Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8)

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Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8)

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

Dated 10 October 2000

JOE HOCKEY

Minister for Financial Services and Regulation

Contents

Page

 1 Name of Determination 

 2 Commencement 

 3 Specification of coin 

 4 Application of Determination 

Schedule 1  

Part 1 Specifications of coins 

Part 2 Explanation of symbols 

 

 

 

 

1 Name of Determination

  This Determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8).

2 Commencement

  This Determination commences on gazettal.

3 Specification of coin

  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 normal 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

R257

102

$1 (1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O1

R258

103

$1 (1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O1

R259

104

$1 (1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O1

R260

105

$1 (1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O1

R261

106

$2 (2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R262

107

$30 (1 kg)

Not less than 99.9% silver

1002.502  1.500

101.00

14.60

S1

E2

O1

R263

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

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

R257

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

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

(b) ‘2000’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and

(d) a circular privy mark incorporating a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Massachusetts.

206

Reverse

R258

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

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

(b) ‘2000’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and

(d) a circular privy mark incorporating a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Maryland.

207

Reverse

R259

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

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

(b) ‘2000’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and

(d) a circular privy mark incorporating a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of South Carolina.

208

Reverse

R260

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

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

(b) ‘2000’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and

(d)  a circular privy mark incorporating a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of New Hampshire.

209

Reverse

R261

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

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

(b) ‘2000’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and

(d)  a circular privy mark incorporating a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Virginia.

210

Reverse

R262

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

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

(b) ‘2000’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and

(d) 5 individual circular privy marks, each incorporating a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US States of Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire and Virginia.

211

Reverse

R263

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

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

(b) ‘2000’;

that, in turn, surround:

(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and

(d) 5 individual circular privy marks in gold, each incorporating a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US States of Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire and Virginia.

 

Overview

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8) was made under the authority of the Currency Act 1965 by Joe Hockey, the Minister for Financial Services and Regulation. This legislative instrument was enacted to address the need for precise specifications for the minting of certain silver coins by the Perth Mint. The objective of this determination is to ensure consistency and quality in the production of these coins, which include various denominations and designs featuring the Australian kookaburra and commemorative elements from the United States. The specifications outlined in this determination pertain to the weight, dimensions, and design of the coins and are intended to complement other determinations without affecting them. The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8) commenced upon its gazettal, establishing clear guidelines for the minting process.

Scope and Application

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8) establishes the specifications for certain coins minted by the Perth Mint under the Currency Act 1965. This Determination specifies the standard weight, allowable variations, dimensions, and design for specified coins, including their denomination and composition. The coins covered by this Determination include various denominations of Australian dollars made from silver, with detailed specifications provided in the attached schedule. Notably, this Determination applies only to the coins detailed in its schedule and does not affect the specifications of any other coins. The Determination is applicable immediately upon its gazettal, thereby establishing a clear and specific set of guidelines for the minting process of the designated coins.

Key Provisions

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8) provides specific details regarding the production of certain coins by the Perth Mint, under the authority of the Currency Act 1965. The Determination specifies the standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design for a series of coins, including one-ounce and two-ounce silver coins, and one-kilogram silver coins (sections 3 and Schedule 1, Part 1). The coin designs include inscriptions and depictions of the Australian kookaburra, along with privy marks representing various U.S. state quarter dollars (Schedule 1, Part 2). Entities involved in the minting and distribution of these coins are obligated to adhere to the specifications outlined in the Determination. This includes ensuring the coins meet the required weight, composition, and design criteria as detailed in Schedule 1. The Perth Mint, for instance, must produce coins that conform to the specified dimensions and weight tolerances to maintain the integrity and value of the currency. Failure to comply with the specifications set forth in the Determination could result in legal repercussions. While the Determination does not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance, any breach of the Currency Act 1965, under which this Determination is made, could lead to criminal charges. The Currency Act provides for various offences, including the unauthorised manufacture of coins, which carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for five years. Additionally, civil penalties may apply for any fraudulent activities related to the production or distribution of non-compliant coins.

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