Birthday
sets and
investment collections
This page contains:
•
Gift suggestions for special birthdays
and anniversaries
• Collections
for superannuation
or long-term investment portfolios
These sets all offer savings over single item prices, and therefore maximum return on investment. Meanwhile they are all highly attractive representations of Australia's remarkable numismatic history.
We are always happy to assemble other numismatic sets or supply individual items for special anniversary gifts, short-term or long-term investments or superannuation portfolios. Free advice is available in all these areas.
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Event
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Date
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Description
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Price
A$
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| Birthday or anniversary |
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Similar commemorative sets to those listed below are available for most years. Email for prices. |
POA |
| 18th birthday this year, 2008 |
1990 |
Proof set of all eight Australian decimal coins minted that year (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, one dollar and two dollars) all in FDC proof condition. Presented in sealed plastic case in a plush velvet folder and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. Complete with attractive certification describing the coins. |
A$82 |
| 18th birthday this year, 2008 |
1990 |
Uncirculated set of all eight Australian decimal coins minted in 1990 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, one dollar and two dollars) all in gem uncirculated condition. Presented in sealed bubble pack and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. |
A$130 |
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20th
birthday this year, 2008 |
1988 |
Proof set of all eight Australian decimal coins minted in 1988 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, one dollar and two dollars) all in FDC proof condition. Presented in sealed plastic case in a plush velvet folder and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. Complete with attractive certification describing the coins. click here for image |
A$70 |
| 20th
birthday this year, 2008 or 21st birthday next year, 2009 |
1988 |
Uncirculated set of all seven Australian decimal coins minted in 1988 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents and one dollar) all in gem uncirculated condition. Presented in sealed bubble pack and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. click here for image |
A$30 |
| 21st birthday this year, 2008 |
1987 |
Proof set of all seven Australian decimal coins minted in 1987 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents and one dollar) all in FDC proof condition. Presented in sealed plastic case in a plush velvet folder and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. click here for image |
A$58 |
| 21st birthday this year, 2008 |
1987 |
Uncirculated set of all seven Australian decimal coins minted that year (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents and one dollar) all in gem uncirculated condition. Presented in sealed bubble pack and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. click here for image |
A$32 |
| 25th birthday this year, 2008 |
1983 |
Proof set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 1983 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents and 50 cents) all in FDC proof condition. Presented in sealed plastic case in original white foam packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. click here for image |
A$38 |
| 25th Birthday this year, 2008 |
1983 |
Set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 1983 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, twenty cents and 50 cents) all in choice uncirculated condition in a specially-designed blue plush velvet display case. Complete with certification describing the coins. |
A$65 |
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30th
birthday this year, 2008 |
1978 |
Uncirculated set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 1978 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents and 50 cents) all in original gem uncirculated condition. Presented in official red plastic wallet as received from the Royal Australian Mint. Complete with official certification describing the coins. |
A$20 |
| 30th Birthday this year, 2008 |
1978 |
Set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 1978 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, twenty cents and 50 cents) all in choice uncirculated condition in a specially-designed blue plush velvet display case. Complete with certification describing the coins. |
A$65 |
| 40th Birthday this year, 2008 |
1968 |
Framed Australian ten dollar banknote minted in 1968. Signatures Philips and Randall, near uncirculated condition, with just the lightest teller flicks. Comes with certification describing the banknote and the significance of the year. Framed in attractive glass and timber frame. |
A$125 |
| 40th Birthday this year, 2008 |
1968 |
Set of all five Australian decimal coins minted in 1968 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents and twenty cents; no 50 cents coin was minted in 1968) all in choice uncirculated condition in a specially-designed blue plush velvet display case. Complete with certification describing the coins. click here for image |
A$185 |
| 40th Birthday next year, 2009 |
1969 |
Similar sets to all the above are available. Email for prices. |
POA |
| 50th Birthday next year, 2009 |
1959 |
Set of all six Australian pre-decimal coins minted in 1959 (halfpenny, penny, threepence, sixpence, florin and florin) all in gem uncirculated condition in a specially-designed blue plush velvet display case. Complete with certification and coin description. click here for image |
A$275 |
| 50th Birthday next year, 2009 |
1959 |
Set of all six Australian pre-decimal coins minted in 1959 (halfpenny, penny, threepence, sixpence, florin and florin) all in uncirculated condition in a blue cardboard 6-coin pack. |
A$155 |
| 5th anniversary of a business enterprise this year, 2008 |
2003 |
Proof set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 2003 (five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, one dollar and two dollars) all in FDC proof condition. Presented in sealed plastic case in a plush velvet folder and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. Complete with attractive certification describing the coins. Price depends on quantity. |
POA |
| 10th anniversary of a business enterprise this year, 2008 |
1998 |
Proof set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 1998 (five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, one dollar and two dollars) all in FDC proof condition. Presented in sealed plastic case in a plush velvet folder and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. Complete with attractive certification describing the coins. Price depends on quantity. |
POA |
| 20th anniversary of a business enterprise this year, 2008 |
1988 |
Proof set of all eight Australian decimal coins minted in 1988 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, one dollar and two dollars) all in FDC proof condition. Presented in sealed plastic case in a plush velvet folder and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. Complete with attractive certification describing the coins. Price depends on quantity. click here for image |
POA |
| 5th, 10th or 20th anniversary of a business enterprise next year, 2009 |
1989, 1999, 2004 |
Similar sets to all the above are available. Email for prices. |
POA |
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1. |
Australian pre-decimal (40) and decimal (9) type set complete in Dansco supreme album. All coins Brilliant Uncirculated. Several scarce dates, thus an outstanding investment. 49 choice coins available at well below full retail. Email or write for full listing. click here for image |
A$ POA |
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2. |
Australian type set complete in Dansco deluxe album. A most attractive collection for display and a sound investment. Includes the scarce Melbourne Centenary florin in EF and a lovely 1937 crown. Silver coins good average to Unc. Copper and decimals all EF or Unc. |
A$1495 |
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3. |
Halfpenny set complete from 1911 to 1964, including the rare 1923. An excellent set in Dansco supreme album. Many George V coins VF or better, most George VI coins EF to Unc, all coins post 1948 some lustre, later dates BU. click here for image |
A$3490 |
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4. |
Halfpenny set, the same as 10. above, but without the rare and expensive 1923. |
A$390 |
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5. |
Halfpenny set complete from 1911 to 1964, including the rare 1923, housed in Dansco deluxe album, all coins well above average. |
A$3295 |
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Halfpenny set, the same as 12. above, but without the rare and expensive 1923. Excellent starting set for a first-time investor or collector. |
A$195 |
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7. |
Penny set, from 1911 to 1964, complete with all scarce dates except 1930, in Dansco supreme album. Many George V coins VF or EF, most George VI coins EF to Unc, all coins after 1948 aUnc to BU. Outstanding value. click here for image |
A$595 |
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8. |
Penny set, from 1911 to 1964, but no 1930, most coins above average, housed in Dansco deluxe album. Most later coins EF - aUnc. Excellent starting set for a first-time investor or collector. click here for image |
A$335 |
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9. |
Australian florin set complete, most coins well above average, several later dates EF or Unc. A most attractive set in a Dansco supreme album. click here for image |
A$1850 |
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10. |
Australian florin set complete, many coins above average, most later dates VF or better, some very pleasant surprises. In Dansco deluxe press-in album. click here for image |
A$1375 |
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11. |
Australian pre-decimal date set 1960, halfpenny to florin (6 coins) all choice Uncirculated in blue plastic pack. |
A$125 |
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12. |
As above, 1961, (6 coins), choice Uncirculated. SOLD OUT. More coming soon. |
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As above, 1962, (6 coins), choice Uncirculated. |
A$65 |
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14. |
As above, 1963, (6 coins), choice Uncirculated. |
A$60 |
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15. |
All four above sets (24 coins) strictly Uncirculated and therefore excellent investment potential. More than 20% saving on single coin prices. |
A$345 |
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16. |
Australian pre-decimal date set 1953, halfpenny to florin (6 coins) including the rare 1953 sixpence. All Choice uncirculated and housed in a specially-designed blue plush velvet display case. Complete with certification and coin description. First date for Queen Elizabeth II. |
A$850 |
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17. |
Australian pre-decimal 5-coin date set 1954, (halfpenny, threepence, sixpence, shilling and florin; as no penny minted in 1954). Includes the scarce 1954 threepence and the commemorative florin celebrating the royal visit of Queen Elizabeth II. All Choice uncirculated in a specially-designed blue plush velvet display case. Complete with certification and coin description. |
A$385 |
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18. |
Threepence set Queen Elizabeth 1953 to 1963 (12 coins) all Choice uncirculated or Gem as struck. One set available only. More than 25% below price of single coins. Exceptional investment. |
A$345 |
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19. |
Shillings set Queen Elizabeth 1953 to 1963 (11 coins) all Choice uncirculated or Gem as struck. One set available only. More than 25% below price of single coins. Exceptional investment. |
A$455 |
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20. |
Florin set Queen Elizabeth 1953 to 1963 (10 coins) all Brilliant Uncirculated as struck. One set available only. More than 15% below price of single coins. Exceptional investment. |
A$500 |
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21. |
Collection of fourteen Australian decimal one cent coins all in pristine gem uncirculated condition. Dates 1970 to 1983 inclusive. The obverses all have the young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin. The reverses depict Stuart Devlin's sculpture of Australia's extraordinary little flying marsupial, the feather-tailed glider. All carefully collected and stored over many years. Such a set of copper from the 1970s and early 1980s in top condition with no toning whatsoever no longer easy to find and hence usually expensive. Catalogues at more than $50. click here for image |
A$35 |
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22. |
Collection of fifteen decimal two cent coins all in original gem uncirculated condition. Dates 1969 to 1983 inclusive. The obverses all have the young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin. The reverses depict Stuart Devlin's sculpture of Australia's rare and endangered frilled lizard. Such a set of copper from the 1970s and early 1980s in top condition with no toning whatsoever is almost as rare as the frilled lizard. Catalogues at more than $75. click here for image |
A$45 |
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23. |
Collection of 1979 Royal Australian Mint decimal rolls: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c and 50c. Six rolls as issued. |
A$110 |
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24. |
Collection of the seven earliest Australian commemorative 50 cent coins, now seldom seen: 1966 first year silver, 1970 Captain Cook, 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee, 1981 Charles and Diana Royal wedding, 1982 Commonwealth Games, 1988 Australian Bicentenary, 1991 Decimal 25 years. All Uncirculated. In secure hard plastic case. |
A$135 |
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