Coins

Prized for their precious metal value, design, year of issue, rich history, or rarity - coin collecting is a fascinating adventure that will last a lifetime. Discover Downies’ vast range of historic, collectable and legal tender coins from Australia and around the world and get lost in an adventure that is as fun as it is rewarding. Plus, there’s always the chance you may be lucky enough to stumble upon a rare treasure in the process!

We source only the best, most innovative, coins from leading international and Australian mints that commemorate important events, personalities and themes, including pop culture, military, sport, cars, royalty, the lunar zodiac and more. We also curate fascinating numismatic rarities, error coins, ancient and historic coins including gold sovereigns, the coveted 1930 Penny, ancient Roman, Greek and British coins to mention a few!

Of course, being one of the oldest Australian-owned coin collecting houses (we have been providing Australians with the coins they love for over 90 years) we specialise in a wide variety of Australian coins. Browse our astounding range of pre-decimal and decimal Australian coins, as well as the best that the Royal Australian Mint and Perth Mint have to offer monthly. You will find all the latest mint and Proof sets here, as well as the ever-popular decimal commemorative coins ($2, $1 and more) that are the hottest items in Australian numismatics.

For those collectors who are enticed by precious metals, finishes and rare materials we have a superb range of GOLD, ROSE GOLD, PLATINUM and SILVER coins, you’ll even find numismatic treasures boasting prized stones innovative enamel techniques. Start browsing now to enrich your coin collection, or find a gift for someone special…