Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2015 (No. 9)

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Explanatory Statement

 

Currency Act 1965

 

Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2015 (No. 9)

 

Under paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, the Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, Alex Hawke, 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 3

Two Coins

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – AFL Custodians of the Game

$1 Silver Coin - AFL Custodians of the Game

 

Reverse

A representation of a part of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Three Australian Football League players are featured in the foreground. Of those 3 players, the one that is taking a mark is wearing a coloured representation of the Hawthorn Football Club jersey and white shorts, the one that is spoiling is wearing a representation of the West Coast Eagles jersey and the one that is roving is wearing a coloured representation of the Hawthorn Football Club jersey and white shorts.. The design includes enthusiastic spectators with flags, a coloured representation of grass and a flag containing brown and yellow stripes. The inscriptions ‘1 DOLLAR’, ‘AFL FANS’ and ‘CUSTODIANS OF THE GAME’ are also included in the design, together with a representation of a dot.

 

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 and Item 4

 

Two Coins

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – NRL Moments that Matter

$1 Silver Coin - NRL Moments that Matter

 

Reverse

In the foreground, a partially coloured representation of a National Rugby League player wearing a coloured representation of the North Queensland Cowboys jersey and taking a kick with his right foot. Also positioned in the foreground is a partially coloured representation of 2 National Rugby League players wherein the player that is wearing a coloured representation of the Brisbane Broncos jersey is running with a ball held in his right hand and a player is tackling. In the background there is a stylised representation of a rugby ball. Superimposed on the rugby ball is a stylised representation of grass in green colour, 2 irregular shapes in yellow colour, an irregular shape in blue colour, a boundary, spectators, a curved line and a set of goal posts. The design includes a circular border, partially obscured by the rugby ball, a dot and a player and the inscriptions ‘NRL’, ‘ONE DOLLAR’ and ‘MOMENTS THAT MATTER’.

 

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

$15 Gold Coin – Kangaroo

 

Reverse

In the background, representations of eucalyptus leaves, a eucalyptus flower and gumnuts. In the foreground, a representation of a kangaroo facing left. The design includes a representation of the Star of Federation and the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘2016’, ‘1/10 oz’ and ‘.9999 Au’. The design is surrounded by an ornamental border incorporating dots and lines.

 

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’. The design includes 3 representations of a dot, 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 is surrounded by eucalyptus leaves, flowers and gumnuts.

Item 6

$25 Gold Coin – Kangaroo

 

Reverse

In the background, representations of eucalyptus leaves, a eucalyptus flower and gumnuts. In the foreground, a representation of a kangaroo facing left. The design includes a representation of the Star of Federation and the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘2016’, ‘1/4 oz’ and ‘.9999 Au’. The design is surrounded by an ornamental border incorporating dots and lines.

 

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’. The design includes 3 representations of a dot, 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 is surrounded by eucalyptus leaves, flowers and gumnuts.

Item 7

$50 Gold Coin – Kangaroo

 

Reverse

In the background, representations of eucalyptus leaves, a eucalyptus flower and gumnuts. In the foreground, a representation of a kangaroo facing left. The design includes a representation of the Star of Federation and the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘2016’, ‘1/2 oz’ and ‘.9999 Au’. The design is surrounded by an ornamental border incorporating dots and lines.

 

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’. The design includes 3 representations of a dot, 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 is surrounded by eucalyptus leaves, flowers and gumnuts.

Item 8

$100 Gold Coin – Kangaroo

 

Reverse

In the background, representations of eucalyptus leaves, a eucalyptus flower and gumnuts. In the foreground, a representation of a kangaroo facing left. The design includes a representation of the Star of Federation and the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘2016’, ‘1 oz’ and ‘.9999 Au’. The design is surrounded by an ornamental border incorporating dots and lines.

 

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’. The design includes 3 representations of a dot, 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 is surrounded by eucalyptus leaves, flowers and gumnuts.

Item 9

$5 Silver Domed Coloured Coin – Northern Sky - Cassiopeia

 

Reverse

A  central circle containing a coloured representation of a star chart including a stylised representation of a field of stars, 3 right ascension lines and 2 declination lines. Superimposed on the star chart is a stylised representation of the constellation Cassiopeia. The design includes a stylised representation of a pine forest, superimposed on a representation of a pine forest in silhouette. Surrounding the central circle is an ornamental border. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘+60°’, ‘2h’, ‘1h’, ‘NORTHERN SKY – CASSIOPEIA’ and ‘FIVE 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 10 and

Item 31

Two Coins

50c Copper Nickel Gold Plated Coin – 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency

50c Silver Coin – 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency

 

Reverse

A representation of the arms of the Commonwealth, the number ‘50’ and the initials of the designer Stuart Devlin ‘SD’.

 

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’, two 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’.

Item 11

$1 Copper Coin – Convict Love Token Forget Me Not

 

Reverse

The design features a stylised representation of a heart shape containing drops of blood. The heart shape is superimposed on a stylised representation of an arrow and is pierced by another arrow. The design includes two stylised representations of olive branches, a stylised representation of an olive branch and the inscriptions ‘FORGET’ and ‘ME, NOT’.

 

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’, two 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 ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 12

$1 Copper Coin – Convict Love Token When This You See

 

Reverse

A series dots arranged to represent the inscriptions ‘AND BERE ME IN YOUR  MIND’ and ‘WHEN THIS YOU SEE REMEMBER ME’. The design includes a series dots arranged to represent a stylised representation of manacles.

 

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’, two 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 ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 13

$1 Copper Coin – Convict Love Token Gaol Bird

 

Reverse

A stylised representation of a bird, chained by its neck to the ground. The design includes a stylised representation of soil and vegetation 

 

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’, two 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 ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 14

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – Peacekeeping

 

Reverse

A representation of a parcel, hanging by a rope from a helicopter. The design includes a representation of a soldier walking towards that parcel, a soldier kneeling, sand bags, a horizontal line, the number ‘20’ and the inscription ‘PEACEKEEPING’. 

 

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 15

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – Bomber Command

 

Reverse

In the foreground, the silhouette of a row of soldiers standing on a horizontal line. In the centre and partially obscured by that row of soldiers, a stylised representation of a Lancaster bomber flying above a runway. Positioned on the wings of that bomber, the silhouette of a row of soldiers. The design includes a silhouette of a Lancaster bomber in flight, the number ‘20’ and the inscriptions ‘BOMBER COMMAND’.

 

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 16

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – Korean War

 

Reverse

A representation of a Korean soldier and an Australian soldier shaking hands, wherein the Korean soldier is positioned on an ascending path with bare trees. The design includes the number ‘20’ and the inscriptions ‘KOREAN WAR’.

 

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 17

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – Special Forces

 

Reverse

The silhouette of two soldiers walking on ascending terrain. The design includes a representation of the sun, the number ‘20’ and the inscriptions ‘SPECIAL FORCES’.

 

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 18

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – Fromelles

 

Reverse

In the foreground, the silhouette of 5 soldiers walking on bare ground. In the background, a representation of a field including the cross of sacrifice war memorial, a ruined church with a cross at its base, shrubs, trees and damaged tree trunks. The design includes the number ‘20’, the date ‘19.7.1916’ and the inscription ‘FROMELLES’.

 

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 19

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – Thai Burma Railway

 

Reverse

In the foreground, a representation of 2 men working on a railway. In the background, a representation of men working next to that railway and a military officer holding a rifle with his left hand and gesturing with his right hand. The design includes a representation of hilly terrain, a trestle, the number ‘20’ and the inscriptions ‘THAI-BURMA’ and ‘RAILWAY’.

 

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 20

20c Copper and Nickel Coin – Darwin Bombing

 

Reverse

A stylised representation of 2 aeroplanes in flight. The design includes a representation of the horizon, a stylised representation of a part of the map of Australia and an explosion. The design also includes the number ‘20’ and the inscriptions ‘DARWIN’ and ‘BOMBING’.

 

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 21

25c Aluminium, Zink and Bronze Coin – Peace

 

Reverse

A representation of a man dancing on a street, with a hat held in his right hand. The design includes a representation of that man’s shadow, ticker tape, the number ‘25’ and the inscription ‘PEACE’.

 

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 22

25c Aluminium, Zink and Bronze Coin – Our Legends

 

Reverse

A representation of the Victoria Cross for Australia medal, clasp and ribbon and the shadow of that medal, clasp and ribbon. The design includes the numbers ‘100’ and ‘25’ and the inscriptions ‘OUR’ and ‘LEGENDS’.

 

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 23

25c Aluminium, Zink and Bronze Coin – Kokoda

 

Reverse

A representation of a tribesman escorting a wounded soldier through a path. The design includes representations of long grass, the number ‘25’ and the inscription ‘KOKODA’.

 

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 24

25c Gold Coin – Kangaroo at Sunset

 

Reverse

In the upper sector, a representation of a kangaroo and the setting sun. In the lower sector, a horizontal line and the shadow of that kangaroo. The design includes the inscriptions 1/5 oz’ and ‘.9999 Au’ and the initials of the designer Wojciech Pietranic ‘WP’.

 

Obverse

Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II’, ‘AUSTRALIA’, two 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 ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires.

Item 25

$2 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Australian Olympic Team Blue Ring

 

Reverse

Seven intersecting circles, each circle containing a stylised representation of a weightlifter in action or 2 swimmers engaged in synchronised swimming or a person playing tennis or 2 wrestlers in action or a sailing competitor on a sailing boat or a person playing football or a person shooting a gun. In the centre, and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are a series of blue coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern and enclosing a stylised representation of a kangaroo facing right, a representation of the Star of Federation, a stylised representation of an emu facing left and representation of the Olympic rings. Immediately inside the rim and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are 2 representations of a dot and the inscriptions ‘2016 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM’ and ‘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 26

$2 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Australian Olympic Team Black Ring

 

Reverse

Six intersecting circles, each circle containing a stylised representation of a person competing in a triathlon or an athlete running or a cyclist riding a bicycle or a person swimming or a person aiming a bow and arrow or 2 judo competitors in action. In the centre, and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are a series of black coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern and enclosing a stylised representation of a kangaroo facing right, a representation of the Star of Federation, a stylised representation of an emu facing left and representation of the Olympic rings. Immediately inside the rim and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are 2 representations of a dot and the inscriptions ‘2016 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM’ and ‘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 27

$2 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Australian Olympic Team Red Ring

 

Reverse

Seven intersecting circles, each circle containing a stylised representation of a person playing basketball or a person riding a horse or a person playing rugby or a gymnast in action or a person canoeing or a person playing golf or a fencing competitor thrusting a sword. In the centre, and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are a series of red coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern and enclosing a stylised representation of a kangaroo facing right, a representation of the Star of Federation, a stylised representation of an emu facing left and representation of the Olympic rings. Immediately inside the rim and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are 2 representations of a dot and the inscriptions ‘2016 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM’ and ‘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 28

$2 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Australian Olympic Team Yellow Ring

 

Reverse

Six intersecting circles, each circle containing a stylised representation of a person playing water polo or a person playing table tennis or a person playing badminton or a person canoeing or a person playing volleyball or a person playing hockey. In the centre, and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are a series of yellow coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern and enclosing a stylised representation of a kangaroo facing right, a representation of the Star of Federation, a stylised representation of an emu facing left and representation of the Olympic rings. Immediately inside the rim and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are 2 representations of a dot and the inscriptions ‘2016 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM’ and ‘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 29

$2 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Australian Olympic Team Green Ring

 

Reverse

Six intersecting circles, each circle containing a stylised representation of a person playing handball or 2 taekwondo players in action or a person rowing or 2 boxers in action or modern pentathlon or a person diving or 5 persons, of which one is on a horse, one is running, one is holding a pistol, one is holding a foil and one is swimming. In the centre, and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are a series of green coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern and enclosing a stylised representation of a kangaroo facing right, a representation of the Star of Federation, a stylised representation of an emu facing left and representation of the Olympic rings. Immediately inside the rim and partially obscuring the intersecting circles, there are 2 representations of a dot and the inscriptions ‘2016 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM’ and ‘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 30

50c Copper and  Nickel Coloured Coin – War in the Pacific

 

Reverse

A stylised coloured representation of water. Above that water, a representation of smoke emanating from a ship, 16 aeroplanes in flight and the inscription ‘WAR IN THE PACIFIC’. On the left of that water, a representation of 2 soldiers positioned in a landscape with a hill, palm trees and shrubs in the background. On the right of that water, a representation of one soldier positioned in a landscape with a hill, palm trees and shrubs in the background. In the lower sector, a representation of sand. The design includes the number ‘50’ and a stylised representation of the initials of the designer Edward James Llewellen ‘EJL’, followed by ‘.’.

 

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’.

 

 

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. 9) 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 Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, Alex Hawke, in accordance with paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.

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