EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Currency Act 1965
Currency (Perth Mint) Amendment Determination 2010 (No. 1)
Under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, the Assistant Treasurer has made a determination regarding the specifications of coins proposed to be issued by the Perth Mint.
Subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 requires that the determination provide details of coin characteristics including standard composition, standard weight, allowable variation from standard weight, design and dimensions.
A determination made by the Assistant Treasurer is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 42 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003.
• 2011 Year of the Rabbit – Silver Standard Bullion Coin
The design for the 2011 Australian Lunar Year of the Rabbit (5oz) Silver Bullion coin features a representation of an adult rabbit and a young rabbit resting on the ground, surrounded by leaves and a tree with creepers entwined through its branches, and the Chinese symbol for the word ‘rabbit’.
• 2011 Year of the Rabbit – Silver Coloured Bullion Coin
The design for the 2011 Australian Lunar Year of the Rabbit (5oz) Silver Coloured coin features a coloured representation of an adult rabbit and a young rabbit resting on the ground, surrounded by leaves and a tree with creepers entwined through its branches, and the Chinese symbol for the word ‘rabbit’.