant pathway to the past, and a must-have for collector, historian and military buff alike, this genuine, original trio of military decorations forms a tangible reminder of the commitment, courage and sacrifi ce of Empire forces during World War II. Granted to qualifying Empire Forces, the British Government authorised the award of three different medals for service during World War II the War Medal, Star and the Defence Medal. Fully authenticated and presented with the correct ribbon, the War Medal was awarded to all Empire Forces serving for a continuous 28-day period in WWII, the Star was awarded for 6-month operational service in a variety of theatres of war, whilst the Defence Medal was received by those engaged in non-operational service in defence of the Empire. Guaranteed as genuine, these offi cial WWII military decorations are astonishingly affordable. Indeed, given the history inherent in these 145 WWII SERVICE MEDAL TRIO KT590 BUY BOTH 398 KC980 unique military artefacts, the trio represents incredible value at 145. Act now limited stocks available! Australia Toll free

12 The Perth Mint & Melbourne Mint Kings of Copper! Established, like the Melbourne Mint, to convert Australian gold into sovereigns of the Empire, and defined in recent times by its creation of collector coins in platinum, silver and gold, the Perth Mint is known as Australia s precious metal specialists. From 1922, when the first copper coins were struck, to the last predecimal halfpennies and pennies in 1964, the Mint could have been dubbed the copper specialists! The Collector Proof Series, in particular, saw the Mint attain a level of excellence in the creation of copper Proofs unmatched anywhere in the world. Magnifi cent to behold in the fl esh, the penny and halfpenny Proofs of Perth are underpinned by a solid, blazing orange hue, with fl awless fi elds the ideal host for detailed designs. However, despite the fact that these are some of the fi nest coins ever created in Australia, the Perth Mint Collector Proof Series is notorious for more than the quality. The extreme rarity of the series, and the inevitably strong long-term market performance, are defi ning characteristics. With the value of the complete Perth Mint Proof Collection hurtling from 13,265 in 1997 to 57,650 today, the chance to acquire this 14-coin collection demands careful consideration especially at our price. With the /2d and 1d in afdc, and the other 12 coins in fl awless FDC quality, we are able to offer this prestigious presentation at below current catalogue value. 42, COMPLETE PERTH MINT PROOF COLLECTION (14 coins) KT028 One of the rarest, most historic and most prestigious elements of Australian numismatics, Downies is delighted to have the exciting opportunity to present to our clients the complete Melbourne Mint Proof Collection! Australia s fi rst ongoing numismatic program designed specifi cally for collectors, and issued for a mere nine years, the Proof Collection entails nine individual Proof Sets together comprising a total of 40 coins. With every one of those Proof coins struck to the most rigorous standards from the selection and polishing of the blanks to the die preparation to the actual striking of the coins the Melbourne Mint s Proof coins ter. wn ies 12

13 Predecimal Proof Series COMPLETE from 1955 to 1963! Magic from Melbourne are as eye-catching as they are historically imperative. average, 43,667 Proof Sets per year from 1966 to These coins simply shine with quality. Indeed, rightly With the number of sets actually available to collectors considered to be among the most important coins struck today falling way below the tiny mintage fi gures, the by the Melbourne Mint, these prestigious Australian Proof extreme rarity of the Proof Series has led to coins are defi ned by exquisite razor-sharp edges, fl awless intense competition, with the pressure on supply resulting silky smooth fi elds, immaculately struck-up designs and, in dramatic surges in value. Cataloguing at 7,855 in crucially, extraordinarily low mintages. 2001, the Melbourne Mint Proof Collection is Catering for an Australian collector market in its infancy, now valued at 22,675! the Melbourne Mint issued the Proof coins in A vital opportunity for the tiniest of numbers. The lowest mintage issue of this passionate collector and short-lived series was a mere 1,200 sets, in 1955, with astute investor alike, the highest comprising a measly 5,042 sets, in The we have just one utterly annual average mintage for the Melbourne Mint comprehensive faultless Proof Series was just 1,903 sets! To put these fi gures FDC 40-coin collection into perspective, the Royal Australian Mint has issued, on available. 17, COMPLETE MELBOURNE MINT PROOF COLLECTION (40 coins) KT027 Complete Collection! Highly sought after individually, the chance to secure either the complete 14-coin Perth Mint Proof Collection or the complete 40-coin Melbourne Mint Proof Collection is seldom available to collectors. The chance to become the proud owner of BOTH of these immensely prestigious predecimal Proof collections is rarely seen, and must be grasped with both hands. A mouth-watering opportunity to dine at the head table of Australian numismatics, we have just ONE complete Australian Proof Collection currently in stock. Given increasing interest in this exceedingly rare, eminently historic series, the need for immediate action is obvious. 57, COMPLETE MELBOURNE & PERTH MINT PROOF COLLECTION (54 coins) KT025 Australia Toll free

14 The STAR of 2013! Ruby Nosed Rudolph! Strictly limited availability, official legal tender status, a genuine ruby embedded in the reverse, prestigious gold-plating...this sensational 2013 Christmas Silver Proof coin has got the lot! Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 20 grams of sterling silver, this offi cial legal tender $5 issue is headlined by a glittering goldplated portrayal of Santa s favourite reindeer contrasting superbly with a frosted winter scene. The perfect fi nishing touch, Rudolph s red nose is a stunning REAL ruby! Spanning a crown-sized 38.61mm in diameter, and forming an unparalleled Christmas gift, this innovative, eyecatching coin is taken from a mintage of just 5,000. United with a Certifi cate of Authenticity featuring the words and notes of the famous Christmas song, each $5 Silver Proof is set in an impressive presentation case. GET COOKING! 99 KIRIBATI 2013 $5 RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER RUBY SILVER PROOF AV738 A unique, innovative gift, this legal tender er $5 is set to be the Star of Christmas 2013! An apt celebration of this fundamental symbol of Christmas, each star-shaped 43.50mm 15g.999 silver Proof depicts an angel with the angel s wings literally sitting upon the surface of the coin! Mintage just 2,013! 99 COOK ISLANDS 2013 $5 CHRISTMAS 3D STAR SHAPED SILVER PROOF AV456 There s only one key ingredient nt of a genuine Aussie Christmas Pudding real Australian silver! Without the predecimal threepence and sixpence, it s just not the real thing! With nine coins in every bag (six 3d & three 6d), you can pop some in the pudding, and hand around the extras! Wash coins with baking soda prior to inserting into cooked pudding remove coins from leftover pudding before reheating CHRISTMAS PUDDING PACK SH

15 SOLD OUT AT THE MINT! With the 4,000-coin mintage sold out, you must not miss this rare chance to secure the Perth Mint s 2013 Holey Dollar & Dump Silver Proof Pair. Comprising a 40.60mm g $1 and a 17.60mm 5.947g 25c, we have sourced a few.999 silver sets from America each in an offi cial case with a numbered Certifi cate. The Holey Dollar in pure GOLD! 2013 HOLEY DOLLAR & DUMP 1oz SILVER PROOF PAIR AU337 The most prestigious Australian legal tender tribute to the iconic 1813 Holey Dollar & Dump, this exquisitely struck.9999 fine Gold Proof is also the most exclusive. The mintage is a mere 2,500 coins! Marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Australia s fi rst locally struck coins, the Royal Australian Mint s Holey Dollar & Dump commemoratives have been among the hottest issues on the market in As with the Silver Proof and Al-Br issues, demand for the 2013 $10 1/10oz Bicentenary Holey Dollar & Dump has been substantial. The success of this coin mirrors that of so many of the RAM s 17.53mm 1/10oz.9999 fi ne Gold Proofs such as the 2009 & 2010 $10 Kangaroos, and the 2008 $10 Scouts and 2008 $10 Rugby coins and we have only a few in stock. Beautifully presented, this impeccably struck coin is housed within a RAM case, accompanied by a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity $10 1/10oz BICENTENARY HOLEY DOLLAR AND DUMP C MINTMARK GOLD PROOF AU429 TOP VALUE AT UNDER 20! An irresistible opportunity to honour Australia s fi rst locally struck coins, this value-formoney trio recreates the classic Bust type Holey Dollar and Dump, as well as the earliest known, unique Pillar type Holey Dollar. Full-size, and faithful to the originals, the trio is a bargain at HOLEY DOLLAR REPLICA TRIO KA078 Australia Toll free

16 Massive Mother of Pearl Maritime Masterpieces! Genuine Mother of Pearl set within FIVE TROY OUNCES of.999 SILVER! Just 750 struck! Struck from a massive FIVE TROY OUNCES of pure.9999 GOLD! Mintage just 25! 795 COOK ISLANDS 2014 $50 MOTHER OF PEARL NAUTILUS 5oz SILVER PROOF AV708 Lavish, prestigious, unusual and astonishingly shingly exclusive, Downies is proud to have obtained an allocation of two of the hottest coins on the planet the 2014 $50 Mother of Pearl Nautilus 5oz Silver Proof and 2014 $50 Mother of Pearl Nautilus 5oz Gold Proof! Issued in tiny numbers, with a mere 750 of the Silver 5oz available worldwide and the Gold 5oz restricted to a phenomenally low mintage of just 25, this dynamic duo pays homage to the famous submarine from the classic science fiction novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, penned by Jules Verne and published in The Nautilus was described by Verne as a masterpiece containing masterpieces a description that should be applied to both of these spectacular coins! Spanning a massive 65mm in diameter, and comprising FIVE TROY OUNCES of pure.9999 GOLD and FIVE TROY OUNCES of pure.999 SILVER respectively, both of these stunning legal tender issues are highlighted by a core of genuine Mother of Pearl. A miniature work of art, depicting the Nautilus passing a giant octopus, the authentic Mother of Pearl insert adds the perfect finishing touch to coins of the utmost quality, splendour and prestige. With the first two coins of both the Gold 5oz and Silver 5oz Mother of Pearl Series honouring the Titanic and the Zeppelin sold out at super speed, Downies is delighted that our strong presence in the European numismatic market has enabled us to secure an allocation of each of these 5oz giants. 17,000 COOK ISLANDS 2014 $1,000 MOTHER OF PEARL NAUTILUS 5oz GOLD PROOF AV799 Exclusive! Gold 5oz mintage just 25, with a mere 750 Silver 5oz coins struck! Pure! Gold 5oz struck to.9999 purity, with Silver 5oz at.999 fine Massive! Both precious metal coins span a whopping 65mm Genuine! Both the $1,000 Gold 5oz & $50 Silver 5oz are official legal tender coins Official! Complete with an individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity Eye-catching! Beautifully presented within a plush, official case

17 PREMIERS in precious metal... A must-have for footy fans and Silver Proof collectors alike, the Royal Australian Mint s 2013 $1 AFL Premiership 1oz Silver Proof forms a glorious, permanent celebration of the victory of Hawthorn Football Club in the 2013 Grand Final against Fremantle. Struck to the pinnacle of Proof quality from a troy ounce of.999 fi ne silver, this one-year-only Australian legal tender type is a glittering example of the impeccable quality of all offi cial RAM issues. Spanning 40mm in diameter, and dominated by a sharply struck depiction of the AFL Premiership Cup, this unique crown-sized coin is also an exclusive limited edition destined to be enjoyed by the privileged few. The overall mintage has been set at a mere 5,000 coins each beautifully presented within an offi cial RAM case, united with a serial-numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity $1 AFL PREMIERSHIP 1oz SILVER PROOF Official Issue Price AV495 MUST-HAVE $1! A must-have for Hawks fans, with the 2013 AFL Premiers name on the reverse, this coin is also crucial to collectors. Not issued for circulation, this 25mm Australian legal tender type is essential for a complete collection! FLAG FAVOURITE $1 AFL PREMIERSHIP AL-BR UNC Official Issue Price AV494 Honouring Hawthorn s victory in the 2008 AFL Grand Final, this offi cial Australia Post PNC forms a must-have for those celebrating the Hawks most recent triumph. Individually numbered from a limited edition of 10,000, each illustrated PNC features an eye-catching full-colour 38mm medallion HAWTHORN PREMIERS MEDALLION PNC AR093 Australia Toll free

18 The 1966 Australian $20 IN FLAWLESS A sensational, and increasingly rare, opportunity, we are delighted to give our clients the chance to secure an example of virtually every Australian $20 paper type! Seldom seen on the market, this set encompasses fi fteen of the sixteen $20 note types issued from 1966 until the paper note was supplanted by polymer in With only the excessively rare Coombs/Randall $20, offered at right, absent, the 15-note set includes some of Australia s most sought after types not just across the $20 denomination, but across the whole decimal fi eld! Notes such as the Phillips/Wheeler Australia banner $20 (valued at 500), the Knight/Wheeler $20 Side Thread (valued at 500) and Johnston/Fraser Gothic $20 (valued at 725) amongst others are all hotly pursued in their own right. Along with a host of highly desirable, scarce types, including the fi rst $20, issued during the one-year-only Coombs/ Wilson decimal signature combination, and last paper $20, released during the Fraser/Evans signature combination, these key notes are all found in this splendid presentation. Most importantly, every one of the fi fteen banknotes is presented in absolutely faultless condition. Selecting only those notes we considered to be in a perfect state of preservation, this prestigious presentation is defi ned by strictly Uncirculated quality. Becoming scarcer by the day in this pristine condition, this sweeping selection is a must-have for the passionate collector especially given the super saving! Currently valued at 4,695, this 15-note set is now available at a whopping 1,700 off catalogue price! With this highly desirable 15-note collection rarely offered, and every note presented in fl awless Uncirculated condition, our limited stock is sure to be snapped up at speed. With just a few sets in stock, we highly recommend a prompt response

19 to 1993 banknote series UNCIRCULATED QUALITY! Comprises fifteen paper $20 banknotes from the first in 1966 to the last in 1993 A stunning presentation, with every note in faultless Uncirculated condition Outstanding opportunity SAVE 1,700 off the catalogue value! 2, $20 SET (no Coombs/Randall) UNC (15) AV719 KEY TO THE DECIMAL SERIES! S The Coombs/Randall $20 is the key to the decimal series. Hard to find in any grade, this note is Australia s rarest issued decimal note. If it is difficult to find in average grade, then it is nigh on impossible to source this note in premium quality. Less than 2% of all Commonwealth of Australia ( ) notes were issued in the name of Coombs/Randall, and the percentage of those that were $20 notes was tiny. As a result, demand has seen the catalogue price leap from 2,000 to nearly 5,000 in aunc over the last decade. A rare opportunity to complete the $20 set offered at left, the few notes in stock are in near flawless aunc. 4, $20 R402 COOMBS/ RANDALL aunc HA441 Australia Toll free

20 Colonial Stamp Pack (50) Used AF755 A window into the earliest days after Settlement in Australia, this pack includes FIFTY different stamps issued by the colonies from the Gold Rush of the 1850s to the turn of the century! Astonishing value! Kangaroo & George V Stamp Pack (25) Used AF756 Including 25 stamps from the King George V era, this historic, affordable pack represents Australia s fi rst two stamp types the Kangaroo & Map type and the George V type, both fi rst issued in d Red Kangaroo Bundle of 100 Poor-Used 125 AU517 Fantastic opportunity for the variety collector, we have Australia s very fi rst stamp issued exactly 100 years ago available in lots of 100! In mixed condition, and a red-hot bargain at just 1.25c per stamp! 50 Different Stamps MUH AV720 An outstanding opportunity to start an Australian predecimal collection, this pack comprises FIFTY different stamps issued from 1927 until the end of the predecimal era in That s less than 50c per stamp! d Red John Ash Imprint Pair MUH AV Distinguished by the printer s name, with John Ash, Australian Note and Stamp Printer on the selvedge, this Depression Era 2d George V stamp issue is seldom offered as a pair in superb Mint Unhinged, as here. 1935George V Jubilee Stamp Trio MLH AV Marking the 25th anniversary of the reign of George V, this key trio comprises the 2d, 3d and high-value 2/- stamps each depicting the King upon Anzac, the horse given to him by the Australian Government Aborigine ine Block of 4 Pair MUH AV724 Comprising two Blocks of Four, this high-value stamp pair features the 8 1/2d Block and the 2 6 Block, with both in pristine Mint Unhinged condition. Issued from 1950 to 1952, and a bargain at our price! 1951 Federation Block Set (16 stamps) AR713 Issued to mark the 50th anniversary of Australian nationhood, this set includes the Federation Jubilee 5 1/2d Blue and 1/6 Brown in Blocks of 4, with Parkes 3d and Barton 3d presented as a Block of 8. Top value at just over 1 per stamp! 1964 Navigator ator Set of 6 Stamps MUH 299 AG850 Among the fi nal and most sought after predecimal stamp issues, and, as high denominations, seldom set aside, this 6-stamp set (4/- to 2) celebrates the great explorers of Australian history. Scarce in MUH!

21 Australia s first stamps IN PURE, LUSTROUS GOLD! A lavish, prestigious tribute to the 100th anniversary of Australia s first national philatelic system, launched in 1913, this breathtaking presentation comprises massive versions of the nation s first stamps crafted from pure 24-carat GOLD! Perfect recreations of these historic 100-year-old stamps, the 1913 Kangaroo & Map 1d and 1913 George V Portrait 1d look absolutely sensational when crafted from the world s favourite precious metal. Measuring 75mm x 58mm, and therefore much, much larger than the original stamps, this glittering golden duo is superbly presented within a solid acrylic stand ideal to display your prestigious new acquisition. A fi ne presentation, perfect for display in the home or offi ce, this exceptional philatelic tribute represents outstanding collector value at the affordable price of just 175. Comprises recreations of Australia s first two stamps crafted from 24-carat gold! Bigger than the original, each gold stamp measures a massive 75mm x 58mm Beautifully presented within a highquality, solid acrylic display stand Fantastic value-for-money at our eminently affordable price! 175 FIRST AUSTRALIAN STAMPS GOLD REPLICA SET SH137 DEADLY & DANGEROUS An offi cial issue from Australia Post, this bright, colourful, unique minisheet celebrates six of Australia s most lethal creatures. Issued in 2006, and comprising six offi cial Australian stamps, the minisheet depicts the Yellow-bellied Sea Snake, the Great White Shark, the Saltwater Crocodile, the Box Jellyfi sh, the Blue-ringed Octopus and the Eastern Brown Snake. In pristine Mint Unhinged, and a bargain at just RARE US$1m ERROR REVIVED! Reviving one of the world s most famous stamps, this US Post presentation comprises a minisheet and an FDC featuring recreations of the USA s 1918 Inverted Jenny 24c featuring a depiction of an upside down plane! With the original Error worth around US$1m, don t miss the chance to own seven perfect replicas at a mere 32.50! USA 2013 $2 INVERTED JENNY FDI COLLECTOR PACK AV DANGEROUS AUSTRALIANS MINISHEET MUH AU695 Australia Toll free

22 c CORONATION UNC Official Issue Price AU868 Highly sought after by decimal collectors, this is your chance to secure Australia s second ever commemorative $2 coin and second ever full-colour $2 type in pristine Uncirculated quality! Depicting St Edward s Crown, encircled with a vibrant splash of Royal purple, this eye-catching full-colour Australian legal tender coin forms a truly memorable national tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Elizabeth II. Housed within a RAM pack, this Australian legal tender C Mintmark $2 is highlighted by a powerful burst of Royal purple, surrounding a fi ne depiction of St Edward s Crown. Struck to rigorous Uncirculated quality, and outstanding value-for-money at Offi cial Issue Price, this utterly unique Australian coin is crucial to the many people trying to maintain a complete collection. Forget the search through change this is your chance to secure this spectacular one-year-only type in guaranteed Uncirculated condition! The Perfect Pair! Affordable, official, important and never to be found in change, we have the Royal Australian Mint s c Diamond Jubilee Unc and c Coronation Unc in stock! The perfect pair, forming an affordable, appropriate way to pay homage to the long-reign of Elizabeth II, these offi cial Australian legal tender commemoratives are even more important to traditional decimal collectors. Not issued for circulation, the c Diamond Jubilee Unc and the c Coronation Unc are crucial to those desperate to maintain a complete collection. Given the affordability of these key types, no one needs to miss out! Set within individual, offi cial RAM cards, these unique, one-yearonly 50c issues are within the reach of all collectors at an Offi cial Issue Price of just 9 apiece. Second EVER full-colour $2! $2 CORONATION COLOUR UNC Official Issue Price AU c DIAMOND JUBILEE UNC Official Issue Price AT005 We also have the c Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof and 2013 Coronation 50c Silver Proof in stock! See the Order Form for pricing

23 Coast to Coast... AUSSIE ICON IN SILVER! SPEEDY SELL-OUT CERTAIN! Never before offered by Downies, and a must-have for a complete History of Railroads Silver Proof Collection, we are delighted to have secured a tiny allocation of this sparkling release paying homage to France s Train à Grand Vitesse (TGV high-speed train). The fastest conventional wheel train in the world clocked at nearly 600km/hr in 2007 the TGV is superbly depicted upon the broad crown-sized 38.60mm fl an of this unique, exclusive 20g pure.999 Silver Proof. We have a mere 20 examples from the worldwide mintage of 1,981 in stock each complete with a Certifi cate of Authenticity LIBERIA 2011 $5 TRAIN GRAND VITESSE SILVER PROOF AV714 Enshrining a true Aussie icon in pure.999 silver, this sparkling new precious metal Proof celebrates the Indian Pacific train offering the longest train journey in Australia. Travelling coast to coast from Sydney to Perth, and the fi rst train to travel direct across the Australian continent, the Indian Pacifi c is so named because it connects the Indian and Pacifi c Oceans. A weekly passenger service, launched in 1970, this iconic railroad is now among the most famous of the world s rail journeys and is a fi ne addition to the extensive $5 History of the Railroads Silver Proof Series. A coin never before offered by Downies, this offi cial legal tender $5 coin carries a fi ne portrayal of this legendary train upon its crown-sized 38.60mm diameter fl an. Knowing that this would undoubtedly be the most popular coin of the series in Australia, we made every effort to have our traditional allocation increased. Whilst our representations LIBERIA 2011 $5 INDIAN PACIFIC TRAIN SILVER PROOF AV713 helped secure a few extra coins from the mintage of just 1,970 each complete with a Certifi cate of Authenticity our stock will still be inadequate to meet demand. Get on board, and guarantee supply today! PARIS TO LONDON FRANCE GARE DU NORD & SAINT PANCRAS STATION SILVER PROOF AU959 Distinguished by a train-wheel edge, this innovative tribute from Monnaie de Paris celebrates the rail line between Gare du Nord and St Pancras the rail line connecting Paris and London. An offi cial legal tender issue, with a worldwide mintage of just 5,000, we have just a few examples of this unique 37mm, 22.20g 90% Silver Proof in stock each set in an offi cial case with a Certifi cate of Authenticity. Australia Toll free

24 A lavish presentation Exclusive, eye-catching and dfi finished ih in pure 24-carat gold, the Lunar Puzzle Gold-Plated Medallion Set forms a truly breathtaking tribute to the Chinese Lunar Calendar and an affordable one! The perfect way to celebrate the Chinese Lunar Cycle, this formidable release includes twelve fan-shaped 44mm x 26.80mm medallions. Finished in 24-carat gold, each 19g medallion is graced with a depiction of one of the twelve Lunar Signs, with the Forbidden City of China on each obverse. Struck to Proof quality, the twelve medallions surround a massive 94g, 65mm gold-plated medallion. lion. Depicting a Buddha and the Lunar animals on the reverse, with a Yin & Yang motif and the Chinese characters for the twelve signs found on the obverse, this giant gold-plated medallion forms a commanding centrepiece for this awe-inspiring collection. Providing a fi tting standard of presentation for such an enchanting Lunar release, the individual elements of the Lunar Puzzle Gold-Plated Medallion Set are protected within capsules and united within a high-gloss timber case. Strictly limited to a mintage of 8,888, each set also includes a 349 numbered informative booklet. Surprisingly affordable at just 349, we expect our limited allocation from that lucky 8,888-set worldwide mintage will be devastated by demand. CHINESE LUNAR PUZZLE GOLD-PLATED MEDALLION SET AT