Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 2)

Administered by Department of the Treasury

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Explanatory Statement

 

Currency Act 1965

 

Currency Determination (Royal Australian Mint) 2005 (2)

 

 

 

Sub-sections 13(6) and 13A(4) of the Currency Act 1965 provided that a determination made by the Treasurer is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of Section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 and so is subject to the same Parliamentary scrutiny that applies at present to the regulations making new coins.

 

Sub-sections 13(2)(a) and 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965 also provide for the determination of coin characteristics ie standard composition, standard weight, allowable variation from standard weight, design and dimensions.

 

The Currency Determination (Royal Australian Mint) 2005 (2) provides for sixteen coins packed individually and a full collection in a display folder.

 

  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Basketball
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Hockey
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Shooting
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Weightlifting
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Badminton
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Gymnastics
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Rugby 7’s
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Cycling
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Athletics
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Triathlon
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Netball
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Table tennis
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Aquatics
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Boxing
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Lawn bowls
  • M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coin pack -  Squash

 

  • M2006  50 cent Sports Uncirculated Coin collection

 

 

The specifications are summarised below:

 

M2006 50cent individual coin packs

These coins have designs to commemorate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games as part of the Commonwealth Games coin program. The image for the reverse design made of copper and nickel coin features:

Sixteen designs depicting each of M2006 sports listed below of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games; 

 

Each design consisting of a representation in pictogram style, of a person playing the sport with two swirling lines around the person;

The sixteen sports are:

Basketball; Hockey; Shooting; Weightlifting; Badminton; Gymnastics; Rugby 7’s; Cycling; Athletics; Triathlon;  Netball; Table tennis; Aquatics; Boxing; Lawn Bowls and Squash.

Each of the sixteen coins also has a representation of M2006 Logo and the inscriptions: ‘MELBOURNE 2006’ ‘XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’. 

The Obverse design features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” and “AUSTRALIA 2006”

 

 

M2006  50 cent Sports Uncirculated Coin collection

 

This product is a collection of eighteen coins consisting of 16 Fifty cent sports of the Commonwealth Games with details given above, a $5 Queen’s Baton Relay coin, and a 50cent coin designed by Secondary school student.

M2006  50 cent Uncirculated coins

50cent sports coin made of copper and nickel, housed in card displayed in plastic sleeves, and presented in a cardboard folder / album. The album also contains details about the games and Australian records over the years.  

 

$5 Queen’s Baton Relay coin: Copper, Zinc, Aluminium and Tin:  [covered by The Currency Determination (Royal Australian Mint) 2005 (1)]

 

A design to commemorate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games . The image for the copper, zinc, aluminium and tin coin features a representation of 18 Queen’s Relay Batons progressively increasing in size and a representation of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games logo; a Crown and the Prince’s Bridge, Melbourne with the inscriptions ‘Queen’s Baton Relay’; ‘XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; ‘5 Dollars’; and ‘Melbourne 2006’. The obverse will be an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the monogram ‘IRB’ surrounded by the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘AUSTRALIA 2006’.

 

50cent Student Design 2005: Copper and Nickel :  [covered by The Currency Determination (Royal Australian Mint) 2005 (1)]

 

This coin has a design to commemorate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games as part of the Commonwealth Games program. The image for the copper and nickel coin features a design consisting of: a man running, an emu, a man jumping, a frog and a branch, a kangaroo, a man jumping, a platypus, a man swimming, a stork with outstretched wings, a rhythmic gymnast holding a ribbon and the inscriptions: ‘MELBOURNE 2006’ ‘XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’ ‘50’ and ‘KJ”. The obverse will be an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the monogram ‘IRB’ surrounded by the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘AUSTRALIA 2005’.

Overview

The Currency Determination (Royal Australian Mint) 2005 (2) was enacted to address the need for commemorative coins to celebrate significant events in Australian culture, specifically the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. This legislation is a determination under the Currency Act 1965 and was introduced by the Australian Government to provide for the issuance of coins that celebrate Australian sports and culture. The policy objective is to create collectible and numismatic coins that commemorate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, thereby enhancing public interest in the games and supporting the cultural and sporting heritage of Australia. The determination specifies the design, composition, and packaging of the coins, including a collection of sixteen 50 cent coins, each depicting a different sport featured in the games, along with a $5 coin commemorating the Queen’s Baton Relay and a 50 cent coin designed by a secondary school student. These coins are intended to be both collectible and educational, highlighting the diversity of sports and the spirit of the Commonwealth Games.

Scope and Application

The Currency Determination (Royal Australian Mint) 2005 (2) applies to the production and distribution of commemorative coins related to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. These coins include sixteen 50 cent coins, each depicting a different sport featured in the games, a full collection in a display folder, and a $5 coin commemorating the Queen's Baton Relay. The act specifies the characteristics of these coins, including their composition, weight, design, and dimensions. These coins are issued by the Royal Australian Mint and are intended for circulation as legal tender. The act is subject to the parliamentary scrutiny outlined in the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 and extends its application through subordinate instruments, ensuring the coins meet the necessary standards for legal tender and commemorative purposes.

Key Provisions

The Currency Determination (Royal Australian Mint) 2005 (2) under the Currency Act 1965, primarily focuses on the characteristics and specifications of commemorative coins issued to celebrate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Section 13(2)(a) and 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 establish the standards for these coins, including their composition, weight, allowable variations, design, and dimensions. The determination, detailed in subsections 13(6) and 13A(4), is subject to disallowance and parliamentary scrutiny as per Section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. The Act mandates that the Royal Australian Mint produce sixteen individual packs of fifty-cent coins, each commemorating a different sport from the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Each coin pack features a unique reverse design depicting a pictogram of a person playing the respective sport, along with the M2006 logo and inscriptions. The obverse side of each coin bears an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the monogram 'IRB', and inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II' and 'AUSTRALIA 2006'. Additionally, the collection includes a $5 coin commemorating the Queen’s Baton Relay and a fifty-cent coin designed by a secondary school student, both featuring appropriate inscriptions and designs. Entities governed by the Act must adhere to the specifications outlined for the coins, ensuring that each coin meets the required standards for composition, weight, and design. This includes the use of specific materials such as copper and nickel for the fifty-cent coins and a combination of copper, zinc, aluminium, and tin for the $5 coin. The design elements on both the obverse and reverse must also be consistent with the Act’s requirements, ensuring the coins accurately reflect the intended commemorative themes. Failure to comply with the specifications or producing coins that do not meet the required standards can result in legal consequences. While the Act does not specify penalties, non-compliance could potentially lead to civil or criminal liability under broader legal frameworks. The severity of penalties would depend on the specific breaches and any applicable laws governing currency production and counterfeiting, which may include fines or imprisonment for significant infractions.

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