{"title":"Queen Elizabeth II","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\"\u003eHonouring Queen Elizabeth II\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eA poignant, prestigious and exclusive tribute, we are honoured to offer you the opportunity to remember the life and legacy of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Marking the Centenary of her birth (1926–2026), this remarkable collection brings together a carefully curated selection of commemorative coinage celebrating the defining moments of Her Majesty’s extraordinary reign. From historic milestones to enduring symbols of duty and service, each piece reflects the grace, strength and continuity that defined a truly unparalleled monarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"1059\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSpanning both\u003cstrong\u003e pre\u003c\/strong\u003edecimal and decimal eras, this diverse collection showcases the evolution of the Queen’s portraiture across generations — from superbly struck sovereigns and historic shillings, florins and crowns, to modern issues in premium collector grades. Whether you are drawn to timeless classics or contemporary commemoratives, this offering presents a rare opportunity to secure meaningful pieces that honour a century of history, heritage and royal legacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritain’s longest reigning monarch…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBorn on the 21st of April 1926, Queen Elizabeth II ruled for more than 70 years, becoming Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Defined by humility, dignity, strength in adversity, and an unwavering commitment to her people, she was a beacon of stability in a world of seemingly constant change. Devoting her life to the service of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, Elizabeth II was – and remains – an icon to millions of people around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"10-r62-coombs-wilson-queen-elizabeth-ii-comm-banknote-fine-very-fine","title":"Australia Elizabeth II 1960 £10 R62 Coombs\/Wilson Commonwealth Bank Fine-Very Fine Banknote","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792572072244,"sku":"AG976","price":469.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/ag976_1_16079673-7a10-41c9-a5d6-8dcc8238c77a.jpg?v=1710260105"},{"product_id":"1954-5-r49-coombs-wilson-commonwealth-banknote-fine-very-fine","title":"Australia Elizabeth II 1954 £5 R49 Coombs\/Wilson Commonwealth Bank Fine-Very Fine Banknote","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792573874484,"sku":"33070","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/33070-1.jpg?v=1710256424"},{"product_id":"queen-elizabeth-ii-the-royal-collection-book","title":"Queen Elizabeth II – The Royal Collection Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eExtensive, impressive and beautifully presented…\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\u003ca name=\"_Hlk225844314\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eComprising a wonderful variety of official legal tender issues \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003efrom right around the globe, the Royal Collection Book forms a powerful chronicle of the long reign of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eBorn on the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e of April 1926, Queen Elizabeth II ruled for more than 70 years, becoming Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Defined by humility, dignity, strength in adversity, and an unwavering commitment to her people, she was a beacon of stability in a world of seemingly constant change. Devoting her life to the service of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, Elizabeth II was – and remains – an icon to millions of people around the globe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAn extensive, eye-catching tribute to the queen’s life of devoted service, the collection encompasses 22 coins, two banknotes and two stamps – beautifully presented within a large, informative, illustrated hardback folder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eOutstanding value-for-money at our price, don’t miss this opportunity – click add to cart now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792573972788,"sku":"32845","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/32845-0.jpg?v=1774930583"},{"product_id":"1-r33-c-w-aunc","title":"Australia Elizabeth II 1953 £1 R33 Coombs\/Wilson Commonwealth Bank about Uncirculated Banknote","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792597172532,"sku":"20280","price":439.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/20280-1.jpg?v=1721269082"},{"product_id":"elizabeth-ii-1980-queen-mother-80th-birthday-crown-uncirculated","title":"Elizabeth II 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Crown Uncirculated","description":"Elizabeth II 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Crown Uncirculated","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792617980212,"sku":"10435","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/10435-2.jpg?v=1717731900"},{"product_id":"queen-elizabeth-ii-gold-sovereign-portrait-collection","title":"Complete Queen Elizabeth II Sovereign Portrait Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eCharting the record-breaking reign of Queen Elizabeth II through portraiture, this 5-coin Gold Sovereign Set is \u003c\/span\u003eprestigious, desirable and very exclusive.\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e The limited edition is a mere FIFTY sets!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach of those sets comprises five genuine British Gold Sovereigns – each struck at the Royal Mint. Following her journey from youthful monarch to 'Matriarch of Great Britain', each sovereign bears one of the five main obverse portraits of Elizabeth II used on British coinage from the 1950s to the current day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn as issued condition, the five sovereigns feature the portraits by Mary Gillick (1957-68), Arnold Machin (1974-82), Raphael Maklouf (1985-97), Ian Rank-Broadley (2000-15), Jody Clark (2016-22) respectively – dates of our choice. A masterpiece of neo-classical art, created by legendary Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, the reverse of each 22-carat gold coin is distinguished by the unmitigated magnificence of the St George \u0026amp; the Dragon motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA presentation you will be proud to own, and a piece of history you will want to pass down the generations, British sovereigns are scarce today, with literally tens of thousands lost to the profiteer’s melting pot over the years. A very special opportunity, we have a limited number of sets available – each beautifully presented within a luxurious timber case, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDon’t miss this golden opportunity! Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792619651380,"sku":"16011","price":13950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/16011_1.jpg?v=1710245570"},{"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":"1977-jubilee-proof-set","title":"Australia Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 6-Coin Proof Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of the most popular issues in the Royal Australian Mint’s long-running 1966-2026 Proof Set Series, we have a limited number of the 1977 Proof Set in stock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn official Australian legal tender issue, this sought after set comprises six coins. Struck to immaculate Proof standard, with sharply struck, delicately frosted designs contrasting brilliantly with impeccable mirror fields, the set includes the 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c and unique commemorative 50c. Honouring the 25\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II and, as with the other five coins, designed by Stuart Devlin, the one-year-only 50c was Australia’s second decimal commemorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA key acquisition for Australian coin collectors, and anyone with an admiration for Britain’s longest reigning monarch, each 6-coin set is presented within the official Royal Australian Mint pack of issue. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792633512244,"sku":"GX196","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/gx196-4_6e87a9ea-48de-419d-b518-fcaa600e4e66.jpg?v=1710262509"},{"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. 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