Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 2)

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Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 2)

I, IAN GORDON CAMPBELL, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.

Dated 10 April 2002

IAN CAMPBELL

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer

Contents

 1 Name of Determination 

 2 Commencement 

 3 Specification of coins 

 4 Application of Determination 

Schedule 1 Specifications of coins 

Part 1 Specifications 

Part 2 Explanation of symbols 

 

 

 

1 Name of Determination

  This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 2).

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

  This Determination does not affect any other Determination of the specifications of a coin.

Schedule 1 Specifications of coins

(section 3)

Part 1 Specifications

 

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

$50

Tri-metallic:

(a) centre piece — at least 99.9% gold; and

(b) encircling piece — at least 99.99% silver; and

(c) surround — copper

36.51 ± 0.65

38.90

3.50

S1

E1

O29

R292

102

$5

At least 99.9% silver

36.31 ± 0.64

38.90

3.50

S1

E1

O30

R293

103

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin

20 ± 0.50

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O30

R294

104

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin

20 ± 0.50

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O30

R295

105

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin

20 ± 0.50

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O30

R296

106

$5

At least 99.99% silver

36.31 ± 0.64

38.90

3.50

S1

E1

O27

R297

107

$5

At least 99.99% silver

36.31 ± 0.64

38.90

3.50

S1

E1

O27

R298

108

$5

At least 99.99% silver

36.31 ± 0.64

38.90

3.50

S1

E1

O27

R299

109

$5

At least 99.99% silver

36.31 ± 0.64

38.90

3.50

S1

E1

O27

R300

110

$10

Bi-metallic:

(a) centre piece — at least 99.99% silver, with a gold plated insert composed of 99.9% gold; and

(b) surround — at least 99.99% silver

50.00 ± 0.05

60.50

3.45

S1

E1

O31

R301

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

Obverse

O27

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’.

204

Obverse

O29

An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by a representation of a wreath of wattle leaves and flowers and the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’; and

 (c) ‘FIFTY DOLLARS’.

205

Obverse

O30

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’; and

 (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’.

206

Obverse

O31

A design consisting of:

 (a) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the monogram ‘IRB’, and the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (ii) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’; and

 (b) a gold plated insert representing the obverse of an Adelaide Pound gold coin, bearing the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘22 CARATS’; and

 (ii) ‘WEIGHT 5 DWT: 15 GRS’; and

 (iii) ‘VALUE ONE POUND’.

207

Reverse

R292

A representation of 5 athletes standing on a laurel wreath, surrounded by:

 (a) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and

 (ii) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’; and

 (b) a series of representations of a runner.

208

Reverse

R293

A representation of 5 athletes standing on a laurel wreath, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and

 (b) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’.

209

Reverse

R294

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 9 hands, each of which is holding a piece of sporting equipment used in one of the following sports:

 (i) swimming;

 (ii) boxing;

 (iii) hockey;

 (iv) rugby union;

 (v) badminton;

 (vi) netball;

 (vii) weightlifting;

 (viii) table tennis;

 (ix) athletics (relay); and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and

 (ii) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’.

210

Reverse

R295

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of 8 hands, each of which is holding a piece of sporting equipment used in one of the following sports:

 (i) shooting;

 (ii) gymnastics;

 (iii) triathlon;

 (iv) judo;

 (v) wrestling;

 (vi) bowls;

 (vii) squash;

 (viii) cycling; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and

 (ii) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’.

211

Reverse

R296

A representation of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association team logo, pad-printed in blue, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and

 (b) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’.

212

Reverse

R297

A representation of a sailing ship at sea, surrounded by:

 (a) a motif; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘VOYAGES INTO HISTORY’; and

 (ii) ‘DUYFKEN’; and

 (iii) ‘5 DOLLARS’.

213

Reverse

R298

A representation of a sailing ship at sea, surrounded by:

 (a) a motif; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘VOYAGES INTO HISTORY’; and

 (ii) ‘HM BARK ENDEAVOUR’; and

 (iii) ‘5 DOLLARS’.

214

Reverse

R299

A representation of a sailing ship at sea, surrounded by:

 (a) a motif; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘VOYAGES INTO HISTORY’; and

 (ii) ‘HMS SIRIUS’; and

 (iii) ‘5 DOLLARS’.

215

Reverse

R300

A representation of a sailing ship at sea, surrounded by:

 (a) a motif; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘VOYAGES INTO HISTORY’; and

 (ii) ‘HMS INVESTIGATOR’; and

 (iii) ‘5 DOLLARS’.

216

Reverse

R301

A design consisting of:

 (a) a gold plated insert representing the reverse of an Adelaide Pound gold coin, bearing a representation of a crown and the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE’; and

 (ii) ‘ADELAIDE’; and

 (iii) ‘1852’; and

 (b) the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘1852 ADELAIDE POUND’; and

 (ii) ‘2002’; and

 (iii) ‘TEN DOLLARS’.

 

 

Overview

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 2) was introduced under the authority of the Currency Act 1965 to address the need for specifying the characteristics of certain coins minted by the Royal Australian Mint. Enacted by Ian Gordon Campbell, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, this Determination was gazetted on 10 April 2002 and specifies the weight, dimensions, and designs for various denominations of coins, ensuring consistency and quality in the nation's currency. This legislative instrument ensures that the coins meet the established standards, thereby maintaining the integrity of Australia's monetary system. The policy objective of this Determination is to provide clear and precise specifications for the minting of coins, facilitating their recognition, use, and acceptance as legal tender.

Scope and Application

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 2) applies to the Royal Australian Mint in its capacity to produce coins under the Currency Act 1965. It specifies the standards for the weight, dimensions, and design of certain coins, including their composition and allowable variations. The Determination applies to the coins listed in Schedule 1, which include denominations such as $5 and $10, and outlines their specific features, including the materials used, dimensions, and both obverse and reverse designs. The Determination does not affect any other Determination of coin specifications. The scope of the Determination is limited to the Commonwealth of Australia and does not extend to any other jurisdiction or entity. This Determination provides the specifications for the coins produced by the Royal Australian Mint, ensuring that they meet the legal standards set out in the Currency Act 1965.

Key Provisions

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 2) specifies the detailed standards for various coins in terms of their composition, weight, dimensions, and design (sections 3 and 4). It mandates the standard weight and allowable variation, diameter, thickness, shape, edge, and both obverse and reverse designs for each coin denomination (Schedule 1, Part 1). For example, it dictates that a $5 coin must weigh 20 ± 0.50 grams, have a diameter of 38.90 mm, and a thickness of 2.65 mm, and must feature a specific obverse and reverse design (Schedule 1, Part 1, items 3-5). The Act imposes specific obligations on the Royal Australian Mint and other entities involved in the production of these coins. They must adhere to the detailed specifications set out in the Determination for each coin's composition, weight, dimensions, and design (section 3). These specifications ensure uniformity and quality control across the coins produced. The entities must also ensure that the coins comply with the design guidelines provided in the Determination (Schedule 1, Part 2). Failure to comply with the specifications and design requirements can result in legal consequences. Although the Determination itself does not explicitly state offences or penalties, any breach of the specifications could potentially lead to legal action under related legislation, such as the Currency Act 1965. Such breaches might be subject to fines or other penalties as prescribed under the relevant laws. It is essential for the Royal Australian Mint and related entities to strictly adhere to these specifications to avoid any legal repercussions.

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