Commonwealth of Australia
Currency Act 1965
Currency Determination No. 1 of 1995
I, PAUL ELLIOTT, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, acting for the Treasurer, make the following Determination under the Currency Act 1965.
Dated 2 March 1995.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer
Citation
1. This Determination may be cited as Currency Determination No. 1 of 1995.
Commencement
2. This Determination commences on 20 March 1995.
Application of the Determination
3. This Determination does not affect any other determination of the specifications or design of a coin.
Specifications and design of a $1 silver coin
4. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $1 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.635 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.00 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "1 DOLLAR";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
5. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
6. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) a representation of the reverse of the 1927 florin commemorating the opening of the Parliament House in Canberra; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
7. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and
(b) a representation of the reverse of the 1951 florin commemorating the 50th jubilee of federation; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
8. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled,
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) a representation of the reverse of the 1934-35 florin commemorating the centenary of the foundation of the city of Melbourne; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
9. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and
(b) a representation of the reverse of the 1954 florin commemorating the Royal visit of that year; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
10. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and
(b) a representation of the World Vision 40 hour famine logo in a circle, with the inscription "20th YEAR"; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $5 gold coin
11. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $5 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1.571 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.015 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 14.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears;
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "5 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of two kangaroos, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $5 platinum coin
12. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $5 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1.571 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.015 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 14.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH IP, "AUSTRALIA"; and "5 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a baby koala sitting on a branch of a tree; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $10 silver coin
13. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 312.347 grams.
(5) A variation of 1.00 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 75.50 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 8.70 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "10 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 10 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $15 gold coin
14. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $15 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 3.133 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.022 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 16.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "15 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of two kangaroos, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $15 platinum coin
15. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $15 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 3.137 grams.
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $30 silver coin
18. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $30 the standard composition of which includes not less man 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1002.502 grams.
(5) A variation of 1.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 101.00 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 14.60 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH IT, "AUSTRALIA", and "30 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 KILO 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $50 gold coin
19. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.594 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.040 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "50 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of two kangaroos, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $50 platinum coin
20. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.605 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.045 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.30 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA"; and "50 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a baby koala sitting on a branch of a tree; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/2 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin,
Specifications and design of a $100 gold coin
21. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $100 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.162 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.055 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 32.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.80 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "100 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of two kangaroos, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $100 platinum coin
22. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $100 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.185 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.065 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 32.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.70 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears;
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA"; and "100 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a baby koala sitting on a branch of a tree; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $200 gold coin
23. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.265 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.05 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.00 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "200 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of two kangaroos, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 2 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $200 platinum coin
24. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.313 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.075 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 3.80 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA"; and "200 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a baby koala sitting on a branch of a tree; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1995" or "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.