EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Issued by authority of the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
Currency Act 1965
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2022 Royal Australian Mint No. 8) Determination 2022
Subsection 13(2) and section 13A of the Currency Act 1965 (the Act) provide that the Treasurer may, by legislative instrument, determine details of Australian coin characteristics including denomination, standard composition, standard weight, allowable variation from standard weight, design and dimensions.
The purpose of this legislative instrument is to determine the characteristics of 32 new non-circulating coins proposed to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
The Treasurer may authorise the making and issuing of coins specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965. A payment of money is a legal tender if it is made in coins that are made and issued under the Currency Act 1965. Through the issue of a currency determination, the Treasurer can add, remove and alter the coin characteristics specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965.
In accordance with section 19 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, any Minister in the Treasury portfolio may, by legislative instrument, determine details of Australian coin characteristics.
Details of the legislative instrument are set out in the Attachment.
The legislative instrument commenced on the day after it was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.
The legislative instrument is subject to disallowance under section 42 of the Legislation Act 2003.
The Determination is a legislative instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2003. The Determination is not subject to sunsetting under the Legislation Act 2003 on the grounds that the instrument ensures economic certainty (see Legislation (Exemptions and Other Matters) Regulation 2015). The instrument’s operation is integral in ensuring that the currency produced by the Mints becomes, and remains, legal tender unless or until returned to a mint to be taken out of circulation in accordance with the Currency Act 1965.
Consultation
No public consultation was undertaken in relation to this legislative instrument. The effect of this instrument is to determine details of new Australian coin characteristics which will enable the Royal Australian Mint to continue its production of circulating and numismatic coins.
Members of the public have the opportunity to contact the Royal Australian Mint to present any themes they would like to see commemorated on Australian legal tender. These concepts are then researched and assessed in accordance with the Royal Australian Mint’s Coin Design Policy. The Royal Australian Mint also uses market-based tools to identify interested parties and gauge interest in coin themes.
Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights
Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2022 Royal Australian Mint No. 8) Determination 2022
This Legislative Instrument is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.
Overview of the Legislative Instrument
The purpose of this legislative instrument is to determine the characteristics of 32 new non-circulating coins proposed to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
Human rights implications
This Legislative Instrument does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.
Conclusion
This Legislative Instrument is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human rights issues.
ATTACHMENT
Details of the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2022 Royal Australian Mint No. 8) Determination 2022
This Attachment sets out further details of the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2022 Royal Australian Mint No. 8) Determination 2022 (the Determination).
Section 1 – Name
This section provides that the name of the Determination is the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2022 Royal Australian Mint No. 8) Determination 2022.
Section 2 – Commencement
This section prescribes that the Determination commences the day after the Determination is registered.
Section 3 – Authority
This section provides that the Determination is made under the Currency Act 1965.
Section 4 – Schedule
This section provides that each instrument specified in a Schedule to the Determination is amended or repealed as set out in the Schedule.
Schedule 1 – Amendments
Schedule 1 amends the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019 by adding the details of new coin characteristics and making technical amendments to ensure the Determination operates as intended. The newly determined coin characteristics are set out below.
New non-circulating coins
2023 $10 1/10 oz Gold ‘C’ Mintmark Proof Coin – Creatures of the Deep
2023 $1 Silver ‘C’ Mintmark Proof Coin – Creatures of the Deep
2023 $1 ‘C’ Mintmark Uncirculated Coin – Creatures of the Deep
2023 $1 ‘S’ Privy Mark Uncirculated Coin – Creatures of the Deep
2023 $1 ‘M’ Privy Mark Uncirculated Coin – Creatures of the Deep
2023 $1 ‘B’ Privy Mark Uncirculated Coin – Creatures of the Deep
2023 $1 ‘Envelope’ Privy Mark Uncirculated Coin – Creatures of the Deep
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Creatures of the Deep
2023 $1 ‘S’ Counterstamp Uncirculated Coin – Creatures of the Deep
2023 $1 ‘Australia Map’ Counterstamp Uncirculated Coin – Creatures of the Deep
The design on the 2023 coins – Creatures of the Deep consists of a stylised representation of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO’s) research vessel RV Investigator. A stylised representation of the ocean is below the vessel. Below the surface of the ocean, there is a stylised representation of the CSIRO’s deep tow camera system, with a cable connecting the camera system to the vessel. The camera system is shining a light onto a depiction of an underwater scene containing a stylised representation of gold coral, two brittle stars and a spiny king crab. The design includes the following inscriptions: “CREATURES OF THE DEEP”; and “SMS” (being the initials of the designer Stevan Michael Stojanovic). On the mintmark, privy mark and counterstamp coins is either a mintmark, privy mark or counterstamp of the following nature:
- the letter “C”, denoting Canberra; or
- the letter “S”, denoting Sydney, enclosed in a square; or
- the letter “M” denoting Melbourne, enclosed in a square; or
- the letter “B”, denoting Brisbane, enclosed in a square; or
- a stylised representation of an envelope; or
- the letter “S”, denoting Sydney, enclosed in a circle; or
- a stylised representation of a map of Australia enclosed in a circle.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Adelaide Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Adelaide Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Adelaide Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Adelaide Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club also known as the Adelaide Crows), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Brisbane Lions
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Brisbane Lions
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Brisbane Lions consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Brisbane Bears-Fitzroy Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club also known as the Brisbane Lions), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “BRISBANE LIONS”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Carlton Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Carlton Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Carlton Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Carlton Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “CARLTON FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Collingwood Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Collingwood Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Collingwood Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Collingwood Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “COLLINGWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Essendon Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Essendon Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Essendon Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Essendon Football Club (an Australian Football League club), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “ESSENDON FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Fremantle Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Fremantle Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Fremantle Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Fremantle Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club also known as the Freemantle Dockers), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “FREMANTLE FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Geelong Cats
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Geelong Cats
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Geelong Cats consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Geelong Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club also known as the Geelong Cats), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “GEELONG CATS”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Gold Coast SUNS
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Gold Coast SUNS
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Gold Coast SUNS consists of a central circle containing the logo of the GCFC Limited (an Australian Football League club also known as the Gold Coast Suns), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “GOLD COAST SUNS”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – GWS GIANTS
2023 $1 Proof Coin – GWS GIANTS
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – GWS GIANTS consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Western Sydney Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club also known as the GWS Giants), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “GWS GIANTS”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Hawthorn Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Hawthorn Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Hawthorn Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Hawthorn Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club also known as the Hawks), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “HAWTHORN FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Melbourne Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Melbourne Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Melbourne Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Melbourne Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – North Melbourne Kangaroos
2023 $1 Proof Coin – North Melbourne Kangaroos
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – North Melbourne Kangaroos consists of a central circle containing the logo of the North Melbourne Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club also known as The Kangaroos), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “NORTH MELBOURNE KANGAROOS”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Port Adelaide Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Port Adelaide Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Port Adelaide Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Port Adelaide Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “PORT ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Richmond Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Richmond Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Richmond Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Richmond Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – St Kilda Football Club
2023 $1 Proof Coin – St Kilda Football Club
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – St Kilda Football Club consists of a central circle containing the logo of the St. Kilda Football Club Limited (an Australian Football League club), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: “ST KILDA FOOTBALL CLUB”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Sydney Swans
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Sydney Swans
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Sydney Swans consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Sydney Swans Limited (an Australian Football League club), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: "SYDNEY SWANS".
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – West Coast Eagles
2023 $1 Proof Coin – West Coast Eagles
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – West Coast Eagles consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Indian Pacific Limited (an Australian Football League club also known as the West Coast Eagles), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: "WEST COAST EAGLES".
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Western Bulldogs
2023 $1 Proof Coin – Western Bulldogs
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Western Bulldogs consists of a central circle containing the logo of the Footscray Football Club Limited, (an Australian Football League club also known as the Western Bulldogs), and, surrounding the central circle, a border comprised of a stylised crowd of cheering supporters. The design includes the following inscription: "WESTERN BULLDOGS".
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Australian Football League
The design on the 2023 $1 uncirculated coin – Australian Football League consists of, in the background, a representation of goals posts from an Australian Football League (AFL) playing field. In the foreground, partially obscuring the goal posts, there is a representation of the 2023 AFL Premiership Cup placed within the goal square of a playing field. Stylised representations of ribbons are tied to the handles of the Cup. The design includes the following inscriptions: “TD” (being the initials of the designer Tony Dean); “2023 AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON”; and “AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2023 PREMIERSHIP CUP”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Australian Football League Women’s
The design on the 2023 $1 uncirculated coin – Australian Football League Women’s consists of, in the background, a representation of goals posts from an Australian Football League (AFL) playing field. In the foreground, partially obscuring the goal posts, there is a representation of the 2023 AFL Women’s Premiership Cup placed within the goal square of a playing field. Stylised representations of ribbons are tied to the handles of the Cup. The design includes the following inscriptions: “TD” (being the initials of the designer Tony Dean); “2023 AFLW PREMIERSHIP SEASON”; and “AFL WOMEN’S COMPETITION 2023 PREMIERSHIP CUP”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australian Football League
The design on the 2023 $1 coloured uncirculated coin – Australian Football League consists of, in the background, a representation of goals posts from an Australian Football League (AFL) playing field. In the foreground, partially obscuring the goal posts, there is a representation of the 2023 AFL Premiership Cup. There are, emanating from base of the Cup, a pattern of lines radiating to each side, and to the bottom, of the coin. Stylised representations of ribbons are tied to the handles of the Cup. Below the Premiership cup is a coloured representation of the logo of the AFL. The design includes the following inscriptions: “2023 AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON”; and “AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2023 PREMIERSHIP CUP”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australian Football League Women’s
The design on the 2023 $1 coloured uncirculated coin – Australian Football League Women’s consists of, in the background, a representation of goals posts from an Australian Football League (AFL) playing field. In the foreground, partially obscuring the goal posts, there is a representation of the 2023 AFL Women’s Premiership Cup. There are, emanating from base of the Cup, a pattern of lines radiating to each side, and to the bottom, of the coin. Stylised representations of ribbons are tied to the handles of the Cup. Below the Premiership Cup is a coloured representation of the logo of the AFL Women’s competition. The design includes the following inscriptions: “2023 AFLW PREMIERSHIP SEASON”; and “AFL WOMEN’S COMPETITION 2023 PREMIERSHIP CUP”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.