Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 1) Determination 2023 (Cth)

Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 1) Determination 2023

I, Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, make the following determination.

Dated 15 February 2023

Dr Andrew Leigh

Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer

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 (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 1) Determination 2023.

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Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made.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Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.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 At the end of the instrument

Add:

Schedule 2023—Australian Coins

Note: See section 5.

Part 1—Royal Australian Mint

Division 1—Specifications of coins

2 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.

Specifications 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		$1	At least 99.9% silver		15.55 + 3.00	28.80	3.50	S1		E1		O1		R1	15/02/2023
2		$25	At least 99.99% gold		6.22 + 0.50	21.95	1.90	S1		E1		O1		R2	15/02/2023
3		$2	Copper, aluminium and nickel		6.60 ± 0.60	20.62	3.70	S1		E3		O1		R3	15/02/2023
4		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R4	15/02/2023
5		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R5	15/02/2023
6		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R6	15/02/2023
7		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R7	15/02/2023
8		$1	At least 99.9% silver		15.55 + 3.00	28.80	3.50	S1		E1		O1		R8	15/02/2023
9		$5	At least 99.99% gold		0.50 + 0.09	11.40	0.90	S1		E1		O2		R9	15/02/2023
10		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R10	15/02/2023
11		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R11	15/02/2023
12		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R12	15/02/2023
13		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R13	15/02/2023
14		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R14	15/02/2023
15		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R15	15/02/2023
16		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R16	15/02/2023
17		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R17	15/02/2023
18		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R18	15/02/2023
19		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R19	15/02/2023
20		$1	Copper, aluminium and nickel		9.00 ± 0.66	25.20	3.46	S1		E3		O2		R20	15/02/2023
21		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R10	15/02/2023
22		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R11	15/02/2023
23		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R12	15/02/2023
24		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R13	15/02/2023
25		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R14	15/02/2023
26		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R15	15/02/2023
27		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R16	15/02/2023
28		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R17	15/02/2023
29		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R18	15/02/2023
30		$1	At least 99.9% silver		11.66 ± 0.30	25.20	3.25	S1		E3		O2		R19	15/02/2023
31		$2	Copper, aluminium and nickel		6.60 ± 0.60	20.62	3.70	S1		E3		O2		R21	15/02/2023
32		$2	Copper, aluminium and nickel		6.60 ± 0.60	20.62	3.70	S1		E3		O2		R22	15/02/2023
33		$2	Copper, aluminium and nickel		6.60 ± 0.60	20.62	3.70	S1		E3		O2		R23	15/02/2023

Division 2—Explanation of symbols

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
17	Edge	E3	Interrupted milling
20	Obverse	O1	A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA”; and (c) “2023”; and (d) “JC”; and (e) “1952-2022”.
21	Obverse	O2	A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA”; and (c) “2023”; and (d) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and (e) “JC”; and (f) “1952-2022”.
100	Reverse	R1	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of 2 kangaroos in the throes of combat; and (b) on the left of the kangaroos, in the background, a stylised representation of a rising sun; and (c) the following: (i) 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 (ii) “Xoz .999 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 (iii) a stylised representation of the letters “AB”.
101	Reverse	R2	The same as for item 100, except omit subparagraph (c)(ii), and substitute: (ii) “Xoz .9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in kilograms of the coin expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals; and
102	Reverse	R3	A design consisting of: (a) a stylised representation of a fairy holding a flower and sitting on a mushroom; and (b) below the fairy, a stylised representation of grass and a flower; and (c) the following: (i) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and (ii) a stylised representation of the letters “AB”.
103	Reverse	R4	A design consisting of: (a) a representation of a pair of cupped hands (coming together at the wrists); and (b) between the hands, a representation of the logo of the charity, Legacy Australia Incorporated; and (c) the following: (i) “CENTENARY OF LEGACY”; and (ii) “100 YEARS OF SERVICE”; and (iii) “TD”.
104	Reverse	R5	The same as for item 103, except the design also includes a stylised representation of an envelope.
105	Reverse	R6	A design consisting of: (a) a representation of a woman wearing a soccer player’s uniform, kicking a soccer ball; and (b) in the background and to the right of the soccer player, 2 patterned sections inspired by the official branding of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s 2023 Women’s World Cup Competition; and (c) to the left of the soccer player, a yellow shaded area comprising a pattern of green circular dots, partially obscured by a green scalene triangle, and an orange shaded area comprising darker orange geometric patterns; and (d) the following: (i) “FIFA’’; and (ii) “WOMEN’S”; and (iii) “WORLD CUP”; and (iv) “AU.NZ.23™”.
106	Reverse	R7	The same as for item 105, except the design also includes a stylised representation of an envelope.
107	Reverse	R8	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a representation of 2 women wearing soccer player uniforms and playing soccer; and (b) in the background, 5 patterned sections inspired by the official branding of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s 2023 Women’s World Cup Competition; and (c) the following: (i) “1 DOLLAR”; and (ii) “FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AU.NZ.2023™”; and (iii) “SMS”; and (iv) “X oz .999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals).
108	Reverse	R9	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a representation of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s Women’s World Cup Trophy; and (b) in the background, and above and below the representation of the trophy, 2 patterned sections inspired by the official branding of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s 2023 Women’s World Cup Competition; and (c) the following: (i) “FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AU.NZ.2023™”; and (ii) “SMS”; and (iii) “X g .9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals).
109	Reverse	R10	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Big Swoop sculpture by Yanni Pounartzis (of an Australian magpie eating a chip), with flowers at the sculpture’s feet and surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) in the background, the following stylised sights from the city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: (i) the National Carillon; and (ii) a bus shelter, designed by Clem Cummings, beneath a tree canopy; and (iii) Black Mountain Tower; and (iv) 2 hot air balloons in flight; and (v) a road sign displaying the name “CANBERRA”; and (vi) a curved road; and (c) the following: (i) “BIG”; and (ii) “SWOOP”.
110	Reverse	R11	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Giant Koala sculpture by Ben Van Zetton, with flowers and rocks at the base of the sculpture and surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) in the background, the following stylised sights from the town of Dadswells Bridge, Victoria: (i) a quintessential country house with a veranda and beneath a tree canopy; and (ii) an aeroplane flying a banner displaying the name “DADSWELLS BRIDGE”; and (iii) a eucalyptus tree; and (iv) a curved road; and (c) the following: (i) “GIANT KOALA”.
111	Reverse	R12	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Giant Ram sculpture by Andrew Hickson, upon a rock platform, with loose rocks and grasses at the base of the sculpture and surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) in the background, the following stylised sights from the town of Wagin, Western Australia: (i) a road sign displaying the name “WAGIN”; and (ii) a curved road with a Volkswagon Type 2 (commonly referred to as a Kombi Van) on it; and (ii), kangaroo paw flowers; and (c) the following: (i) “GIANT RAM”.
112	Reverse	R13	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Big Blue Heeler sculpture by Brett “Mon” Garling, upon a brick pedestal and surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) on the brick pedestal is a sign displaying the name “MUSWELLBROOK”; and (c) in the background, the following stylised sights from the town of Muswellbrook, New South Wales: (i) a curved road; and (ii) an isopogon plant (also known as candy cones); and (iii) a waratah flower; and (iv) a gumtree; and (v) Campbell’s Corner; and (d) the following: (i) “THE BIG BLUE HEELER”.
113	Reverse	R14	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Big Lobster sculpture by Paul Kelly, upon a rock platform, with loose rocks and grasses at the base of the sculpture and surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) in the background, the following stylised sights from the town of Kingston South East, South Australia: (i) a Sturt’s desert pea; and (ii) 2 trees; and (iii) a road sign displaying the name “KINGSTON”; and (c) the following: (i) “THE BIG LOBSTER”.
114	Reverse	R15	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Big Tasmanian Devil sculpture by Jason Monet, upon a rock platform which is partly obscured by a sprig of a Tasmanian blue gum, and surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) in the background, the following stylised sights from the town of Mole Creek, Tasmania: (i) 2 trees; and (ii) a road sign displaying the name “MOLE CREEK”; and (iii) long grasses, bushes and hills; and (c) the following: (i) “THE BIG TASMANIAN DEVIL”.
115	Reverse	R16	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Big Jumping Crocodile sculpture, upon a rock platform and surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) in the background, the following stylised sights from the locality of Wak Wak, Northern Territory: (i) a road sign displaying the name “WAK WAK”; and (ii) 2 Sturt’s desert roses; and (iii) 2 palm trees; and (iv) hills, grass and rocks; and (v) a curved road; and (c) the following: (i) “THE BIG JUMPING CROCODILE”.
116	Reverse	R17	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Big Banana sculpture by John Landi, Alan Chapman, and Alan Harvey, upon a rock platform and surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) in the background, the following stylised sights from the town of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales: (i) a road sign displaying the name “COFFS HARBOUR”; and (ii) a waratah flower; and (iii) a palm tree; and (iv) a banana tree; and (v) leaves and grass; and (vi) a curved road; and (vii) a truck; and (c) the following: (i) “THE BIG BANANA”.
117	Reverse	R18	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Big Pineapple sculpture by Peddle Thorp and Harvey, Paul Luff, Gary Smallcombe and Associates, upon a rock platform and surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) in the background, the following stylised sights from the town of Woombye, Queensland: (i) a road sign displaying the name “WOOMBYE”; and (ii) a Cooktown orchid; and (iii) 2 palm trees; and (iv) a bus; and (v) a curved road; and (c) the following: (i) “THE BIG PINEAPPLE”.
118	Reverse	R19	A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground, a stylised representation of the Giant Murray Cod sculpture, surrounded by 3 wide curved lines representing roads; and (b) in the background, the following stylised sights from the town of Swan Hill, Victoria: (i) a road sign displaying the name “SWAN HILL”; and (ii) a common pink heath flower; and (iii) rocks and grass; and (ii) red river gum trees; and (c) the following: (i) “GIANT MURRAY COD”.
119	Reverse	R20	The same as item 118, except the representation of the sculpture and the sights from the town are coloured.
120	Reverse	R21	A design consisting of: (a) a central circle enclosing a representation of a jar of Vegemite™ spread; and (b) surrounding the central circle, a yellow-coloured ring of zig zag patterns; and (c) surrounding the coloured ring and within a circular border, 2 diamond shapes and the following: (i) “VEGEMITE CENTENARY”; and (ii) “100 MITEY YEARS”; and (d) the following: (iii) “1923”; and (iv) “2023”.
121	Reverse	R22	A design consisting of: (a) a central circle enclosing a stylised representation of 2 diagonally cut slices of toasted bread with Vegemite™ spread on them partly obscured by a butter knife; and (b) surrounding the central circle, a black-coloured ring of zig zag patterns; and (c) surrounding the coloured ring and within a circular border, 2 diamond shapes and the following: (i) “VEGEMITE CENTENARY”; and (ii) “TASTES LIKE AUSTRALIA”; and (d) the following: (iii) “1923”; and (iv) “2023”.
122	Reverse	R23	A design consisting of: (a) a central circle enclosing a stylised representation of a child eating a slice of toasted bread with Vegemite™ spread on it; and (b) surrounding the central circle, a red-coloured ring of zig zag patterns; and (c) surrounding the coloured ring and within a circular border, 2 diamond shapes and the following: (i) “VEGEMITE CENTENARY”; and (ii) “HAPPY LITTLE VEGEMITES”; and (d) the following: (iii) “1923”; and (iv) “2023”.