Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2015 (No. 5)

Administered by Department of the Treasury

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Explanatory Statement

 

Currency Act 1965

 

Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2015 (No. 5)

 

Under paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer, 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 and Item 2

Two Coins

50c Copper and Nickel Coin – Royal Baby of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

50c Silver Coin – Royal Baby of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

 

Reverse

In the foreground, a representation of 1 cube positioned on top of 2 cubes, wherein each cube is presenting 3 sides. On the top cube, ornamental borders, 3 ovals, a stylised representation of a pram and a stylised representation of bootees tied by a ribbon. On the bottom, left cube, ornamental borders, 3 ovals, a stylised representation of a toy bear, a stylised representation of a crown and the letter ‘W’. On the bottom, right cube, ornamental borders,  3 ovals, stylised representation of a rattle toy , a stylised representation of a crown and the letters ‘G’ and ‘C’. The design includes a stylised representation of a sprig of wattle. The background contains an ornamental pattern comprising of vertical stripes. The design includes a dodecagonal border, partially obscured by the cubes and the number ‘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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 3

$5 Silver Coin – Australian Lighthouses

 

Reverse

A representation of a body of water and a cliff. The design features a representation of a lighthouse emitting stylised representations of light consisting of a series of stripes, circles and curved lines arranged in a repetitive pattern. The design also includes the inscription ‘5 DOLLARS, ‘1 oz .999 Ag’ 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’, ‘AUSTRALIA’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

 

Item 4

$2 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Lest We Forget ‘Poppy’ Counterstamp

 

Reverse

A central circle containing a stylised representation of a poppy flower. Surrounding the central circle, the inscription ‘LEST WE FORGET’ and a representation of a dot, that are in turn surrounded by a series of red coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern, 2 concentric circles, 5 stylised representations of crosses and a representation of poppy flowers in between those crosses. The design includes the inscription ‘TWO DOLLARS’.

 

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 5

$2 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Lest We Forget ‘C’ Counterstamp

 

Reverse

A central circle containing the letter ‘C’. This letter denotes Canberra.. Surrounding the central circle, the inscription ‘LEST WE FORGET’ and a representation of a dot, that are in turn surrounded by a series of red coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern, 2 concentric circles, 5 stylised representations of crosses and a representation of poppy flowers in between those crosses. The design includes the inscription ‘TWO DOLLARS’.

 

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 6

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – The Spirit Lives ‘Australia’ Counterstamp

 

Reverse

A representation of the Anzac Centenary logo, which is made up of  a representation of a soldier standing with a rifle and the inscriptions ‘00’, ‘YEARS OF’, ‘ANZAC’, ‘THE SPIRIT LIVES’ and ‘2014 – 2018’. The design includes an ornamental border immediately inside the rim of the coin, the inscription ‘ONE DOLLAR’ and a stylised representation of the map of Australia 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’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 7

$5 Silver Coin – Drama on the High Seas – Batavia

 

Reverse

A representation of a sailing ship at sea. In the background and partially obscured by the ship and sea, a stylised representation of a part of a compass. The design includes the letter ‘A’, the letter ‘V’ superimposed on the letters ‘O’ and ‘C’, the inscription ‘BATAVIA’ and ‘1 oz .999 Ag’.

 

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 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Unlikely Heroes Great and Small – DD.43.Q.879

 

Reverse

A representation of a pigeon standing on the top tier of a podium. The design includes a central circle partially obscured by the pigeon and podium. The background is a coloured representation of the sky.

 

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 Coloured Coin – Unlikely Heroes Great and Small – Sandy the War Horse

 

Reverse

A representation of a horse facing right and appearing to emerge from the edge of the coin. The design includes a central circle partially obscured by the horse. The background is a coloured representation of a desert landscape.

 

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 A

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising wavy lines and stylised representations of apples and ants. In the foreground there is a representation of an ant appearing to emerge from the left edge of the coin and a representation of an ant appearing to emerge from the bottom edge of the coin. The design includes a stylised representation of soil, partially obscuring that letter ‘A’ in bright red colour, a spider, foliage and an arrow. A stylised representation the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ 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’ 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 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter B

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising stylised representations of beetles, circles and curved lines. The letter ‘B’ is featured in bright blue colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘B’ and the border there is a representation of a bilby. The design includes a stylised representation of soil and grass. Superimposed on the grass is a representation of a boomerang and a stylised representation of a butterfly. A stylised representation the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ 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’ 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 C

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising stylised representations of cherries and dots. The design features the letter ‘C’ in bright lime-green colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring the border, a representation of a cockatoo holding a grub and resting on that letter ‘C’. The design includes a stylised representation of 5 cockatoos in flight. Superimposed on one of the cockatoos is a representation of 2 chopsticks. Superimposed on one of the other cockatoos is a representation of a carrot. A stylised representation the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ 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’ 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 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter D

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising stylised representations of dragonflies, circles, curved lines and parallel lines. Superimposed on a part of the ornamental border are stylised representations of grass, a representation of soil and a part of a tree. The design features the letter ‘D’ in bright orange colour and a representation of a Tasmanian devil appearing to emerge from that letter ‘D’. The design includes a stylised representation of soil and grass, a die and a didgeridoo. A stylised representation the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ 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’ 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 E

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising ovals and wavy lines. The design features the letter ‘E’ in bright yellow colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘E’ and the border is a representation of an emu. The design includes a representation of 2 emus, a stylised representation of soil, an envelope and a terrestrial globe. A stylised representation the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ 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’ 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 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter F

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising stylised representations of footprints, circles and wavy lines. The design features the letter ‘F’ in bright purple colour. In the foreground and partially obscuring the letter ‘F’ and the border is a representation of a flying fox positioned upside down. The design includes a representation of a flying fox in flight and a stylised representation of a part of a Moreton Bay fig tree. Superimposed on a leaf is a stylised representation of a feather. Superimposed on another leaf is a stylised representation of a fly. A stylised representation the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ 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’ 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 G

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising circles and stylised representations of golf balls. The design features the letter ‘G’ in bright orange colour. In foreground and partially obscuring that letter ‘G’ and the border is a representation of a gecko. In the background there is a stylised representation of soil containing grass, a garden gnome and grapes. A stylised representation the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ 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’ 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 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter H

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising circles and stylised representations of hands. The letter ‘H’ is featured in bright blue colour. The border and that letter ‘H’ are partially obscured by a representation of a helmeted honeyeater positioned on a leafy branch. Superimposed on a leaf is a stylised representation of a garden hose. Superimposed on another leaf is a stylised representation of a harp. A stylised representation the initials of the designer Bronwyn King ‘BK’ 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’ 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 I

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising a wavy line, circles, semicircles and stylised representations of ice-cream in cones. The design features the letter ‘I’ in bright lime-green colour. Partially obscuring that letter ‘I’ and the border is a representation of an ibis. The design includes a representation of water and   a stylised representation of an iron superimposed on a stylised representation of an island. The design also includes a representation of an igloo in a landscape with hilly terrain and a stylised representation 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 19

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter J

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising circles, semicircles and stylised representations of jewels. The design features the letter ‘J’ in bright orange colour. Partially obscuring that letter ‘J’ and the border is a representation of a jellyfish. The design includes a representation of 6 common jack mackerel fish. Superimposed on one of the fish is a representation of a jug. Superimposed on one of the other fish is a representation of a jalapeño. The design also includes a stylised representation 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 20

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter K

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising a stylised representation of the arrangement of fibres in wood. The design features the letter ‘K’ in bright yellow colour. Resting on that letter ‘K’ is a representation of a koala. Partially obscuring the border are representations of eucalyptus leaves and flower buds. Superimposed on a eucalyptus leaf is a stylised representation of a kite. Superimposed on another eucalyptus leaf is a stylised representation of a key. The design also includes a representation of eucalyptus flower buds and a stylised representation 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 21

$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 bright purple 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 22

$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 bright red 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 23

$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 bright blue 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 24

$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 bright lime-green 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 25

$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 bright orange 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 26

$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 bright yellow 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 27

$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 bright purple 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 28

$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 bright red 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 29

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter T

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots, lines and overlapping triangles. The design features the letter ‘T’ in bright blue 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 30

$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 bright lime green 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 31

$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 bright orange 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 32

$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 bright yellow 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.

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$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 bright purple 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.

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$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 bright red 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 35

$1 Silver Coin – Alphabet Set Letter Z

 

Reverse

An ornamental border comprising dots and a zigzag pattern. The design features the letter ‘Z’ in bright blue 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.

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$500 Gold Coin – Fabulous Four

 

Reverse

A representation of a kangaroo superimposed on an outline of a stylised map of Australia enclosing a representation of a koala, a kookaburra and an emu. The design includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN FABULOUS FOUR’, ‘5 oz .9999 Au’ and ‘2015’.

 

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’ and 3 representations of a dot. 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 in enclosed by an ornamental border comprising stylised representations of wattle.

 

 

 

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 2015 (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, Kelly O’Dwyer, 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.