Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2022 Perth Mint No. 1) Determination 2022 (Cth)

Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2022 Perth Mint No. 1) Determination 2022

I, Michael Sukkar, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing, and Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing, make the following determination.

Dated               6 April 2022

Michael Sukkar

Assistant Treasurer
Minister for Housing
Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing

Contents

1  Name........................................................................................................................................ 1

2  Commencement........................................................................................................................ 1

3  Authority.................................................................................................................................. 1

4  Schedules................................................................................................................................. 1

Schedule 1—Amendments  2

Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019   2

1  Name

This instrument is the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2022 Perth Mint No. 1) Determination 2022.

2  Commencement

(1)  Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Provisions	Commencement	Date/Details
1.  The whole of this instrument	The day after this instrument is registered.

Note:          This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

(2)  Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3  Authority

This instrument is made under the Currency Act 1965.

4  Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1—Amendments

Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019

1  Schedule 2021, Part 2, clause 4 (table item 72, column headed “Edge”)

Omit “E5”, substitute “E4”.

2  Schedule 2021, Part 2, clause 4 (table item 128, column headed “Maximum thickness (mm)”)

Omit “1.54”, substitute “2.30”.

3  Schedule 2021, Part 2, clause 5 (after table item 16)

Insert:

18 Edge E4 Continuously milled with sequential numbering.

4  Schedule 2021, Part 2, clause 5 (table item 201, column headed “Explanation”)

Omit “item 200”, substitute “item 178”.

5  At the end of Schedule 2022

Add:

Part 2—The Perth Mint

Division 1—Specifications of coins

4  Specifications—non‑circulating coins

Each item of the following table specifies the standard composition, the standard weight, the allowable variation from that standard weight, the design and the dimensions of a coin whose denomination and standard composition are specified in that item.

Specification of coins
Item	Denomination	Standard composition	Standard weight and allowable variation (g)	Maximum diameter or other dimension (mm)	Maximum thickness (mm)	Shape	Edge	Obverse	Reverse	Date of effect
1	$25.00	At least 99.95% platinum	7.810 ± 0.030	20.60	2.30	S1	E1	O7	R1	31/03/2022
2	$30.00	At least 99.95% platinum	10.423 ± 0.050	25.60	2.03	S1	E1	O7	R2	31/03/2022
3	$25.00	At least 99.99% gold	7.807 ± 0.030	20.60	2.30	S1	E1	O3	R2	31/03/2022
4	$2.00	At least 99.99% silver	47.160 ± 0.500	40.90	5.00	S1	E1	O6	R3	31/03/2022
5	$2.00	At least 99.99% silver	62.713 ± 0.500	40.90	7.28	S1	E1	O1	R4	31/03/2022
6	$1.00	At least 99.99% silver	31.607 ± 0.500	40.90	3.50	S1	E1	O1	R5	31/03/2022
7	$1.00	Copper, aluminium and nickel	13.500 ± 1.000	30.70	3.40	S1	E1	O2	R6	31/03/2022
8	$1.00	Copper, aluminium and nickel	13.500 ± 1.000	30.70	3.40	S1	E1	O2	R7	31/03/2022
9	$1.00	Copper, aluminium and nickel	13.500 ± 1.000	30.70	3.40	S1	E1	O2	R8	31/03/2022
10	$100.00	At least 99.99% gold	31.157 ± 0.050	32.60	2.95	S1	E1	O3	R9	31/03/2022
11	$500.00	At least 99.99% gold	155.583 ± 0.050	50.80	5.90	S1	E1	O3	R9	31/03/2022
12	$100.00	At least 99.95% platinum	31.169 ± 0.050	32.60	2.90	S1	E1	O7	R9	31/03/2022
13	$2.00	At least 99.99% silver	62.713 ± 0.500	40.90	7.28	S1	E1	O6	R10	31/03/2022
14	$200.00	At least 99.99% gold	62.263 ± 0.050	36.60	5.50	S1	E1	O3	R10	31/03/2022
15	$1.00	At least 99.99% silver	31.607 ± 0.500	40.90	3.50	S1	E1	O6	R11	31/03/2022
16	$1.00	At least 99.99% silver	31.607 ± 0.500	40.90	3.50	S1	E1	O1	R12	31/03/2022
17	$100.00	At least 99.99% gold	31.157 ± 0.050	32.60	2.95	S1	E1	O1	R13	31/03/2022
18	$100.00	At least 99.99% gold	31.157 ± 0.050	27.60	5.00	S1	E1	O2	R14	31/03/2022
19	$1.00	At least 99.99% silver	31.607 ± 0.500	40.90	3.50	S1	E1	O2	R15	31/03/2022
20	$1.00	At least 99.99% silver	31.607 ± 0.500	40.90	3.50	S1	E1	O2	R16	31/03/2022
21	$8.00	At least 99.99% silver	156.533 ± 1.000	50.90	11.85	S1	E1	O2	R15	31/03/2022
22	$1.00	Copper, aluminium and nickel	13.500 ± 1.000	30.70	3.40	S1	E1	O2	R17	31/03/2022
23	$1.00	At least 99.99% silver	31.607 ± 0.500	36.60	3.95	S1	E1	O12	R18	31/03/2022

Division 2—Explanation of symbols

5  Symbols used in Division 1

Each item of the following table contains an explanation of a symbol used in Division 1 of this Schedule to describe the shape, edge design, obverse design and reverse design of a coin.

Explanation of symbols used in Division 1
Item	Design Feature	Symbol	Explanation
1	Shape	S1	Circular
15	Edge	E1	Continuously milled
20	Obverse	O1	A design consisting of a circle immediately inside the rim that surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA”; and (c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars and cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLARS”, “DOLLAR” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and (d) “JC”.
21	Obverse	O2	A design consisting of a circle immediately inside the rim that surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; and (c) “AUSTRALIA”; and (d) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars and cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLARS”, “DOLLAR” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and (e) “JC”.
22	Obverse	O3	A design consisting of a circle immediately inside the rim that surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA”; and (c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars and cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and (d) the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; and (e) “Xoz 9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and (f) “JC”.
25	Obverse	O6	The same as for item 22, except omit paragraph (e) and substitute: (e) “Xoz 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and
26	Obverse	O7	The same as for item 22, except omit paragraph (e) and substitute: (e) “Xoz 9995 Pt” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and
31	Obverse	O12	The same as for item 20, but with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II instead superimposed over a pattern of converging lines.
100	Reverse	R1	A design replicating the original 1910 Australian florin designed by William Henry James Blakemore, consisting of the Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth used from 1908 to 1912, 2 arrow heads, and the following: (a) “ONE FLORIN – TWO SHILLINGS”; and (b) “1910”.
101	Reverse	R2	A design consisting of: (a) a circular border immediately inside the rim (made up of many individual lines); and (b) partially obscuring the border, a representation of a blue whale and a blue whale calf; and (c) a stylised representation of the ocean surrounding the whales with light streaming through it; and (d) the following: (i) “BLUE WHALE”; and (ii) “AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY”; and (iii) “JM”; and (iv) “P”.
102	Reverse	R3	The same as for item 101, except omit subparagraph (d)(iv) and substitute: (iv) “P”; and (v) a microscopic “P”.
103	Reverse	R4	A design consisting of a representation of a horse standing on 3 legs and looking backwards, surrounded by grassy ground, a tree and debris from a fallen tree, and the following: (a) “AUSTRALIAN BRUMBY”; and (b) the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; and (c) “Xoz 9999 SILVER (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and (d) “JM”; and (e) “P”.
104	Reverse	R5	The same as for item 103, except omit paragraph (e) and substitute: (e) “P”; and (f) a microscopic “P”.
105	Reverse	R6	A design consisting of: (a) a circular border immediately inside the rim; and (b) partially obscuring the border, is a coloured representation of a budgerigar perched on spears of themeda triandra grass (also known as kangaroo grass); and (c) in the background and enclosed by the circular border a partially obscured representation of more themeda triandra grass; and (d) the following: (i) “BUDGERIGAR”; and (ii) “NM”; and (iii) “P”.
106	Reverse	R7	A design consisting of 4 stylised and coloured pointed stars, with 3 of the stars partially obscured by the rim of the coin, and the following: (a) “JOY”; and (b) “MERRY CHRISTMAS”; and (c) “IJ”; and (d) “P”.
107	Reverse	R8	A design consisting of a silhouette representation of a demountable schoolhouse, with silhouetted figures of a teacher and 5 students heading inside, and the following: (a) “150TH”; and (b) “ANNIVERSARY OF FREE, SECULAR & COMPULSORY EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA; and (c) “JM”; and (d) “P”.
108	Reverse	R9	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a representation of a griffin with its wings outstretched standing on top of a rocky ledge; and (b) in the background, a stylised representation of a mountain top that is partially obscured by clouds; and (c) the following: (i) “MYTHICAL CREATURES GRIFFIN”; and (ii) “NM”; and (iii) “P”.
109	Reverse	R10	A design consisting of: (a) a background of stylised clouds; and (b) in the foreground, partially obscuring the clouds, is a representation of a phoenix in flight with a flower in its beak; and (c) the following: (i) “LB”; and (ii) “P”.
110	Reverse	R11	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a coloured representation of a quokka and its joey; and (b) in the background, a stylised representation of rocks, coloured plants, leaves, butterflies, and a lizard; and (c) the following: (i) “QUOKKA”; and (ii) “JM”; and (iii) “P”.
111	Reverse	R12	A design consisting of a circular border immediately inside the rim that is partially obscured by a representation of the Super Pit open cut gold mine in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, an excavator, and the following: (a) “SUPER PIT AUSTRALIA”; and (b) the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; and (c) “XOZ 9999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and (d) “SR”; and (e) “P”; and (f) a microscopic “P”.
112	Reverse	R13	The same as for item 111, except omit paragraph (c), and substitute: (c) “XOZ 9999 GOLD” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and
113	Reverse	R14	A design consisting of a circular border in the foreground, partially obscuring a representation of 2 swans on the surface of stylised water in the background, and the following: (a) “THE XOZ 9999 AUSTRALIAN” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and (b) “GOLD SWAN”; and (c) “JM”; and (d) “P”.
114	Reverse	R15	The same as for item 113, except omit paragraph (b) and substitute: (b) “SILVER SWAN”; and
115	Reverse	R16	The same as for item 113, except the swans are coloured, and omit paragraphs (b) to (d) and substitute: (b) “SILVER SWAN”; and (c) “JM”; and (d) “P”; and (e) a microscopic “P”.
116	Reverse	R17	A design consisting of a stylised representation of telegraph poles and a telegraph line beneath a cloudy sky with shadows from the poles on the ground, and the following: (a) “150TH ANNIVERSARY”; and (b) “THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH’S COMPLETION”; and (c) “JM”; and (d) “P”.
117	Reverse	R18	A design consisting of: (a) in the centre of the coin, a circular Australian gem inset representing a map of Australia; and (b) surrounding that gem inset, a plain border; and (c) surrounding that plain border is a representation of a landscape of hills, flowers, tree branches and the sun, and representations of the following Australian animals: (i) an eagle; and (ii) a kookaburra; and (iii) a wren; and (iv) a bee; and (v) a butterfly; and (vi) a sugar glider; and (vii) a cockatoo; and (viii) a willy wag tail; and (d) the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; and (e) “Xoz 9999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals); and (f) “AH”; and (g) “P”.