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.
Event |
Date |
Description |
Price
A$ |
| Birthday or anniversary | almost all |
Similar commemorative sets to those listed below are available for most years. Email for prices. |
POA |
| 18th birthday this year, 2011 | 1993 |
$10 silver uncirculated coin in official Royal Australian Mint glossy colour folder, celebrating the Northern Territory | A$25 |
| 18th birthday this year, 2011 | 1993 |
Royal Australian Mint 1993 silver kangaroo in original capsule with card. click here for image | A$39 |
| 18th birthday this year, 2011 | 1993 |
Uncirculated set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 1993 (five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, one dollar and two dollar) all in gem uncirculated condition. Presented in sealed bubble pack and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. |
A$60 |
| 18th birthday this year, 2011 | 1993 |
Proof set of all six Australian decimal coins minted that year (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$68 |
| 19th birthday this year, 2011 | 1992 |
$10 silver uncirculated coin in official Royal Australian Mint glossy colour folder, celebrating the Northern Territory | A$24 |
| 19th birthday this year, 2011 | 1992 |
$5 horizontal pair in collector folder. Black serial numbers, with red overprint on the left hand note: "25th Anniversary 1967-1992" | A$75 |
| 19th birthday this year, 2011 | 1992 |
Australian five dollar note folder, with paper $5 note from the final print run and the polymer $5 from the first ever polymer print run, serial numbers beginning with AA, overprinted in purple on the note '7 July 1992'. In the official folder from the Note Printing Branch. | A$75 |
| 19th birthday this year, 2011 | 1992 |
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$95 |
| 19th birthday this year, 2011 | 1992 |
Commemorative sterling silver one dollar coin, in long black plush jewellery case, with numbered certificate of authenticity 1397. One of only 2,500 with continuous milled edge, minted to mark the Barcelona Olympics and released at the Sydney International Coin Fair in March 1992. | A$225 |
| 20th birthday this year, 2011 | 1991 |
$10 silver uncirculated 1991 coin in official Royal Australian Mint glossy colour folder, celebrating Tasmania | A$24 |
| 20th birthday this year, 2011 | 1991 |
Australian two dollar paper note , with Johnston Fraser signatures, from the final print run, in official green folder with '500 issued' overprint for Melbourne Coin Fair, July 1991. click here for image | A$40 |
| 20th birthday this year, 2011 | 1991 |
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$95 |
| 20th birthday this year, 2011 | 1991 |
Australian ten dollar paper notes in a block of four, with Fraser Cole signatures, in collector folder. With overprint on folder: "Issued at the Numismatic Association of Australia's International Coin Fair Sydney 16/17 November 1991" | A$185 |
| 21st birthday this year, 2011 | 1990 |
1990 Masterpieces in silver: three one dollar coins and solid silver dollar note plaque, no. 08562 with certificate of authenticity, slightly scuffed outer black box and some light foxing on interior of display case, but all coins flawless. |
A$95 |
| 21st birthday this year, 2011 | 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 dollar) all in gem uncirculated condition. Presented in sealed bubble pack and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. |
A$120 |
21st
birthday this year, 2011 |
1990 |
Proof 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 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 |
| 25th birthday this year, 2011 | 1986 |
$10 silver proof coin in official Royal Australian Mint oyster case, celebrating South Australia |
A$45 |
| 25th birthday this year, 2011 | 1986 |
$10 silver uncirculated coin in official Royal Australian Mint plastic wallet, celebrating South Australia |
A$22 |
| 25th birthday this year, 2011 | 1986 |
Uncirculated set of all seven Australian decimal coins minted in 1986 (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. |
A$32 |
| 25th birthday this year, 2011 | 1986 |
Proof set of all seven Australian decimal coins minted in 1986 (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 original colorful packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. Celebrates International year of peace. |
A$55 |
| 30th birthday this year, 2011 | 1981 |
Set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 1981 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, twenty cents and 50 cents) all in gem or choice uncirculated condition in a specially-designed blue plush velvet display case. Complete with certification describing the coins. click here for image of similar item |
A$75 |
| 30th birthday this year, 2011 | 1981 |
Proof set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 1981 (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$32 |
30th
birthday this year, 2011 |
1981 |
Uncirculated set of all six Australian decimal coins minted in 1981 (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$16 |
| 30th birthday this year, 2011 | 1981 |
Framed Australian ten dollar banknote minted in 1981. Signatures Knight and Stone, in perfect crisp flat uncirculated condition. Comes with certification describing the banknote and the significance of the year. All presented in an attractive glass and timber frame. |
A$155 |
| 30th birthday next year, 2012 | 1982 |
Similar sets to all the above are available. Email for prices. |
POA |
| 40th birthday this year, 2011 | 1971 |
Framed Australian ten dollar banknote minted in 1971. 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. All presented in an attractive glass and timber frame. |
A$185 |
| 40th birthday next year, 2012 | 1972 |
Similar sets to all the above are available. Email for prices. |
POA |
| 50th birthday this year, 2011 | 1961 |
Framed Australian one pound banknote minted in 1961. Signatures Coombs and Wilson (R33), Commonwealth Bank, extremely fine condition. Comes with certification describing the banknote and the significance of the year. All presented in an attractive glass and timber frame. |
A$165 |
| 50th birthday this year, 2011 | 1961 |
Framed Australian banknote minted in 1961, as above, in other denominations: Ten shillings, five pounds or ten pounds. Signatures Coombs and Wilson. Comes with certification describing the banknote and the significance of the year. All presented in an attractive glass and timber frame. Email for prices. |
POA |
| 50th birthday next year, 2012 | 1962 |
Similar sets to all the above are available. Email for prices. |
POA |
| 55th birthday this year, 2011 | 1956 |
Set of all five Australian pre-decimal coins minted in 1956 - penny, threepence, sixpence, shilling and florin. (Plus a 1955 halfpenny as no halfpenny was minted in 1956.) All in uncirculated or near uncirculated condition in a specially-designed blue plush velvet display case. Complete with certification and coin description. click here for image of similar item |
A$395 |
| 60th birthday this year, 2011 | 1951 |
Framed Australian one pound banknote minted in 1951. Signatures Coombs and Watt (R14), extremely fine condition. Comes with certification describing the banknote and the significance of the year. All presented in an attractive glass and timber frame. click here for image |
A$395 |
| 20th anniversary of a business enterprise this year, 2009 | 1991 |
Proof set of all eight Australian decimal coins minted in 1991 (one cent, two cents, five cents, ten cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, one dollar and two dollars) all in FDC proof condition. Presented in sealed plastic case in a plush velvet folder and in original packaging as received from the Royal Australian Mint. Complete with attractive certification describing the coins. Price depends on quantity. |
POA |
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1. |
Complete Australian TYPE SET with 40 pre-decimal and 9 decimal coins in Dansco supreme album. All coins gem or choice uncirculated. Many scarce dates, including many first dates. Thus a superb collection to enjoy now and an outstanding investment for the future. 49 exceptional coins available at well below full retail. Only one complete set in stock. Email or write for full listing. click here for image |
A$ 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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6. |
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 |
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$895 |
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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$395 |
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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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13. |
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. |
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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16. |
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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17. |
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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18. |
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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19. |
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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20. |
All 13 1966 coins from all mints : one cent Melbourne, one cent Canberra, one cent Perth, two cent Melbourne, two cent Canberra, two cent Perth, five cent London, five cent Canberra, ten cent London, ten cent Canberra, twenty cent London, twenty cent Canberra, fifty cent Canberra, all in top choice uncirculated or gem condition. One set available only at this price: |
A$245 |
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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$38 |
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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$48 |
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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$135 |
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25. |
Group of seven banknotes from the Republic of China, the nation which has just hosted the 2008 Olympic Games. So a rise in demand for - and therefore in value of - all things Chinese is likely. These notes are the red 100 yuan (2005), green 50 yuan (2005), orange 20 yuan (1999), blue 10 yuan (2005), purple five yuan (2005), green one yuan (1999), and maroon five fen (1980). All feature attractive representations of the people and land of China. All crisp flat uncirculated. The green 50 yuan is now extremely difficult to find in CFU condition. Price varies with exchange rate. click here for image |
A$POA |
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