Commonwealth of Australia Currency Act 1965 Currency Determination No. 3 of 1993 I, ROBERT McMULLAN, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, acting for and on behalf of the Treasurer, make the following Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965. Dated 10 March 1993. Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer Citation 1. This Determination may be cited as Currency Determination No. 3 of 1993. Commencement 2. This Determination commences on 31 March 1993. Application of the Determination 3. This Determination does not affect any other determination of the design of a coin. Specifications and design of a $1 coin 4. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $1 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.635 grams. (5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 4.00 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "1 DOLLAR"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a tree branch; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $2 coin 5. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver. (2) The shape of the coin is circular, (3) The edge of the coin consists of alternating segments as follows: (a) coarse milled segments approximately 10.25 millimetres in length; and (b) plain segments approximately 29 millimetres in length. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams. (5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 50.3 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 4.5 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "2 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a tree branch; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $5 coin 6. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $5 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99-99% gold. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 1.571 grams. (5) A variation of 0.015 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 14.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 1.40 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "5 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of a Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $5 coin 7. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $5 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 1.571 grams. (5) A variation of 0.015 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 14.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 1.40 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "5 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/20 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $10 coin 8. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metal. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 20.00 grams. (5) A variation of 0.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 34.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 2.90 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "1993". (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of the Arms and Crest of the City of Canberra; and (b) the inscriptions "AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY" and "10 DOLLARS". Specifications and design of a $10 coin 9. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metal. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 20.00 grams. (5) A variation of 0.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 34.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 2.90 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "1993". (9) The reverse of the coin bears; (a) a representation of the head of a Palm Cockatoo; and (b) the inscription "10 DOLLARS". Specifications and design of a $10 coin 10. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metal. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 40.00 grams. (5) A variation of 0.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 34.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 5.10 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "1993". (9) The reverse of the coin bears; (a) a representation of the head of a Palm Cockatoo; and (b) the inscription "10 DOLLARS". Specifications and design of a $10 coin 11. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin consists of alternating segments as follows: (a) coarse milled segments approximately 15.40 millimetres in length; and (b) plain segments approximately 43 millimetres in length. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 312.347 grams. (5) A variation of 1.0 gram from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 75.5 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 8.7 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "10 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a tree branch; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 10 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $15 coin 12. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $15 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 3.133 grams. (5) A variation of 0.025 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 16.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 1.50 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "15 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears." (a) a representation of a Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $15 coin 13. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $15 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 3.137 grams. (5) A variation of 0.025 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 16.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 1.32 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "15 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/10 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $25 coin 14. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $25 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 7.807 grams. (5) A variation of 0.030 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 20.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 2.00 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "25 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of a Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/4 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $25 coin 15. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $25 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 7.815 grams. (5) A variation of 0.035 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 20.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 1.90 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "25 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/4 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $30 coin 16. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $30 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin consists of alternating segments as follows: (a) coarse milled segments approximately 20.50 millimetres in length; and (b) plain segments approximately 58 millimetres in length. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 1,002.502 grams. (5) A variation of 1.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 101 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 14.6 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "30 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a tree branch; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 KILO 999 SILVER"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $50 coin 17. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.594 grams. (5) A variation of 0.040 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 2.40 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "50 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of a Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $50 coin 18. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.605 grams. (5) A variation of 0.045 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 2.30 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "50 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/2 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $100 coin 19. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $100 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.162 grams. (5) A variation of 0.055 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 32.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 2.80 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and 'TOO DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of a Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $100 coin 20. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $100 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.185 grams. (5) A variation of 0.065 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 32.10 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 2.70 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and 'TOO DOLLARS"; ail encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and (b) the inscription "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1 02. 9995 PLATINUM"; and (c) the inscription "1993" or "1994"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $200 coin 21. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.265 grams. (5) A variation of 0.05 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 40.6 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 4.0 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "200 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of a Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and (b) the inscriptions "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 2 OZ. 9999 GOLD" and "1993"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $200 coin 22. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.313 grams. (5) A variation of 0.075 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 40.6 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 3.8 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "200 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and (b) the inscriptions "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM" and "1993"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $200 coin 23. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which is 1 l/12ths gold and 1/12th other metal. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 10.00 grams. (5) A variation of 0.06 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 24.20 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 2,00 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "1993". (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of a Sugar Glider possum, clinging to, and partially obscured by, a part of a tree; and (b) the inscriptions "PRIDE OF AUSTRALIA" and "TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $1,000 coin 24. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $1,000 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 311.317 grams. (5) A variation of 0.25 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 60.3 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 7.9 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "1,000 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of a Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and (b) the inscriptions "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 10 OZ. 9999 GOLD" and "1993"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $1,000 coin 25. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $1,000 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 311.691 grams. (5) A variation of 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 60.3 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 7.9 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "1,000 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and (b) the inscriptions "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 10 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM" and "1993"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $3,000 coin 26. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $3,000 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 1,000.350 grams. (5) A variation of 0.25 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 75.3 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 13.9 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "3,000 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears; (a) a representation of a Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and (b) the inscriptions "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 KILO 9999 GOLD" and "1993"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. Specifications and design of a $3,000 coin 27. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $3,000 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum. (2) The shape of the coin is circular. (3) The edge of the coin is milled. (4) The standard weight of the coin is 1,001.00 grams. (5) A variation of 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed. (6) The diameter of the coin is 75.3 millimetres. (7) The thickness of the coin is 13.9 millimetres. (8) The obverse of the coin bears: (a) an effigy of the Queen; and (b) the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA" and "3,000 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. (9) The reverse of the coin bears: (a) a representation of an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and (b) the inscriptions "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1 KILO 9995 PLATINUM" and "1993"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin. 9300893