Description:

'Contact Novelty Co.' Hoard (wrapper included)

    Provenance:
  • In 2015 a cache of approximately 20,000 War-era sixpences were discovered during a swimming pool excavation in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney. The coins were found in a wooden crate and were rolled in brown paper wrappers stamped the 'Contact Novelty Co.' indicating they were used for vending machine operations. Consequently most of the coins had some circulation but about 1,000 coins survived in Mint State condition. Except for a handful of 1940 and 1941 sixpences the remainder of the coins were all dated 1942 (M), 1942 'D', 1942 'S', 1943 'D' & 1943 'S'.
  • Exhibited:
  • 355
  • Literature:
  • Collectibles
  • Medium:
  • Coins, Monies & Stamps
  • Circa:
  • Coins, Australia & New Zealand

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Other, Paypal, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

AUSTRALIA: Purchases within Australia will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $5.50 and will be sent by Registered Post. Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense.

INTERNATIONAL: Overseas purchases will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $20.00 and will be sent by Registered Post International. Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense.

Both Australian and International packages are traceable in transit and require a signature on delivery.

5 March 2023 12:00 AEDT
Sydney, Australia

Smalls Auctions

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 20% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
A$0 A$249 A$5
A$250 A$999 A$10
A$1,000 A$4,999 A$25
A$5,000 A$9,999 A$50
A$10,000 + A$100