{"title":"Pre-Decimal Coins","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Australian Numismatic Journey - From Proclamation \u0026amp; Federation To Decimal Changeover!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the transition to decimal currency, Australia used and produced captivating and historically significant coins, each telling a story of monarchs, wars, and the evolving political landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustralia's earliest coinage are known as 'Proclamation Coins'. Before 1901, various foreign coins were officially assigned a set value in the early British colony of New South Wales by Governor King's proclamation on 19 November 1800. This was done to standardise and address a shortage in currency. Proclamation coinage included a variety of silver and gold coins from countries such as Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe path to Australia's own coinage began with Federation in 1901, culminating in the release of the first Australian florin, shilling, sixpence, and threepence featuring King Edward VII in 1910. However, it was back to the drawing board when the unexpected death of Edward VII the same year marked a poignant moment in Australia's numismatic history, creating highly coveted one-year-only coins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe era of fascinating Pre-Decimal coinage continued until 1964 when Australia transitioned to the Decimal system. The years before the Decimal changeover brought Australia some of the most exciting and iconic coins ever seen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe fascinating world of Australian Pre-Decimal Coins…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the history of Australian Pre-Decimal Coins and discover a treasure trove of numismatic wonders. Many aspects of Australian Pre-Decimal coinage ignite the passion of collectors…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt could be the scarcity of those one-year-only King Edward VII coins, the elegant 1927 Canberra Florin, Australia's first commemorative coin celebrated for its exquisite design, or the glamour of the rare King George V-era ‘30 Penny or ‘23 Halfpenny. Some collectors are fascinated with the coins of WWII and the years following the Great Depression. Or it may be coins from the beginning of the rule of Queen Elizabeth II that spark your interest – a woman who would go on to be the longest-reigning monarch in British\/English history. These coins offer a glimpse into Australia's vibrant past – explore now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Passion for Pre-Decimals – Stay Updated with Our Collection!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quest to assemble a complete 1910-1964 is a formidable challenge, given the millions of coins lost or destroyed over the decades, especially those from the reigns of Edward VII and George V. Downies is constantly sourcing Pre-Decimal coins and updating our inventory with exciting rarities, so that you can begin your very own collection, or find the coin you have been searching for! Keep an eye on our Pre-Decimal Coins page for updates and \u003cstrong\u003esubscribe to our monthly Money Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e for new arrivals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also offer \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive Pre-Decimal coin collections\u003c\/strong\u003e containing multiple pre-decimal coins to help you fast track your passion. Explore below to discover what we have in stock today and seize the opportunity to own a piece of Australia's numismatic heritage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTalk to our Numismatic Specialists About Pre-Decimals…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a specific piece, eager to expand your collection, or just need advice? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eClick here \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eto talk to one of our Pre-Decimal numismatists today – click here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDownies has your Pre-Decimal passion covered!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1942-bombay-penny-no-i-mintmark-standard-type-pair-fine","title":"1942 Bombay Penny No 'I' Mintmark \u0026 Standard Type Pair Fine","description":"","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792584622388,"sku":"31363","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/31363.jpg?v=1710978662"},{"product_id":"1914-halfpenny-pcgs-ms64rb-choice-uncirculated-red-brown","title":"1914 Halfpenny PCGS MS64RB (Choice Uncirculated Red Brown)","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792588423476,"sku":"29432","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/29432-99.jpg?v=1710976854"},{"product_id":"1911-64-comp-d-col-1923-gf-vg-aunc","title":"Australia 1911-64 Halfpenny Collection Very Good - about Uncirculated","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792597139764,"sku":"15821","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/15821-1_c866fcc2-236a-49b0-b97a-864479bf1f0e.jpg?v=1721604334"},{"product_id":"australias-first-fleet-halfpenny-penny-enamel-collection","title":"Australia's First Fleet Gold-plated Halfpenny \u0026 Penny 11-Coin Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a maritime aficionado, history buff or avid predecimal collector, the brand-new \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Fleet Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Enamel Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e is bound to put a smile on your face! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exclusive collection tells the story of the historic voyage, across 11 genuine predecimal coins. Each of the Fleet's 11 ships come alive thanks to a cutting-edge, full-colour enamelling technique - from the HMS \u003cem\u003eSirius\u003c\/em\u003e to the \u003cem\u003eFriendship\u003c\/em\u003e to the \u003cem\u003eScarborough\u003c\/em\u003e! With each coin lavishly enriched with 24-carat gold, this splendid set is underpinned by a comprehensive 48-page booklet listing the crew, passengers and supplies in museum-level detail - allowing you to connect with this critical moment in Australia's history like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrictly limited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year marks 230 years since the arrival of the Fleet at Botany Bay. It's a significant anniversary - and an opportunity to reflect on a developing society at a time almost too long ago to comprehend. Despite widespread interest in the event - sparked in part due to the anniversary year - just 5,000 complete collections have been issued. When you receive your set, you'll take comfort in the knowledge that you're one of just 5,000 satisfied owners in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes 11 original predecimal coins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin in the First Fleet Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Enamel Collection is a genuine, original predecimal coin. Ten halfpennies are joined by one penny, making this set superb value-for-money for predecimal enthusiasts - and that's before you even consider the finish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnriched with 24-carat gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia's predecimal obverse portraits are striking when crafted from copper. But they come alive when finished in the world's favourite precious metal! Each coin in the First Fleet Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Enamel Collection has been finished in 24-carat gold, lifting these iconic portraits to a whole new level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First Fleet in full-colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn January 18, 1788, eleven ships landed at Botany Bay, on the east coast of what is now Australia. The Fleet carried over 1,000 passengers, at least half of whom were convicts, plus supplies required to set up a rudimentary penal colony. While Captain Cook had sung the Bay's praises during his 1770 visit, Governor Arthur Phillip was less impressed. He decided to move the party north to Port Jackson, the location of modern Sydney - and the rest is history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eleven ships are brought to life with superb reverse motifs inspired by paintings by acclaimed marine artist Frank Allen. If you're a maritime enthusiast, you'll enjoy admiring and comparing the designs of famous vessels like the HMS \u003cem\u003eSupply\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eScarborough\u003c\/em\u003e while holding them in your hands!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnparalleled presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with details about the Fleet - a full passenger list, a list of cargo, details on each convict aboard each ship - an excellent, 48-page booklet is the perfect accompaniment to your collection. It even incorporates a Certificate of Authenticity! Continuing this gift-worthy presentation further, the coins are gently set within a stylish presentation case: the perfect stage upon which to admire your new treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just 5,000 sets issued, we highly recommend prompt action. Don't miss out!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792615358772,"sku":"17952","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/17952-1.1.jpg?v=1759898343"},{"product_id":"perth-mint-1958-penny-proof","title":"Australia Elizabeth II Perth Mint 1958 Penny Proof FDC","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 14.4pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePrestigious, historic and rare, we are delighted to present the Perth Mint’s 1958 Penny Proof! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMagnificent to behold ‘in the flesh’, Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs are underpinned by entrancing orange hues, with flawless fields playing host to razor-sharp designs. However, despite the fact that these are some of the finest coins ever created in Australia, the 1955-63 Collector Proof Coin Program is defined just as much by extreme rarity. The coin before you illustrates both traits perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNotable for the extraordinarily low mintage of 1,028, the 1958 Penny Proof presented here unites acutely detailed designs with blazing orange surfaces. It has clearly been well looked after, and stored carefully over the near 70 years since struck. This was not always the case with Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs, however. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSuffering exposure to air and unwanted handling, most such coins are no longer ‘first quality’. Some estimate that as few as 30-40% remain in original, first-class condition, as here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eAs with all ‘first quality’ Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs, the 1958 Penny is very rare today – and yet remains surprisingly affordable! A wonderful opportunity to become part of Australia’s first collector Proof program, we have just one example available. Click add to cart! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Heritage of Australia’s Proof Currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn the modern age, collectors are used to the Royal Australian Mint issuing Proof examples of Australia’s traditional circulating coinage in significant numbers. Every year, thousands of people have the chance to enjoy our beloved, iconic coins, struck to the highest possible quality. This wasn’t always the case…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTraditionally, mints both in Australia and elsewhere around the world struck Proof coinage for very specific reasons – and catering for the broader collector market wasn’t one of those reasons. Proof examples of coins were struck for government institutions, for archival purposes, for institutions such as museums, and to distribute to other mints. As a result, these coins were struck in the tiniest of numbers, with mintages of less than 10 pieces a regular occurrence. As the global collector market began to grow, however, so did pressure to strike Proof coinage in more substantial numbers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn Australia, there were a few Proof issues for collectors in the pre-WWII era – the 1927 Canberra Florin Proof, for example – but the number struck was still minuscule. In the 1950s, however, Treasury bowed to collector and dealer pressure and sanctioned the striking of Proof coins as part of an ongoing commercial venture. Government insisted on intervening in just one aspect – only those coins being struck by a mint for circulation could be issued as Proofs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFor the Perth Mint, tasked only with producing Australian copper coins, this meant the striking of penny and halfpenny Proofs only. From the launch of the Collector Proof Coin Program in 1955 until its conclusion in 1963, just prior to the changeover to decimal currency, the Perth Mint attained a level of excellence with its Proof coinage that was the equal of any mint in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMagnificent to behold, the coins are glorious. Underpinned by a rich array of orange hues, and notable for the impeccably smooth background fields and highly detailed designs, Perth Mint Proofs rank as some of the finest coins ever produced in Australia. Struck in the tiniest numbers, and with many lost or mishandled in the many decades since issue, Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs also rank among the rarest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe nation’s very first annual Proof coin series, the Collector Proof Coin Program, forms one of the most important elements of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eAustralia’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecurrency heritage. This is your chance to be a part of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792622600500,"sku":"HA408","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/ha408-3.jpg?v=1712136405"},{"product_id":"perth-mint-1957-penny-proof","title":"Australia Elizabeth II Perth Mint 1957 Penny Proof FDC","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eMintage 1,112 – scarce in this quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlthough the 1955-63 Collector Proof Coin Program is one of the most prestigious, most exclusive elements of Australian numismatics, there are still accessible options for the collector – such as the Perth Mint’s 1957 Penny Proof!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe third Perth Mint issue of the series, this copper icon was part of a tiny original mintage of just 1,112 – with far less than that meagre figure still in ‘first quality’ due to so many examples suffering exposure to the air and unwanted handling. Your big chance to become a part of this highly desirable series, we have in stock just one example of the Perth Mint’s 1957 Penny Proof. Sharply detailed, and distinguished by blazing orange hues, this superb coin is in FDC condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSurprisingly affordable, given the history, quality and undeniable rarity, this highly desirable coin is sure to be snapped up at super speed. Don’t miss your chance – click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Heritage of Australia’s Proof Currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn the modern age, collectors are used to the Royal Australian Mint issuing Proof examples of Australia’s traditional circulating coinage in significant numbers. Every year, thousands of people have the chance to enjoy our beloved, iconic coins, struck to the highest possible quality. This wasn’t always the case…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTraditionally, mints both in Australia and elsewhere around the world struck Proof coinage for very specific reasons – and catering for the broader collector market wasn’t one of those reasons. Proof examples of coins were struck for government institutions, for archival purposes, for institutions such as museums, and to distribute to other mints. As a result, these coins were struck in the tiniest of numbers, with mintages of less than 10 pieces a regular occurrence. As the global collector market began to grow, however, so did pressure to strike Proof coinage in more substantial numbers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn Australia, there were a few Proof issues for collectors in the pre-WWII era – the 1927 Canberra Florin Proof, for example – but the number struck was still minuscule. In the 1950s, however, Treasury bowed to collector and dealer pressure and sanctioned the striking of Proof coins as part of an ongoing commercial venture. Government insisted on intervening in just one aspect – only those coins being struck by a mint for circulation could be issued as Proofs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFor the Perth Mint, tasked only with producing Australian copper coins, this meant the striking of penny and halfpenny Proofs only. From the launch of the Collector Proof Coin Program in 1955 until its conclusion in 1963, just prior to the changeover to decimal currency, the Perth Mint attained a level of excellence with its Proof coinage that was the equal of any mint in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMagnificent to behold, the coins are glorious. Underpinned by a rich array of orange hues, and notable for the impeccably smooth background fields and highly detailed designs, Perth Mint Proofs rank as some of the finest coins ever produced in Australia. Struck in the tiniest numbers, and with many lost or mishandled in the many decades since issue, Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs also rank among the rarest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe nation’s very first annual Proof coin series, the Collector Proof Coin Program, forms one of the most important elements of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eAustralia’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecurrency heritage. This is your chance to be a part of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792623157556,"sku":"HA407","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/ha407-3.jpg?v=1712136399"},{"product_id":"1963-penny-halfpenny-proof-fdc","title":"Australia Elizabeth II Perth Mint 1963 Halfpenny \u0026 Penny Proof Pair FDC","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLast of the Perth series – just 1,100 pairs issued!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 14.4pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePrestigious, historic and rare, we are delighted to present the \u003c\/span\u003e1963 Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Proof Pair – the \u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003every last Perth Mint issue of the 1955-63 Collector Proof Coin Program! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEye-catching examples, the 1963 Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Proofs presented here are notable for razor-sharp designs, and a deep, rich, entrancing orange hues. As with all \u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePerth Mint Predecimal Proofs, the final issue of the series was struck in tiny numbers. The mintage of the 1963 pair was closed at just 1,100, and yet this figure tells only part of the story. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDuring the early days of Australian collector coin production, the Perth Mint and Melbourne Mint issued Proofs in very basic packaging. Coins suffered exposure to air, as well as unwanted handling, meaning that, 60+ years later, most are no longer ‘first quality’. Some estimate that as few as 30-40% remain in original, first-class condition. That means there could be 300 to 350 of the Perth Mint’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e1963 Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Proof Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003es in pristine quality, as here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA landmark Australian coinage issue, notable as t\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ehe most sought after predecimal Proofs of the 1960s, \u003c\/span\u003ewe have a single pristine example of the Perth Mint 1963 Penny \u0026amp; Halfpenny Proof Pair in stock. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Heritage of Australia’s Proof Currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn the modern age, collectors are used to the Royal Australian Mint issuing Proof examples of Australia’s traditional circulating coinage in significant numbers. Every year, thousands of people have the chance to enjoy our beloved, iconic coins, struck to the highest possible quality. This wasn’t always the case…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTraditionally, mints both in Australia and elsewhere around the world struck Proof coinage for very specific reasons – and catering for the broader collector market wasn’t one of those reasons. Proof examples of coins were struck for government institutions, for archival purposes, for institutions such as museums, and to distribute to other mints. As a result, these coins were struck in the tiniest of numbers, with mintages of less than 10 pieces a regular occurrence. As the global collector market began to grow, however, so did pressure to strike Proof coinage in more substantial numbers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn Australia, there were a few Proof issues for collectors in the pre-WWII era – the 1927 Canberra Florin Proof, for example – but the number struck was still minuscule. In the 1950s, however, Treasury bowed to collector and dealer pressure and sanctioned the striking of Proof coins as part of an ongoing commercial venture. Government insisted on intervening in just one aspect – only those coins being struck by a mint for circulation could be issued as Proofs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFor the Perth Mint, tasked only with producing Australian copper coins, this meant the striking of penny and halfpenny Proofs only. From the launch of the Collector Proof Coin Program in 1955 until its conclusion in 1963, just prior to the changeover to decimal currency, the Perth Mint attained a level of excellence with its Proof coinage that was the equal of any mint in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMagnificent to behold, the coins are glorious. Underpinned by a rich array of orange hues, and notable for the impeccably smooth background fields and highly detailed designs, Perth Mint Proofs rank as some of the finest coins ever produced in Australia. Struck in the tiniest numbers, and with many lost or mishandled in the many decades since issue, Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs also rank among the rarest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe nation’s very first annual Proof coin series, the Collector Proof Coin Program, forms one of the most important elements of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eAustralia’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecurrency heritage. This is your chance to be a part of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792630333748,"sku":"HE736","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/he736opt1.jpg?v=1712136442"},{"product_id":"perth-mint-1961-halfpenny-penny-proof-pair","title":"Australia Elizabeth II Perth Mint 1961 Halfpenny \u0026 Penny Proof Pair FDC","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eScarce and seldom offered – mintage a mere 1,040!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eA must-have for the serious Australian coin collector, we are delighted to present the Perth Mint’s 1961 Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Proof Pair! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAs was traditional in the predecimal era, mints only struck Proof examples of the denominations they were required to strike for circulation. Thus, in 1961, the Perth Mint issued only the halfpenny and penny in Proof quality. Struck to demand, and with the collector market in its infancy, a mere 1,040 pairs were issued! That figure only tells part of the story, however…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDuring the early days of collector coin production, Australia’s operating mints issued Proofs in basic packaging. With coins suffering exposure to air, as well as unwanted handling, most are no longer what we would describe as ‘first quality’. Some estimate that as few as 30-40% remain in original, first-class condition. That means there could be as few as 300 of the Perth Mint’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e1961 Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Proof Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003es in pristine condition, as here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnderpinned by blazing orange hues, with flawless fields playing host to razor-sharp designs, these coins will take any collection to new heights – but you must act now. With only one \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e1961 Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Proof Pair in stock, delay is sure to mean disappointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eClick add to cart!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Heritage of Australia’s Proof Currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn the modern age, collectors are used to the Royal Australian Mint issuing Proof examples of Australia’s traditional circulating coinage in significant numbers. Every year, thousands of people have the chance to enjoy our beloved, iconic coins, struck to the highest possible quality. This wasn’t always the case…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTraditionally, mints both in Australia and elsewhere around the world struck Proof coinage for very specific reasons – and catering for the broader collector market wasn’t one of those reasons. Proof examples of coins were struck for government institutions, for archival purposes, for institutions such as museums, and to distribute to other mints. As a result, these coins were struck in the tiniest of numbers, with mintages of less than 10 pieces a regular occurrence. As the global collector market began to grow, however, so did pressure to strike Proof coinage in more substantial numbers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn Australia, there were a few Proof issues for collectors in the pre-WWII era – the 1927 Canberra Florin Proof, for example – but the number struck was still minuscule. In the 1950s, however, Treasury bowed to collector and dealer pressure and sanctioned the striking of Proof coins as part of an ongoing commercial venture. Government insisted on intervening in just one aspect – only those coins being struck by a mint for circulation could be issued as Proofs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFor the Perth Mint, tasked only with producing Australian copper coins, this meant the striking of penny and halfpenny Proofs only. From the launch of the Collector Proof Coin Program in 1955 until its conclusion in 1963, just prior to the changeover to decimal currency, the Perth Mint attained a level of excellence with its Proof coinage that was the equal of any mint in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMagnificent to behold, the coins are glorious. Underpinned by a rich array of orange hues, and notable for the impeccably smooth background fields and highly detailed designs, Perth Mint Proofs rank as some of the finest coins ever produced in Australia. Struck in the tiniest numbers, and with many lost or mishandled in the many decades since issue, Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs also rank among the rarest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe nation’s very first annual Proof coin series, the Collector Proof Coin Program, forms one of the most important elements of Australia’s currency heritage. This is your chance to be a part of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792632267060,"sku":"HA411","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/HA411-0.jpg?v=1770579510"},{"product_id":"perth-mint-1960-halfpenny-penny-proof-pair","title":"Australia Elizabeth II Perth Mint 1960 Halfpenny \u0026 Penny Proof Pair FDC","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePristine, original condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e– mintage\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ejust 1,030!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe blazing orange hues, the smooth fields, the razor-sharp edges…the single Perth Mint 1960 Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Proof Pair we have available is truly exquisite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThese coins are, however, defined as much by limited availability as they are by the undeniable aesthetic quality. A mere 1,030 pairs were struck in 1960 – an astonishingly low mintage. With so many coins from the 1955-63 Collector Proof Program suffering exposure to air and unwelcome handling, a vast majority are no longer what we would describe as ‘first quality’. Indeed, some estimate that, across the Perth Mint issues, as few as 30-40% remain in original, first-class condition. Thus, there could be as few as 300-400 of the Perth Mint’s 1960 Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Proof Pair remaining in first quality – as here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA remarkably affordable opportunity to enjoy Australia’s first collector Proof program, we have just the single 1960 \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eHalfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Proof Pair \u003c\/span\u003ein stock. A must-have for the connoisseur, these coins will lift any collection to a new level. Click add to cart!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Heritage of Australia’s Proof Currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn the modern age, collectors are used to the Royal Australian Mint issuing Proof examples of Australia’s traditional circulating coinage in significant numbers. Every year, thousands of people have the chance to enjoy our beloved, iconic coins, struck to the highest possible quality. This wasn’t always the case…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTraditionally, mints both in Australia and elsewhere around the world struck Proof coinage for very specific reasons – and catering for the broader collector market wasn’t one of those reasons. Proof examples of coins were struck for government institutions, for archival purposes, for institutions such as museums, and to distribute to other mints. As a result, these coins were struck in the tiniest of numbers, with mintages of less than 10 pieces a regular occurrence. As the global collector market began to grow, however, so did pressure to strike Proof coinage in more substantial numbers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn Australia, there were a few Proof issues for collectors in the pre-WWII era – the 1927 Canberra Florin Proof, for example – but the number struck was still minuscule. In the 1950s, however, Treasury bowed to collector and dealer pressure and sanctioned the striking of Proof coins as part of an ongoing commercial venture. Government insisted on intervening in just one aspect – only those coins being struck by a mint for circulation could be issued as Proofs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFor the Perth Mint, tasked only with producing Australian copper coins, this meant the striking of penny and halfpenny Proofs only. From the launch of the Collector Proof Coin Program in 1955 until its conclusion in 1963, just prior to the changeover to decimal currency, the Perth Mint attained a level of excellence with its Proof coinage that was the equal of any mint in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMagnificent to behold, the coins are glorious. Underpinned by a rich array of orange hues, and notable for the impeccably smooth background fields and highly detailed designs, Perth Mint Proofs rank as some of the finest coins ever produced in Australia. Struck in the tiniest numbers, and with many lost or mishandled in the many decades since issue, Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs also rank among the rarest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe nation’s very first annual Proof coin series, the Collector Proof Coin Program, forms one of the most important elements of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eAustralia’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecurrency heritage. This is your chance to be a part of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792634528052,"sku":"HA410","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/HA410-0.jpg?v=1770578771"},{"product_id":"perth-mint-1959-penny-proof","title":"Australia Elizabeth II Perth Mint 1959 Penny Proof FDC","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eSure to bring a prestigious lustre to any Australian collection, we have just the single example of the Perth Mint’s 1959 Penny Proof available – and what a coin it is! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBreathtaking to behold ‘in the flesh’, Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs are among the finest coins ever created in Australia. Coins of immense eye-appeal, these captivating coppers are underpinned by mesmerising orange hues, faultless fields, and razor-sharp designs. As exclusive as they are eye-catching, coins of the 1955-63 Collector Proof Coin Program are just as notable for their extreme rarity. The coin before you is a dramatic illustration of both the quality and the rarity of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIssued for a collector market in its infancy, the mintage of the 1959 Penny Proof was an astonishingly low 1,030. Featuring acutely detailed designs and glowing orange surfaces, the 1959 Penny Proof seen here has clearly been carefully stored since struck, nearly seven decades ago. Unfortunately, this was not always the case with Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSuffering exposure to air and unwelcome handling, most such coins are no longer ‘first quality’. Some estimate that as few as 30-40% remain in original, first-class condition, as here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eA surprisingly affordable opportunity to play a part in Australia’s very first collector Proof program, we have just one example of the 1959 Penny Proof in stock. Click add to cart! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Heritage of Australia’s Proof Currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn the modern age, collectors are used to the Royal Australian Mint issuing Proof examples of Australia’s traditional circulating coinage in significant numbers. Every year, thousands of people have the chance to enjoy our beloved, iconic coins, struck to the highest possible quality. This wasn’t always the case…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTraditionally, mints both in Australia and elsewhere around the world struck Proof coinage for very specific reasons – and catering for the broader collector market wasn’t one of those reasons. Proof examples of coins were struck for government institutions, for archival purposes, for institutions such as museums, and to distribute to other mints. As a result, these coins were struck in the tiniest of numbers, with mintages of less than 10 pieces a regular occurrence. As the global collector market began to grow, however, so did pressure to strike Proof coinage in more substantial numbers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn Australia, there were a few Proof issues for collectors in the pre-WWII era – the 1927 Canberra Florin Proof, for example – but the number struck was still minuscule. In the 1950s, however, Treasury bowed to collector and dealer pressure and sanctioned the striking of Proof coins as part of an ongoing commercial venture. Government insisted on intervening in just one aspect – only those coins being struck by a mint for circulation could be issued as Proofs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFor the Perth Mint, tasked only with producing Australian copper coins, this meant the striking of penny and halfpenny Proofs only. From the launch of the Collector Proof Coin Program in 1955 until its conclusion in 1963, just prior to the changeover to decimal currency, the Perth Mint attained a level of excellence with its Proof coinage that was the equal of any mint in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMagnificent to behold, the coins are glorious. Underpinned by a rich array of orange hues, and notable for the impeccably smooth background fields and highly detailed designs, Perth Mint Proofs rank as some of the finest coins ever produced in Australia. 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The worldwide deflationary spiral saw Australia’s economy shrink, and the Melbourne Mint was not required to strike many coins from 1929 to 1933. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eNo shillings or florins were struck in 1929 and 1930, for example, and no pennies were struck in 1930 – or so it was thought. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eIt is now believed that perhaps 3,000 were produced to test 1930-dated dies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eHaving been stored away, these coins are likely to have been dispatched by the Mint with a later penny issue – perhaps in 1931 or 1932 – in fulfillment of a Commonwealth order. 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