Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination (No. 8) 2018

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Explanatory Statement

 

Currency Act 1965

 

Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination (No. 8) 2018

 

Under paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, the Assistant Minister for Treasury and Finance 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. Each item in the table below explains a corresponding item in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this determination.

 

 

 

Item 1

$5 Silver Coin with Nickel and Selective Gold Plating Tasmanian Tiger

 

Reverse

A representation of a thylacine standing in a forest landscape with trees, ferns and soil, wherein that thylacine is detailed in gold and is partially obscured by a tree and foliage. The design includes the inscription ‘TASMANIAN TIGER’.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,5 DOLLARS and 2 dots.

Item 2

$5 Silver Coin with Nickel and Selective Gold Plating Lesser Bilby

 

Reverse

A stylised representation of sand and tussocks of long grass. The design includes a representation of a lesser bilby appearing to emerge from a tussock of long grass on the right, wherein that lesser bilby is detailed in gold. The design also includes the inscription ‘LESSER BILBY’.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,5 DOLLARS and 2 dots.

Item 3

$5 Silver Coin with Nickel and Selective Gold Plating Night Parrot

 

Reverse

A border with grass leaves enclosing a representation of a night parrot sitting in a nest, wherein that night parrot is detailed in gold. In the background there is a representation of grass. The design includes the inscription ‘NIGHT PARROT’.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,5 DOLLARS and 2 dots.

Item 4

$10 Gold Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘C’ Privy Mark

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the letter ‘C’ denoting the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra and the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,10 DOLLARS and 2 dots.

Item 5

$1 Silver Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘C’ Privy Mark

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the letter ‘C’ denoting the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra and the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,1 DOLLAR’ and 2 dots.

Item 6

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘C’ Privy Mark

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the letter ‘C’ denoting the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra and the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes 3 dots, the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC’ and ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Item 7

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘C’ Privy Mark

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’ and the letter ‘C’ denoting the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,1 DOLLAR’ and 2 dots.

Item 8

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘S’ Privy Mark

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’ and the letter S enclosed by a square, denoting the Sydney.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,1 DOLLAR’ and 2 dots.

Item 9

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘B’ Privy Mark

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’ and the letter B enclosed by a square, denoting the Brisbane.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,1 DOLLAR’ and 2 dots.

Item 10

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘M’ Privy Mark

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’ and the letter M enclosed by a square, denoting the Melbourne.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,1 DOLLAR’ and 2 dots.

Item 11

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’ and the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes 3 dots, the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC’ and ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Item 12

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘S’ Counter Stamp

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’ and the letter S enclosed by a circle, denoting Sydney.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes 3 dots, the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC’ and ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Item 13

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘B’ Counter Stamp

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’ and the letter B enclosed by a circle, denoting Brisbane.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes 3 dots, the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC’ and ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Item 14

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘M’ Counter Stamp

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’ and the letter M enclosed by a circle, denoting Melbourne.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes 3 dots, the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC’ and ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Item 15

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin Australian Bushrangers ‘Australia Map’ Counter Stamp

 

Reverse

On the left there is a representation of a bearded police officer riding a horse and wearing a hat, jacket and boots. On the right there is a representation of a female standing in front of a horse, holding her left hand on the horse’s neck and wearing a hat, jacket and gloves. In the foreground there is a representation of a male standing on soil, holding a rope in his right hand and his left hand in his pocket and wearing a hat, jacket and a gun belt. In the background there is a representation of poles tied together to form rectangular shapes. The background also contains representations of trees, foliage, soil and rocks. The design includes a representation of Ned Kelly’s helmet positioned over a rectangular frame made of tied poles, wherein the frame is suspended by 2 ropes. The design also includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIAN’, ‘BUSHRANGERS’, the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic ‘AS’ and a stylised 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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes 3 dots, the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC’ and ‘1 DOLLAR’.

Item 16

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – ICC Cricket World Cup

 

Reverse

A representation of the International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup logo, including the cricket world cup trophy. A semicircular ornamental pattern is positioned on either side of that logo. The design includes the inscriptions ‘ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP’, ‘ENGLAND & WALES’ and ‘2019’.

 

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 the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’,1 DOLLAR’ and 2 dots.

Item 17

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Mob of Roos Pretzel Privy Mark

 

Reverse

A stylised representation of 5 kangaroos and the inscription ‘1 DOLLAR’. The design includes a representation of a knotted pretzel enclosed by a square.

 

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

Item 18

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Mob of Roos Waratah Privy Mark

 

Reverse

A stylised representation of 5 kangaroos and the inscription ‘1 DOLLAR’. The design includes a stylised representation of a waratah flower enclosed by a square.

 

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 1 dot and the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC.

Item 19

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Mob of Roos Common Heath Privy Mark

 

Reverse

A stylised representation of 5 kangaroos and the inscription ‘1 DOLLAR’. The design includes a stylised representation of 2 common heath flowers enclosed by a square.

 

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 1 dot and the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC.

Item 20

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Mob of Roos Cooktown Orchid Privy Mark

 

Reverse

A stylised representation of 5 kangaroos and the inscription ‘1 DOLLAR’. The design includes a stylised representation of a Cooktown orchid enclosed by a square.

 

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 1 dot and the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC.

Item 21

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Mob of Roos Kangaroo Paw Privy Mark

 

Reverse

A stylised representation of 5 kangaroos and the inscription ‘1 DOLLAR’. The design includes a stylised representation of a kangaroo paw flower enclosed by a square.

 

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 1 dot and the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody ClarkJC.

Item 22

25c Silver Square Coin – Kookaburra Pattern Piece 1919 design

 

Reverse

A representation of a slim kookaburra perched on a branch, with its tail down. The design includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘25’ and ‘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’ and ‘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 Silver Square Coin – Kookaburra Pattern Piece 1920 design

 

Reverse

A representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch, with its tail up and partially ruffled feathers. The design includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, ‘25’ and ‘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’ and ‘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 Silver Square Coin – Kookaburra Pattern Piece 1921 design

 

Reverse

A representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch, with ruffled feathers. The design includes the inscriptions ‘AUSTRALIA’, 25 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’ and ‘AUSTRALIA’ and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley ‘IRB’.

Item 25

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Mutiny and Rebellion – Eureka Stockade

 

Reverse

In the foreground there is a representation of a bearded man swinging a pick above his head and engaging in combat with a man in military uniform who is in turn holding a gun up. On the left there is a representation of a man running with a pick. Also on the left, there is a representation of a man with a moustache and hat, kneeling and pointing a gun. On the right there is a representation of 3 uniformed men, each standing and pointing a gun. In the background there is a representation of a field and a stockade of timbers fixed upright on a mound of soil. The design includes 5 eight-pointed stars positioned on a cross, a circular border and the inscriptions ‘EUREKA STOCKADE – 1854’ and ‘ONE DOLLAR’. The design also includes a stylised representation of the initials of the designer Adam William Ball ‘AWB’.

 

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

Item 26

$5 Silver Coin – Mutiny and Rebellion – Eureka Stockade

 

Reverse

In the foreground there is a representation of a bearded man swinging a pick above his head and engaging in combat with a man in military uniform who is in turn holding a gun up. On the left there is a representation of a man running with a pick. Also on the left, there is a representation of a man with a moustache and hat, kneeling and pointing a gun. On the right there is a representation of 3 uniformed men, each standing and pointing a gun. In the background there is a representation of a field and a stockade of timbers fixed upright on a mound of soil. The design includes 5 eight-pointed stars positioned on a cross, a circular border and the inscriptions ‘EUREKA STOCKADE – 1854’, FIVE DOLLARS and ‘1oz .999 Ag’. The design also includes a stylised representation of the initials of the designer Adam William Ball ‘AWB’.

 

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

Item 27

$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Mutiny and Rebellion – The Bounty

 

Reverse

In the background there is a representation of a ship containing 10 people and one uniformed man pointing a sword. That ship is inscribed with the word ‘BOUNTY’. Superimposed on a part of that ship and partially obscuring that inscription is a representation of a boat containing 12 seated people, one man standing and 2 men standing with a hand raised. In the foreground there is a representation of a body of water with splashing waves. The design includes a circular border and the inscriptions ‘MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY – 1789’ and ‘ONE DOLLAR’. The design also includes a stylised representation of the initials of the designer Adam William Ball ‘AWB’.

 

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

Item 28

$5 Silver Coin – Mutiny and Rebellion – The Bounty

 

Reverse

In the background there is a representation of a ship containing 10 people and one uniformed man pointing a sword. That ship is inscribed with the word ‘BOUNTY’. Superimposed on a part of that ship and partially obscuring that inscription is a representation of a boat containing 12 seated people, one man standing and 2 men standing with a hand raised. In the foreground there is a representation of a body of water with splashing waves. The design includes a circular border and the inscriptions ‘MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY – 1789’, FIVE DOLLARS and ‘1oz .999 Ag’. The design also includes a stylised representation of the initials of the designer Adam William Ball ‘AWB’.

 

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 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 (No. 8) 2018 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 for Treasury and Finance, in accordance with paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.

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