Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 1)
as amended
made under subsection 13A (1) of the
Currency Act 1965
This compilation was prepared on 22 January 2013
taking into account amendments up to Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2012 (No. 1)
Prepared by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, Canberra
Contents
1 Name of Determination [see Note 1]
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
3 Definitions
4 Standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions and design
5 Application of Determination
Schedule 1
Part 1 Specifications of coin
Part 2 Explanation of symbols
Notes
1 Name of Determination [see Note 1]
This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 1).
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.
3 Definitions
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.
(2) A reference in Schedule 1 to the diameter of a coin is, for a coin that is circular concave, a reference to the shortest diameter of the coin.
5 Application of Determination
Section 4 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 coin
Item | Denomination | Standard composition | Standard weight and allowable variation (g) | Dimensions | Design |
| | | | | |
1 | 50c | Copper and nickel | 15.55 ± 0.40 | 31.65 | 2.80 | S2 | E3 | O1 | R1 |
2 | 50c | Not less than 99.9% silver | 18.24 ± 0.4 | 31.65 | 3.00 | S2 | E3 | O1 | R1 |
3 | $5 | Not less than 99.9% silver | 31.10 + 1.00 | 40.50 | 8.30 | S3 | E3 | O2 | R2 |
4 | $2 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 6.60 ± 0.26 | 20.62 | 3.20 | S1 | E2 | O1 | R3 |
5 | $1 | Not less than 99.9% silver | 11.94± 0.5 | 25.30 | 3.20 | S1 | E2 | O3 | R4 |
6 | $5 | Copper, aluminium, zinc and tin | 20.00 ± 0.80 | 39.00 | 2.90 | S1 | E1 | O1 | R5 |
7 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.28 | 25.12 | 2.80 | S1 | E2 | O1 | R6 |
Part 2 Explanation of symbols
Item | Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |
1 | Shape | S1 | Circular |
2 | Shape | S2 | Dodecagonal |
3 | Shape | S3 | Circular concave |
4 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled |
5 | Edge | E2 | Interrupted milling |
6 | Edge | E3 | Plain |
7 | Obverse | O1 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: - ‘IRB’;
- ‘ELIZABETH II’;
- ‘AUSTRALIA 2012’
|
8 | Obverse | O2 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: - ‘IRB’;
- ‘ELIZABETH II’;
- ‘AUSTRALIA 2012’;
- ‘. 5 DOLLARS .’
|
9 | Obverse | O3 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: - ‘IRB’;
- ‘ELIZABETH II’;
- ‘AUSTRALIA 2012’;
- ‘. 1 DOLLAR .’
|
10 | Reverse | R1 | A design consisting of: - a representation of 2 ballet‑dancers performing a dance; and
- the following:
- ‘fifty Years of the australian Ballet’;
- ‘50’;
- a stylised representation of the designer’s initials ‘AB’
|
11 | Reverse | R2 | A design consisting of: - a stylised representation of a compass; and
- superimposed on the compass, a coloured, stylised representation of the constellation Crux in a field of stars; and
- the following:
- ‘NORTH’;
- ‘SOUTH’;
- ‘EAST’;
- ‘WEST’;
- ‘SOUTHERN SKY’;
- ‘RA 12h 30m 00s’;
- ‘CRUX’;
- ‘DEC ‑60° 00’ 00”’
|
12 | Reverse | R3 | A design consisting of: - a central circle containing:
- the words ‘REMEMBRANCE DAY’ repeated and presented in 11 rows;
- the words ‘LEST WE FORGET’ in inverse order, repeated and presented in 11 rows; and
- superimposed on that text, a design consisting of a coloured representation of a red poppy flower; and
- 2 representations of a poppy flower; and
- the following:
- ‘TWO DOLLARS’;
- ‘REMEMBRANCE’
|
13 | Reverse | R4 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: - ‘AUSTRALIAN DECIMAL CURRENCY EFFIGIES’;
- ‘MACHIN ‑ 1966’
|
14 | Reverse | R5 | A design consisting of: - in the foreground, a representation of Perth Town Hall; and
- in the background, and partially covered by the building:
- a representation of an archway;
- a representation of foliage;
- a representation of a cloud;
- a horizontal line; and
- a stylised representation of a bird; and
- the following:
- ‘FIVE DOLLARS’;
- the designer’s initials ‘AS’
|
15 | Reverse | R6 | A design consisting of: - a representation of 3 ears of wheat tied by a ribbon; and
- an ornamental border; and
- the following:
- ‘20’;
- ‘12’;
- ‘AUSTRALIA’;
- ‘ONE DOLLAR’;
- ‘C’;
- the designer’s initials ‘K’ and ‘G’;
- a circle enclosing a stylised representation of a flower
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Notes to the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 1)
Note 1
The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 1) (in force under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Table of Instruments
Title | Date of FRLI registration | Date of
commencement | Application, saving or
transitional provisions |
Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 1) | 30 Jan 2012 (see F2012L00095) | 31 Jan 2012 | |
Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2012 (No. 1) | 10 Sept 2012 (see F2012L01853) | S. 4 and Schedule 2:
31 Jan 2012 | — |
Table of Amendments
ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted |
Provision affected | How affected |
Schedule 1 | |
Part 1 | |
Part 1................ | am. 2012 No. 1 |
Overview
The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 1) was enacted to provide detailed specifications for Australian coins, addressing the need for precise standards in the currency system. This Determination was made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 and commenced on 31 January 2012. It sets out the standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design of various denominations of coins produced by the Royal Australian Mint, ensuring consistency and quality across the currency. The policy objective of this Determination is to maintain the integrity of Australia's currency by establishing clear and enforceable specifications for coin production. The Determination is an essential instrument in upholding the standards required by the Currency Act 1965, ensuring that the coins issued are of the specified quality and design.
Scope and Application
The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 1) is a legislative instrument made under the Currency Act 1965, specifying the standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design of certain coins issued by the Royal Australian Mint. It applies to coins with denominations and standard compositions as outlined in the Schedule, including coins with denominations such as 50 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, $2, $5, and $1. The determination sets out precise details such as the weight and allowable variations, dimensions (diameter and thickness), shape, edge type, and the obverse and reverse designs for each coin. This determination is applicable nationwide and provides a clear and legally binding standard for the minting of these coins. Any other determinations made under the same subsection of the Currency Act do not affect this determination. The determination is supplemented by amendments, which can alter the specifications or introduce new coins, thereby extending or modifying the original scope.
Key Provisions
The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 1) specifies, for a coin with a particular denomination and standard composition, its standard weight, allowable variation from that standard weight, dimensions, and design (section 4). The specifications for each coin are detailed in Part 1 of Schedule 1. For instance, a 50-cent coin is made of copper and nickel, weighs 15.55 grams with a variation of ± 0.40 grams, has a maximum diameter of 31.65 mm and a maximum thickness of 2.80 mm, and features a specific design on both its obverse and reverse sides (Schedule 1, Item 1). The symbols used to describe the coin's design are explained in Part 2 of Schedule 1. For example, "S2" denotes a dodecagonal shape, "E3" refers to a plain edge, and "O1" indicates an obverse design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II, 'IRB', 'ELIZABETH II', and 'AUSTRALIA 2012' (Schedule 1, Items 10-15).
This Determination imposes obligations on the Royal Australian Mint to manufacture coins that adhere to the specifications outlined in Schedule 1. The Mint must ensure that each coin meets the prescribed standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions, and design. The determination also mandates that the coins feature specific designs on their obverse and reverse sides, as detailed in Schedule 1, ensuring consistency and recognisability in Australia's currency.
Breaches of this Determination may lead to legal consequences, although specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not detailed within the text provided. Given the nature of the legislation, non-compliance could potentially result in actions under the Currency Act 1965 or related Australian laws, which may include fines or other legal penalties. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would be in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Currency Act 1965 or other pertinent legislation.