Under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, the Assistant Treasurer has made a determination regarding the specification of coins proposed to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM).
Subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965 requires that the determination provides details of the coins’ characteristics, including standard composition, standard weight, allowable variation from standard weight, design and dimensions.
This determination is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 42 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 (Subsection 13 (6) and 13A (4) of the Currency Act 1965, Section 57 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003).
Item 1
| 20c Coin 2011 20c Cupro Nickel (Cu/Ni) Circulating Coin - Royal Wedding
A reverse design consisting of a representation of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton, and a representation of a rose enclosed in a circle. The design features the inscriptions ‘ HRH PRINCE WILLIAM’, ‘MISS CATHERINE MIDDLETON’, and ‘20’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
This coin will also be rolled and made part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 2 | 50c Coin 2011 50c Cu/Ni Uncirculated Coin - Royal Wedding
A reverse design consisting of a representation of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton, and a representation of a rose enclosed in a circle. The design includes the inscriptions ‘HRH PRINCE WILLIAM’, ‘MISS CATHERINE MIDDLETON’, and ‘50’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a blister and collector card, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 3 | 50c Coin 2011 50c Fine Silver Selectively Gold Plated Coin - Royal Wedding
A reverse design consisting of a representation of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton, and a representation of a rose enclosed in a circle, which is gold plated. The design includes the inscriptions ‘HRH PRINCE WILLIAM’, ‘MISS CATHERINE MIDDLETON’, and ‘50’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Available as a set with item 5, this coin will be packed in a capsule and a presentation case. It is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 4 | 50c Coin 2010 50c Cu/Ni Uncirculated Coin - Royal Engagement
A reverse design consisting of a representation of a collection of roses enclosed in a circle, and a representation of Prince William’s coat of arms surrounded by ornate ribbons. The design includes the inscriptions ‘H.R.H. PRINCE WILLIAM AND MISS CATHERINE MIDDLETON’, and ‘FIFTY CENTS’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2010’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a blister and collector card, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 5 | 50c Coin 2010 50c Fine Silver Selectively Gold Plated Coin - Royal Engagement
A reverse design consisting of a representation of a collection of roses enclosed in a circle which is gold plated and a representation of Prince William’s coat of arms surrounded by ornate ribbons. The design includes the inscriptions ‘H.R.H. PRINCE WILLIAM AND MISS CATHERINE MIDDLETON’, and ‘FIFTY CENTS’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2010’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Available as a set with item 3, this coin will be packed in a capsule and a presentation case. It is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 6 | 20c Coin 2011 20c Cu/Ni Circulating Coin – International Women’s Day
A reverse design consisting of a representation of three stylised human figures, and the text ‘CELEBRATING 100 YEARS’ presented 12 times, superimposed on that text is ‘1911’, and ‘2011’. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘20’, and ‘INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
This coin will also be rolled and made part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 7 | $1 Coins 2011 $1 Aluminium Bronze (Al/Br) Uncirculated Coin – Ram’s Head Dollar – B Counterstamp
A reverse design consisting of a representation of a merino ram, and 2 representations of the Star of Federation. The design includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘ONE DOLLAR’, and ‘B’ to denote Brisbane, enclosed by a circle.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a coin holder, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 8 | $1 Coins 2011 $1 Al/Br Uncirculated Coin – Ram’s Head Dollar – S Counterstamp
A reverse design consisting of a representation of a merino ram, and 2 representations of the Star of Federation. The design includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘ONE DOLLAR’, and ‘S’ to denote Sydney, enclosed by a circle.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a coin holder, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 9 | $1 Coins 2011 $1 Al/Br Uncirculated Coin – Ram’s Head Dollar – M Counterstamp
A reverse design consisting of a representation of a merino ram, and 2 representations of the Star of Federation. The design includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘ONE DOLLAR’, and ‘M’ to denote Melbourne, enclosed by a circle.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a coin holder, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 10 | $1 Coins 2011 $1 Al/Br Uncirculated Coin – Ram’s Head Dollar – A Counterstamp
A reverse design consisting of a representation of a merino ram, and 2 representations of the Star of Federation. The design includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘ONE DOLLAR’, and ‘A’ to denote Adelaide, enclosed by a circle.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a coin holder, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 11 | $1 Coin 2011 $1 Fine Silver Frosted (FRUNC) Uncirculated Coin – Story Bridge – Brisbane
A reverse design consisting of a representation of a section of the Story Bridge, and a representation of the Brisbane skyline. The design includes the inscriptions ‘1oz FINE SILVER’, ‘STORY BRIDGE - BRISBANE’, and ‘1 DOLLAR’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a capsule and collector card, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 12 | $1 Coin 2011 $1 Fine Silver FRUNC Coin – Pyrmont Bridge – Sydney
A reverse design consisting of a representation of a section of the Pyrmont Bridge, and a representation of the Sydney city skyline. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER’, ‘PYRMONT BRIDGE - SYDNEY’, and ‘ONE DOLLAR’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a capsule and collector card, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 13 | $1 Coin 2012 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin – Mareeba Rock-Wallaby
A reverse design consisting of a Mareeba rock-wallaby standing in front of a rock, and the inscriptions ‘ONE DOLLAR’, ‘1 OUNCE FINE SILVER’ and the designer’s initial ‘WP’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2012’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a capsule and a presentation case, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2012 Numismatic Program.
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Item 14 | $1 Coin 2012 $1 Fine Silver FRUNC Coin – Mareeba Rock-Wallaby
A reverse design consisting of a Mareeba rock-wallaby standing in front of a rock, and the inscriptions ‘ONE DOLLAR’, ‘1 OUNCE FINE SILVER’ and the designer’s initial ‘WP’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2012’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a capsule and collector card, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2012 Numismatic Program.
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Item 15 | $10 Coin 2012 $10 Gold Proof Coin – Mareeba Rock-Wallaby
A reverse design consisting of a Mareeba rock-wallaby standing in front of a rock, and the inscriptions ‘TEN DOLLARS’, ‘1/10 oz. 9999 Au’, and the designer’s initial ‘WP’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2012’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a capsule and presentation case, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2012 Numismatic Program.
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Item 16 | $5 Coin 2011 $5 Gold Proof Coin – Cascades Female Factory
A reverse design consisting of a representation of a barred window set into a rock construction wall. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘CASCADES FEMALE FACTORY’, and ‘1/25 oz .9999 Au’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘5 DOLLARS’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a capsule and presentation case, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 17 | 20c Coin 2011 20c Cu/Ni Circulating Coin – International Year of Volunteers (IYV) 10th Anniversary
A reverse design consisting of a repeated stylised image of a person around the outer circle of the coin, and the logo of the IYV+ 10 event. The design includes the inscriptions ‘20’, ‘INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF VOLUNTEERS’, and ‘2011 – 10th ANNIVERSARY - 2011’. OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
This coin will also be rolled and made part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 18 | $1 Coin 2011 $1 Al/Br Uncirculated Coin – Inspirational Australians: Dame Joan Sutherland
A reverse design consisting of a representation of Dame Joan Sutherland, and the inscriptions ‘1 DOLLAR’, ‘INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: PERFORMING ARTS’, ‘DAME JOAN SUTHERLAND 1926-2010’, and the designer’s initial ‘WP’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
Packed in a blister and collector card, this product is set to become part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Item 19 | $1 Coin 2011 $1 Al/Br Circulating Coin – Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2011
A reverse design consisting of a representation of the CHOGM 2011 logo, and the inscriptions ‘1 DOLLAR’, ‘CHOGM 2011’, and ‘PERTH, AUSTRALIA’.
OBVERSE Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘Elizabeth II’, ‘Australia 2011’ and the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.
This coin will also be rolled and made part of the Royal Australian Mint’s 2011 Numismatic Program.
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Consultation
The Royal Australian Mint has received approval by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the designs which relate to the engagement and pending wedding of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. The coin design which relates to the centenary of International Women’s Day has been produced in consultation with the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. The coin designs which relate to the 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers and the Commonwealth Head’s of Government Meeting have been produced in consultation with the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Both Capital Bridges coins in this determination have been approved by the Brisbane City Council, and the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority respectively.
Public consultation
No public consultation was undertaken in relation to the currency determination as it has limited public interest and the designs of the coins are based on the commercial decisions of the Royal Australian Mint.
The determination commences on the day after it is registered.