Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 2)
as amended
made under subsection 13A(1) of the
Currency Act 1965
Compilation start date: 25 March 2010
Includes amendments up to: Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1)
About this compilation
This compilation
This is a compilation of the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 2) as in force on 25 March 2010. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date.
This compilation was prepared on 18 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 Standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions and design
Schedule 1
Part 1—Specifications of coins
Part 2—Explanation of symbols
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]
Endnote 6—Modifications [none]
Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]
Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]
1 Name of Determination
This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 2).
2 Commencement
This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.
3 Definition
In this Determination:
Act means the Currency Act 1965.
4 Standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions and design
(1) For subsection 13A(1) of the Act, on and after the day on which this Determination commences, each item in Schedule 1 specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition mentioned in the item (being a coin whose denomination is specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act):
(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.
(2) Subsection (1) does not affect any other determination of the standard weight and allowable variation, dimensions or design of a coin, made under subsection 13A(1) of the Act.
Schedule 1
(section 4)
Part 1—Specifications of coins
Item | Denomination | Standard composition | Standard weight and allowable variation (g) | Dimensions | Design | ||||
1 | 20c | Copper and nickel | 11.30 ± 0.33 | 28.65 | 2.52 | S1 | E1 | O1 | R1 |
2 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.28 | 25.12 | 2.80 | S1 | E2 | O1 | R2 |
3 | $1 | At least 99.9% silver | 31.635 ± 0.50 | 40.15 | 3.50 | S1 | E1 | O2 | R3 |
4 | $1 | At least 99.9% silver | 11.66 ± 0.24 | 25.12 | 2.80 | S1 | E2 | O1 | R4, R5 or R6 |
5 | $1 | At least 99.9% silver | 31.635 ± 0.50 | 40.15 | 3.50 | S1 | E1 | O3 | R7 |
6 | $1 | At least 99.9% silver | 32.39 ± 0.80 | 40.25 | 4.00 | S1 | E1 | O3 | R7 |
7 | $10 | At least 99.99% gold | 3.133 ± 0.22 | 17.65 | 1.58 | S1 | E1 | O3 | R8 |
Part 2—Explanation of symbols
Item | Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |
1 | Shape | S1 | Circular |
2 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled |
3 | Edge | E2 | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |
4 | Obverse | O1 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (a) ‘IRB’; (b) ‘ELIZABETH II’; (c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2010’ |
5 | Obverse | O2 | A design consisting of: (a) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (i) ‘IRB’; (ii) ‘ELIZABETH II’; (iii) ‘AUSTRALIA 2010’; (iv) ‘1 DOLLAR’; and (b) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of an effigy of King Edward VII and the following: (i) ‘DES’; (ii) ‘EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:’; and (c) between the two representations of coins — the words ‘100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE’; and (d) in the background — the numbers ‘2010’ and ‘1910’ |
6 | Obverse | O3 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (a) ‘IRB’; (b) ‘ELIZABETH II’; (c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2011’ |
7 | Reverse | R1 | A design consisting of a representation of 3 ribbons and the following: (a) ‘WORKING FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS’; (b) ‘100’; (c) ‘The Australian Taxation Office Centenary 2010’; (d) ‘20 CENTS’ |
8 | Reverse | R2 | A design consisting of: (a) the Girl Guides Australia logo, which is made up of: (i) a 7‑pointed star enclosed in a 3‑leaf clover; and (ii) the words ’GIRL GUIDES AUSTRALIA’; and (b) the following: (i) ‘CENTENARY OF GIRL GUIDING’; (ii) ‘1910’; (iii) ‘2010’; (iv) ‘ONE DOLLAR’ |
9 | Reverse | R3 | A design consisting of: (a) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of the 1908 Australian coat of arms and the following: (i) ‘ONE SHILLING’; (ii) ‘1910’; and (b) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of the 1908 Australian coat of arms and the following: (i) ‘SIXPENCE’; (ii) ‘1910’; and (c) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of the 1908 Australian coat of arms and the following: (i) ‘ONE FLORIN – TWO SHILLINGS’; (ii) ‘1910’; and (d) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of the 1908 Australian coat of arms and the following: (i) ‘THREEPENCE’; (ii) ‘1910’; and (e) in the background — the number ‘1910’ |
10 | Reverse | R4 | A design consisting of: (a) effigies of the following monarchs: (i) Queen Elizabeth II; (ii) King George VI; (iii) King George V; (iv) King Edward VII; and (b) a square enclosing the letter ‘S’, with the letter partially obscured by a representation of a kangaroo; and (c) a circle enclosing the initials ‘VG’; and (d) around the outside of the coin: (i) a representation of four 7‑pointed stars; and (ii) ‘ONE DOLLAR’; and (iii) ‘100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE’ |
11 | Reverse | R5 | As for item 10, replacing the reference in paragraph (b) to the letter ‘S’ with the letter ‘B’. |
12 | Reverse | R6 | As for item 10, replacing the reference in paragraph (b) to the letter ‘S’ with the letter ‘M’. |
13 | Reverse | R7 | A design consisting of: (a) a representation of 2 Allied rock wallabies positioned in front of rocks; and (b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’; and (c) ‘1 OUNCE FINE SILVER’; and (d) the initials ‘WP’ |
14 | Reverse | R8 | A design consisting of: (a) a representation of 2 Allied rock wallabies positioned in front of rocks; and (b) ‘TEN DOLLARS’; and (c) ‘1/10 oz. 9999 Au’; and (d) the initials ‘WP’ |
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 2010 (No. 2) | 24 Mar2010 (see F2010L00715) | 25 Mar 2010 |
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Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1) | 8 July 2011 (see F2011L01458) | s 6 and Sch 4: 25 Mar 2010 | — |
Endnote 4—Amendment history
Provision affected | How affected |
Sch 1 |
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Pt 2 |
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Pt 2.................... | am F2011L01458 |
Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]
Endnote 6—Modifications [none]
Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]
Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]