Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 4)

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Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 4)

as amended

made under subsection 13A(1) of the

Currency Act 1965

Compilation start date:  25 August 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. 4) as in force on 25 August 2010. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date.

This compilation was prepared on 19 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—Specification 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. 4).

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 Part 1 of 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 (using the symbols explained in Part 2 of Schedule 1).

 (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—Specification 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

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R3

4

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R4

5

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R5

6

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R6

7

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R7

8

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R8

9

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R9

10

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R10

11

$1

At least 99.9% silver

11.66 ± 0.24

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R3

12

$10

At least 99.99% gold

3.133 ± 0.090

17.65

1.58

S1

E1

O1

R11

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 2011’

5

Reverse

R1

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of each of the following:

 (i) a wheel with 6 spokes;

 (ii) a merino ram;

 (iii) shearing shears superimposed on squiggly lines representing wool;

 (iv) a flock of sheep;

 (v) wool bales on a wagon;

 (vi) a person shearing a sheep; and

 (b) ‘20’; and

 (c) ‘RIDING ON THE SHEEP’S BACK’; and

 (d) ‘AUSTRALIAN WOOL’

6

Reverse

R2

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of a person shearing a sheep; and

 (b) partially obscured by the sheep — a representation of a map of Australia; and

 (c) partially obscured by the map of Australia — vertical wavy ribbons representing wool; and

 (d) ‘RIDING ON THE SHEEP’S BACK – AUSTRALIAN WOOL’; and

 (e)  ‘1’; and

 (f) ‘DOLLAR’; and

 (g) a circle enclosing the letter ‘G’

7

Reverse

R3

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of the head of a merino ram; and

 (b) 2 representations of the Star of Federation; and

 (c) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (d) ‘ONE DOLLAR’; and

 (e) ‘C’

8

Reverse

R4

As for item 7, replacing the reference in paragraph (e) to the letter ‘C’ with the letter ‘S’ enclosed by a square

9

Reverse

R5

As for item 7, replacing the reference in paragraph (e) to the letter ‘C’ with the letter ‘B’ enclosed by a square

10

Reverse

R6

As for item 7, replacing the reference in paragraph (e) to the letter ‘C’ with the letter ‘M’ enclosed by a square

11

Reverse

R7

As for item 7, replacing the reference in paragraph (e) to the letter ‘C’ with the letter ‘A’ enclosed by a square

12

Reverse

R8

As for item 7, replacing the reference in paragraph (e) to the letter ‘C’ with the letter ‘H’ enclosed by a square

13

Reverse

R9

As for item 7, replacing the reference in paragraph (e) to the letter ‘C’ with the letter ‘P’ enclosed by a square

14

Reverse

R10

As for item 7, replacing the reference in paragraph (e) to the letter ‘C’ with the letter ‘D’ enclosed by a square

15

Reverse

R11

A design consisting of:

 (a) a representation of the head of a merino ram; and

 (b) 2 representations of the Star of Federation; and

 (c) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and

 (d) ‘TEN DOLLARS’; and

 (e) ‘C’; and

 (f) ‘1/10 oz.9999Au’

 

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)
/sub-subparagraph(s)

 

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

FRLI registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 4)

24 Aug 2010 (see F2010L02364)

25 Aug 2010

 

Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1)

8 July 2011 (see F2011L01458)

s 7 and Sch 5: 25 Aug 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. 4) was made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 by the Governor-General, addressing the need to specify the standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design for various Australian coins. This legislative instrument, which commenced on the day after its registration, outlines the specifications for different denominations of coins, including their standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design elements. The objective of the Determination is to provide clear and specific standards for the minting of coins in Australia, ensuring uniformity and quality in currency circulation. The Determination was amended by the Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1) which came into effect on 25 August 2010.

Scope and Application

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 4) is a legislative instrument made under the Currency Act 1965. It applies to the Royal Australian Mint and its production of coins within Australia, setting forth the specifications for the standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design of various denominations of Australian coins. This Determination commenced on the day after its registration, which was on 25 August 2010, and includes any amendments affecting the legislation up to that date. The Determination details the specifications for coins in terms of their denomination, standard composition, standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design, as outlined in the Schedule. This Determination does not affect any other determinations made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act regarding coin specifications. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of this Determination is confined to Australia, as it pertains to the Royal Australian Mint, which operates under federal authority. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this Determination; however, it can be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments made under the Currency Act.

Key Provisions

The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 4) under section 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 sets forth the specifications for various coins minted by the Royal Australian Mint, detailing their standard weights, allowable variations, dimensions, and designs. Each coin's denomination and standard composition are specified in the Schedule to this Determination, which includes parameters such as the coin's weight, allowable weight variation, diameter, thickness, shape, edge type, and the design features for both the obverse and reverse sides. For instance, a 20 cent coin is made of copper and nickel, weighs 11.30 grams with a tolerance of ±0.33 grams, and has a diameter of 28.65 mm and a thickness of 2.52 mm (Schedule 1, Part 1, Item 1). The design specifications include a circular shape, a continuously milled edge, an obverse featuring an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and a reverse with a particular set of agricultural and industrial symbols (Schedule 1, Part 2, Items 1 and 5). The Determination imposes specific obligations on the Royal Australian Mint to ensure that the coins minted comply with these specifications. The Mint must adhere to the prescribed weights, dimensions, and designs for each coin denomination, ensuring consistency and quality in the currency produced. Any deviation from these specifications without proper authorisation could result in non-compliance with the Currency Act. The Determination also establishes consequences for breaches of its provisions. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the Determination itself, any violation of the Currency Act, which the Determination supports, could result in legal action. The Currency Act includes provisions for offences such as counterfeiting and forging coins, which can lead to criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. For instance, the Act allows for penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment for serious offences related to the counterfeiting of currency. Therefore, adherence to the specifications laid out in the Determination is crucial to avoid any potential legal repercussions under the broader framework of the Currency Act.

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