Inside this issue
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New decimal changeover sets!
Underpinned by rich history, superb presentation and outstanding value-for-money, the two new Currency Changeover 12-Coin Collections embrace both sides of Australia’s predecimal/decimal currency divide. Limited numbers available!
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Latest in the Deadly & Dangerous Series!
Guaranteed to be among the hottest issues of the year, we are delighted to present the new Gold Proof & Silver Proof issues in the internationally acclaimed Deadly & Dangerous Series – celebrating the nightmarish Giant Centipede!
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The Year of the Horse begins!
The Year of the Horse begins on the 17th of February, and whether as an auspicious addition to your own collection, or a fantastic Chinese New Year gift for another, we have a sensational selection of Lunar commemoratives in stock.
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The coins of the mighty Roman Empire…
An irresistible and surprisingly affordable opportunity to hold the history of the Ancients in your hands, we have a powerful array of genuine coins from the mighty Roman Empire available. Hadrian, Lucius Verus, Maximianus and more!
Decimal Currency 60th Anniversary Tribute!
Capturing the essence of Australia, we are proud to present the Decimal Currency 60th Anniversary 2026 $1 Gold-plated 1oz Silver Proof!
Designed by Stuart Devlin, Australia’s original decimal coinage honoured seven of our native animals – the kangaroo & emu (50c), platypus (20c), lyrebird (10c), echidna (5c), frilled-neck lizard (2c) and feathertail glider (1c). A sensational concept, this 24-carat gold-plated 99.9% silver coin unites all seven iconic Australian animals in one design!
A strictly limited edition, this legal tender issue has a mintage of just 1,250 coins! With a sell-out certain, don’t miss this opportunity!
Decimal Currency 60th Anniversary 2026 $1 Gold-plated 1oz Silver Proof Coin
1oz of 99.99% pure, glittering gold!
Struck to flawless Proof quality.
Worldwide limited edition just 99!
Niue legal tender: spans 38.60mm.
Presented within an attractive case.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Decimal Currency 60th Anniversary 2026 $100
99.9% silver! 24-carat gold-plating!
Struck to immaculate Proof quality.
Worldwide limited edition just 1,250!
Niue legal tender: measures 38.60mm.
Presented within an attractive case.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Australia’s Currency Crossroads!
Superbly presented, eminently historic and utterly complete, this impressive set comprises the LAST dated coins of the predecimal era and the FIRST dated coins of the decimal era!
The final dates of their denominations, the set includes the 1963 Sixpence, Shilling & Florin, and 1964 Halfpenny, Penny & Threepence. Bearing the first coinage portrait of Elizabeth II, by Mary Gillick, these ‘last issue’ dates
are united with the first decimal coins. This includes the 1966 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c & Silver Round 50c, each carrying Arnold Machin’s portrait of the Queen.
In Uncirculated condition, the twelve coins are housed within a sturdy, informative hardback portfolio.
A lasting keepsake of the greatest milestone in Australian currency history, this surprisingly affordable set comprises the LAST six predecimal coin types, united with the FIRST six decimal coin types!
Struck during the early years of the reign of Elizabeth II, from 1953 to 1964, the set includes the copper halfpenny & penny, plus silver threepence, sixpence, shilling & florin
– dates of our choice. The perfect partners, the set also includes the 1966 Silver Round 50c, united with the 1966-84 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c & 20c – dates of our choice.
Housed within an illustrated, informative presentation folder, the twelve coins grade from Very Fine to Uncirculated.
First dates in Gem Unc!
Such was the magnitude of the changeover to decimal currency, the RAM was assisted by the Perth Mint and Royal Mint to get the job done. A great opportunity to secure Australia’s first decimal dates in sensational quality, we have the Royal Mint 1966 10c & 20c and Perth Mint 1966 1c & 2c in Gem Uncirculated condition!
Struck at Royal Mint, London, as Britain assisted Australia in the decimal changeover, the 1966 Wavy ‘2’ 20c is one of Australia’s rarest issued decimal types.
Recognised by the obvious upward curve on top of baseline of the ‘2’ in ‘20’, this famous Variety is scarce in any grade, and rare in superior quality. With a small number of premium grade examples available, you must grasp this opportunity with both hands!
Struck at the Calcutta Mint in the last year of WWI, and featuring the Mint’s ‘I’ (India) mintmark below the scroll on the reverse, the 1918I Halfpenny is one of the key dates of the Australian 1910-64 Predecimal Series.
The second rarest Australian halfpenny, behind only the 1923, this crucial George V issue is scarce in any condition. Graded by leading independent coin verifiers PCGS as Cleaned Unc Detail, and distinguished by a full centre diamond and eight clear pearls upon the King’s crown, we have just one example available.
Predecimal Proofs from the
Prestigious, historic and rare, we are delighted to present every issue in the Perth Mint 1955-63 Predecimal Proof Series!
Magnificent to behold ‘in the flesh’, Perth Mint
Halfpenny & Penny Proofs are underpinned by a solid, entrancing orange hue, with flawless fields playing host razor-sharp designs. However, despite the fact that these are some of the finest coins ever created in Australia, the extreme rarity is perhaps the most defining characteristic of the series.
Perth Proofs were issued in tiny numbers. The lowest mintage (1955) is just 301, and even the highest (1957) is a mere 1,112! And, as the coins were offered in basic packaging, suffering exposure to air and unwanted handling, most are no longer ‘first quality’. Some estimate that as few as 30-40% remain in original, firstclass condition, as here.
An outstanding opportunity, we have every Perth Mint 1955-63 Proof issue in superb FDC quality! Limited stocks available!
Australia Elizabeth II Perth Mint 1955 Halfpenny & Penny Proof Pair FDC $17,500 HK682
Sabre-Toothed Tiger in 99.9% silver!
A dramatic work of numismatic art, we are delighted to present the Sabre-Toothed Tiger 2026 $1 Silver Proof!
Capturing the ferocity of the Sabre-Toothed Tiger with the power of state-of-the-art minting, this 99.9% silver coin is distinguished by a sharply detailed strike and expert use of full-colour. Carrying a dynamic, terrifying portrayal of this iconic prehistoric creature, the 38.60mm flan also features razor-sharp claw marks and a border depicting fossils! As exclusive as it is eye-catching, the worldwide mintage is just 650! Act now!
Honours the Sabre-Toothed Tiger! Proof quality! 1oz of 99.9% silver! Limited edition restricted to just 650! Official Niue legal tender issue. Measures 38.60mm in diameter. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
New Deadly & Dangerous!
1oz 99.99% pure gold! Proof quality! Exclusive! Mintage a mere 150!
Struck-up design: glorious full-colour!
Niue legal tender: spans 38.60mm. Presented within a timber case.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Capturing the nightmarish physique of the Giant Centipede perfectly, this eyecatching 99.99% silver coin forms a dramatic addition to the internationally acclaimed Deadly & Dangerous Series. A typically vibrant example of the Perth Mint’s precious metal prowess, this spectacular full-colour coin has a limited edition of just 2,500. Act now!
99.99% pure silver! Proof quality! Struck by Australia’s own Perth Mint. Limited edition set at a mere 2,500! Tuvalu legal tender: spans 40.90mm. Presented within a plush case.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Every set from 1953 to 1964!
The last chapter of Australia’s first national currency system, we are delighted to present every Queen Elizabeth II Predecimal Year Set from 1953 to 1964!
In 1953, the first coinage of Elizabeth II was unveiled. Bearing the portrait of the Queen by Mary Gillick, that coinage included the halfpenny & penny, united with the silver threepence, sixpence, shilling & florin. As fate would have it, these would be Australia’s final predecimal types – the very last coins issued before the changeover to the decimal system, exactly 60 years ago.
Whether as a memento of a major milestone in Australian history, or to celebrate an important year in your own life or that of someone special, Elizabeth II Predecimal Year Sets are perfect –especially given the splendid presentation! Comprising the coins struck in the particular year, each set is housed in an illustrated, informative, hardback portfolio.
Limited stocks of many years available – act now!
Complete 1953-64 set in Unc!
From the first halfpenny to the last florin, this 71-coin set features an example of EVERY date & EVERY mintmark issue of EVERY Australian predecimal denomination issued under Queen Elizabeth II!
The first Australian coinage of Elizabeth II, this allencompassing aggregation is highlighted by an array of sought after dates. Featuring the first-year-of-issue 1953
dates – including the low-mintage 1953 Sixpence – the set also encompasses the ‘Olympic’ 1956 Sixpence, Shilling & Florin, and 1959 Melbourne Penny.
With so many dates becoming scarce, the complete collection is seldom offered – especially in strictly Uncirculated condition. Act now!
Headlining a superb selection of official legal tender Lunar tributes across pages 18&19, this spectacular work of modern minting celebrates the Year of the Horse –beginning on February the 17th.
As much an artwork as a coin, this 3D sculpted, freestanding Mongolian legal tender issue is crafted from 1oz of 99.99% silver. Created with Ultra High Relief technology, the limited edition of this unique Year of the Horse release is a mere 999 coins –each set in a case with a Certificate.
While you can read about the history of Ancient Rome, and the tales of betrayal, murder and depravity, holding a genuine Roman coin is to hold that history in your very own hands! And, contrary to the belief of many, not all Roman coins are rare, and many are astonishingly affordable – as illustrated by the selection seen here.
Headlined by an impressive portrait type of Emperor Lucius Verus – who was cut down by the plague during Rome’s battle with a host of Germanic tribes in the Marcomannic War – we have a superb variety of authentic Ancient Roman coins available.
Rare Emden Tokens!
Used by the crew of WWI Germany’s SMS Emden, these Canteen Tokens are rare, particularly the high denomination 200 Pfennig. Genuine artefacts of – and possibly witnesses to –Australia’s first major victory at sea, these tokens are believed to have been retrieved from the Emden after destroyed by HMAS Sydney in 1914. Rarely offered – one set available!
Germany WWI SMS Emden Canteen Tokens Set of 3 Fine-Very Fine $2,000
Rare in any grade
Vibrant, living Australian history, WWII Internment Camp notes are rare in any grade – including the Hay Internment Camp Robinow/Stahl Shilling before you. Created by prisoners to facilitate transactions in the camp economy, with virtually all of the tiny number issued destroyed within months, this genuine WWII artefact is seldom seen on the market. FREE EMDEN POSTCARD!
Internment Camp 1941 Robinow/Stahl Shilling Note good Fine
$1,995 41554
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