Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2004 (No. 7) (Cth)

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Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2004 (No. 7)

I, ROSS CAMERON, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.

Dated 30 July 2004

ROSS CAMERON

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer


Contents

1Name of Determination   2

2Commencement   2

3Specification of coins   2

4Application of Determination   2

Schedule 1Specifications of coins   3


  1. Name of Determination

This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2004 (No. 7).

  1. Commencement

This Determination commences on the date of its notification in the Gazette.

  1. Specification of coins

(1) For subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, each item in Schedule 1 specifies:

(a)    the denomination of a coin; and

(b)    the coin’s standard composition; and

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

(d)    the coin’s dimensions; and

(e)    the coin’s design.

(2)   A reference in Schedule 1 to the diameter of a coin is, for a coin that is not circular, a reference to the distance between two parallel faces of the edge of the coin.

  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 3)

Item 1

5c coin

Denomination 5c
Standard composition Not less than 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
3.24g ± 0.12g
Maximum diameter 19.53mm
Maximum thickness 1.55mm
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’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of an echidna; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘5’;

           (ii)   ‘SD’.

Item 2

5c coin

Denomination 5c
Standard composition Not less than 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
6.13g ± 0.10g
Maximum diameter 19.53mm
Maximum thickness 1.55mm
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’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of an echidna; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘5’;

           (ii)   ‘SD’.

Item 3

10c coin

Denomination 10c
Standard composition Not less than 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
6.57g ± 0.17g
Maximum diameter 23.72mm
Maximum thickness 1.98mm
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’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a lyrebird; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘10’;

           (ii)   ‘SD’.

Item 4

10c coin

Denomination 10c
Standard composition Not less than 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
12.29g ± 0.15g
Maximum diameter 23.72mm
Maximum thickness 1.98mm
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’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a lyrebird; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘10’;

           (ii)   ‘SD’.

Item 5

20c coin

Denomination 20c
Standard composition Not less than 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
13.36g ± 0.30g
Maximum diameter 28.65mm
Maximum thickness 2.52mm
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’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a soldier, a woman and a child; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945 COMING HOME’;

           (ii)   ‘20’.

Item 6

20c coin

Denomination 20c
Standard composition Not less than 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
24.56g ± 0.20g
Maximum diameter 28.65mm
Maximum thickness 2.52mm
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’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a soldier, a woman and a child; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945 COMING HOME’;

           (ii)   ‘20’.

Item 7

50c coin

Denomination 50c
Standard composition Not less than 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
18.24g ± 0.40g
Maximum diameter 31.65mm
Maximum thickness 2.80mm
Shape Dodecagonal
Edge Plain
Obverse design

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

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA 2005’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of:

            (i)   a cemetery with 3 crosses; and

           (ii)   a Minister of Religion; and

          (iii)   4 soldiers; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945 REMEMBRANCE’;

           (ii)   ‘FIFTY CENTS’.

Item 8

50c coin

Denomination 50c
Standard composition Not less than 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
33.88g ± 0.25g
Maximum diameter 31.65mm
Maximum thickness 2.80mm
Shape Dodecagonal
Edge Plain
Obverse design

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

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA 2005’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of:

            (i)   a cemetery with 3 crosses; and

           (ii)   a Minister of Religion; and

          (iii)   4 soldiers; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945 REMEMBRANCE’;

           (ii)   ‘FIFTY CENTS’.

Item 9

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition Not less than 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
11.66g ± 0.24g
Maximum diameter 25.12mm
Maximum thickness 2.80mm
Shape Circular
Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain
Obverse design

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

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA 2005’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a man dancing, with a hat held in his hand and his shadow; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945 PEACE’;

           (ii)   ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Item 10

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition Not less than 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
21.70g ± 0.18g
Maximum diameter 25.12mm
Maximum thickness 2.80mm
Shape Circular
Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain
Obverse design

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

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA 2005’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a man dancing, with a hat held in his hand and his shadow; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945 PEACE’;

           (ii)   ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Item 11

$2 coin

Denomination $2
Standard composition Not less than 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
8.55g ± 0.21g
Maximum diameter 20.62mm
Maximum thickness 3.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge 8 segments, of which 4 are milled and 4 are plain
Obverse design

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

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA 2005’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of:

            (i)   an Aboriginal elder; and

           (ii)   the Southern Cross Constellation; and

          (iii)   a grasstree; and

    (b)   the inscription ‘2 DOLLARS’.

Item 12

$2 coin

Denomination $2
Standard composition Not less than 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
16.03g ± 0.15g
Maximum diameter 20.62mm
Maximum thickness 3.00mm
Shape Circular
Edge 8 segments, of which 4 are milled and 4 are plain
Obverse design

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

     (a)   ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

    (b)   ‘AUSTRALIA 2005’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of:

            (i)   an Aboriginal elder; and

           (ii)   the Southern Cross Constellation; and

          (iii)   a grasstree; and

    (b)   the inscription ‘2 DOLLARS’.

Item 13

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition Not less than 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.50g
Maximum diameter 40.15mm
Maximum thickness 3.50mm
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’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of:

            (i)   a kangaroo; and

           (ii)   the Southern Cross Constellation; and

          (iii)   a seven pointed star;

            superimposed on a circle; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘One Dollar’;

           (ii)   ‘1 ounce fine silver’.

Item 14

$1 coin

Denomination $1
Standard composition Not less than 99.9% silver, partially plated with 99.99% gold
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.50g
Maximum diameter 40.15mm
Maximum thickness 3.50mm
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’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a gold-plated representation of:

            (i)   a kangaroo; and

           (ii)   the Southern Cross Constellation; and

          (iii)   a seven pointed star;

            superimposed on a circle; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘One Dollar’;

           (ii)   ‘1 ounce fine silver’.

Item 15

$5 coin

Denomination $5
Standard composition Not less than 99.9% silver
Standard weight and
allowable variation
31.635g ± 0.50g
Maximum diameter 40.15mm
Maximum thickness 3.50mm
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 2004’; and

     (c)   ‘FIVE DOLLARS’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a steam train on railway tracks, partially covering an outline map of Australia; and

    (b)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   ‘150 YEARS OF STEAM RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA’;

           (ii)   ‘1854 – 2004’.

Item 16

$5 coin

Denomination $5
Standard composition Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin
Standard weight and
allowable variation
20.00g ± 0.50g
Maximum diameter 38.90mm
Maximum thickness 2.65mm
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 2004’; and

     (c)   ‘FIVE DOLLARS’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of the ship ‘Lady Nelson’ at sea and representations of 2 branches of leatherwood, superimposed on an outline map of Tasmania; and

    (b)   the inscription ‘BICENTENARY OF TASMANIA’; and

     (c)   the inscription ‘H’ surrounded by a circle.


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