Reference Materials

The first thing you should do before you begin any collection and is recommended before you buy any coins is to obtain reference material. The first rule in Coin collecting is Read the book than buy the coin! Reference material about Australian coins in the U.S.A. is very limited. You will find most American dealers have limited knowledge about Australian coins and even the price lists they use are outdated. The best reference material about the coins and their values Published in Australia are

Australian Coin and Banknote Magazine :

Editor - John Mulhall
Subscriptions
PO Box 6313
North Ryde NSW 2113
Ph - 02 9889 3755
auscoinbank@bigpond.com

A monthly publication from Australia which deals with most aspects of coins and banknotes, as well as some very informative articles on coin fairs and overseas coins as well as retail outlets for the purchase of coins and associated materials. Available in the USA only by subscription or via order through Australian based dealers

The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes
15th Edition Pocket Guide

Known as 'the book dealers’ use', this price guide covers the Australian numismatics from the coins of the Proclamation to the latest releases - including 2006 issues. The Guide is now even bigger with more than the lastEdition.

With a total of 496 pages, and significant improvements involving new information in the Gold, Decimal Uncirculated Coins and Polymer Banknotes series and fully updated prices in the Note Printing Australia releases.

This book is an essential source of information to even the most advanced collector.

By Greg McDonald  

(Note the picture is of an older edition you want to get the latest edition)

RENNIKS
Australian Coin and Banknote Values
Get the latest Edition by Eddie J Cummings

This comprehensive guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes values contains over 1,800 photographs, and thousands of valuations. This book is a must for all collectors, whether you are just beginning or an advanced collector.

This book contains the latest new releases from the Royal Australian Mint and Perth Mint.

(Note the picture is of an older edition you want to get the latest edition)

Another inclusion for this book is the 19th Century Traders Tokens.

This book has been in publication since 1964.

Includes all coins issued from 1804 to 2004.

Available Soft cover & Hard cover

Medals To Australia With Valuations
by R D Williams

From Australia's earliest colonial history to the recent turmoil in East Timor, the expanded fourth edition of Medals to Australia is a comprehensive analysis of military awards in this country. With deeper historical analysis, updated valuations, and the regulations regarding the wearing of medals this book will prove invaluable to both the historian and collector.
7-1/2 x 10" 174 pages many b&w photos,
24 colour plates. Published in U.S.A.

2005 Krause Standard Catalogue
World Coins
1901 - Present

(Note the picture is of an older edition you want to get the latest edition)

The Krause World Coin Catalogue has a complete coverage from 1901 to present. Over one million prices are catalogued with more than 48,700 obverse and reverse illustrations to make coin identification fast and easy. Listings coins in up to five grades of condition and include the mintage number and dates.

Includes essential reference information such as a how-to-use tutorial, international numeric guide, identification charts, foreign exchange rates, and much more.

Everything old is new again-prices have been thoroughly researched and reviewed, updated to reflect current market values. Hundreds of new coin listings have been added, along with hundreds of new and improved illustrations, including many 2003-2004 issues.
Plus, descriptions have been revised and expanded to include more detail.

Standard Catalogue of World Coins
19th Century 1801-1900

Every 19th century coin is identified in this complete one-volume reference to tens of thousands of coins. Specialists, collectors and dealers use this as their standard for identifying and evaluating coins issued from 1801 to 1900. Heavily illustrated with newer and better photos for identification-with most photos actual size, this prestigious price guide provides a comprehensive listing of each coin in up to four grades of condition. All foreign exchange rates and precious metals values are the most recent figures.
This catalogue is alphabetized according to country of issue. Collectors of all levels will easily navigate through the volumes of information by following the user's guide and using the helpful charts
Identify every 19th century coin from A to Z Covers world coins from 1801 to 1900, with four preservation grades and values
Heavily illustrated with new and improved photos for identification 1200 pages

Standard Catalogue of World Coins
1701-1800

From the smallest mining pennies to the largest multiple ducats in gold, this single volume represents a definitive collection of 18th century world coins, based on more than 30 years of research by hundreds of numismatic experts. The listings for issues from China, the German states, and the Holy Roman empire, along with Transylvania, the Papal states, France, and Spain contain a wealth of information not found in other world numismatic references. Listings are presented in a new easy-to-use format with more descriptive information and the denomination appearing next to each Krause-Mishler number. Coin prices are now listed in up to five grades of condition. Collectors are assured of updated and highly accurate pricing as international numismatic experts have reviewed every value. This third edition features more than 17,900 actual size obverse and reverse coin images.

Represents a definitive collection of 18th century world coins
New easy-to-use format with more descriptive information and the denomination appearing next to each Krause-Mishler number
Lists coin prices in up to five grades of condition

The Sovereign
Daniel Fearon & Brian Reeds, 2001
Token Publishing

An Account of the Coins, Coinages, and Currency of Australasia
by Coleman P Hyman, Govt Printer, Sydney, 1893.

The Coin Book - Australain History Through Coins
by Michael Rabbitt, Hake & Ironmonger, 1993.

A Dictionary of Australian Colloquialisms
by G A Wilkes, Fontana/Collins, reprint 1985

Australian Coin Internet Magazine . This site is dedicated to producing an online information source on Australian Coins. (Excellent articles and information)

easy access

http://www.coinmagazine.net/

Remeber the first rule in Coin collecting is Read the book than buy the coin!