Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A)

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Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A)

as amended

made under subsection 13A (1) of the

Currency Act 1965

This compilation was prepared on 27 March 2006
taking into account amendments up to the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A) Amendment Determination 2002 (No. 1)

Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra

Contents

 1 Name of Determination [see Note 1]

 2 Commencement [see Note 1]

 3 Specification of coins 

 4 Application of Determination 

Schedule 1  

Part 1 Specifications of coins 

Part 2 Explanation of symbols 

Notes   

 

 

 

1 Name of Determination [see Note 1]

  This Determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A).

2 Commencement [see Note 1]

  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

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

$20

Bimetallic:

(a) centre piece — 99.9% silver

(b) surround — 99.99% gold

20.71 0.500

32.00

2.80

S1

E1

O27

R267

102

$20

Bimetallic:

(a) centre piece — 99.99% gold

(b) surround — 99.9% silver

16.439 0.530

32.00

2.80

S1

E1

O28

R268

103

$1

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O29

R269

104

$1

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O29

R270

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

Obverse

O27

A gold annulus bearing 2 circles of raised beads immediately inside the rim, enclosing:

 (a) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (ii) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’; and

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

that, in turn, surrounds a silver centrepiece bearing an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the monogram ‘IRB’.

204

Obverse

O28

A silver annulus bearing:

 (a) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (ii) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’; and

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

that, in turn, surrounds a gold centrepiece bearing an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the monogram ‘IRB’.

205

Obverse

O29

A silver disk bearing:

 (a) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (ii) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (iii) ‘2002’ or ‘2003’; and

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

that, in turn, surround an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the monogram ‘IRB’.

206

Reverse

R267

A gold annulus bearing 2 circles of raised beads immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘1952 – 2002’; and

 (c) ‘GOLDEN JUBILEE’;

that, in turn, surrounds a silver centrepiece bearing:

 (d) a representation of Queen Elizabeth II as a young woman, wearing the Garter Ceremony garb of the Order of the Garter, superimposed on a representation of Buckingham Palace; and

 (e) the mint mark ‘P’.

207

Reverse

R268

A silver annulus bearing:

 (a) the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II 1953 – 2003’ and ‘ANNIVERSARY OF CORONATION’; and

 (b) a representation of the St Edward’s Crown; and

 (c) a circular border design that features a representation of the Order of the Garter Collar;

that, in turn, surrounds a gold centrepiece bearing:

 (d) the following effigies of Queen Elizabeth II:

 (i) the effigy designed by Mary Gillick;

 (ii) the effigy designed by Arnold Machin;

 (iii) the effigy designed by Raphael Maklouf;

 (iv) the effigy designed by Ian Rank Broadley; and

 (e) the inscription ‘ER II’; and

 (f) the mint mark ‘P’.

208

Reverse

R269

A circular border design, immediately inside the rim, featuring a representation of the Foot Guards, that encloses:

 (a) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (ii) ‘1952 – 2002’; and

 (iii) ‘GOLDEN JUBILEE’; and

 (b) the mint mark ‘P’; and

 (c) a representation of Queen Elizabeth II on horseback, that is:

 (i) superimposed on a representation of the Union Jack, pad printed in colour; and

 (ii) surrounded by a circle of raised beads.

209

Reverse

R270

A circular border design, immediately inside the rim, featuring a representation of the Order of the Garter Collar and a representation of the Breast Star of the Order, enclosing:

 (a) the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II 1953 – 2003’ and ‘ANNIVERSARY OF CORONATION’; and

 (b) the mint mark ‘P’; and

 (c) a circle of raised beads; and

 (d) a decorative circular border; and

 (e) a representation of the St Edward’s Crown pad printed in colour.

Notes to the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A)

Note 1

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A) (in force under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.

 

Table of Instruments

Title

Date of notification
in Gazette

Date of
commencement

Application, saving or
transitional provisions

Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2)

26 Sept 2001 (see Gazette 2001, No. GN 38)

26 Sept 2001

 

Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2) Amendment Determination 2002 (No. 1)

15 May 2002 (see Gazette 2002, No. GN19)

15 May 2002

Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A) Amendment Determination 2002 (No. 1)

18 Sept 2002 (see Gazette 2002, No. GN37)

18 Sept 2002

Table of Amendments

ad. = added or inserted      am. = amended      rep. = repealed      rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

S. 1.................

am. 2002 (No. 1) (First Amdt)

Schedule 1

 

Schedule 1............

am. 2002 (No. 1) (Second Amdt)

 

Overview

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A) was enacted to specify the details of coins produced by the Perth Mint, under the authority of the Currency Act 1965. This legislative instrument was introduced to provide a clear and comprehensive guide for the specifications and designs of coins produced by the Perth Mint, ensuring consistency and adherence to the established standards. The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A) was prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra, and was amended by the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A) Amendment Determination 2002 (No. 1). This determination outlines the specific characteristics of various coins, including their composition, weight, dimensions, and designs, thereby addressing any gaps in the specifications for the coins minted at the Perth Mint. The policy objective of this determination is to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the currency by clearly defining the standards for the coins produced by the Perth Mint.

Scope and Application

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A) is a legislative instrument made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, which outlines the specifications for coins minted by the Perth Mint. This Determination applies to coins with specific denominations and standard compositions, detailing their standard weights, allowable variations, dimensions, and designs as set out in Schedule 1. It does not affect other determinations of coin specifications. The specifications include detailed descriptions of the coins' physical attributes and design elements, such as their shape, edge, obverse, and reverse features. The Determination applies to the minting process overseen by the Perth Mint and comes into effect upon gazette notification. Although the Determination itself does not explicitly extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments, it is subject to amendments, as evidenced by the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A) Amendment Determination 2002 (No. 1).

Key Provisions

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2A) sets out the specifications for certain coins minted by the Perth Mint. Section 3 of the Determination specifies the standard weight, allowable variation from that weight, dimensions, and design for coins with particular denominations and standard compositions, as listed in Schedule 1, Part 1. These specifications are essential for ensuring that the coins meet the required standards and can be properly identified and circulated. The design elements, including shapes, edges, and both obverse and reverse features, are detailed in Schedule 1, Part 2, providing a clear understanding of the coin's appearance and symbolism. The Determination imposes specific obligations on the Perth Mint to ensure that the coins minted comply with the detailed specifications outlined in the document. The mint must adhere to the prescribed weight, dimensions, and design features to maintain the integrity and recognisability of the currency. Any deviation from these specifications could result in coins that do not meet legal standards, potentially leading to complications in circulation and acceptance. The Determination does not explicitly detail offences or penalties for non-compliance; however, under the overarching Currency Act 1965, unauthorised minting or the production of coins that do not meet the specified standards could lead to criminal charges. Penalties for such offences can include fines and imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness of producing currency that may deceive or defraud the public. The exact penalties would be determined based on the specific circumstances and the provisions of the Currency Act.

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