Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6)

Administered by Department of the Treasury

Legislation au F2007L03974 In force Legislative Instrument

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Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6)

as amended

made under subsection 13A (1) of the

Currency Act 1965

This compilation was prepared on 6 December 2007
taking into account amendments up to Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6) Amendment Determination 2007 (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 Specifications of coin 

 4 Application of Determination 

Schedule 1 Specification of coins 

Notes   

 

 

 

1 Name of Determination [see Note 1]

  This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6).

2 Commencement [see Note 1]

  This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Specifications of coin

  For subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, each item in Schedule 1 specifies:

 (a) the denomination of a coin; and

 (b) the coin’s standard composition; and

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

 (d) the coin’s dimensions; and

 (e) the coin’s design.

4 Application of Determination

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

Schedule 1 Specification of coins

(section 3)

 

Item 1

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation

9.00 g ± 0.27

Maximum diameter

25.12mm

Maximum thickness

2.8mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

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

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) a background including fanned stripes; and

 (b) the Centenary of Rugby League logo, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘CENTENARY OF RUGBY LEAGUE’; and

 (ii) ‘ONE DOLLAR’.

 

Item 2

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and allowable variation

36.31g ± 0.54g

Maximum diameter

38.94mm

Maximum thickness

3.5mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of a representation of two Rugby League players engaged in a tackle, and the initial ‘G’, surrounded by:

 (a) the inscription ‘CENTENARY OF RUGBY LEAGUE’; and

 (b) a representation of two footballs; and

 (c) the inscription ‘1908 – 2008’; and

 (d) a representation of another two footballs; and

 (e) the inscription ‘FIVE DOLLARS’.

 

Item 3

$10 coin

Denomination

$10

Standard composition

At least 99.99% Gold

Standard weight and allowable variation

3.133 ± 0.09

Maximum diameter

17.65

Maximum thickness

1.58mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Serrated

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) in the centre, a football in the background, overlaid with a stylised ‘A’; and

 (b) around the outside:

 (i) the inscription ‘Centenary of Rugby League’; and

 (ii) the inscription ‘1908 – 2008’; and

 (iii) representations of five footballs; and

 (iv) the inscription ‘TEN DOLLARS’.

 

Item 4

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and allowable variation

11.66g ± 0.240g

Maximum diameter

25.12mm

Maximum thickness

2.8mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

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

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘C’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and

 (b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’.

 

Item 5

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation

9.00g ± 0.270g

Maximum diameter

25.12mm

Maximum thickness

2.8mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

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

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘B’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and

 (b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’.

 

Item 6

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation

9.00g ± 0.270g

Maximum diameter

25.12mm

Maximum thickness

2.8mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

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

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘C’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and

 (b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’.

 

Item 7

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation

9.00g ± 0.270g

Maximum diameter

25.12mm

Maximum thickness

2.8mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

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

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘M’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and

 (b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’.

 

Item 8

$1 coin

Denomination

$1

Standard composition

Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation

9.00g ± 0.270g

Maximum diameter

25.12mm

Maximum thickness

2.8mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

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

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘S’, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and

 (b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’.

 

Item 9

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and allowable variation

1.25g + 0.04g/‑ 0.00g

Maximum diameter

14.2mm

Maximum thickness

0.70mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Serrated

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of a cartoon representation of a bilby, standing between a representation of spinifex and a pebble, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘1/25oz 99.99Au’; and

 (b) ‘5 DOLLARS’.

 

Item 10

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and allowable variation

1.25g + 0.04g/‑ 0.00g

Maximum diameter

14.2mm

Maximum thickness

0.70mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Serrated

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting a cartoon representation of a koala, sleeping in a gum tree, surrounded by the inscriptions:

 (a) ‘1/25oz 99.99Au’; and

 (b) ‘5 DOLLARS’.

 

Item 11

$10 coin

Denomination

$10

Standard composition

At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and allowable variation

3.133g ± 0.09g

Maximum diameter

17.65mm

Maximum thickness

1.58mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) in the centre,

 (i) an oval shape containing an effigy of Lord Baden‑Powell; and

 (ii) the initials ‘CG’; and

 (b) around the outside, the inscriptions:

 (i) ‘ SCOUTS AUSTRALIA; and

 (ii) ’10 DOLLARS’; and

 (iii) ‘CENTENARY’; and

 (iv) ‘1908 2008’; and

 (c) the Scouts Australia logo.

 

Item 12

$5 coin

Denomination

$5

Standard composition

At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and allowable variation

36.31g ± 0.54g

Maximum diameter

38.94mm

Maximum thickness

3.50mm

Shape

Circular

Edge

Continuously milled

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) in the centre:

 (i) a map of Australia; and

 (ii) the World Scouts logo; and

 (iii) a hand, in a representation of the scouts’ salute; and

 (iv) the Scouts Australia logo; and

 (v) the initials ‘CG’; and

 (b) the inscriptions;

 (i) ‘1908’; and

 (ii) ‘SCOUTS AUSTRALIA CENTENARY’; and

 (iii) ‘2008’; and

 (iv) ‘5 DOLLARS’.

 

Item 13

50c coin

Denomination

50c

Standard composition

Copper and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation

15.55g ± 0.40g

Maximum diameter

31.65mm

Maximum thickness

2.8mm

Shape

Dodecagonal

Edge

Plain

Obverse design

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

 (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and

 (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’.

Reverse design

A design consisting of:

 (a) in the centre:

 (i) the Scouts Australia logo; and

 (ii) the silhouettes of six persons engaged in scouting activities; and

 (iii) the initials ‘CG’; and

 (b) the inscriptions;

 (a) ‘YEAR OF THE SCOUT’; and

 (b) ‘50 CENTS’.

Notes to the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6)

Note 1

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6) (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 (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007
(No. 6)

9 Oct 2007 (see F2007L03974)

10 Oct 2007

 

Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6) Amendment Determination 2007 (No. 1)

4 Dec 2007 (see F2007L04552)

5 Dec 2007

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Table of Amendments

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

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Schedule 1

 

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

am. 2007 No. 1

 

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