Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 9) (Cth)

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Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 9)

as amended

made under paragraphs 13(2)(a) and (b) and subsection 13A(1) of the

Currency Act 1965

Compilation start date:   21 January 2010

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. 9) as in force on 21 January 2010. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date.

This compilation was prepared on 15 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............ Definition...................................................................................................................... 1

4............ Coin denomination and standard composition............................................................... 1

5............ Specifications of coins................................................................................................... 1

6............ Application of Determination........................................................................................ 1

Schedule 1—Specifications of coins  2

Endnotes9

Endnote 1—About the endnotes  9

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key  10

Endnote 3—Legislation history  11

Endnote 4—Amendment history  12

Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]  13

Endnote 6—Modifications [none]  13

Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]  13

Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]  13

1  Name of Determination

This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 9).

2  Commencement

This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.

3  Definition

In this Determination:

Act means the Currency Act 1965.

4  Coin denomination and standard composition

(1)  For paragraphs 13(2)(a) and (b) of the Act, the Act has effect, on and after the day on which this Determination commences, as if:

(a)  there were included in the Schedule to the Act, opposite to the reference to the denomination “Five cents”, the standard composition “At least 99.99% gold” as the standard composition of coins of that denomination; and

(b)  there were included in the Schedule to the Act, opposite to the reference to the denomination “Ten cents”, the standard composition “At least 99.99% gold” as the standard composition of coins of that denomination; and

(c)  there were included in the Schedule to the Act, opposite to the reference to the denomination “Twenty cents”, the standard composition “At least 99.99% gold” as the standard composition of coins of that denomination; and

(d)  there were included in the Schedule to the Act, a reference to the denomination “Two dollars” and there were specified in the Schedule, opposite that denomination, the standard composition “At least 99.99% gold” as the standard composition of coins of that denomination.

(2)  Subsection (1) does not affect any other determination made under paragraph 13(2)(a) or (b) of the Act.

5  Specifications of coins

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

(a)  the coin’s standard weight; and

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

(c)  the coin’s dimensions; and

(d)  the coin’s design.

6  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 5)

Item 1

5 cent coin
Denomination 5 cents
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and allowable variation 6.13 g ± 0.10 g
Maximum diameter 19.53 mm
Maximum thickness 1.55 mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial “G”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a spiny ant-eater and the inscription “5”; and

    (b)   beneath the spiny ant-eater — a small designer’s mark consisting of the stylised initials “SD”.

Item 2

10 cent coin
Denomination 10 cents
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and allowable variation 12.29 g ± 0.15 g
Maximum diameter 23.72 mm
Maximum thickness 1.98 mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial “G”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a lyrebird and the inscription “10”; and

    (b)   beneath the lyrebird and to the right — a small designer’s mark consisting of the stylised initials “SD”.

Item 3

20 cent coin
Denomination 20 cents
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and allowable variation 24.56 g ± 0.20 g
Maximum diameter 28.65 mm
Maximum thickness 2.52 mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial “G”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of a platypus and the inscription “20”; and

    (b)   to the left of the platypus — a small designer’s mark consisting of the stylised initials “SD”.

Item 4

50 cent coin
Denomination 50 cents
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and allowable variation 33.63 g ± 0.20 g
Maximum diameter 31.51 mm
Maximum thickness 2.64 mm
Shape Dodecagonal
Edge Plain
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial “G”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of the arms of the Commonwealth and the inscription “50”; and

    (b)   beneath the arms — a small designer’s mark consisting of the stylised initials “SD”.

Item 5

$1 coin
Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and allowable variation 21.52 g ± 0.20 g
Maximum diameter 25.00 mm
Maximum thickness 2.64 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 designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial “G”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design A design consisting of a representation of 5 kangaroos and the inscription “1 DOLLAR”.

Item 6

$2 coin
Denomination $2
Standard composition At least 99.99% gold
Standard weight and allowable variation 16.03 g ± 0.15 g
Maximum diameter 20.62 mm
Maximum thickness 3.00 mm
Shape Circular
Edge 8 segments, of which 4 are milled and 4 are plain
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial “G”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a representation of the head and shoulders of an Australian Aboriginal man; and

    (b)   a representation of the Southern Cross; and

     (c)   a representation of Australian flora; and

    (d)   the inscription “2 DOLLARS”.

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 initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right:

            (i)   Queen Elizabeth II;

           (ii)   King George VI;

          (iii)   King George V;

          (iv)   King Edward VII; and

    (b)   in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — a small privy mark consisting of a square enclosing the letter “B”; and

     (c)   in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a small designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initials “VG”; and

    (d)   outside the circle:

            (i)   to the left — a representation of 4 seven-pointed stars; and

           (ii)   the inscription “ONE DOLLAR”; and

          (iii)   the inscription “100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE”.

Item 8

$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 initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right:

            (i)   Queen Elizabeth II;

           (ii)   King George VI;

          (iii)   King George V;

          (iv)   King Edward VII; and

    (b)   in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — a small privy mark consisting of a square enclosing the letter “S”; and

     (c)   in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a small designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initials “VG”; and

    (d)   outside the circle:

            (i)   to the left — a representation of 4 seven-pointed stars; and

           (ii)   the inscription “ONE DOLLAR”; and

          (iii)   the inscription “100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE”.

Item 9

$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 initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right:

            (i)   Queen Elizabeth II;

           (ii)   King George VI;

          (iii)   King George V;

          (iv)   King Edward VII; and

    (b)   in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — a small privy mark consisting of a square enclosing the letter “M”; and

     (c)   in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a small designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initials “VG”; and

    (d)   outside the circle:

            (i)   to the left — a representation of 4 seven-pointed stars; and

           (ii)   the inscription “ONE DOLLAR”; and

          (iii)   the inscription “100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE”.

Item 10

$1 coin
Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and allowable variation 11.66 g ± 0.24 g
Maximum diameter 25.12 mm
Maximum thickness 2.80 mm
Shape Circular
Edge Plain
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right:

            (i)   Queen Elizabeth II;

           (ii)   King George VI;

          (iii)   King George V;

          (iv)   King Edward VII; and

    (b)   in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — a small privy mark consisting of a square enclosing the letter “P”, with the letter partially obscured by a representation of a kangaroo facing right; and

     (c)   in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a small designer’s mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initials “VG”; and

    (d)   outside the circle:

            (i)   to the left — a representation of 4 seven-pointed stars; and

           (ii)   the inscription “ONE DOLLAR”; and

          (iii)   the inscription “100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE”.

Item 11

$1 coin
Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and allowable variation 6.03 g ± 0.16 g
Maximum diameter 21.79 mm
Maximum thickness 2.24 mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA” and the year of issue in Arabic numerals; and

     (c)   “1 DOLLAR”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   in the upper sector — a representation of a kangaroo and the setting sun; and

    (b)   in the lower sector — the shadow of the kangaroo; and

     (c)   the inscription “.999 Ag”; and

    (d)   a small designer’s mark consisting of the stylised initials “WP”.

Item 12

$1 coin
Denomination $1
Standard composition At least 99.9% silver
Standard weight and allowable variation 31.635 g ± 0.500 g
Maximum diameter 40.2 mm
Maximum thickness 3.5 mm
Shape Circular
Edge Continuously milled
Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:

     (a)   “ELIZABETH II”; and

    (b)   “AUSTRALIA 2010”; and

     (c)   “1 DOLLAR”.
Reverse design

A design consisting of:

     (a)   in the upper sector — a representation of a kangaroo and the setting sun; and

    (b)   in the lower sector — the shadow of the kangaroo; and

     (c)   the following inscriptions:

            (i)   “1 oz. Fine silver”;

           (ii)   “F15” enclosed within a circle; and

    (d)   a small designer’s mark consisting of the stylised initials “WP”.

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. 9) 20 Jan 2010 (see F2010L00136) 21 Jan 2010
Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1) 8 July 2011 (see F2011L01458) s 5 and Sch 3: 21 Jan 2010 —

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Provision affected How affected
Sch 1
Sch 1................................. am F2011L01458

Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]

Endnote 6—Modifications [none]

Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]

Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]

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