Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 2) (Cth)

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Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 2)

I, CHRIS PEARCE, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsections 13 (2) and 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.

Dated 22 June 2005

CHRIS PEARCE

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer


  1. Name of Determination

This Determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 2).

  1. Commencement

This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.

  1. Standard composition of coins

(1)   For subsection 13 (2) of the Currency Act 1965, that Act has effect, on and after the day on which this Determination commences, as if:

(a)    there were included in the Schedule to that Act a reference to the denomination ‘Thirty thousand dollars’; and

(b)    there were specified in that Schedule, opposite to that denomination, as the standard composition of coins of that denomination, the standard composition ‘at least 99.99% gold’.

(2)   For subsection 13 (2) of the Currency Act 1965, that Act has effect, on and after the day on which this Determination commences, as if:

(a)    there were included in the Schedule to that Act a reference to the denomination ‘Three hundred dollars’; and

(b)    there were specified in that Schedule, opposite to that denomination, as the standard composition of coins of that denomination, the standard composition ‘at least 99.9% silver’.

  1. Specification of coins

For subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, each item in Schedule 1 specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition specified in that item:

(a)    the coin’s standard weight, and the allowable variation from that weight; and

(b)    the coin’s dimensions; and

(c)    the coin’s designs.

  1. Application of Determination

The specifications in Schedule 1 do not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.


Schedule 1        Specifications of coins

(section 4)

Item 1

$100 coin

Denomination $100
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.162g ± 0.055g
Maximum diameter 32.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.80mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘100 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)  an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

    (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘1 OZ 9999 GOLD’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Chow).

Item 2

$50 coin

Denomination $50
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
15.594g ± 0.040g
Maximum diameter 25.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.40mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

    (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘1/2 OZ 9999 GOLD’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Chow).

Item 3

$25 coin

Denomination $25
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
7.807g ± 0.030g
Maximum diameter 20.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘25 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘1/4 OZ 9999 GOLD’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Chow).

Item 4

$15 coin

Denomination $15
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
3.133g ± 0.022g
Maximum diameter 16.10mm
Maximum thickness 1.50mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Chow).

Item 5

$5 coin

Denomination $5
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
1.571g ± 0.015g
Maximum diameter 14.10mm
Maximum thickness 1.40mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Chow).

Item 6

$3 000 coin

Denomination $3 000
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
1000.350g ± 0.250g
Maximum diameter 75.30mm
Maximum thickness 13.90mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘3 000 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘1 KILO 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 7

$1 000 coin

Denomination $1 000
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
311.317g ± 0.250g
Maximum diameter 60.30mm
Maximum thickness 7.90mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘1 000 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘10 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 8

$200 coin

Denomination $200
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
62.265g ± 0.050g
Maximum diameter 40.60mm
Maximum thickness 4.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘200 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and        

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘2 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

   (d)   a representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 9

$100 coin

Denomination $100
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.162g ± 0.055g
Maximum diameter 32.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.80mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘100 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 10

$50 coin

Denomination $50
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
15.594g ± 0.040g
Maximum diameter 25.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.40mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/2 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 11

$25 coin

Denomination $25
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
7.807g ± 0.030g
Maximum diameter 20.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘25 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/4 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

   (d)   a representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 12

$15 coin

Denomination $15
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
3.133g ± 0.022g
Maximum diameter 16.10mm
Maximum thickness 1.50mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 13

$5 coin

Denomination $5
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
1.571g ± 0.015g
Maximum diameter 14.10mm
Maximum thickness 1.40mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.


Item 14

$30 000 coin

Denomination $30 000
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
10101.000g ± 100.000g
Maximum diameter 180mm
Maximum thickness 25mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘30 000 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘10 KILO 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

    (e)   a representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 15

$100 coin

Denomination $100
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.162g ± 0.055g
Maximum diameter 32.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.80mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘100 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a coloured representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 16

$50 coin

Denomination $50
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
15.594g ± 0.040g
Maximum diameter 25.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.40mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/2 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a coloured representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 17

$25 coin

Denomination $25
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
7.807g ± 0.030g
Maximum diameter 20.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘25 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/4 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

   (d)   a coloured representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 18

$15 coin

Denomination $15
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
3.133g ± 0.022g
Maximum diameter 16.10mm
Maximum thickness 1.50mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a coloured representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 19

$5 coin

Denomination $5
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
1.571g ± 0.015g
Maximum diameter 14.10mm
Maximum thickness 1.40mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

    (d)   a coloured representation of a dog (Beagle) standing on a patch of grass.

Item 20

$30 coin

Denomination $30
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
1002.502g ± 1.500g
Maximum diameter 101.00mm
Maximum thickness 14.60mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘30 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘1 KILO 999 SILVER’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Golden Retriever).

Item 21

$10 coin

Denomination $10
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
312.347g ± 1.000g
Maximum diameter 75.50mm
Maximum thickness 8.70mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘10 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘10 OZ 999 SILVER’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Golden Retriever).

Item 22

$2 coin

Denomination $2
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
62.770g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 50.30mm
Maximum thickness 4.50mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘2 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘2 OZ 999 SILVER’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Golden Retriever).

Item 23

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 40.60mm
Maximum thickness 4.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Golden Retriever).

Item 24

50 cent coin

Denomination 50 cents
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
16.073g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 32.10mm
Maximum thickness 3.10mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ’50 CENTS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscriptions ‘1/2 OZ 999 SILVER’ and ‘P’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (Golden Retriever).

Item 25

$30 coin

Denomination $30
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
1002.502g ± 1.500g
Maximum diameter 101.00mm
Maximum thickness 14.60mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘30 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

    (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1 KILO 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 26

$15 coin

Denomination $15
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
502.000g ± 1.500g
Maximum diameter 85.50mm
Maximum thickness 10.30mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/2 KILO 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 27

$10 coin

Denomination $10
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
312.347g ± 1.000g
Maximum diameter 75.50mm
Maximum thickness 8.70mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘10 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘10 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 28

$8 coin

Denomination $8
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
156.673g ± 1.000g
Maximum diameter 60.30mm
Maximum thickness 7.90mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘8 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘5 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 29

$2 coin

Denomination $2
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
62.770g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 50.30mm
Maximum thickness 4.50mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘2 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘2 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 30

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 40.60mm
Maximum thickness 4.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 31

50 cent coin

Denomination 50 cents
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
16.073g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 32.10mm
Maximum thickness 3.10mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘50 CENTS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/2 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 32

$300 coin

Denomination $300
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
10110.000g ± 100.000g
Maximum diameter 220mm
Maximum thickness 33mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘300 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘10 KILO 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 33

$30 coin

Denomination $30
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
1002.502g ± 1.500g
Maximum diameter 101.00mm
Maximum thickness 14.60mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘30 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1 KILO 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a coloured representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 34

$15 coin

Denomination $15
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
502.000g ± 1.500g
Maximum diameter 85.50mm
Maximum thickness 10.30mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/2 KILO 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a coloured representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 35

$10 coin

Denomination $10
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
312.347g ± 1.000g
Maximum diameter 75.50mm
Maximum thickness 8.70mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘10 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘10 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

   (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a coloured representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 36

$8 coin

Denomination $8
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
156.673g ± 1.000g
Maximum diameter 60.30mm
Maximum thickness 7.90mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘8 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘5 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a coloured representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 37

$2 coin

Denomination $2
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
62.770g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 50.30mm
Maximum thickness 4.50mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘2 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘2 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a coloured representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 38

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 40.60mm
Maximum thickness 4.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a coloured representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 39

50 cent coin

Denomination 50 cents
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
16.073g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 32.10mm
Maximum thickness 3.10mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘50 CENTS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1/2 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a coloured representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 40

$30 coin

Denomination $30
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
1002.502g ± 1.500g
Maximum diameter 101.00mm
Maximum thickness 14.60mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘30 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1 KILO 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a coloured traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd), with a diamond inset in an eye, sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 41

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 40.60mm
Maximum thickness 4.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

     (a)   the inscription ‘2006’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

    (d)   a traditional Chinese pattern representing bats and clouds; and

     (e)   a gilded representation of a dog (German Shepherd) sitting on grass and rocks.

Item 42

50 cent coin

Denomination 50 cents
Standard composition Aluminium bronze
Standard weight and
allowable variation
12.800g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 30.10mm
Maximum thickness 2.80mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘50 CENTS’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   the inscription ‘—2006—’; and

    (b)   the Chinese character for ‘dog’; and

     (c)   a representation of a dog (German Shepherd) lying down; and

    (d)   a representation of a landscape in the background.

Item 43

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 40.60mm
Maximum thickness 4.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA 2005’; and

     (c)   ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a coloured representation of a Red-footed Booby bird perched on a leafy Pisonia branch; and

    (b)   a colour washed beach landscape with cocos palms in the background; and

     (c)   the inscriptions:

         (i)   ‘COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS’; and

           (ii)   ‘Australian Territory’; and

          (iii)   ‘50TH ANNIVERSARY’; and

          (iv)   ‘P’; and

           (v)   ‘SB’.

Item 44

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 40.60mm
Maximum thickness 4.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)  an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

    (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a coloured image of a golfer swinging his club; and

   (b)   a coloured image of a golf ball in the background; and

     (c)   a coloured representation of the PGA Centenary logo; and

    (d)   the inscriptions:

         (i)   ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

           (ii)   ‘1905 – 2005’; and

          (iii)   ‘The start of a new era’; and

          (iv)   ‘CENTENARY’; and

           (v)   ‘PGA CHAMPIONSHIP’; and

          (vi)   ‘P’; and

         (vii)   ‘RV’.

Item 45

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 40.60mm
Maximum thickness 4.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

    (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)   the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a coloured representation of part of the original map of Australia; and

    (b)   a representation of the Dutch vessel Duyfken at sea; and

     (c)   a stylised representation of a compass; and

    (d)   the inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘1 OZ. 999 SILVER’; and

           (ii)   ‘1606 – 2006’; and

          (iii)   ‘Duyfken’; and

          (iv)   ‘Australia on the Map’; and

           (v)   ‘P’.

Item 46

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition Aluminium bronze
Standard weight and
allowable variation
20.000g ± 1.000g
Maximum diameter 38.85mm
Maximum thickness 2.55mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA 2005’; and

     (c)   ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   an indigenous artist’s stylised representation of a young kangaroo surrounded by land formation depicting ‘new beginnings’; and

    (b)   the inscription ‘CRC’.

Item 47

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.500g
Maximum diameter 40.60mm
Maximum thickness 4.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

     (c)   ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

   (d)   an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

     (e)  the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a coloured head and shoulders image of H.R.H. Prince Henry of Wales against a coloured background; and

    (b)   a representation of the full Coat of Arms of H.R.H. Prince Henry of Wales; and

     (c)   the inscriptions:

         (i)   ‘H.R.H. PRINCE HENRY OF WALES’; and

           (ii)   ‘TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY 15-09-2005’; and

          (iii)   ‘P’.

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