Currency (Perth Mint) Determination (No. 3) 2018 (Cth)

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Currency (Perth Mint) Determination (No. 3) 2018

I, Michael Sukkar, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, make the following determination.

Dated: 27th April 2018

Michael Sukkar

Assistant Minister to the Treasurer

Contents

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

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

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

4............ Definitions..................................................................................................................... 1

5............ Specification of denominations and standard compositions........................................... 1

6............ Standard weight, design and dimensions of coins......................................................... 2

Schedule 1—Standard composition, standard weight, design and dimensions of coins of specified denominations   3

Part 1—Specifications of coins   3

1............ Specifications................................................................................................................ 3

Part 2—Explanation of symbols   7

2............ Symbols used in Part 1.................................................................................................. 7

1  Name

This is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination (No. 3) 2018.

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Note:          This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made.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 paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.

4  Definitions

In this instrument:

Act means the Currency Act 1965.

5Specification of denominations and standard composition

(1) This section is made for paragraph 13(2)(b) of the Act.

(2)  The Act has effect, on and after the day on which this instrument commences, as if:

(a)  there were included in the Schedule to the Act the references to denominations of money specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this instrument; and

(b)  there were specified in the Schedule to the Act opposite to each such denomination, as the standard composition of coins of that denomination, the standard composition specified for the denomination in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this instrument.

(3) This section does not affect any other provision of a determination made for paragraph 13(2)(b) of the Act.

6  Standard weight, design and dimensions of coins

(1) This section is made for subsection 13A(1) of the Act.

(2)  On and after the day on which this instrument commences, each item of the table in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this instrument specifies the standard weight, the allowable variation from that standard weight, the design and the dimensions of the coin whose denomination and standard composition is specified in that item.

(3)  Each item of the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 to this instrument explains a symbol used to describe the design of coins specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1.

(4) This section does not affect any other provision of a determination made for subsection 13A(1) of the Act.

Schedule 1— Standard composition, standard weight, design and dimensions of coins of specified denominations

Note:       See sections 5 and 6.

Part 1—Specifications of coins

1  Specifications

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
1 $3,000 At least 99.99% gold 1000.200 ± 0.100 100.60 9.13 S1 E1 O1 R1
2 $1,000 At least 99.99% gold 311.166 ± 0.100 75.60 5.03 S1 E1 O2 R1
3 $200 At least 99.99% gold 62.263 ± 0.050 41.10 3.40 S1 E1 O2 R1
4 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.157 ± 0.050 39.34 2.10 S1 E1 O2 R1
5 $50 At least 99.99% gold 15.603 ± 0.050 30.60 1.90 S1 E1 O2 R1
6 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807 ± 0.030 22.60 1.90 S1 E1 O2 R1
7 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.131 ± 0.020 18.60 1.30 S1 E1 O2 R1
8 $5 At least 99.99% gold 1.575 ± 0.020 14.60 1.00 S1 E1 O2 R1
9 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.157 ± 0.050 39.34 2.10 S1 E1 O2 R2
10 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807 ± 0.030 22.60 1.90 S1 E1 O2 R2
11 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.131 ± 0.020 18.60 1.30 S1 E1 O2 R2
12 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.157 ± 0.050 27.30 5.00 S1 E1 O2 R2
13 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.157 ± 0.050 39.34 2.10 S1 E1 O2 R3
14 $50 At least 99.99% gold 15.603 ± 0.050 30.60 1.90 S1 E1 O2 R3
15 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807 ± 0.030 22.60 1.90 S1 E1 O2 R3
16 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.131 ± 0.020 18.60 1.30 S1 E1 O2 R3
17 $5 At least 99.99% gold 1.575 ± 0.020 14.60 1.00 S1 E1 O2 R3
18 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.157 ± 0.050 39.34 2.10 S1 E1 O2 R4
19 $300 At least 99.99% silver 10010.500 ± 9.500 221.00 34.81 S1 E1 O3 R5
20 $30 At least 99.99% silver 1002.100 ± 2.000 100.60 16.80 S1 E1 O3 R5
21 $10 At least 99.99% silver 312.066 ± 1.000 85.60 7.22 S1 E1 O4 R5
22 $8 At least 99.99% silver 156.533 ± 1.000 65.60 6.14 S1 E1 O4 R5
23 $2 At least 99.99% silver 62.713 ± 0.500 55.60 3.42 S1 E1 O4 R5
24 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O4 R5
25 50c At least 99.99% silver 16.053 ± 0.500 36.60 1.97 S1 E1 O4 R5
26 $30 At least 99.99% silver 1002.100 ± 2.000 100.60 16.80 S1 E1 O3 R6
27 $2 At least 99.99% silver 62.713 ± 0.500 55.60 3.42 S1 E1 O4 R6
28 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O4 R6
29 50c At least 99.99% silver 16.053 ± 0.500 36.60 1.97 S1 E1 O4 R6
30 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 32.60 6.00 S1 E1 O4 R6
31 $30 At least 99.99% silver 1002.100 ± 2.000 100.60 16.80 S1 E1 O3 R7
32 $10 At least 99.99% silver 312.066 ± 1.000 85.60 7.22 S1 E1 O4 R7
33 $8 At least 99.99% silver 156.533 ± 1.000 65.60 6.14 S1 E1 O4 R7
34 $2 At least 99.99% silver 62.713 ± 0.500 55.60 3.42 S1 E1 O4 R7
35 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O4 R7
36 50c At least 99.99% silver 16.053 ± 0.500 36.60 1.97 S1 E1 O4 R7
37 25c At least 99.99% silver 8.077 ± 0.300 25.50 2.30 S1 E1 O4 R7
38 $30 At least 99.99% silver 1002.100 ± 2.000 100.60 16.80 S1 E1 O3 R8
39 $2 At least 99.99% silver 62.713 ± 0.500 55.60 3.42 S1 E1 O4 R8
40 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O4 R8
41 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O4 R9
42 $30 At least 99.99% silver 1002.100 ± 2.000 100.60 16.80 S1 E1 O3 R10
43 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O4 R11
44 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O4 R12
45 $1 Aluminium and Bronze 13.500 ± 1.00 30.60 3.00 S1 E1 O5 R13
46 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.157 ± 0.050 32.60 2.80 S1 E1 O6 R14
47 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 40.60 3.21 S1 E1 O6 R15
48 $8 At least 99.99% silver 156.533 ± 1.000 50.60 11.00 S1 E1 O7 R16
49 $1 At least 99.99% silver 31.607 ± 0.500 40.60 3.21 S1 E1 O8 R17
50 $150

Bi-metallic:

(a) centre piece - at least 99.99% gold

(b) surround - at least 99.95% platinum

(a) gold 23.380g ± 0.050

(b) platinum 23.390 ± 0.050

 36.50 3.50 S1 E1 O9 R18

Part 2—Explanation of symbols

  1. Symbols used in Part 1

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

Explanation of symbols used in Part 1
Item Design Feature Symbol Explanation
1 Shape S1 Circular
2 Edge E1 Continuously milled
3 Obverse O1

A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:

(a) “ELIZABETH II”;

(b) “AUSTRALIA”;

(c) “3000 DOLLARS”;

(d) “2019”;

(e) “1KG 9999 GOLD”; and

(f) “IRB”.
4 Obverse O2

A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:

(a) “ELIZABETH II”;

(b) “AUSTRALIA”;

(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLARS”;

(d) “2019”;

(e) “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

(f) “IRB”.
5 Obverse O3

A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:

(a) “ELIZABETH II”;

(b) “AUSTRALIA”;

(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLARS”;

(d) “2019”;

(e) “XKG 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in kilograms of the coin, expressed as a whole number in Arabic numerals); and

(f) “IRB”.
6 Obverse O4

A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:

(a) “ELIZABETH II”;

(b) “AUSTRALIA”;

(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLARS”, “DOLLAR” or “CENTS” as the case requires;

(d) “2019”;

(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

(f) “IRB”.
7 Obverse O5

A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:

(a) “· ELIZABETH II”;

(b) “· AUSTRALIA 2019 ·”;

(c) “1 DOLLAR”; and

(d) “IRB”.
8 Obverse O6

A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:

(a) “· ELIZABETH II”;

(b) “AUSTRALIA ·”;

(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLARS” or “DOLLAR” as the case requires; and

(d) “IRB”.
9 Obverse O7

A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:

(a) “· ELIZABETH II”;

(b) “AUSTRALIA 2018 ·”;

(c) “8 DOLLARS”; and

(d) “IRB”.
10 Obverse O8

A design consisting of a circle immediately inside the rim that surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:

(a) “· ELIZABETH II”;

(b) “AUSTRALIA ·”;

(c) “1 DOLLAR”; and

(d) “IRB”.
11 Obverse O9

A platinum annulus bearing the inscriptions:

(a) “· ELIZABETH II”;

(b) “AUSTRALIA ·”;

(c) “150 DOLLARS”;

that in turn surrounds a gold centrepiece bearing an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscription “IRB”.
12 Reverse R1

A frosted finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim enclosing a representation of a pig with flowers, rocks, grass and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig; and

(c) “P”.
13 Reverse R2

A proof finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim enclosing a representation of a pig with  flowers, rocks, grass and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig; and

(c) “P”.
14 Reverse R3

A frosted finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim enclosing a coloured representation of a pig with flowers, rocks, grass and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig; and

(c) “P”.
15 Reverse R4

A proof finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim enclosing a coloured representation of a pig with flowers, rocks, grass and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig; and

(c) “P”.
16 Reverse R5

A frosted finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim, enclosing a representation of a pig and its piglets, grass, flowers, a branch with leaves and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig;

(c) “AH”; and

(d) “P”.
17 Reverse R6

A proof finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim, enclosing a representation of a pig and its piglets, grass, flowers, a branch with leaves and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig;

(c) “AH”; and

(d) “P”.
18 Reverse R7

A frosted finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim, enclosing a coloured representation of a pig and its piglets, grass, flowers, a branch with leaves and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig;

(c) “AH”; and

(d) “P”.
19 Reverse R8

A proof finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim, enclosing a coloured representation of a pig and its piglets, grass, flowers, a branch with leaves and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig;

(c) “AH”; and

(d) “P”.
20 Reverse R9

A frosted finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim, enclosing a gilded representation of a pig and its piglets, grass, flowers, a branch with leaves and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig;

(c) “AH”; and

(d) “P”.
21 Reverse R10

A frosted finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim, enclosing a coloured representation of a pig with a gem inset into its eye and its piglets, grass, flowers, a branch with leaves and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig;

(c) “AH”; and

(d) “P”.
22 Reverse R11

A frosted finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim, enclosing a representation of a pig and its piglets, grass, flowers, a branch with leaves, and a circle enclosing a representation of a lion and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig;

(c) “AH”; and

(d) “P”.
23 Reverse R12

A frosted finish background, with a design consisting of circular lines immediately inside the rim, enclosing a representation of a pig and its piglets, grass, flowers, a branch with leaves, and a circle enclosing the Chinese pictograph pronounced “fú” under the Pinyin system meaning good fortune and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig;

(c) “AH”; and

(d) “P”.
24 Reverse R13

A design consisting of a representation of a pig and its piglets, grass, flowers, a branch with leaves and the following:

(a) “Year of the Pig”;

(b) the Chinese pictograph pronounced “zhū” under the Pinyin system and meaning pig;

(c) “AH”; and

(d) “P”.
25 Reverse R14

A design consisting of a partial circle enclosing a representation of an emu on a landscape featuring foliage, grass, trees and the following:

(a) “AUSTRALIAN EMU”;

(b) “2018 1oz 9999 GOLD”;

(c) “JM”;

(d) “P”; and

(e) a microscopic “P”.
26 Reverse R15

A design consisting of a partial circle enclosing a representation of an emu on a landscape featuring foliage, grass, trees and the following:

(a) “AUSTRALIAN EMU”;

(b) “2018 1oz 9999 SILVER”;

(c) “JM”; and

(d) “P”.
27 Reverse R16

A design consisting of a circular border in the foreground and a representation of a swan and its cygnet on the surface of stylised water in the background and the following:

(a) “THE 5OZ 9999 AUSTRALIAN”;

(b) “SILVER SWAN”;

(c) “JM”; and

(d) “P”.
28 Reverse R17

A design consisting of a circular border and in the foreground, partially obscuring the border is a stylised representation of a kookaburra in mid-flight, a circle enclosing a representation of a panda and the following:

(a) “AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA”;

(b) “2018 1oz 9999 SILVER”;

(c) “NH”; and

(d) “P”.
29 Reverse R18

A design, consisting of:

(a) a platinum annulus  bearing the inscriptions:

(i)      “AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE”;         

(ii)     “3/4oz 9995 PLATINUM”;

(iii)    “2018”; and

(iv)   “P”;

that, in turn, surrounds a gold centrepiece, consisting of:

(b) a representation of a flying eagle, an eagle and its eaglet perched on its nest and the following:

(i)      “3/4oz 9999 GOLD”; and

(ii)     “JM”.
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