Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3)

Administered by Department of the Treasury

Legislation au F2005L03858 In force Legislative Instrument

Legislation content

Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3)

as amended

made under subsection 13A (1) of the

Currency Act 1965

This compilation was prepared on 13 April 2006
taking into account amendments up to Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3) Amendment Determination 2006 (No. 1)

Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
AttorneyGeneral’s Department, Canberra

Contents

 1 Name of Determination 

 2 Commencement 

 3 Specification of coins 

 4 Application of Determination 

Schedule 1 Specifications of coins 

Notes   45

 

 

 

1 Name of Determination

  This Determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3).

2 Commencement

  This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Specification of coins

  For subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, each item in Schedule 1 specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition specified in that item:

 (a) the coin’s standard weight, and the allowable variation from that weight; and

 (b) the coin’s dimensions; and

 (c) the coin’s designs.

4 Application of Determination

  The specifications in Schedule 1 do not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.

Schedule 1 Specifications of coins

(section 3)

 

 

Item 1

$3 000 coin

Denomination

$3 000

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1000.350g 0.250g

Maximum diameter

75.30mm

Maximum thickness

13.90mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘3000 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

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

 (a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’; and

 (b) ‘1 KILO 9999 GOLD’; and

 (c) ‘2007’;

in turn surrounding a circle, enclosing:

 (d) a stylised representation of sunrays; and

 (e) a stylised representation of a red kangaroo; and

 (f) the inscription ‘RED KANGAROO’.

 

Item 2

$1 000 coin

Denomination

$1 000

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

311.317g 0.250g

Maximum diameter

60.30mm

Maximum thickness

7.90mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1000 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

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

 (a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’; and

 (b) ‘10 OZ. 9999 GOLD’; and

 (c) ‘2007’;

in turn surrounding a circle, enclosing:

 (d) a stylised representation of sunrays; and

 (e) a stylised representation of a red kangaroo; and

 (f) the inscription ‘RED KANGAROO’.

 

Item 3

$200 coin

Denomination

$200

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

62.265g 0.050g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

3.90mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘200 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

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

 (a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’; and

 (b) ‘2 OZ. 9999 GOLD’; and

 (c) ‘2007’;

in turn surrounding a circle, enclosing:

 (d) a stylised representation of sunrays; and

 (e) a stylised representation of a red kangaroo; and

 (f) the inscription ‘RED KANGAROO’.

 

Item 4

$100 coin

Denomination

$100

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.162g 0.055g

Maximum diameter

32.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.80mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘100 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a standing kangaroo;

 (b) a stylised representation of sunrays;

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’; and

 (ii) ‘1 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘JG’.

 

Item 5

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.594g 0.040g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.40mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a standing kangaroo; and

 (b) a stylised representation of sunrays; and

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’; and

 (ii) ‘1/2 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘JG’.

 

Item 6

$25 coin

Denomination

$25

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

7.807g 0.030g

Maximum diameter

20.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘25 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a standing kangaroo; and

 (b) a stylised representation of sunrays; and

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’; and

 (ii) ‘1/4 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘JG’.

 

Item 7

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.133g 0.022g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.50mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a standing kangaroo; and

 (b) a stylised representation of sunrays; and

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’; and

 (ii) ‘1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘JG’.

 

Item 8

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1.571g 0.015g

Maximum diameter

14.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.40mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a standing kangaroo; and

 (b) a stylised representation of sunrays; and

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’; and

 (ii) ‘1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘JG’.

 

Item 9

$3 000

Denomination

$3 000

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1001.000g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

75.30mm

Maximum thickness

13.90mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘3000 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) the inscriptions:

 (i) THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA’; and

 (ii) ‘1 KILO 9995 PLATINUM’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’;

in turn surrounding a circle, enclosing:

 (b) a representation of a koala climbing a tree.

 

Item 10

$1 000 coin

Denomination

$1 000

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

311.691g ± 0.500g

Maximum diameter

60.30mm

Maximum thickness

6.90mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1000 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) the inscriptions:

 (i) THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA’; and

 (ii) ‘10 OZ 9995 PLATINUM’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’;

in turn surrounding a circle, enclosing:

 (b) a representation of a koala climbing a tree.

 

Item 11

$200 coin

Denomination

$200

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

62.313g ± 0.075g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

3.30mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘200 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) the inscriptions:

 (i) THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA’; and

 (ii) ‘2 OZ 9995 PLATINUM’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’;

in turn surrounding a circle, enclosing:

 (b) a representation of a koala climbing a tree.

 

Item 12

$100 coin

Denomination

$100

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.185g ± 0.065g

Maximum diameter

32.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.70mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘100 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a koala sitting on a branch holding a smaller branch with leaves; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA’; and

 (ii) ‘WR’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘1 OZ 9995 PLATINUM’.

 

Item 13

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.605g ± 0.045g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.30mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a koala sitting on a branch holding a smaller branch with leaves; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA’; and

 (ii) ‘WR’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘1/2 OZ 9995 PLATINUM’.

 

Item 14

$25 coin

Denomination

$25

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

7.815g ± 0.035g

Maximum diameter

20.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.90mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘25 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a koala sitting on a branch holding a smaller branch with leaves; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA’; and

 (ii) ‘WR’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘1/4 OZ 9995 PLATINUM’.

 

Item 15

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.137g ± 0.025g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.32mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a koala sitting on a branch holding a smaller branch with leaves; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA’; and

 (ii) ‘WR’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘1/10 OZ 9995 PLATINUM’.

 

Item 16

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1.571g ± 0.015g

Maximum diameter

14.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.40mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a koala sitting on a branch holding a smaller branch with leaves; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA’; and

 (ii) ‘WR’; and

 (iii) ‘2007’; and

 (iv) ‘1/20 OZ 9995 PLATINUM’.

 

Item 17

$30 coin

Denomination

$30

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1002.502g ± 1.500g

Maximum diameter

101.00mm

Maximum thickness

14.60mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘30 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch partly submerged in water; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’; and

 (ii) ‘JG’; and

 (iii) ‘1 KILO 999 SILVER’; and

 (iv) ‘2007’.

 

Item 18

$10 coin

Denomination

$10

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

312.347g ± 1.000g

Maximum diameter

75.50mm

Maximum thickness

8.70mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘10 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch partly submerged in water; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’; and

 (ii) ‘JG’; and

 (iii) ‘10 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

 (iv) ‘2007’.

 

Item 19

$2 coin

Denomination

$2

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

62.770g ± 0.500g

Maximum diameter

50.30mm

Maximum thickness

4.50mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘2 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch partly submerged in water; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’; and

 (ii) ‘JG’; and

 (iii) ‘2 Oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (iv) ‘2007’.

 

Item 20

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g ± 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch partly submerged in water; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’; and

 (ii) ‘JG’; and

 (iii) ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

 (iv) ‘2007’.

 

Item 21

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g ± 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a gilded representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch partly submerged in water; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’; and

 (ii) ‘JG’; and

 (iii) ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

 (iv) ‘2007’.

 

Item 22

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.594g 0.040g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.40mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 dolphins swimming ; and

 (b) a stylised representation of water surrounding the dolphins; and

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iii) ‘2008’; and

 (iv) ‘DOLPHIN 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 23

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.133g 0.022g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.50mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 dolphins swimming ; and

 (b) a stylised representation of water surrounding the dolphins; and

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iii) ‘2008’; and

 (iv) ‘DOLPHIN 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 24

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1.259g 0.015g

Maximum diameter

14.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.10mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 dolphins swimming ; and

 (b) a stylised representation of water surrounding the dolphins; and

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iii) ‘2008’; and

 (iv) ‘DOLPHIN 1/25 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 25

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.594g 0.040g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.40mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a coiled king brown snake on the ground, with grass, beside 4 eggs; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘SB’ and ‘P’; and

 (iv) ‘KING BROWN SNAKE 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 26

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.133g 0.022g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.50mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a coiled king brown snake on the ground, with grass, beside 4 eggs; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘SB’ and ‘P’; and

 (iv) ‘KING BROWN SNAKE 1/10 OZ. 9999’ GOLD’.

 

Item 27

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1.259g 0.015g

Maximum diameter

14.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.10mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a coiled king brown snake on the ground, with grass, beside 4 eggs; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘SB’ and ‘P’; and

 (iv) ‘KING BROWN SNAKE 1/25 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 28

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.594g ± 0.040g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.40mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 brolgas in wetlands, one walking on the water’s edge and one standing in water with wings outstretched; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iv) ‘BROLGA 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 29

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.133g 0.022g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.50mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 brolgas in wetlands, one walking on the water’s edge and one standing in water with wings outstretched; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iv) ‘BROLGA 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 30

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1.259g 0.015g

Maximum diameter

14.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.10mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 brolgas in wetlands, one walking on the water’s edge and one standing in water with wings outstretched; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iv) ‘BROLGA 1/25 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 31

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.594g 0.040g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.40mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a dingo standing on rough ground; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iv) ‘DINGO 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 32

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.133g 0.022g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.50mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a dingo standing on rough ground; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iv) ‘DINGO 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 33

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1.259g 0.015g

Maximum diameter

14.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.10mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a dingo standing on rough ground; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iv) ‘DINGO 1/25 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 34

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.594g 0.040g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.40mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a frilled neck lizard crouching in a pool of water beside a plant; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iv) ‘FRILLED NECK LIZARD 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 35

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.133g 0.022g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.50mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a frilled neck lizard crouching in a pool of water beside a plant; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iv) ‘FRILLED NECK LIZARD 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 36

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1.259g 0.015g

Maximum diameter

14.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.10mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a frilled neck lizard crouching in a pool of water beside a plant; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘2008’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘SB’; and

 (iv) ‘FRILLED NECK LIZARD 1/25 OZ. 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 37

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a colour washed shell containing 4 white pearls superimposed on a beach landscape containing the following:

 (i) rocks;

 (ii) trees;

 (iii) a sail boat on the ocean in the background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘P’ and ‘JR’; and

 (iii) ‘2008’; and

 (iv) ‘Broome’

 (v) ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’.

 

Item 38

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of:

 (i) Story Bridge over Brisbane river; and

 (ii) the city skyline; and

 (iii) a City Cat Ferry in the foreground;

superimposed on a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘P’ and ‘RV’; and

 (iii) ‘Brisbane’; and

 (iv) ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

 (v) ‘2008’.

 

Item 39

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of:

 (i) the historical buildings at Hobart harbour, reflected in the water of Hobart harbour, set against a mountain landscape background; and

 (ii) a fishing boat in the foreground;

highlighted by the colour washed reflections in the water; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (ii) ‘P’ and ‘RV’; and

 (iii) ‘Hobart’; and

 (iv) ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’; and

 (v) ‘2008’.

 

Item 40

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of:

 (i) a salt water crocodile; and

 (ii) a bed of colour washed water lilies;

set against a landscape background; and

 (b) the following inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’;

 (ii) ‘Kakadu’;

 (iii) ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’;

 (iv) ‘P’ and ‘JR’; and

 (v) ‘2008’.

 

Item 41

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of:

 (i) a transport ship anchored off Darwin harbour; and

 (ii) mangrove leaves with a barramundi fish splashing in the colour washed water in the foreground; and

 (b) the following inscriptions:

 (i) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’;

 (ii) ‘Darwin’;

 (iii) ‘1 OZ 999 SILVER’;

 (iv) ‘P’ and ‘RV’;

 (vi) ‘2008’.

 

Item 42

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.605g 0.045g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.30mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/2 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 BLACKANTHER FLAXLILY’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the BlackAnther FlaxLily, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 43

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.137g 0.025g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.32mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/10 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 BLACKANTHER FLAXLILY’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the BlackAnther FlaxLily, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 44

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.605g 0.045g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.30mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/2 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 NATIVE FRANGIPANI’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the Native Frangipani, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 45

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.137g 0.025g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.32mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/10 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 NATIVE FRANGIPANI’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the Native Frangipani, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 46

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.605g 0.045g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.30mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/2 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 GERALDTON WAX’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the Geraldton Wax, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 47

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.137g 0.025g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.32mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/10 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 GERALDTON WAX’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the Geraldton Wax, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 48

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.605g 0.045g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.30mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/2 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 RED FLOWERED KURRAJONG’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the Red Flowered Kurrajong, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 49

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

3.137g 0.025g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.32mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/10 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 RED FLOWERED KURRAJONG’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the Red Flowered Kurrajong, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 50

$50 coin

Denomination

$50

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.605g 0.045g

Maximum diameter

25.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.30mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/2 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 SMALL LEAF LILLYPILLY’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the Small Leaf Lillypilly, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 51

$15 coin

Denomination

$15

Standard composition

At least 99.95% platinum

Standard weight and
allowable variation

15.605g 0.045g

Maximum diameter

16.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.32mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘15 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

The inscriptions:

 (a) ‘DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’; and

 (b) ‘1/10 oz PLATINUM 9995 2008 SMALL LEAF LILLYPILLY’;

surrounding a coloured representation of the flowers of the Small Leaf Lillypilly, with a colour washed background.

 

Item 52

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and
allowable variation

1.259g 0.015g

Maximum diameter

14.10mm

Maximum thickness

1.10mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation the Sydney Opera House; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘2006’; and

 (ii) ‘SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE’; and

 (iii) ‘P’ and ‘RV’; and

 (iv) ‘1/25OZ 9999 GOLD’.

 

Item 53

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g ± 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a background divided into four horizontal sections including:

 (i) two sections featuring vertical lines in an alternating bright and frosted finish; and

 (ii) one section showing a bright finished background; and

 (iii) one section showing a frosted finished background; and

 (b) in the background, a representation of the crown of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (c) in the background, the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘H.M. Queen ELIZABETH II ’; and

 (ii) ‘80TH BIRTHDAY’; and

 (iii) ‘2142006’; and

 (iv) ‘SB’ and ‘P’;

with a colour head and shoulders image of Queen Elizabeth II in the foreground.

 

Item 54

50 cent coin

Denomination

50 cents

Standard composition

Aluminium bronze

Standard weight and
allowable variation

12.800g ± 0.500g

Maximum diameter

30.10mm

Maximum thickness

2.80mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘50 CENTS’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a colour image of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Order of the Garter standing against a coloured background that includes a column and part of a vase on a pedestal; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II’; and

 (ii) ‘80th BIRTHDAY 21.4.2006’.

 

Item 55

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a background comprising a grid pattern surrounding an outline map of Antarctica; and

 (b) a colour washed representation of an Antarctic landscape with an illustration of a Leopard Seal and pup in the foreground, within the outline map of Antarctica; and

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘LEOPARD SEAL : 2005’; and

 (ii) ‘1 OZ 99.9 SILVER’; and

 (iii) ‘Australian Antarctic Territory’; and

 (iv) ‘P’ and ‘SB’.

 

Item 56

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;

that, in turn, surround:

 (d) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II; and

 (e) the monogram ‘IRB’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a background comprising a grid pattern surrounding an outline map of Antarctica; and

 (b) a colour washed representation of the Edgeworth David Base landscape at sunset, with a representation of a CASA 212 aeroplane in the background and an illustration of an Albatross and chick in the foreground, all within the outline map of Antarctica; and

 (c) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘EDGEWORTH DAVID BASE : 1986 2006’; and

 (ii) ‘1 OZ 99.9 SILVER’; and

 (iii) ‘Australian Antarctic Territory’; and

 (iv) ‘SB’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 57

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a portrait featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, as originally represented on the 1 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (ii) ‘Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’; and

 (iii) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 58

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 portraits featuring John Macarthur in the foreground and William James Farrer behind, both as originally represented on the 2 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘John Macarthur ~ William James Farrer; and

 (ii) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (iii) ‘Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’; and

 (iv) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 59

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 portraits featuring Sir John Banks in the foreground and Caroline Chisholm behind, both as originally represented on the 5 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘Sir Joseph Banks ~ Caroline Chisholm’; and

 (ii) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (iii) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 60

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 portraits featuring Francis Greenway in the foreground and Henry Lawson behind, both as originally represented on the 10 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘Francis Greenway ~ Henry Lawson’; and

 (ii) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (iii) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 61

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 2 portraits featuring Charles Kingsford Smith in the foreground and Lawrence Hargrave behind, both as originally represented on the 20 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘Charles Kingsford Smith ~ Lawrence Hargrave’; and

 (ii) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (iii) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 62

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a goldplated representation of a portrait featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II as originally represented on the 1 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (ii) ‘Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’; and

 (iii) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 63

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a goldplated representation of 2 portraits featuring John Macarthur in the foreground and William James Farrer behind, both as originally represented on the 2 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (ii) ‘Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’; and

 (iii) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 64

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a goldplated representation of 2 portraits featuring Sir John Banks in the foreground and Caroline Chisholm behind, both as originally represented on the 5 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘Sir Joseph Banks ~ Caroline Chisholm’; and

 (ii) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (iii) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 65

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a goldplated representation of 2 portraits featuring Francis Greenway in the foreground and Henry Lawson behind, both as originally represented on the 10 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘Francis Greenway ~ Henry Lawson’; and

 (ii) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (iii) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

 

Item 66

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and
allowable variation

31.635g 0.500g

Maximum diameter

40.60mm

Maximum thickness

4.00mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’; and

 (c) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a goldplated representation of 2 portraits featuring Charles Kingsford Smith in the foreground and Lawrence Hargrave behind, both as originally represented on the 20 dollar note between 19661974, with a colour washed background; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘Charles Kingsford Smith ~ Lawrence Hargrave’; and

 (ii) ‘1 oz 999 SILVER’; and

 (iii) ‘WR’ and ‘P’.

Notes to the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3)

Note 1

The Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3) (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 FRLI registration

Date of
commencement

Application, saving or
transitional provisions

Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3)

1 Dec 2005 (see F2005L03858)

2 Dec 2005

 

Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 3) Amendment Determination 2006 (No. 1)

12 Apr 2006 (see F2006L01117)

2 Dec 2005

Table of Amendments

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

Provision affected

How affected

Schedule 1

 

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

am. 2006 No. 1

 

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