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2012The Leading Journal of Coins and Collectables
Offi cial, affordable and, with just 2,500 coins struck, extremely exclusive, the 2012 $1 Vietnam War 1/2oz Silver Proof forms a dramatic tribute to the men and women who served the nation with distinction
during Australia’s longest, and most controversial military engagement.
Operating under extremely diffi cult conditions against a determined, resourceful enemy, Australian forces served in Vietnam for more than a decade – from 1962 until 1972. Originally supplying only Army training advisers, Australia’s military presence increased signifi cantly from the mid 60s, peaking in 1969 with over 7,000 personnel on the ground in Vietnam. Helping to both preserve and pass on the Anzac Spirit, over 50,000 members of the Australian Army, Air Force and Navy served in ‘Australia’s longest war’. Australia suffered over 3,500 casualties during the confl ict, with more than 400 personnel making the ultimate sacrifi ce
for their country.
The perfect way to honour the efforts of the Aussies who did the nation proud during the
Vietnam War, this offi cial legal tender commemorative coin has naturally been targeted by those interested
in Australia’s rich military history – as well as full-colour coin collectors. Crafted to the highest Proof quality from half a troy ounce of pure .999 silver, the broad 36mm diameter fl an forms the ideal venue for the eye-catching design, with the Australian Special Forces soldier, a regular Australian soldier and an Iroquois helicopter perfectly captured in full-colour.
With the 2012 $5 Vietnam War 5oz Silver Proof sold out in a fl ash, and the mintage of the 2012 $1 Vietnam War 1/2oz Silver Proof set at a surprisingly low 2,500, do not miss the chance to secure this important Australian military commemorative at the affordable Offi cial Issue Price.
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Driven by the offi cial Australian
Show Product status, the
distinctive Show packaging and
the low limited edition of 1,500,
demand for the 2012 WMF Mint
Set has been predictably huge.
As the ONLY Australian outlet
able to offer this exclusive set
– with no other dealer, or even
the RAM, having any stock – the
limited window of opportunity to
own the 2012 WMF Mint Set is
about to slam shut.
Proving a must-have for serious
Australian collectors – and for
those lucky enough to own any
of the rarely seen predecessors
in the WMF Mint Set Series – this
6-coin (5c-$2) WMF Mint Set is
headlined by the RAM’s full-colour
2012 50c. Not only notable for
the inclusion of this revolutionary
coin, the 2012 WMF Mint Set
is also distinguished by unique
World Money Fair presentation
packaging! Instantly marking the
set out as part of this exclusive
limited edition, this collection
features a unique 2012 World
Money Fair outer
sleeve – completely different to the
sleeve of the RAM’s standard 2012
Mint Set!
It is in part due to such radical
deviations from standard
Australian coin issues that make
Aussie Show Products so highly
sought after in both the short
and long-term – a point clearly
illustrated by the soaring market
values of previous WMF Mint Sets.
Virtually impossible to fi nd and
rising in value, the 2006 set has
soared from an issue price of A$25
to a current value of approximately
A$200, with the 2007 and 2008
sets valued at around A$120
apiece.
With this in mind, the opportunity
to secure this distinctive,
prestigious Aussie Show Product
at this low price must be grasped
with both hands.
� Limited edition 1,500 – not available at the RAM!
� Comprises six BU coins from the 5c to the $2
� Highlighted by the full-colour
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� Set in WMF packaging – with unique outer sleeve!
� ONLY available at Downies in Australia – sell-out imminent!
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Tiny mintages! Affordable, distinctive and highly collectable, the Royal
Australian Mint’s 2012 $1 Bluebell Counterstamp BU and 2012
$1 Perth ANDA Show P Counterstamp BU are defi ned by one
other important feature – the extraordinarily low mintages!
Issued to honour Canberra as we count down to the centenary
celebrations of Australia’s capital city in 2013, and bearing a
counterstamp of the Bluebell, the fl oral emblem of the ACT, the
2012 $1 Bluebell Counterstamp BU has a mintage of just 15,000
– with only 2,000 distributed to Australian dealers. Issued at the
Perth ANDA Show, and featuring a P counterstamp, the 2012 $1
P Counterstamp BU has an unbelievably small mintage of just
5,000!
Outstanding value-for-money at just A$19.95 and A$16
respectively, each coin is presented in an offi cial RAM
pack. Act now! Tiny numbers in stock!
Aussie Show Products!
Just 100 in stock! One of few privymark coins issued in recent
times, we are delighted to have been able
to procure a tiny number of the Perth Mint’s
2012 $1 World Money Fair Berlin Bear Privy
Koala 1oz Silver BU. Indeed, we have a mere
100 coins in stock!
Proving just as popular as its predecessor,
launched in 2011, this exclusive 40.60mm .999 silver
coin created chaos at the 2012
World Money Fair. Bearing
a privy featuring one of Germany’s most
internationally recognisable symbols, the stand at the Fair offering this Australian legal tender coin was a hive of activity throughout the show. With
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Eagerly anticipated across Australia, and
restricted to a mintage of just 2,500, the
last issue in the Perth Mint’s 2011-12
ANDA Show Silver Proof Series is now
available at Downies!
Like each ANDA Show coin issued in
2011, the 2012 $1 Celebrate Australia
Shark Bay 1oz Silver Proof bears a
full-colour interpretation of one of
the 2010 $1 Celebrate Australia
BU coins. Set in a case with
a numbered Certifi cate, and
housed within an offi cial ANDA
Show outer box, this unique
40.60mm 1oz .999 silver Proof
honours Western Australia’s World
Heritage Site Shark Bay, and one its
key residents, the iconic Dugong.
With so many collectors
trying to create a complete
2011-12 ANDA Show collection,
this memorable coin is set to
vanish from the market. With only
a tiny number in stock – obtained
by virtue of our support for Australian
numismatic events and our attendance
at the Perth Show – we are sure to sell
out at speed.
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The new 2012 Sands
A massive 50mm in diameter!
Imposing, impressive and affordable, the massive 50mm 2012
Sands of Gallipoli Medallion forms a powerful tribute to the
sacrifi ce of the Anzacs during the ill-fated Gallipoli Campaign.
Featuring the iconic Rising Sun Hat Badge upon the obverse, the
enormous 50mm fl an of this medallion forms an ideal venue for
the photo-quality artwork taken from David Rowlands’ painting,
The Spirit – Gallipoli Landing 1915. Struck to immaculate Proof
quality, and featuring selective gold-plating on the reverse and
obverse, the 2012 Sands of Gallipoli Medallion is set within an
informative card. Bringing a core
element of our rich military history
within the reach of all Australians,
this imposing medallion is
sensational value at under A$15.
2012 SANDS OF GALLIPOLI
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The Anzacs – writing a new chapter…A tremendously affordable way to honour those
who fought and died upon the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915, the new 2012 Sands of Gallipoli Pen gives you the chance to hold the most important chapter of Australian military history in your hands – every time you write!
Outstanding value-for-money at a mere A$19.95, each high-quality metal writing implement is, like every issue in the 2012 Sands of Gallipoli Series, distinguished by an image from David Rowlands vivid painting, The Spirit – Gallipoli Landing 1915. A fi ne piece of military memorabilia, each 2012 Sands of Gallipoli Pen is presented within an attractive, informative pack – ready to wrap up as a fascinating gift!
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detailed bronze statue of an Aussie digger in the
uniform worn at Gallipoli is defi ned by exceptional
quality, imposing dimensions and genuine sand
from Gallipoli – where Australians stood and
fought so gallantly throughout 1915.
An intricately detailed work of art that you
will be proud to own and display, this
poignant military commemorative has
been cold-cast from bronze, and stands
a commanding 255mm tall. A must-have
for anyone interested in Australia’s rich
military heritage, and a prestigious gift,
each Aussie Digger bronze fi gurine is set
upon a plinth for easy display, with the vial
of real sand from Anzac Cove set into the
plaque that adorns the base.
An affordable acquisition at less than
A$100, and a strictly limited edition
with a mere 5,000 issued
worldwide, this exclusive
bronze fi gurine is set within a
presentation box with a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity.
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Poignant and practical…Bearing a photo-quality image from the dramatic
painting The Spirit – Gallipoli Landing 1915, with
the Rising Sun Hat Badge design on the other side,
the 2012 Sands of Gallipoli Keyring provides a daily
reminder of the extraordinary service of the Anzacs.
Presented within an informative pack, and perfect as
an intriguing, affordable gift, the 40mm 2012 Sands
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of Gallipoli Collection! Limited edition just 2,500 sets!INCLUDES REAL SAND FROM GALLIPOLI!
Although, as always, defi ned by the inclusion of authentic sand from Gallipoli, this poignant release brings a new look to this ever-popular series. Providing a compelling, historically accurate appreciation of the landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, each of the six 50mm silver-plated medallions features a segment of the inspiring painting ‘The Spirit – Gallipoli Landing 1915’. Created by one of the world’s fi nest living military artists, David Rowlands, in league with the Australian Army History Unit, this magnifi cent artwork has been described as “the most accurate depiction to date of the dawn landing at Anzac Cove”. The fi rst time that full-colour minting techniques have been employed so extensively in the series, the essence of Rowlands’ moving military artwork has been captured perfectly by the 2012 Sands of Gallipoli Proof Medallion Collection.
Beyond the quality, importance, beauty and strictly limited availability, the collection is notable for one other crucial feature – the remarkable value. At under A$40 per imposing 50mm full-colour silver-plated medallion, you will be hard-pressed to fi nd better value for your collector dollar – especially given the presentation! Set within a timber display case with the vial of genuine Gallipoli sand and a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity, each collection also includes an Anzac Hat Badge replica and a miniature version of Rowlands’ painting on a metal plate! Your chance to make a difference, part of the proceeds from this set will be donated to the RSL, with more than A$500,000 already raised by the Sands of Gallipoli Series!
A poignant tribute to the key moment in Australia’s military heritage, the 2012 Sands of Gallipoli Proof Medallion Collection has just been unveiled! Uniting quality, originality and authentic Australian history – as well as glorious full-colour designs – this new presentation is also underpinned by strictly limited availability. Just 2,500 have been issued!
From the beaches of Gallipoli…Headlined by real sand from Gallipoli, and comprising two huge full-colour 50mm medallions, this eye-catching presentation is affordable, historic and exclusive.A fantastic opportunity to experience David Rowlands’ artistic excellence, each large silver-plated Proof medallion features an image taken from the painting The Spirit – Gallipoli Landing 1915. Set in a stylish case with a vial of real Gallipoli sand, each set includes a numbered Certifi cate of Authenticity and a metal plate bearing a miniature version of Rowlands’ poignant artwork. Limited edition just 5,000!
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� An outstanding run of the very fi rst Australian 10/- issued for Queen Elizabeth II – comprising FIVE consecutively numbered 10/- banknotes – with each note in Unc quality!
� A prestigious and yet incredibly affordable opportunity to own an extremely rare run of consecutively numbered notes. With the combined catalogue value of the fi ve notes at A$3,250, you SAVE A$1,000!
An immensely 1954 R16 10/- Coombs/Wilson Commonwealth Bank Consecutive Run of 5 Unc
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� Seldom offered individually in top quality, the very fi rst £5 issued during the reign of Elizabeth II is extremely scarce as a premium grade, consecutively numbered pair
� Most affordable given that a single note in aUnc catalogues at A$950, we have four 1954 £5 Coombs/Wilson Consecutive Pairs available – all in outstanding aUnc-Unc condition!
1954 R49 £5 Coombs/Wilson Commonwealth Bank Consecutive Pair aUnc-Unc
A$1 790 AT49AT4922
The field of Australian banknotes is one of the most vibrant elements of numismatics, with passionate collectors and eagle-eyed investors inevitably drawn to the rich history, undeniable rarity and lucrative long-term potential that define this crucial subset of collecting. Nowhere is the phenomenal popularity of Australian banknotes more evident than in the 1913-65 predecimal series, with the last decade or so seeing a significant surge in demand – in large part due to the growing recognition of the immense rarity of the field.
With so many years having passed since issue, and with literally millions upon millions of predecimal banknotes withdrawn from circulation by Treasury and destroyed, it is no surprise that notes from Australia’s first national banknote series are generally scarce to rare – especially notes in the upper echelons of quality. With rarity being the natural trigger for long-term price-growth, competition for superior grade predecimal banknotes has increased significantly in recent times, with one particular area targeted very heavily by collectors and investors – banknotes in consecutive sequence.
If Australian predecimal banknotes are rare in premium grade – and, of course, they are – then those notes become rarities of the highest order when found in sequential format. Consecutive pairs have always held a special attraction for collectors, with that fascination increasing significantly when notes are found in longer consecutive runs. Seldom seen on the market, and sure to command a premium at auction in the long-term, the consecutive runs of four, five and six banknotes offered on these pages are extraordinarily rare, and immensely desirable.
With, in virtually all cases, only one example of each predecimal consecutive run in stock – plus two bonus Star Note Consecutive Pairs! We advise our clients move swiftly to take advantage of this extremely rare opportunity.
1960 R63 £10 Coombs/Wilson Reserve Bank Consecutive Trio aUnc-UncReserve Bank Consecutive Trio aUnc Unc
A$4,500 AT390
� A must-have for the serious Australian banknote collector, we are delighted to present the very last Australian predecimal £10 as a consecutively numbered trio!
� Undeniably rare when found in consecutive sequence, the one successively numbered 1960 £10 Coombs/Wilson trio we have in stock is in superb aUnc to Unc condition
ALSO AVAILABLE
1960 R63 £10 Coombs/Wilson Reserve Bank Consecutive Pair aUnc-Unc
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� The fi rst £1 type issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II – available as an exceptionally rare Consecutive Run of Four!
� Each of the four successively numbered 1953 £1 Coombs/Wilson notes is in immaculate Uncirculated condition – catalogue value for a single note in Unc currently A$475
A$9,850 AT389
� The second £10 issue during the reign of George VI, the WWII-era 1942 £10 Armitage/McFarlane is virtually never seen in a Consecutive Run – as here
� An immensely rare set, never before offered by Downies, the three sequentially numbered £10 notes are presented in near fl awless about Uncirculated to Uncirculated condition
rare opportunity…
A$7,450 AT494
� Australia’s fi rst $2 note, and therefore fi rst $2 Star Note, this crucial early decimal issue is rare in all grades – and excessively rare in pristine Uncirculated quality
� Bearing the $2 Star Note Series First Prefi x (ZFA), and cataloguing at A$4,750 individually, the chance to secure a 1966 $2 Star Consec Pair at A$7,450 must not be missed
1966 R81s $2 Coombs/Wilson Star Note Consecutive Pair Unc
1969 R83s $2 Phillips/Randall Star Note Consecutive Pair Unc
1953 R33 £1 Coombs/Wilson Commonwealth Bank Consecutive Run of 4 Unc
A$1 595
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A$9,950 AT393
� An extraordinarily rare opportunity to secure two consecutively numbered examples of Australia’s very last $2 Star Replacement Note – catalogues individually at A$6,750!
� Infrequently offered in any form, Star Notes are very rarely presented to collectors the in exceptional Uncirculated quality seen here – and almost never in Consecutive Pair format
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� Seldom available to collectors, even as a Consecutive Pair, the very last Australian predecimal £1 type is extremely rare in such an extensive, sequentially numbered format
� A remarkably affordable opportunity to join the elite of Australian numismatics, with this eye-catching set available at an average price of just A$295 per Uncirculated note
ALSO AVAILABLE
1960 R50 £5 Coombs/Wilson Reserve Bank Consecutive Pair aUnc-Unc
A$990 AT388
A$4,950 AT387
� An incredible opportunity for the serious collector or astute investor, we have a single run of SIX consecutively numbered 1960 £5 Coombs/Wilson notes in stock!
� Consecutive Pairs are extremely rare, but a Consecutive Run of Six in Unc quality is all but unheard of today – especially when considering higher denominations
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Simply stunning in silverFeaturing an ornate, eye-catching
design by Stuart Devlin, the
RAM’s 2012 50c Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof
is a breathtaking work of numismatic craftsmanship. Struck from .999 silver, each 18.24g 31.51mm
Australian legal tender
coin is set in an offi cial
case with a Certifi cate
attesting to the mintage of
10,000.
Jubilee Crowns!Comprising two 38.60mm
Proof medallions carrying the St George and Queen Victoria Veiled Head portrait designs respectively, this imposing pair forms a most affordable way to celebrate the Diamond
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Struck by the Perth Mint! Featuring three 40mm gold-
plated silver Proofs from the
Perth Mint, this magnifi cent
set forms a prestigious, permanent record of the
Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
Celebrating the early years of her lengthy reign, this splendid presentation unites the Australian legal tender Accession and Royal Tour
$1 coins, plus the Solomon
Islands Coronation $10 – each
struck to Proof quality from
1oz .999 silver. Set in a plush case, this triumphant
trio includes a Certifi cate of
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Extremely exclusive, with the limited
edition just 4,000, the 2012 Queen
Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Royal
Silver Set comprises three silver Proofs
– one from each of the Royal
Australian Mint, Royal Canadian Mint and
Britain’s Royal Mint. Individually superb, Britain’s 38.61mm 28.28g sterling silver
£5, Canada’s 38mm 1oz
.9999 fi ne $20 and Australia’s
31.51mm 18.24g .999 fi ne
50c look simply stunning
united within a luxurious
walnut-veneer case with
a numbered Certifi cate of
Authenticity.
With HALF of the tiny limited edition snapped
up by Canada, and a signifi cant chunk of the
remainder destined for Britain, time is the essence
for Australian collectors enchanted by this impressive precious metal presentation.
Headlined by a unique Australian legal tender 50c, this
exquisite Silver Proof Set is unquestionably one of the
most important, most prestigious tributes to the 60th
anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II.
Australian 50c created
by Michael Meszaros – son of Andor Meszaros,
whose designs came within a hair’s breadth of
selection for Australia’s
decimal coins in 1966
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2012 – The Year of the Dragon! RARE Perth Mint Privy!Issued by the Perth Mint in response to an international order, with few coins retained
on Australian shores, we are delighted to give you the
chance to secure the 2012 $1 Lunar
Dragon Lion Privy 1oz Silver BU!
A rare privymark release, with the Perth Mint issuing very few such coins over the last decade, the broad 45.60mm fl an of this Australian legal tender coin unites the Mint’s powerful Dragon design with a privymark depicting the Bavarian Lion
– a key symbol of the south-eastern German state of Bavaria. Struck to the peak of
Specimen quality from .999 fi ne silver, you will have to act immediately
to ensure you are one of the few Australians able to own this unique precious metal type. With virtually all of the mintage of 200,000 dispatched to Europe, and our portion of the Australian allocation much less than anticipated, time is of the essence!
Shock RAM 1oz release! A rare example of a RAM 1oz Silver Proof, with the Mint striking very few such coins in recent years, this 40mm .999 fi ne 1oz Dragon Silver Proofl ike is a vital release for collectors – particularly as the Perth Mint’s 1oz Silver Proof Dragon sold out in a week! Struck for an overseas order, with a vast majority of the mintage destined for the international market, we have just a few examples of this Australian legal tender $1 left in stock – each complete with an offi cial RAM Certifi cate of Authenticity.
In light of the demand for the Perth Mint’s Dragon Silver Series, with many issues sold out in record
time, this offi cial Australia Post Year of the Dragon
PNC represents your big chance to enjoy
the same design found on those highly sought after precious metal issues. A small price to
pay to experience a glorious work of numismatic artistry at a mere A$15.95, each 30.60mm Australian legal tender BU $1 is united with two Christmas Island stamps, set upon an offi cial envelope.
A groundbreaking precious metal type, this is the fi rst pure gold, full-colour Australian legal tender Lunar coin issued by the RAM! Struck for an international order, with most of the mintage of 8,000 sent overseas, we have only a small number of this full-colour 17.53mm 1/10oz .9999 Gold Proof Dragon remaining from our original allocation – each complete with a RAM
Certifi cate of Authenticity.
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Original, authentic An unusual memento of Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland – the event that sparked WWII – this pair of WWII General Government Postage Dues issues features the Eagle (a recurring symbol in German history), standing over the Swastika.
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Celebrating the deeds of the boys at the front in an effort to inspire the German people as the war worsened, this striking Nazi 12-stamp set is most affordable.
Nazi heroes…
GERMANY 1943
ARMED FORCES &
HEROES DAY SET MUH
A$3495
AK396
Part of a hoard of original sheets, and therefore in fl awless, unused Mint Unhinged condition, this vivid philatelic collection comprises eight stamps (values ranging from 3 to 50 Pfennig) with each stamp distinguished by the Nazis ever-present emblem of evil – the Swastika.
Emblem of Evil
GERMANY 1941-44
SWASTIKA STAMP
SET MUH (8)
A$15AK814
The Fuehrer’s birthday, the 20th of April, was known by virtually all Germans – in part due to the Nazis’ exploitation of philatelics. A fi ne example of Nazi propaganda, this set of fi ve MUH stamps was issued in 1943 to celebrate Hitler turning 54, and features the date of his birth.
Hitler’s birthday…
GERMANY 1943
HITLER’S BIRTHDAY
STAMP SET MUH
A$1495
AJ567
In superb Mint Unhinged condition, we have limited stocks of the Nazi Germany 1942 Postage Dues 11-Stamp Set. Relics of a dark period for the German people, each stamp is scarred with the cutting symbol of Nazi power – the Swastika.
Official & authentic
GERMANY 1942
POSTAGE DUES
11 VALUES COMP MUH
A$995
AJ698
Playing a vital propaganda role, a variety of commemorative and standard stamps were issued in Germany by the Nazis. Intended to boost the morale of a fl agging German people with dramatic, romanticised images, this affordable 11-stamp set is a unique slice of 20th century history.
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GERMANY NAZI SET
OF 11 STAMPS MUH
A$1995
AK398
Although Hitler’s portrait never appeared on a coin, the Fuehrer’s cold, hard features regularly adorned Nazi philatelic issues – as illustrated by this collection of 19 Blocks of Four stamps. Issued as the war slipped away from Germany, from 1941 to 1944, and in superb MUH condition.
Portrait of Power
GERMANY 1941-44
HITLER HEAD 1-80P
BLOCK 4 SET MUH (19)
A$150AK680
An intriguing insight into Hitler’s warped vision of the 1,000 Year Reich, this 16-stamp Block of Four collection was issued to pay homage to the future leaders of Nazi Germany – the Hitler Youth. Remarkably affordable – especially given the superb Mint Unhinged quality.
Glory of youth…
GERMANY NAZI
1943 HITLER YOUTH
BLOCK 4 SET MUH (16)
A$4980
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Created by Frederick III during the 19th century Napoleonic Wars to reward leadership or heroism, the Iron Cross is one of the world’s most celebrated military decorations. Forming the cornerstone of many militaria collections, Germany’s Iron Cross was re-instituted by Kaiser Wilhelm II when WWI erupted in
1914, and again by Adolf Hitler on 1 September 1939 – the day the Nazi Blitzkrieg stormed into Poland. Featuring the original 1813 Iron Cross design on the obverse, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to own genuine examples of this prestigious, highly sought after German military award.
WWI & WWII artefacts!
WWII BURMA
STAR MEDAL
A$7995
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WWII PACIFIC
STAR MEDAL
A$135AK562
WWII ITALY
STAR MEDAL
A$65AH473
WWII AFRICA
STAR MEDALA$50AH474
WWII FRANCE &
GERMANY STAR MEDAL
A$150AK691
Burma Star – for service in Burma & other parts of Asia (Dec ‘41-Sept ‘45)
Pacific Star – bestowed upon those in service in the Pacific during WWII
Italy Star – awarded to those serving in Mediterranean (June ‘43-May ‘45)
Africa Star – granted to those who served west of the Suez Canal
France & Germany Star
– for service in Western Europe (June ‘44-May ‘45)
Instituted by Hitler in 1939, the 3rd Reich War Merit Cross with Swords is an essential element of every militaria collection. A distinctive award, marked by the presence of the Swastika, this important decoration was granted for acts of bravery by combatants that did not meet the Iron Cross criteria. Guaranteed as genuine, each medal features the appropriate ribbon.
GERMANY WWII
IRON CROSS MEDAL
A$295AH417
GERMANY WWI
IRON CROSS MEDAL
A$145AH419
WWII MERIT CROSS WITH
SWORDS MEDAL
A$95AH418
The famous Iron Cross…
WWII MERIT CROSS WITH
During WWII, Australia committed troops to many theatres of war. Thus, Australian personnel served with other Empire Forces in an array of exotic locations and, no matter whether it was Italy, New Guinea, Burma or elsewhere, their actions enhanced the
Aussie Digger’s reputation for courage, endurance and tough fi ghting qualities. Offi cial artefacts of Australia’s proud contribution to the defeat of fascism worldwide, Australian personnel were awarded medals as recognition of their service in key WWII
campaigns. Highly sought after relics of Australia’s military heritage, granted for a defi ned period of operational service in a particular Theatre of War, we have the Italy Star, Burma Star, Africa Star, Pacifi c Star and France & Germany Star available.
Fantastic value for such an authentic, fascinating slice of Australia’s wartime history, and rarely offered to collectors, each WWII British Forces Campaign Star Medal is guaranteed as genuine, and is presented with the appropriate ribbon.
On campaign during World War II…
For bravery in WWII
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In keeping with the
groundbreaking nature
of Austria’s silver &
niobium bimetal series,
the 2012 25€ Silver/
Niobium BU coin is devoted
to the subject of bionics. A
complex interdisciplinary fi eld,
in which biological systems
and evolution are applied in
solving engineering problems
and developing technology,
the crucial role of bionics in
the modern age is brilliantly
highlighted by the complex
designs of this unique legal
tender type.
The reverse features an interior
view of the Munich Olympic
stadium, the roof of which was
designed based on fi ndings
in the bionic world relating to
radiolarian shells, whilst the
obverse is dominated by a
cross section of the complex
nautilus shell, often used
as a model for cutting edge
building design. Underpinned
by exquisite BU quality, those
designs look stunning struck
upon a 34mm fl an uniting a 9g
ring of 90% silver and stunning
hot pink 7.5g core of pure
99.8% niobium.
A must-have for series
collectors, and sure to be
targeted by anyone seeking
a unique addition to his or
her collection, this inspiring
Austrian legal tender 25€ coin
is set in an offi cial case with
a Certifi cate of Authenticity
confi rming the mintage of
65,000.
The latest in one of the world’s hottest collector
programs, and a spectacular example of the genuine
originality and great beauty of the coinage of the
Austrian Mint, we are delighted to unveil the new
release in the Silver Niobium Bimetal Series!
Exclusive, offi cial and, created with brilliant blue
niobium, extremely eye-catching, this vibrant legal
tender series is devoted to the ever-popular area of
space travel and exploration.
Limited to a mintage of 1,000, this
spellbinding set comprises fi ve coins
– each struck to BU quality from 7.78g of
niobium. Measuring 35mm, the reverse
of each coin is distinguished by a superb
depiction of one of the most famous
technological milestones in humanity’s
ongoing exploration of the universe,
with Sputnik, Vostock, Apollo 11,
Columbia and the ISS Space Platform all
honoured.
An outstanding presentation, with each set
housed within a lockable metal case complete
with a Certifi cate of Authenticity for each coin, this
enchanting collection is defi ned by one other very
special feature – a piece of genuine Moonstone!
Set in its own plastic case, and complete with a
Certifi cate of Authenticity, the authentic Moonstone
forms the perfect fi nishing touch to a truly stunning
niobium collection.
A$495MALAWI 2009
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SET (5)
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INCLUDES GENUINE MOONSTONE!
Red-hot series
– now in HOT PINK!
A$99AUSTRIA 2012 25€
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NIOBIUM BU
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