Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2)

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Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2)

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

Dated 8 April 2003

IAN CAMPBELL

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer

Contents

 1 Name of Determination 

 2 Commencement 

 3 Specification of coins 

 4 Application of Determination 

 5 Amendment of Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5)

Schedule 1 

Part 1 Specifications of coins 

Part 2 Explanation of symbols 

Schedule 2 Amendment of Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5)

 

 

 

1 Name of Determination

  This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2).

2 Commencement

  This Determination commences, or is taken to have commenced, as follows:

 (a) on 23 October 2002 — sections 1, 2 and 5, and Schedule 2;

 (b) on gazettal — sections 3 and 4, and Schedule 1.

3 Specification of coins

 (1) This Determination specifies, for a coin having the determination 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.

 (2) A reference in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the diameter of a coin is, for a coin that is not circular, a reference to the distance between two parallel faces of the edge of the coin.

4 Application of Determination

  The specifications in Schedule 1 to this Determination do not affect any other Determination of the specification of a coin.

5 Amendment of Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5)

  Schedule 2 amends Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5).

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

5c

Not less than 99.9% silver

3.24 0.12

19.53

1.55

S1

E1

O32

R274

102

10c

Not less than 99.9% silver

6.57 0.17

23.72

1.98

S1

E1

O32

R273

103

20c

Not less than 99.9% silver

13.36 0.30

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O32

R311

104

50c

Not less than 99.9% silver

18.24 0.40

31.65

2.80

S3

E4

O32

R310

105

$1

Not less than 99.9% silver

11.66 0.24

25.12

2.80

S1

E3

O32

R309

106

$2

Not less than 99.9% silver

8.55 0.21

20.62

3.00

S1

E2

O32

R269

107

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E3

O32

R315

108

$1

Not less than 99.9% silver

13.36 0.30

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O34

R316

109

$2

Not less than 99.9% silver

18.22 0.40

32.65

2.90

S1

E1

O35

R317

110

$5

Not less than 99.9% silver

36.31 0.64

38.90

3.50

S1

E1

O36

R318

111

$10

Not less than 99.9% silver

36.31 0.64

38.90

3.50

S1

E1

O37

R319

Part 2 Explanation of symbols

 

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Item

Design Feature

Symbol

Explanation

201

Shape

S1

Circular

202

Shape

S3

Dodecahedral

203

Edge

E1

Continuously milled

204

Edge

E2

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

205

Edge

E3

14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

206

Edge

E4

Plain

207

Obverse

O32

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’.

208

Obverse

O34

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’;

surrounding an image of a Port Phillip Pattern consisting of a central design of the figure ‘1/4’ surrounding which on the outer patterned edge of the Port Phillip Pattern are the inscriptions:

 (c) ‘PURE AUSTRALIAN GOLD’; and

 (d) ‘QUARTER OUNCE’.

209

Obverse

O35

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’;

surrounding an image of a Port Phillip Pattern consisting of a central design of the figure ‘1/2’ surrounding which on the outer patterned edge of the Port Phillip Pattern are the inscriptions:

 (c) ‘PURE AUSTRALIAN GOLD’; and

 (d) ‘HALF OUNCE’.

210

Obverse

O36

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’;

surrounding an image of a Port Phillip Pattern consisting of a central design of the figure ‘1’ within which is the inscription:

 (c) ‘ONE OUNCE’;

surrounding which on the outer patterned edge of the Port Phillip Pattern are the inscriptions:

 (d) ‘PURE AUSTRALIAN GOLD’; and

 (e) ‘ONE OUNCE’.

211

Obverse

O37

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’;

 (c) ‘TEN DOLLARS’.

212

Reverse

R274

A representation of an echidna, with the inscription ‘5’.

213

Reverse

R273

A representation of a lyrebird with the inscription ‘10’.

214

Reverse

R311

A representation of a group of human faces, and the inscription ‘20’, surrounded by the inscription ‘AUSTRALIA’S VOLUNTEERS –MAKING A DIFFERENCE’.

215

Reverse

R310

A representation of a collage of lines and designs consisting of a firefighter hosing flames, a lifesaver, a knife and fork on a plate, two beds with a person sleeping in each bed, various articles of clothing, a plant protected by two hands, a baby being cradled, a house, three athletes and a design of a series of emergency tapes, all surrounding:

 (a) the inscription ‘AUSTRALIA’S VOLUNTEERS’; and

 (b) a depiction of a group of three people supporting each other;

that, in turn, surround the inscription ‘50’.

216

Reverse

R309

A representation of the outline of Australia within which are the words ‘AUSTRALIA’S VOLUNTEERS’, surrounded by the inscriptions;

 (a) ‘MAKING A DIFFERENCE’; and

 (b) ‘1 DOLLAR’.

217

Reverse

R269

A representation of:

 (a) an Aboriginal elder; and

 (b) the Southern Cross constellation; and

 (c) a ‘grass tree’; and

 (d) the inscription‘2 DOLLARS’.

218

Reverse

R315

A design consisting of an artist’s interpretation of the Australian Vietnam War Memorial in Canberra, consisting of an outline of the major architectural features of the memorial, under which is the inscription:

 (a) ‘1962-1973’;

surrounding which are the inscriptions;

 (b) ‘FOR SERVICE – AUSTRALIA’S VIETNAM FORCES’; and

 (c) ‘ONE DOLLAR’.

219

Reverse

R316

A representation of the Port Phillip Pattern with a design of a kangaroo in the centre, under which is the inscription ‘1853’, surrounded by a patterned rim containing the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘PORT PHILLIP PATTERN’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;

surrounded by a patterned cross-hatch design and the inscription:

 (c) ‘ONE DOLLAR’.

220

Reverse

R317

A representation of the Port Phillip Pattern with a design of a kangaroo in the centre, under which is the inscription ‘1853’, surrounded by a patterned rim containing the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘PORT PHILLIP PATTERN’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;

surrounded by a patterned cross-hatch design and the inscription:

 (c) ‘TWO DOLLARS’.

221

Reverse

R318

A representation of the Port Phillip Pattern with a design of a kangaroo in the centre, under which is the inscription ‘1853’, surrounded by a patterned rim containing the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘PORT PHILLIP PATTERN’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;

surrounded by a patterned cross-hatch design and the inscription:

 (c) ‘FIVE DOLLARS’.

222

Reverse

R319

A representation of the Port Phillip Pattern with a design of a kangaroo in the centre, under which is the inscription ‘1853’, surrounded by a patterned rim containing the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘PORT PHILLIP PATTERN’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA’.

Schedule 2 Amendment of Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5)

(section 5)

 

[1] Schedule 1, Part 2, item 208, column 4

omit

ONE DOLLAR

insert

1 DOLLAR

[2] Schedule 2, Part 2, item 209, column 4

omit

AUSTRALIAN

insert

AUSTRALIA’S

 

 

Overview

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2) was made by Ian Gordon Campbell, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965. The Currency Act 1965 was enacted to provide for the production, issue and regulation of currency, and this determination was introduced to address the need to specify the design, weight, and composition of coins in circulation. This Determination sets out the specifications for certain coins, including their weight, dimensions, and design elements. It also amends the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5) to correct and update certain specifications and inscriptions on the coins. The policy objective of this legislation is to ensure that Australian currency is standardised, easily identifiable, and of high quality, which in turn supports the effective functioning of the economy by providing a reliable medium of exchange.

Scope and Application

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2) outlines the specifications for the physical attributes of certain Australian coins, including their weight, dimensions, and design. This legislation applies to coins minted by the Royal Australian Mint and specifies the standard composition, allowable variations, and design elements for various denominations. The Determination applies to all coins that meet the criteria set out in the Schedule, and it does not affect any other specifications of coins. The scope of the legislation is national, as it pertains to the currency of Australia and the standards set by the Commonwealth government. There are no exclusions or exemptions explicitly stated in the text, but the application is limited to coins specified in the Schedule. The Determination amends the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5) by making specific changes to the design elements of certain coins, as outlined in Schedule 2.

Key Provisions

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2) provides specific details about the composition, weight, dimensions, and design of certain coins, as outlined in Schedule 1, Part 1 (section 3). The Determination mandates that coins must adhere to the specified standards for their composition, weight, allowable variations, dimensions, and design. For instance, a 10-cent coin must be at least 99.9% silver, weigh 3.24 grams with a tolerance of ± 0.12 grams, have a diameter of 19.5 mm, a thickness of 1.5 mm, a circular shape, a continuously milled edge, and a specific design on both the obverse and reverse sides. This Determination also includes amendments to the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5) as detailed in Schedule 2 (section 5). Entities governed by this Determination, particularly those involved in the minting and distribution of Australian currency, must ensure that the coins they produce comply with the specified standards. This includes adherence to the detailed requirements for the coins' composition, weight, dimensions, and design, as outlined in Schedule 1, Part 1. Any deviations from these specifications could result in non-compliance with the Determination and potential legal repercussions. Breaches of the provisions outlined in this Determination could lead to various consequences. While the Determination itself does not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, it operates under the broader framework of the Currency Act 1965. Under this Act, non-compliance with currency specifications or unauthorised minting of coins could result in criminal charges, with potential penalties including fines and imprisonment. Civil consequences might also include legal actions for damages or other remedies as deemed appropriate by the courts. It is essential for entities involved in the production and distribution of Australian currency to strictly adhere to the requirements set forth in this Determination to avoid any legal issues.

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