Leaders in the field Established as a one-man company in 1932, Downies has worked tirelessly for 80 years to become Australia's leading coin and banknote professionals. Mail Order _ fast & efficient! The largest distributor for the Royal Australian Mint and Perth Mint, Downies provides a full mailorder service through our variety of general and specialist publications. Each month, we assemble a wide array of products _ all subject to our Bonus Points Rewards Program _ with clients able to order by phone, fax, post and via the web. Retail Outlets _ the personal touch Opened in 1991 and 1994 respectively, Downies retail outlets in Sydney (Town Hall Coins) and Melbourne (Block Arcade Coins) carry an extensive array of items. Bringing the best of collectables to the widest possible audience, Downies ''personal touch'' also extends to our attendance at all major Australian Coin & Banknote Shows. Australia's oldest Numismatic Auction House Conducting our first auction in 1963, Downies Australian Coin Auctions is Australia's oldest numismatic auction house. With auctions held at least three times a year, we have the expertise and experience necessary to provide peace of mind to vendors and purchasers alike. Online Success At the forefront of the developing relationship between collectables and the Internet, we have established a complete numismatic service via the web. Underpinned by secure online ordering facilities, our website (www.downies.com) includes a vast array of material. Coin Ventures With our unique understanding of the market, Downies has stepped beyond the traditional boundaries of numismatics and, working with some of the world's greatest mints, have played a major role in some of the most recent numismatic breakthroughs.