EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Issued by authority of the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury

Currency Act 1965

Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Perth Mint No. 2) Determination 2024

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 43 new non-circulating coins proposed to be issued by The Perth 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 item 20 of the table in section 12 of the 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

The Perth Mint undertook consultation among its network of Australian and international wholesale distributors.  Authorised Australian distributors of The Perth Mint products are consulted regularly during business meetings and participation at the Australian Numismatic Dealers’ Association Coin, Banknote and Stamp shows.  Likewise, international distributors were consulted during a schedule of individual meetings hosted during the World Money Fair held in Berlin and the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money.

Limited consultation was conducted with external parties due to the confidentiality of coin themes and artwork, due to the risk of competitors viewing the innovations and potentially releasing similar coins into the market prior to the release.

Members of the public have the opportunity to contact The Perth Mint to present any themes they would like to see commemorated on Australian legal tender. These concepts are then researched and presented to The Perth Mint’s sales and marketing department for consideration and feedback.

Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011

Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Perth Mint No. 2) Determination 2024

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 43 new non-circulating coins proposed to be issued by The Perth 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 (2024 Perth Mint No. 2) Determination 2024

Section 1 – Name of the Determination

This section provides that the name of the Determination is the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Perth Mint No. 2) Determination 2024.

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. The newly determined coin characteristics are set out below.

$30 2024 1/3oz Platinum Australian Oceanic Animals – Hourglass Dolphin Coin
$25 2024 1/4oz Gold Australian Oceanic Animals – Hourglass Dolphin Coin
$2 2024 1.5oz Silver Australian Oceanic Animals – Hourglass Dolphin Coin

The design on the 2024 Australian oceanic animals – hourglass dolphin coins consists of a circular border, immediately inside the rim of the coin, of individual lines radiating outwards. Inside the border is a stylised representation of two dolphins porpoising in a wavy ocean. The design includes the following inscriptions: “HOURGLASS DOLPHIN”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “IJ” (being the initials of designer Ing Ing Jong); and “P125”. The silver coin includes a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; 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 “Xoz 9995 Pt” or “Xoz 9999 Au” or “Xoz 9999 Ag” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”. On the silver coin, the obverse design is superimposed over a textured finish.

$50 2024 1/2oz Platinum Birds of Prey - Falcon Coin

$25 2024 1/4oz Gold Birds of Prey - Falcon Coin

$2 2024 1.5oz Silver Birds of Prey - Falcon Coin

The design on the 2024 birds of prey – falcon coins consists of a circular border immediately inside the rim of the coin, partially obscured by a stylised representation of a falcon in flight. The falcon is superimposed over a textured finish. The design includes the following inscriptions: “FALCON”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “JM” (being the initials of designer Jennifer McKenna); and “P125”. The silver coin includes a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; 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 “Xoz 9995 Pt” or “Xoz 9999 Au” or “Xoz 9999 Ag” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”. On the silver coin, the obverse design is superimposed over a textured finish.

$100 2024 1oz Gold Brumby Coin

The design on the $100 2024 gold brumby coin consists of, in the foreground, a representation of 2 horses galloping together across a grassy plain. In the background, there is a depiction of mountains and shrubs. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIAN BRUMBY”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; the inscription “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); “LB” (being the initials of designer Lucas Bowers); and “P125”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; and 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. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$2 2024 2oz Silver Double Dragon Piedfort Coin with Carved Mother of Pearl & Sterling Silver Plate Insert

$200 2024 2oz Gold Double Dragon Coin with Carved Mother of Pearl & 18 Carat Gold Plate Insert

The design on the 2024 double dragon with carved mother of pearl coins consists of, in the centre of the coin, a circular inset mother of pearl incorporating a carved Chinese themed border and a character plate of the Chinese language character (龍), pronounced lóng under the Pinyin system, and meaning dragon. On the silver coin, the character plate is made from sterling silver, and on the gold coin the character plate is made from 18 carat gold. Surrounding the inset mother of pearl is a plain border and surrounding the plain border, in the foreground, is a representation of 2 Chinese dragons, and, in the background of the 2 Chinese dragons, is a stylised representation of swirling clouds. The design includes the following inscriptions: “YEAR OF THE DRAGON”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “Xoz 9999 SILVER” or “Xoz 9999 GOLD” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals); “IJ” (being the initials of designer Ing Ing Jong); and “P125”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; and 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. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”. The effigy of His Majesty King Charles III is superimposed over a pattern of converging lines.

$1 2024 1oz Silver Dragon Rectangle Coin

$100 2024 1oz Gold Dragon Rectangle Coin

The 2024 dragon rectangle coins are rectangular in shape with rounded corners. The design on the 2024 dragon rectangle coins consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a Chinese dragon and a flaming pearl and, in the background, partially obscured by the dragon, a stylised representation of a storm over the ocean with crashing waves, storm clouds, and lightning. The design includes the following inscriptions: the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “WR” (being the initials of designer Wade Robinson); “P125”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; 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 “Xoz 9999 Au” or “Xoz 9999 Ag” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1 2024 1oz Silver Emu Coin

$100 2024 1oz Gold Emu Coin

The design on the 2024 emu coins consists of, immediately inside the rim of the coin, a partial circular border. In the foreground, a representation of an emu and, in the background, a representation of waves crashing on a beach, emu footprints in the sand, and reeds. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIAN EMU”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “XOZ 9999 SILVER” or “XOZ 9999 GOLD” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals); “IJ” (being the initials of designer Ing Ing Jong).; “P125”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and 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. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$2 2024 2oz Silver 1908-1912 Commonwealth Coat of Arms Piedfort Coin

$25 2024 1/4oz Gold 1908-1912 Commonwealth Coat of Arms Coin

$25 2024 1/4oz Platinum 1908-1912 Commonwealth Coat of Arms Coin

The design on the 2024 Commonwealth Coat of Arms coins is inspired by a coin designed by William Henry James Blakemore, and consists of the Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth used from 1908 to 1912 and 2 arrow heads. The design includes the following inscription: the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; 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 “Xoz 9995 Pt” or “Xoz 9999 Au” or “Xoz 9999 Ag” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1 2024 13.5g Base Metal Indigenous Animals Coin

The design on the $1 2024 Indigenous animals coin consists of coloured stylised representations of a bounding kangaroo, bird in flight, and walking emu, in Australian Indigenous dot painting style. These representations are surrounded by a pattern of dots, lines and circles (some of which are coloured). The design includes the following inscriptions: the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “CS” (being the initials of designer Chern’ee Sutton); and “P125”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and 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. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1 2024 1oz Silver Kangaroo High Relief Coloured Coin

The design on the $1 2024 silver kangaroo high relief coloured coin consists of a partial circle enclosing a representation of a kangaroo bounding rocky ground with tufts of grass, next to a dried-up stream. In the background, there is a representation of a water tank and a multi-blade wind-powered water pump. The kangaroo, rocky ground, stream, tank and pump are coloured. The design includes the following inscriptions: “KANGAROO”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “Xoz 9999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); “WR” (being the initials of the designer Wade Robinson); and “P125”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and 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. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$8 2024 5oz Silver Koala Rose Gold-Plated High Relief Coin

$100 2024 1oz Gold Koala High Relief Coin

$500 2024 5oz Gold Koala Coin

The design on the 2024 koala coins consists of a partial circle enclosing a representation of a koala climbing a tree, and surrounding the koala are eucalyptus leaves. The design includes the following inscriptions: “KOALA”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “Xoz 9999 SILVER” or “Xoz 9999 GOLD as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals); “IJ” (being the initials of designer Ing Ing Jong); and “P125”. On the rose gold-plated coin, the rim of the coin and the koala are rose gold-plated.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and 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. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”. On the

rose gold-plated coin, the rim of the coin is rose gold-plated.

$10 2024 10oz Silver Next Generation - Emu Piedfort Coin

$2 2024 2oz Silver Next Generation - Emu Piedfort Coin

The design on the 2024 silver next generation emu piedfort coins consists of, in the foreground, a representation of an emu and three emu chicks walking and, in the background, representations of hills, shrubs, and anigozanthos (commonly known as kangaroo paws). The design includes the following inscriptions: the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “NM” (being the initials of designer Natasha Muhl); “P125”; and a microscopic “P”. The design is superimposed over a pattern of radial lines.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; 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 “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). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”. The effigy of His Majesty King Charles III is superimposed over a pattern of radial lines.

$100 2024 1oz Gold Nugget Rose-Gold-Plated Coin

$50 2024 1/2oz Gold Nugget Rose-Gold-Plated Coin

$25 2024 1/4oz Gold Nugget Rose-Gold-Plated Coin

$15 2024 1/10oz Gold Nugget Rose-Gold-Plated Coin

The design on the 2024 gold nugget rose-gold-plated coins consists of a pattern of dots forming a circle immediately inside the rim of the coin, enclosing representations of Stuart Devlin’s original gold nugget illustrations. The particular illustrations displayed on the different coins are:

1. Stuart Devlin’s 1986 illustration of the Welcome Stranger gold nugget on the $100 coin;
2. Stuart Devlin’s 1986 illustration of the Hand of Faith gold nugget on the $50 coin;
3. Stuart Devlin’s 1987 illustration of the Golden Eagle gold nugget on the $25 coin; and
4. Stuart Devlin’s 1986 illustration of the Little Hero gold nugget on the $15 coin.

Each gold nugget illustration is surrounded by a rose-gold-plated circular pattern of stylised sunrays. The design includes the following inscriptions: “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET”; “XOZ. FINE GOLD (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals); the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “SD” (being the initials of the illustrator of the gold nugget representations, Stuart Devlin); and “P125”. Each coin is inscribed with the name and year of discovery of the gold nugget represented on its reverse. The particular inscription on each denomination is:

1. “WELCOME STRANGER 1869” on the $100 coin;
2. “HAND OF FAITH 1980” on the $50 coin;
3. “GOLDEN EAGLE 1931” on the $25 coin; and
4. “LITTLE HERO 1890” on the $15 coin.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and 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. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1 2025 1oz Silver Snake Coin

The design on the $1 2025 silver snake coin consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); “P”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; 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 “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). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$100 2025 1oz Gold Snake Coin

$15 2025 1/10oz Gold Snake Coin

The design on the 2025 gold snake coins consists of a stylised representation of a snake coiled around a bamboo plant. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”. The $100 coin includes a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; 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 “Xoz 9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$25 2024 1/4oz Gold St George & The Dragon Coin

$100 2024 Gold St George & The Dragon Coin

$100 2024 Gold St George & The Dragon Rose-Gold-Plated Coin

$50 2024 Gold St George & The Dragon Coin

$25 2024 Gold St George & The Dragon Coin

$15 2024 Gold St George & The Dragon Coin

$5 2024 Gold St George & The Dragon Coin

The design on the 2024 gold St George and the dragon coins consists of a pattern of dots immediately inside the rim forming a circle and a representation of St George and the dragon, inspired by the legend as depicted in coins, paintings and engravings over the centuries. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIA”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “JM” (being the initials of the designer Jennifer McKenna); and “P125”. On the rose gold-plated coin, the rim of the coin and the representation of St George and the dragon are rose gold-plated.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and 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. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”. The 1/4oz coin is also inscribed with “Xoz 9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). On the rose gold-plated coin, the rim of the coin is rose gold-plated.

$1 2024 1oz Silver Swan Coin

$100 2024 1oz Gold Swan High Relief Coin

The design on the 2024 swan coins consists of a circular border in the foreground enclosing a representation of a swan flapping its wings, on the surface of stylised rippling water. In the background, and enclosed by the circular border, is a stylised representation of the night sky with a full moon and stars. The design includes the following inscriptions: “SILVER SWAN” or “GOLD SWAN” as the case requires; “XOZ 9999” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “AUSTRALIAN”; “AH” (being the initials of the designer Aleysha Howarth); and “P125”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and 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. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$30 2024 1kg Silver Wedge-Tailed Eagle Ultra-High Relief Reverse Proof Coin

$3,000 2024 1kg Gold Wedge-Tailed Eagle Ultra-High Relief Reverse Proof Coin

The design on the 2024 wedge-tailed eagle ultra-high relief reverse proof coins consists of a circular border enclosing a representation of a flash of light. In the foreground, and partially obscuring the circular border and the flash of light, is a stylised representation of an eagle with its wings outstretched. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE”; “10TH ANNIVERSARY”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “X KILO 9999 SILVER” or “X KILO 9999 GOLD” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in kilograms of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); “JM” (being the initials of the designer John Mercanti); and “P125”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and 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. Above the effigy and enclosed in a circle is a representation of an eagle landing on a tree branch. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1,000 2024 10oz Gold Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin

$10 2024 10oz Silver Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin

The design of the 2024 wedge-tailed eagle coins consists of a montage of 9 representations of wedge-tailed eagles (as depicted in previously determined coins), partially obscuring two lines. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE”; and the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “Xoz 9999 GOLD” or “Xoz 9999 SILVER” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); “JM” (being the initials of the designer John Mercanti); and “P125”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, and 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. Above the effigy and enclosed in a circle is a representation of an eagle landing on a tree branch. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.