Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2014 (No. 5)

Administered by Department of the Treasury

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Explanatory Statement

 

Currency Act 1965

 

Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2014 (No. 5)

 

Under paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Steven Ciobo, has made a determination regarding the specification of coins proposed to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint.

Paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A (1)  of the Currency Act 1965 require that the determination provides details of the coins’ denomination and 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.

 

Item 1

$1 Silver Coin – UNESCO World Heritage Sites Great Barrier Reef

 

Reverse

A partially coloured representation of a sea anemone and a coloured representation of a clownfish. The design includes a representation of a clown fish, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization logo and a representation of a circle. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Aaron Baggio ‘AB’ and the inscriptions ‘GREAT BARRIER REEF AUSTRALIA’ and ‘1 DOLLAR’ are also included in the design.

 

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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 2

$25 Gold Coin – UNESCO World Heritage Sites Great Barrier Reef

 

Reverse

A representation of 2 clownfish and sea anemone. The design includes the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization logo and a representation of a circle. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Aaron Baggio ‘AB’ and the inscriptions ‘GREAT BARRIER REEF AUSTRALIA’ and ‘1 DOLLAR’ are also included in the design.

 

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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 3

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter L

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising semicircles, stylised representations of leaves and stylised representations of larva. The design features the letter ‘L’. Partially obscuring the border and that letter ‘L’ is a lyrebird. The design includes a coloured representation of a part of a fern, a coloured representation of leaves and a stylised representation of soil. A ladder and a lollipop are positioned over that soil. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 4

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter L

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising semicircles, stylised representations of leaves and stylised representations of larva. The design features the letter ‘L’ in orange colour. Partially obscuring the border and that letter ‘L’ is a lyrebird. The design includes a stylised representation of soil. A ladder and a lollipop are positioned over that soil. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 5

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter M

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising representations of a magnifying glass mounted in a frame with a handle, representations of dots and representations of a trapezoidal shape.  The design features the letter ‘M’. A magpie appears to emerge from that letter ‘M’. The design includes coloured representations of yellow flowers in grass. On the bottom edge of the coin and partially obscuring the ornamental border there is a representation of soil and grass. The design also includes a representation of 3 mushrooms, a representation of a mouse and a stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 6

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter M

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising representations of a magnifying glass mounted in a frame with a handle, representations of dots and representations of a trapezoidal shape.  The design features the letter ‘M’ in green colour. A magpie appears to emerge from that letter ‘M’. On the bottom edge of the coin and partially obscuring the ornamental border there is a representation of soil and grass. The design also includes a representation of 3 mushrooms, a representation of a mouse and a stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 7

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter N

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, wavy lines and stylised representations of a net. The design features the letter ‘N’. Partially obscuring the border and that letter ‘N’ is a representation of a numbat eating termites. Coloured elements include representations of soil and grass as well as two trees positioned among soil and grass. On the bottom edge of the coin and partially obscuring the border is a representation of soil and grass. The design includes a representation of a needle and thread and a representation of a note. The design also includes a stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 8

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter N

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, wavy lines and stylised representations of a net. The design features the letter ‘N’ in pink colour. Partially obscuring the border and that letter ‘N’ is a representation of a numbat eating termites. On the bottom edge of the coin and partially obscuring the border is a representation of soil and grass. The design includes a representation of a needle and thread and a representation of a note. The design also includes a stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 9

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter O

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising octagons, dots, parallel lines and stylised representations of an olive. The design features the letter ‘O’. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border, there is a representation of an owl resting on that letter ‘O’. Superimposed on an aerial view representation of trees is a representation of an oar and the symbol for Omega. The design includes a stylised representation of a field of white, pink, blue and yellow stars as well as a stylised representation of a field of white, pink and blue stars. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 10

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter O

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising octagons, dots, parallel lines and stylised representations of an olive. The design features the letter ‘O’ in blue colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border, there is a representation of an owl resting on that letter ‘O’. Superimposed on an aerial view representation of trees is a representation of an oar and the symbol for Omega. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 11

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter P

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, wavy lines and stylised representations of a pencil. The design features the letter ‘P’. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border, there is a representation of a possum eating a plum and resting on that letter ‘P’. The design includes a stylised representation of soil and leaves. A pretzel and a piece of a jigsaw puzzle are superimposed on the soil. The coloured elements are a coloured representation of plums and leaves and coloured representations of leaves. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 12

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter P

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, wavy lines and stylised representations of a pencil. The design features the letter ‘P’ in green colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border, there is a representation of a possum eating a plum and resting on that letter ‘P’. The design includes a stylised representation of soil and leaves. A pretzel and a piece of a jigsaw puzzle are superimposed on the soil. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 13

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter Q

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising question marks, dots and wavy lines. The design features the letter ‘Q’. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘Q’ and the border, there is a representation of a quokka. The design includes a representation of soil and grass. A double quotation mark, a quill and a scribble are positioned on the soil. The coloured elements are a coloured representation of an island and water and a coloured representation of water. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 14

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter Q

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising question marks, dots and wavy lines. The design features the letter ‘Q’ in purple colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘Q’ and the border, there is a representation of a quokka. The design includes a representation of soil and grass. A double quotation mark, a quill and a scribble are positioned on the soil. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 15

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter R

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, wavy lines and stylised representations of a rope. The design features the letter ‘R’. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘R’ and the border are 2 rosellas facing one another. The design includes representations of leafy branches.  Superimposed on a leaf is a representation of a ruler. Superimposed on another leaf is a stylised representation of a rocket. The coloured elements are 2 coloured representations of part of a flowering grevillea shrub. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 16

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter R

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, wavy lines and stylised representations of a rope. The design features the letter ‘R’ in orange colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘R’ and the border are 2 rosellas facing one another. The design includes representations of leafy branches.  Superimposed on a leaf is a representation of a ruler. Superimposed on another leaf is a stylised representation of a rocket. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 17

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter S

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, curved lines, parallel lines and stylised representations of a seashell. The design features the letter ‘S’. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘S’ and the border is a representation of a seahorse. The design includes a representation of sea squirts and seaweed. Superimposed on a sea squirt is a stylised representation of a snail. Superimposed on seaweed is a stylised representation of a starfish. The coloured element is a coloured representation of coral and seaweed. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 18

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter S

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, curved lines, parallel lines and stylised representations of a seashell. The design features the letter ‘S’ in green colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘S’ and the border is a representation of a seahorse. The design includes a representation of sea squirts and seaweed. Superimposed on a sea squirt is a stylised representation of a snail. Superimposed on seaweed is a stylised representation of a starfish. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 19

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter T

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, lines and overlapping triangles. The design features the letter ‘T’. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘T’ and the border is a representation of a Tasmanian tiger. The design includes a representation of soil and grass, a stylised representation of a teapot and a tennis ball. The coloured elements are coloured representations of grass. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 20

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter T

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, lines and overlapping triangles. The design features the letter ‘T’ in pink colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘T’ and the border is a representation of a Tasmanian tiger. The design includes a representation of soil and grass, a stylised representation of a teapot and a tennis ball. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 21

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter U

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising parallel lines, dots and stylised representations of an umbrella. The design features the letter ‘U’. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘U’ and the border is a representation of a sea urchin positioned over a rock. On the right and partially obscuring the border is a stylised representation of an unidentified flying object positioned over rocks. In the background there is a representation of the shell of a sea urchin. On the bottom edge of the coin is a representation of a unicycle. The design includes 3 coloured representations of water and sand. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 22

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter U

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising parallel lines, dots and stylised representations of an umbrella. The design features the letter ‘U’ in blue colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘U’ and the border is a representation of a sea urchin positioned over a rock. On the right and partially obscuring the border is a stylised representation of an unidentified flying object positioned over rocks. In the background there is a representation of the shell of a sea urchin. On the bottom edge of the coin is a representation of a unicycle. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 23

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter V

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, lines and stylised representations of a leafy vine. The design features the letter ‘V’. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘V’ and the border is a representation of a vine. Positioned on that vine is a representation of 2 ladybirds and a volcano. In the background is a representation of a flowering false sarsaparilla. Superimposed on a leaf is a representation of a violin and a bow. The design includes 3 coloured representations of a ladybird. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 24

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter V

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, lines and stylised representations of a leafy vine. The design features the letter ‘V’ in green colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘V’ and the border is a representation of a vine. Positioned on that vine is a representation of 2 ladybirds and a volcano. In the background is a representation of a flowering false sarsaparilla. Superimposed on a leaf is a representation of a violin and a bow. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 25

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter W

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising circles, semicircles and stylised representations of a worm. The design features the letter ‘W’ and a wombat appealing to emerge from that letter. Superimposed on a part of the border is a representation of the leaves and flowers of a wattle. Superimposed on another part of the border is a representation of a leaf and the flowers of a wattle. The design includes a representation of a windmill, a representation of a slice of watermelon and 3 coloured representations of the leaves and flowers of a wattle. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 26

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter W

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising circles, semicircles and stylised representations of a worm. The design features the letter ‘W’ in purple colour and a wombat appealing to emerge from that letter ‘W’. Superimposed on a part of the border is a representation of the leaves and flowers of a wattle. Superimposed on another part of the border is a representation of a leaf and the flowers of a wattle. The design includes a representation of a windmill and a representation of a slice of watermelon. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 27

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter X

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, curved lines and stylised representations of a chromosome. The design features the letter ‘X. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border is a representation of a butterfly resting on that letter ‘X’. In the background and partially obscuring the border is a representation of kangaroo grass. Positioned on a blade of grass is a stylised representation of a xylophone. The design includes 2 coloured representations of kangaroo grass. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 28

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter X

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, curved lines and stylised representations of a chromosome. The design features the letter ‘X in orange colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border is a representation of a butterfly resting on that letter ‘X’. In the background and partially obscuring the border is a representation of kangaroo grass. Positioned on a blade of grass is a stylised representation of a xylophone. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 29

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter Y

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising curved lines and stylised representations of a yoyo. The design features the letter ‘Y. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border and that letter ‘Y’ is a representation of a yabby positioned over soil and underwater vegetation. The design includes a representation of bubbles, a stylised representation of a yacht and a clew. The coloured element is a coloured representation of soil, water, underwater vegetation and bubbles. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 30

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter Y

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising curved lines and stylised representations of a yoyo. The design features the letter ‘Y in green colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border and that letter ‘Y’ is a representation of a yabby positioned over soil and underwater vegetation. The design includes a representation of bubbles, a stylised representation of a yacht and a clew. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 31

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Alphabet Set Letter Z

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots and a zigzag pattern. The design features the letter ‘Z. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border and that letter ‘Z’ is a representation of a fish. In the background is a representation of algae. Superimposed on an alga is a stylised representation of a zip. The design includes 2 coloured representations of alga. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 32

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter Z

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots and a zigzag pattern. The design features the letter ‘Z in pink colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border and that letter ‘Z’ is a representation of a fish. In the background is a representation of algae. Superimposed on an alga is a stylised representation of a zip. A stylised representation of the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ is also included in the design.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 33

50c Copper and Nickel Coin – Gallipoli Campaign 1915

 

Reverse

A silhouette of a soldier standing on a cliff and looking towards a shoreline, a body of water and hills. The design includes soldiers on the shore, 2 ships positioned on the horizon and 10 landing craft, with some landing craft containing troop. A representation of a part of the world map and the inscription ‘ANZAC COVE’ is also included in the design. Superimposed on a part of the map is a horizontal line with the inscription ‘40 19’N’ and a vertical line with the inscription ‘26 30’E’. The inscriptions ‘50’, ‘GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN’ and ‘1915’ and the initials of the designer Wojciech Pietranic ‘WP’ are also included in the design.

 

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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 34

$5 Silver Coin – ICC Cricket World Cup

 

Reverse

A representation of the 6 stitches of a cricket ball, separated in the centre by a representation of a seam. On the right edge of the coin are the inscriptions ‘ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015’ and ‘AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND’. The design includes a representation of the initials of the designer Daniel Neale.

 

Obverse

The obverse design includes a distorted aerial view representation of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Superimposed on a part of the Melbourne Cricket Ground is an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires. The design also includes the inscription ‘1 oz .999 Ag’.

Item 35

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – ICC Cricket World Cup

 

Reverse

A representation of a batsman plating cricket and a representation of the International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup Trophy. In the background is a representation of a semicircular ornamental pattern.  The design includes the inscriptions ‘ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015’, ‘AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND’ and ‘TWENTY 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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 36

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – WWI  Mateship

 

Reverse

A representation of a soldier with a rifle slung over one shoulder, carrying another soldier over his shoulders. In the background is a representation of a battlefield including tree trunks and damaged tree trunks. The design includes raised beads inside the rim of the coin and the inscriptions ‘20’ and ‘WWI - MATESHIP’.

 

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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 37

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – WWI The Last Post

 

Reverse

A representation of a soldier facing right, standing on a pedestal and playing a bugle. The design includes a representation of 3 soldiers holding rifles in the left shoulder arms position and facing left. In the background is a representation of hilly terrain. The design includes raised beads inside the rim of the coin and the inscriptions ‘20’ and ‘WWI - THE LAST POST’.

 

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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 38

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – WWI Nurses

 

Reverse

A representation of a nurse facing left. In the background and partially obscured by that nurse, a representation of a cross enclosed in a circle. The design includes raised beads inside the rim of the coin and the inscriptions ‘20’ and ‘WWI – NURSES’.

 

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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 39

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – WWI Australian Flying Corps

 

Reverse

A representation of 2 Australian Flying Corps officers inside an aeroplane with a mounted gun. In the background there is a representation of 2 biplanes in flight. The design includes raised beads inside the rim of the coin and the inscriptions ‘20’ and ‘WWI - AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS’.

 

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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 40

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – WWI Gallipoli Landing

 

Reverse

A representation of a boat appearing to emerge from the left edge of the coin. Positioned inside that boat is a representation of 3 soldiers and equipment. The design includes a representation of 2 soldiers partially submerged in water and a representation of hilly terrain. The design includes raised beads inside the rim of the coin and the inscriptions ‘20’ and ‘WWI – GALLIPOLI LANDING’

 

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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 41

$1 Silver Coin – Sydney New Year’s Eve

 

Reverse

A stylised representation of a part of Sydney harbour, including stylised representations of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, buildings, water craft and a body of water. The design includes a coloured representation of fireworks and the inscriptions ‘SYDNEY NEW YEAR’S EVE’ and ‘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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 42

$5 Silver Coin – Interest to Success

 

Reverse

A representation of Princess Elizabeth standing next to a pony. The design includes 2 representations of part of an ornate ribbon and the inscriptions ‘INTEREST TO SUCCESS’ and ‘FAR FROM DEMANDS OF DUTY’.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 43

$5 Silver Coin – Success from Interest

 

Reverse

A representation of Queen Elizabeth II holding an ornamental cup. In the background is a representation of a jockey riding a horse and a horizontal line. The design includes 2 representations of an ornate ribbon and the inscriptions ‘SUCCESS FROM INTEREST’ and ‘FAR FROM DEMANDS OF DUTY’.

 

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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’, 2 representations of a dot and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’ and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the inscription ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

 

 

 

 

Consultation


No public consultation was undertaken in relation to the currency determination. The effect of this instrument is to determine the denomination, weight, design and dimension of coins to enable the Royal Australian Mint to continue its production of circulating and numismatic coins. The Mint receives public submissions on coin designs and determines appropriate designs in accordance with its Coin Design Policy. The Mint used market based tools to identify interested parties and gauge interest in coin themes.

 

 

Commencement


The determination commences on the day after it is registered.

 

Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights


This instrument is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011. The purpose of the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2014 (No. 5) is to determine the denomination, weight, design and dimension of circulating and numismatic coins. This instrument does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms. This instrument is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human rights issues. This determination has been made by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Steven Ciobo, in accordance with paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.

 

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Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 August 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au.