Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 1)

Administered by Department of the Treasury

Legislation au F2005B02934 In force Legislative Instrument

Legislation content

Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 1)

I, JOE HOCKEY, Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.

Dated 8 February 2000.

JOE HOCKEY

Minister for Financial Services and Regulation

Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 1)

made under the

Currency Act 1965

 

 

 

Contents

 Page

 1 Name of Determination 

 2 Commencement 

 3 Specification of coins 

 4 Application of Determination 

Schedule 1  

Part 1 Specifications of coins 

Part 2 Explanation of symbols 

 

 

Do not delete : Part placeholder

Do not delete : Division placeholder

1 Name of Determination

  This Determination is Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 1).

2 Commencement

  This Determination commences on gazettal.

3 Specification of coins

  This Determination specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition specified in columns 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 1, the standard weight, the allowable variation from that weight, the dimensions and the design specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 of that Part.

4 Application of Determination

  The specifications in this Determination do not affect any other Determination of the specifications of a coin.

Schedule 1    

(section 3)

Part 1 Specifications of coins

 

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Column 6

Item

Denomination and nominal weight in ounces or kilograms

Standard
composition

Standard weight and allowable variation (g)

Dimensions

Design

 

 

 

 

(1)
Diameter
(mm)

(2)
Thickness
(mm)

(1)
Shape

(2)
Edge

(3)
Obverse

(4)
Reverse

101

$1
(1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 ± 0.500

              40.60

               4.00

S1

E1

O1

R227

102

$1
(1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 ± 0.500

              40.60

               4.00

S1

E1

O1

R228

103

$1
(1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 ± 0.500

              40.60

               4.00

S1

E1

O1

R229

104

$1
(1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 ± 0.500

              40.60

               4.00

S1

E1

O1

R230

105

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 ± 0.500

              50.30

               4.50

S1

E2

O1

R231

106

$30
(1 kg)

Not less than 99.9% silver

1002.502 ± 1.500

              101.00

               14.60

S1

E2

O1

R232

Part 2 Explanation of symbols

 

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Item

Design Feature

Symbol

Explanation

201

Shape

S1

Circular

202

Edge

E1

Continuously milled

203

Edge

E2

8 segments, of which 4 are milled and 4 are plain

204

Obverse

O1

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

(a) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (ii) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

(b) an inscription stating, in Arabic numerals, the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the word ‘DOLLAR’ or ‘DOLLARS’, as the case requires;

that, in turn, surround an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

205

Reverse

R227

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER’; and

(b) ‘1999’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and

(d) the inscription ‘P100’; and

(e) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Pennsylvania.

206

Reverse

R228

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER’; and

(b) ‘1999’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and

(d) the inscription ‘P100’; and

(e) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of New Jersey.

207

Reverse

R229

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER’; and

(b) ‘1999’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and

(d) the inscription ‘P100’; and

(e) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Georgia.

208

Reverse

R230

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER’; and

(b) ‘1999’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and

(d) the inscription ‘P100’; and

(e) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Connecticut.

209

Reverse

R231

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER’; and

(b) ‘1999’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and

(d) the inscription ‘P100’; and

(e) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Delaware; and

(f) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Pennsylvania; and

(g) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of New Jersey; and

(h) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Georgia; and

(i) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Connecticut.

210

Reverse

R232

A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 KILO 999 SILVER’; and

(b) ‘1999’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and

(d) the inscription ‘P100’; and

(e) as a circular privy mark in gold — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Delaware; and

(f) as a circular privy mark in gold — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Pennsylvania; and

(g) as a circular privy mark in gold — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of New Jersey; and

(h) as a circular privy mark in gold — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Georgia; and

(i) as a circular privy mark in gold — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Connecticut.

 

Overview

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 1) was made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 by Joe Hockey, the Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, on 8 February 2000. This determination provides the specifications for certain coins produced by the Perth Mint, ensuring consistency and compliance with the relevant legal standards. The specifications include the standard weight, allowable variations, dimensions, and design elements of the coins, which are detailed in Schedule 1. The determination aims to maintain the integrity of the currency by clearly defining the physical characteristics of coins, thereby preventing counterfeiting and ensuring the coins meet the necessary legal standards.

Scope and Application

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 1) applies to coins minted by the Perth Mint, specifying their standard composition, weight, dimensions, and design. This Determination is made under the authority of the Currency Act 1965, and it specifically outlines the specifications for various coins, including their denomination, standard composition (which must be at least 99.9% silver), standard weight, allowable variations, dimensions, and design features. The application of this Determination is limited to the coins specified in the Schedule, and it does not affect any other Determinations of coin specifications. The Determination commenced on the date of its gazettal, thus it applies to coins minted from that date forward. The scope of this legislation is national, as it is enacted under Commonwealth law, thereby applying across all states and territories of Australia. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in the Determination itself; however, further regulatory details may be provided in subordinate instruments made under the Currency Act 1965.

Key Provisions

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 1) sets forth the specifications for particular coins minted by the Perth Mint. Section 3 of the Determination specifies the standard weight, allowable variations, dimensions, and designs for coins with specified denominations and standard compositions, as outlined in Part 1 of Schedule 1. For instance, it provides details such as the weight, size, and design features for a one-dollar coin made of at least 99.9% silver. The Determination imposes specific obligations on the Perth Mint to adhere to the outlined specifications when minting coins. This includes ensuring the coins meet the specified weight and dimensional standards, as well as incorporating the prescribed designs on both the obverse and reverse sides of the coins. These specifications are crucial for maintaining the integrity and uniformity of the currency. Failure to comply with the specifications set out in this Determination may have legal repercussions. Although the Determination does not explicitly outline offences or penalties, the Currency Act 1965, under which this Determination is made, may impose penalties for non-compliance. Typically, violations of currency regulations can result in fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the specific breach and could be determined in accordance with the broader provisions of the Currency Act.

Legal classification tags

Area of Law
Currency Law
Instrument
Legislative Instrument
Concepts
Definitions & Interpretation
Specification of coins
Application of Determination

Interactions

Authorises

All Versions

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 August 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au.