Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 2)

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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

Maximum diameter (mm)

Maximum thickness (mm)

Shape

Edge

Obverse

Reverse

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 7pointed star enclosed in a 3leaf 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 7pointed 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

SubCh = SubChapter(s)

orig = original

SubPt = Subpart(s)

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)
/subsubparagraph(s)

 

 

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

 

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

 

Pt 2

 

Pt 2....................

am F2011L01458

 

Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]

Endnote 6—Modifications [none]

Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]

Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]

 

 

 

Overview

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 2) was enacted to provide specifications for the weight, dimensions, and design of Australian coins under the Currency Act 1965. This Determination was made under the authority of subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act and commenced on the day after its registration. The primary objective of this legislation is to ensure consistency in the production of Australian currency by setting precise standards for the coins' physical attributes and designs. This helps maintain the integrity and uniformity of the nation's currency, facilitating its circulation and acceptance. The determination was prepared by the relevant federal government body and includes amendments up to the Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1).

Scope and Application

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 2) applies to the specifications of Australian coins produced by the Royal Australian Mint, detailing their standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design. This Determination is made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 and sets out the technical specifications for each coin denomination, including weight, dimensions, and design features. The Determination commenced on the day after its registration and applies nationally across Australia. It specifies the standard weight and allowable variation, dimensions, and design of Australian coins, as detailed in the Schedule. The Determination does not affect any other determinations made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act. While the Determination itself does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, the Currency Act 1965 and the legislative framework within which this Determination operates may include provisions that address these matters. The Determination may be extended or modified through subordinate instruments as required to adjust to changes in coin specifications or other relevant factors.

Key Provisions

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 2) (the Determination) specifies the standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design of Australian coins, as required by subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (the Act). Section 4 of the Determination outlines that each item in Schedule 1 provides detailed specifications for each coin's denomination and standard composition, including standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design. This includes specific details such as the coin's shape, edge type, and both obverse and reverse design features. The Determination commences on the day after it is registered. The Determination imposes obligations on the Royal Australian Mint to produce coins that meet the specifications outlined in Schedule 1. This includes ensuring that the coins adhere to the prescribed standard weight and allowable variations, dimensions, and design features. For example, the 20 cent coin must be made of copper and nickel, have a standard weight of 11.30 ± 0.33 grams, and possess a maximum diameter of 28.65 mm and a maximum thickness of 2.52 mm. Failure to comply with these specifications could result in the coins not meeting legal tender status and being unfit for circulation. Any breach of the Determination, which could include the minting of coins that do not meet the specified standards, may have legal consequences. Although the Determination does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Currency Act 1965 or related regulations could result in civil or criminal penalties. Under the Currency Act, offences may incur penalties of up to 5,000 penalty units for individuals and 25,000 penalty units for bodies corporate, along with potential imprisonment terms. These penalties reflect the seriousness of ensuring the integrity and reliability of Australia's currency.

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