Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 8)
as amended
made under paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1) of the
Currency Act 1965
Compilation start date: 23 April 2009
Includes amendments up to: Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 8) Amendment Determination 2009 (No. 1)
About this compilation
This compilation
This is a compilation of the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 8) as in force on 23 April 2009. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date.
This compilation was prepared on 15 November 2013.
The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of each amended provision.
Uncommenced amendments
The effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in the endnotes.
Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments
If the operation of a provision or amendment is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.
Modifications
If a provision of the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details are included in the endnotes.
Provisions ceasing to have effect
If a provision of the compiled law has expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.
Contents
1 Name of Determination
2 Commencement
3 Definition
4 Coin denomination and standard composition
5 Specifications of coin
6 Application of Determination
Schedule 1—Specifications of coin
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments
Endnote 6—Modifications
Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments
Endnote 8—Miscellaneous
1 Name of Determination
This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 8).
2 Commencement
This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.
3 Definition
In this Determination:
Act means the Currency Act 1965.
4 Coin denomination and standard composition
(1) For paragraph 13(2)(b) of the Act, the Act has effect, on and after the day on which this Determination commences, as if:
(a) there were included in the Schedule to the Act, a reference to the denomination ‘Five dollars’; and
(b) there were specified in the Schedule, opposite to that denomination, as the standard composition of coins of that denomination, the standard composition ‘not less than 99.9% silver and 23ct gold’.
(2) Subsection (1) does not affect any other determination made under paragraph 13(2)(b) of the Act.
5 Specifications of coin
For subsection 13A(1) of the Act, each item in Schedule 1 specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition mentioned in the item:
(a) the coin’s standard weight; and
(b) the allowable variation from that standard weight; and
(c) the coin’s dimensions; and
(d) the coin’s design.
6 Application of Determination
The specifications in Schedule 1 do not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.
Schedule 1—Specifications of coin
(section 5)
Item 1 | 20c Coin |
Denomination | 20c |
Standard composition | Copper and nickel |
Standard weight and allowable variation | 11.30 g ± 0.33 g |
Maximum diameter | 28.65 mm |
Maximum thickness | 2.52 mm |
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 2009’. |
Reverse design | A design consisting of: (a) a representation of 2 edges of a postage stamp, and the Perth Post and Telegraph Office; and (b) the inscriptions: (i) ‘PERTH P.O.’; and (ii) the number ‘20’; and (iii) ‘200 Years’; and (c) the coin designer’s mark resembling the letter ‘G’. |
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Item 2 | 20c Coin |
Denomination | 20c |
Standard composition | Copper and nickel |
Standard weight and allowable variation | 11.30 g ± 0.33 g |
Maximum diameter | 28.65 mm |
Maximum thickness | 2.52 mm |
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 2009’. |
Reverse design | A design consisting of: (a) a representation of 2 edges of a postage stamp, and the Tamworth Post and Telegraph Office; and (b) the inscriptions: (i) ‘TAMWORTH P.O.’; and (ii) the number ‘20’; and (iii) ‘200 Years’; and (c) the coin designer’s mark resembling the letter ‘G’. |
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Item 3 | $5 Coin |
Denomination | $5 |
Standard composition | Not less than 99.9% silver |
Standard weight and allowable variation | 36.31 g ± 0.54 g |
Maximum diameter | 38.94 mm |
Maximum thickness | 3.50 mm |
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 2009’. |
Reverse design | A design consisting of: (a) in the centre – a representation of an aeroplane window framing a representation of a De Havilland DH 86 aeroplane facing left; and (b) a representation of a De Havilland DH 86 aeroplane facing right; and (c) the initials ‘WP’; and (d) the inscriptions: (i) ‘AVIATION HISTORY – DE HAVILLAND DH 86’; and (ii) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |
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Item 4 | $5 Coin |
Denomination | $5 |
Standard composition | Not less than 99.9% silver |
Standard weight and allowable variation | 36.31 g ± 0.54 g |
Maximum diameter | 38.94 mm |
Maximum thickness | 3.50 mm |
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 2009’. |
Reverse design | A design consisting of: (a) in the centre – a representation of an aeroplane window framing a representation of a Constellation L749 aeroplane flying away; and (b) a representation of a Constellation L749 aeroplane facing right; and (c) the initials ‘WP’; and (d) the inscriptions: (i) ‘AVIATION HISTORY – CONSTELLATION L749’; and (ii) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |
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Item 5 | $5 Coin |
Denomination | $5 |
Standard composition | Not less than 99.9% silver and 23ct gold |
Standard weight and allowable variation | 36.31 g ± 0.54 g |
Maximum diameter | 38.94 mm |
Maximum thickness | 3.50 mm |
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 2009’; and (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |
Reverse design | A design consisting of: (a) in the centre: (i) a representation of 3 Antarctic explorers standing next to a flag; and (ii) a representation of a map of Antarctica and the names of the bases Mawson, Davis and Casey; and (b) around the outside: (i) the compass points with co‑ordinates 00, 900W and 900E; and (ii) the inscriptions: (A) ‘AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY’; and (B) ‘INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR 2007‑2008 Sth. MAGNETIC POLE‑1909’; and (c) the letters ‘WP’. |
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Item 6 | $1 Coin |
Denomination | $1 |
Standard composition | Copper, aluminium and nickel |
Standard weight and allowable variation | 9.00 g ± 0.27 g |
Maximum diameter | 25.12 mm |
Maximum thickness | 2.80 mm |
Shape | Circular |
Edge | Interrupted milling |
Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2009’. |
Reverse design | A design consisting of: (a) a representation of a post box inscribed with the words ‘POST OFFICE’; and (b) the inscriptions: (i) ‘ONE DOLLAR’; and (ii) ‘200 years’; and (iii) ‘OF POSTAL SERVICES IN AUSTRALIA’. |
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
The endnotes provide details of the history of this legislation and its provisions. The following endnotes are included in each compilation:
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments
Endnote 6—Modifications
Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments
Endnote 8—Miscellaneous
If there is no information under a particular endnote, the word “none” will appear in square brackets after the endnote heading.
Abbreviation key—Endnote 2
The abbreviation key in this endnote sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.
Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.
The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended the compiled law. The information includes commencement information for amending laws and details of application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.
The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision level. It also includes information about any provisions that have expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the compiled law.
Uncommenced amendments—Endnote 5
The effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in endnote 5.
Modifications—Endnote 6
If the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details of the modification are included in endnote 6.
Misdescribed amendments—Endnote 7
An amendment is a misdescribed amendment if the effect of the amendment cannot be incorporated into the text of the compilation. Any misdescribed amendment is included in endnote 7.
Miscellaneous—Endnote 8
Endnote 8 includes any additional information that may be helpful for a reader of the compilation.
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
ad = added or inserted | pres = present |
am = amended | prev = previous |
c = clause(s) | (prev) = previously |
Ch = Chapter(s) | Pt = Part(s) |
def = definition(s) | r = regulation(s)/rule(s) |
Dict = Dictionary | Reg = Regulation/Regulations |
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament | reloc = relocated |
Div = Division(s) | renum = renumbered |
exp = expired or ceased to have effect | rep = repealed |
hdg = heading(s) | rs = repealed and substituted |
LI = Legislative Instrument | s = section(s) |
LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 | Sch = Schedule(s) |
mod = modified/modification | Sdiv = Subdivision(s) |
No = Number(s) | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |
o = order(s) | SR = Statutory Rules |
Ord = Ordinance | Sub-Ch = Sub-Chapter(s) |
orig = original | SubPt = Subpart(s) |
par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) |
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Endnote 3—Legislation history
Name | FRLI registration | Commencement | Application, saving and transitional provisions |
Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 8) | 23 Dec 2008 (see F2008L04781) | 24 Dec 2008 |
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Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 8) Amendment Determination 2009 (No. 1) | 22 Apr 2009 (see F2009L01450) | 23 Apr 2009 | — |
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Provision affected | How affected |
Sch 1 |
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Sch 1................... | am F2009L01450 |
Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]
Endnote 6—Modifications [none]
Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]
Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]