Inside this issue
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Features a Red Poppy Window insert!
A masterpiece of modern minting, forming a window into Australia’s rich military heritage, this superbly designed 2oz 99.9% silver legal tender coin features a Red Poppy Window insert set within the broad 50mm flan! Just 400 struck!
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The centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II
A wonderful opportunity to pay homage to the long life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, and mark the centenary of her birth, we have an outstanding selection of Australian and British tributes available.
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Complete 1817-2026 Sovereign Collection!
Majestic, prestigious and very rare, the 1817-2026 Sovereign Collection comprises a sovereign from every monarch under whom the modern sovereign has been issued – headlined by the excessively rare, unique George VI 1937 Proof Sovereign!
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Icons of the colonial period…
Headlined by three genuine 19th century Convict Love Tokens, and featuring two stunning Queen Victoria Jubilee Medals, this superb selection will take you on a fascinating journey back to the colonial period. Just one of each item available!
The iconic Aussie Outback
A red-hot addition to one of our most eye-catching series, we are delighted to unveil the Colours of Australia 2026 $1 Golden Deserts 1oz Silver Proof Coin!
99.9% silver! Flawless Proof quality!
Tiny mintage restricted to just 1,000!
An official Niue legal tender issue.
Measures 38.60mm in diameter.
Beautifully presented within a case.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Struck from 99.9% silver, this coin forms a unique tribute to the rich red and yellow landscapes of Australia’s hinterland, and the dingoes that call it home. Celebrating such iconic locations as the Great Sandy Desert, the Great Victoria Desert and the Simpson Desert, the skilful union of the pure precious metal and vibrant full-colour captures the harsh yet entrancingly beautiful Aussie Outback perfectly.
A fine addition to any collection, and the perfect Aussie gift for friends and contacts overseas, the mintage of this eye-catching coin is just 1,000. Act now!
99.99% gold! Impeccable Proof quality! Mintage an incredibly low 99 coins!
An official Niue legal tender issue. Measures 38.60mm in diameter.
Presented in a plush, premium case.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Comprises 1oz of 99.9% pure silver.
Rich, distinctive Black Proof finish.
Mintage set at a mere 1,000 coins!
Official Niue legal tender issue. Measures 38.60mm in diameter.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Sure to command attention worldwide, the 2026 $1 Greater Bilby 1oz Silver Black Proof is beautifully designed, superbly struck and extremely exclusive.
Once found around Australia, but now found only in north-west and central regions, the Bilby is a nocturnal marsupial who loves to feast on insects, spiders and fruit. Popularised as a native alternative to the Easter Bunny, this beloved little Aussie is a natural subject for the Australia at Night Series. Sharply detailed, the depiction of the Bilby is brought to life through the captivating contrast of the sparkling 99.9% silver and the rich Black Proof backdrop.
With the mintage just 1,000, you not miss this opportunity. Order now!
Struck from 1oz of 99.99% gold!
Plated in 99.95% pure platinum!
Underpinned by Proof quality.
Mintage set at a mere 150 coins!
Niue legal tender: spans 38.60mm.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Create a collection in an instant!
Highlighted by the first $2 coin of King Charles III, this sensational set features every Indigenous Elder $2 date from 1988 to 2024 – in Uncirculated quality!
Featuring Australia’s first $2 coin, issued in 1988 to replace the $2 note and bearing the Maklouf portrait, the set also includes the first Rank-Broadley date (1999) and first Clark date (2019).
Notable for the inclusion of two
not-issued-for-circulation dates (1991 & 2023, the last Queen Elizabeth II $2 date), the series also encompasses several low-mintage issues.
The 1993 $2, for example, has a mintage of 4.9 million, with the 2000 $2 having a mintage of 5.7m. Highly sought after, the unique ‘obverse commemorative’ 2016 Decimal Currency 50th Anniversary $2 has a mintage of just 2.88m, while the first Clark date has a mintage of 2m!
With the annual average $2 mintage more than 28m, you can see why these dates are scarce in top grade today.
Seldom seen in mint state, with non-commemoratives rarely put aside at the time of issue, the 1988-2024 $2 Indigenous Elder 39-Coin Uncirculated Collection is available at over $100 off market value – and presented in a FREE album valued at $59! Act now!
$1,475
Honouring Australia’s Indigenous Heritage
Underpinned by strictly Unc quality, the First Nations $1 Coin & Note Portfolio forms an eye-catching, affordable tribute to Australia’s Indigenous heritage.
Australia’s first currency issue to recognise Australian Indigenous culture, this set is highlighted by a 1966-84 $1 note – signatures of our choice. The perfect partner, the $1 note is united with the 1988 Bicentennial $1 coin – designed by Stuart Devlin in the style of Indigenous Australian art. Australian legal tender, both issues are set in an illustrated, informative portfolio.
Struck by the Royal Australian Mint, Australia’s first Indigenous Elder $2 date is always highly sought after – but never more so than when struck to the pinnacle of Proof quality from sparkling sterling silver!
Honouring Australia’s War Heroes
A masterwork of innovation, forming a unique window into Australia’s rich military history, we are proud to present the Red Poppy 2026 $5 Window 2oz Silver Proof!
Translucent Red Poppy Window!
Crafted from 2oz of 99.9% silver. Struck to flawless Proof quality. Limited edition a mere 400 coins! Niue legal tender – spans 50mm. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Struck from 99.9% pure silver, this pioneering precious metal Proof is defined by one very special feature. The perfect complement to the superbly balanced, evocative designs, the imposing 50mm flan features a translucent Red Poppy Window insert! Official legal tender, the obverse carries a cameo portrait of King Charles III.
Given the popularity of all Red Poppy tributes, and the unique qualities of this modern masterpiece, we anticipate overwhelming demand for the Red Poppy 2026 $5 Window 2oz Silver Proof. With just 400 struck, you must act now.
The WWI Gold Sovereign 15-Coin Mintmark Collection!
A presentation underpinned by compelling history, immense rarity and the utmost prestige, we are delighted to present the King George V 1914-18 M,P&S Mintmark Gold Sovereign Extremely Fine-about Uncirculated Complete 15-Coin Collection.
Although the First World War altered the role of the sovereign in everyday life, production of this iconic gold coin in Australia was still relatively prolific. Indeed, the three local branches of Britain’s Royal Mint – domiciled in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth – struck sovereigns in each year from 1914 to 1918. An unrivalled opportunity, the collection before you gives you the chance to secure an example of EVERY Australian Sovereign issued during the First World War – in premium grade!
Superbly presented within a lockable, glossy black timber case, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity, the collection comprises fifteen 22-carat gold sovereigns.
This includes all five Sydney Mint dates, all five Melbourne Mint dates and all five Perth Mint dates struck from 1914 to 1918. Grading from Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated quality, this set is excessively rare as a complete collection.
With so many coins dispatched overseas after the First World War to satisfy the enormous debt accumulated by the Australian Government during the conflict – or melted for the intrinsic value – this set is incredibly difficult to assemble piece-by-piece. With Downies constantly scouring the globe to track down these sought after WWI sovereign dates, this is your chance to create a complete collection in an instant!
A supreme acquisition for any Australian coin collector, and a family heirloom in the making, we have just two examples of this historic, premium grade collection available. Don’t miss this golden opportunity!
$38,995
The first child of the Duke & Duchess of York (later King George VI & Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother), Queen Elizabeth II was born in London on the 21st of April 1926 – exactly 100 years ago.
At the age of just 25, Elizabeth II succeeded her beloved father, George VI. Ultimately, she would rule for an astonishing 70 years and seven months, becoming Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. A beacon of stability in a world of seemingly endless change, Elizabeth II was known for her humility, dignity and strength in adversity, devoting her life to the service of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. She was – and remains – an icon to millions of people worldwide.
Giving you the chance to mark the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, we are delighted to present this array of richly symbolic and highly distinctive tributes.
British Portraits of Power
Complete Decimal Sets in Unc!
A sweeping celebration of the world’s most famous gold coin, this collection comprises a sovereign from every monarch under whom the modern sovereign has been issued!
Comprehensive, the set includes sovereigns of George III, George IV, William IV, Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Elizabeth II & Charles III – dates, mints & types of our choice. Completing the set, we have also secured the rare 1937 Sovereign –the only George VI sovereign date!
Befitting the quality, rarity and prestige of this breathtaking presentation, each collection is set within a lavish lockable timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Netflix Classics!
History in your hands…
Collected for many centuries, Ancient artefacts enable the collector to form a powerful connection with the events and people of cultures and civilisations of the distant past.
Whilst you can read in history books about the extraordinary personalities of the Ancient World, and the amazing tales of betrayal, murder and general excess, the chance to own a tangible piece of the Ancient past is a genuine pleasure. And it is a pleasure that can be enjoyed by all! Contrary to popular belief, not all Ancient artefacts are rare, and many are surprisingly affordable.
Providing you with a fantastic opportunity to reach back into the past, and touch the history of the Ancient World with your own hands, every artefact on this page is guaranteed by Downies as genuine.
Ancient Rome Vespasian 69-79AD Silver Denarius Fine-Very Fine
Ancient Rome Marc Antony
Ancient Greece 4th-1stC BC Lead Sling Bullet Fine-Very Fine
Genuine
Convict Love Tokens!
A powerful link with those who fell foul of the law in the 18th & 19th centuries, Convict Love Tokens represent Australian history you can hold in your hands.
Convict Love Tokens were made for British and Irish convicts awaiting transportation to Australia. Largely created from English coins, smoothed flat and inscribed with a special message, illustration or popular phrase, tokens were left with loved ones as a keepsake. Rare, poignant and unique, Convict Love Tokens offer a fascinating insight into early Australia.
Circulating widely in the years after settlement in 1788, the Spanish Silver 8 Reales was listed in the Proclamation of 1800 – Australia’s first official currency system.
1857 Edward Miller Convict Love Token Extremely Fine
19th Century JC/John Taylor Convict Love Token Fair
Great Britain Queen Victoria 1887 Golden Jubilee Medal FDC
Great Britain Queen Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee Bronze
