Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2) (Cth)

Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2)

as amended

made under subsection 13A(1) of the

Currency Act 1965

Compilation start date:   16 April 2009

Includes amendments up to:           Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1)

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2) as in force on 16 April 2009. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date.

This compilation was prepared on 18 November 2013.

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of each amended provision.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in the endnotes.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Modifications

If a provision of the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details are included in the endnotes.

Provisions ceasing to have effect

If a provision of the compiled law has expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

Contents

1............ Name of Determination................................................................................................. 1

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

3............ Specification of coins.................................................................................................... 1

4............ Application of Determination........................................................................................ 1

Schedule 1—Specification of coins  2

Endnotes8

Endnote 1—About the endnotes  8

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key  9

Endnote 3—Legislation history  10

Endnote 4—Amendment history  11

Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]  12

Endnote 6—Modifications [none]  12

Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]  12

Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]  12

1  Name of Determination

This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2).

2  Commencement

This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.

3  Specification of coins

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:

(i)  standard composition; and

(ii)  standard weight and the allowable variation from that weight; and

(iii)  dimensions; and

(iv)  design.

4  Application of Determination

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

Schedule 1—Specification of coins

(section 3)

Item 1

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and
allowable variation

9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter

25.12 mm

Maximum thickness

2.80 mm

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” and the year of issue in Arabic numerals.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a pad printed image of a crimson rosella; and

    (b)   to the left of the rosella on the coin:

            (i)   a representation of grass; and

           (ii)   the number “1”; and

     (c)   to the right of the rosella on the coin — a representation of grass; and

    (d)   below the rosella:

            (i)   a representation of grass; and

           (ii)   the inscription “Dollar”.

Item 2

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and
allowable variation

9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter

25.12 mm

Maximum thickness

2.80 mm

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 2009”.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   in the foreground — a pad printed image of a flying fox; and

    (b)   in the background — a representation of the foliage of a lilly pilly; and

     (c)   to the left of the flying fox on the coin — the number “1”; and

    (d)   below the flying fox — the inscription “Dollar”.

Item 3

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and
allowable variation

9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter

25.12 mm

Maximum thickness

2.80 mm

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” and the year of issue in Arabic numerals.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   in the foreground — a pad printed image of a sacred kingfisher perched on a tree branch; and

    (b)   in the background — a representation of tree branches; and

     (c)   to the left of the kingfisher on the coin — the inscription “1 Dollar”.

Item 4

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and
allowable variation

9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter

25.12 mm

Maximum thickness

2.80 mm

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” and the year of issue in Arabic numerals.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a pad printed image of a Major Mitchell cockatoo perched on a stump; and

    (b)   to the right of the cockatoo on the coin:

            (i)   a representation of a leafy branch; and

           (ii)   the number “1”; and

          (iii)   the inscription “Dollar”.

Item 5

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and
allowable variation

9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter

25.12 mm

Maximum thickness

2.80 mm

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” and the year of issue in Arabic numerals.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a pad printed image of a kookaburra; and

    (b)   below and to the left of the kookaburra on the coin — a representation of twigs; and

     (c)   to the right of the kookaburra on the coin — the inscription “1 Dollar”.

Item 6

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and
allowable variation

9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter

25.12 mm

Maximum thickness

2.80 mm

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 2010”.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a pad printed image of a Cairns birdwing butterfly on a leaf; and

    (b)   to the left of the butterfly on the coin — the number “1”; and

     (c)   to the right of the butterfly on the coin — the inscription “Dollar”; and

    (d)   below the butterfly — a representation of a leaf.

Item 7

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and
allowable variation

9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter

25.12 mm

Maximum thickness

2.80 mm

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 2009”.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a head-and-shoulders portrait of Steve Irwin with a koala resting on his left shoulder; and

    (b)   to the left of the portrait on the coin — a representation of a tortoise; and

     (c)   above the portrait:

            (i)   a representation of foliage; and

           (ii)   the inscription “INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: CONSERVATION”; and

    (d)   below the portrait:

            (i)   a representation of a snake resting amongst foliage; and

           (ii)   the inscription “1 DOLLAR”; and

          (iii)   a representation of the head of a crocodile emerging from foliage; and

          (iv)   the inscription “STEVE IRWIN 1962 – 2006”.

Item 8

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635 g ± 0.500 g

Maximum diameter

40.20 mm

Maximum thickness

3.50 mm

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 2009”.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   in the centre — a pad printed image of:

            (i)   towards the centre — an Australian bush scene with a mother kangaroo embracing a joey in the foreground; and

           (ii)   towards the right — the signature “Rolf”; and

          (iii)   the inscription “ONE DOLLAR”; and

    (b)   inside a wide rim and outside the central image:

            (i)   at the top — the inscription “Kangaroo Series”; and

           (ii)   at the bottom — the inscription “Rolf Harris”; and

          (iii)   to the left — the inscriptions “$1”, “1oz. Ag” and “.999”; and

          (iv)   to the right  — the silhouette of a kangaroo facing left.

Item 9

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635 g ± 0.500 g

Maximum diameter

40.20 mm

Maximum thickness

3.50 mm

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 2009”.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   in the centre — a pad printed image of:

            (i)   an Australian suburban scene with a stylised representation of a kangaroo holding a football; and

           (ii)   the inscription “one dollar”; and

    (b)   inside a wide rim and outside the central image:

            (i)   at the top — the inscription “Kangaroo Series”; and

           (ii)   at the bottom — the inscription “Reg Mombassa”; and

          (iii)   to the left — the inscriptions “$1”, “1oz. Ag” and “.999”; and

          (iv)   to the right  — the silhouette of a kangaroo facing left.

Item 10

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635 g ± 0.500 g

Maximum diameter

40.20 mm

Maximum thickness

3.50 mm

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 2009”.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   in the centre — a pad printed image of:

            (i)   at the top — an artist’s impression of the sun; and

           (ii)   towards the centre — a representation of a kangaroo; and

          (iii)   at the bottom — a representation of Uluru and a collection of lines and dots; and

          (iv)   towards the right — a representation of the signature of Ken Done; and

           (v)   the inscription “ONE DOLLAR”; and

    (b)   inside a wide rim and outside the central image:

            (i)   at the top — the inscription “Kangaroo Series”; and

           (ii)   at the bottom — the inscription “Ken Done”; and

          (iii)   to the left — the inscriptions “$1”, “1oz. Ag” and “.999”; and

          (iv)   to the right  — the silhouette of a kangaroo facing left.

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide details of the history of this legislation and its provisions. The following endnotes are included in each compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments

Endnote 6—Modifications

Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments

Endnote 8—Miscellaneous

If there is no information under a particular endnote, the word “none” will appear in square brackets after the endnote heading.

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key in this endnote sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended the compiled law. The information includes commencement information for amending laws and details of application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision level. It also includes information about any provisions that have expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments—Endnote 5

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in endnote 5.

Modifications—Endnote 6

If the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details of the modification are included in endnote 6.

Misdescribed amendments—Endnote 7

An amendment is a misdescribed amendment if the effect of the amendment cannot be incorporated into the text of the compilation. Any misdescribed amendment is included in endnote 7.

Miscellaneous—Endnote 8

Endnote 8 includes any additional information that may be helpful for a reader of the compilation.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

ad = added or inserted	pres = present
am = amended	prev = previous
c = clause(s)	(prev) = previously
Ch = Chapter(s)	Pt = Part(s)
def = definition(s)	r = regulation(s)/rule(s)
Dict = Dictionary	Reg = Regulation/Regulations
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament	reloc = relocated
Div = Division(s)	renum = renumbered
exp = expired or ceased to have effect	rep = repealed
hdg = heading(s)	rs = repealed and substituted
LI = Legislative Instrument	s = section(s)
LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003	Sch = Schedule(s)
mod = modified/modification	Sdiv = Subdivision(s)
No = Number(s)	SLI = Select Legislative Instrument
o = order(s)	SR = Statutory Rules
Ord = Ordinance	Sub-Ch = Sub-Chapter(s)
orig = original	SubPt = Subpart(s)
par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) /sub-subparagraph(s)

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Name	FRLI registration	Commencement	Application, saving and transitional provisions
Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2)	15 Apr 2009 (see F2009L01305)	16 Apr 2009
Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1)	8 July 2011 (see F2011L01458)	s 4 and Sch 2: 16 Apr 2009	—

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected	How affected
Sch 1
Sch 1....................................	am No F2011L01458

Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]

Endnote 6—Modifications [none]

Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]

Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]