Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 9) as amended made under paragraphs 13(2)(a) and (b) and subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 Compilation start date: 21 January 2010 Includes amendments up to: Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1) About this compilation This compilation This is a compilation of the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 9) as in force on 21 January 2010. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date. This compilation was prepared on 15 November 2013. The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of each amended provision. Uncommenced amendments The effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in the endnotes. Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments If the operation of a provision or amendment is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes. Modifications If a provision of the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details are included in the endnotes. Provisions ceasing to have effect If a provision of the compiled law has expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes. Contents 1 Name of Determination 2 Commencement 3 Definition 4 Coin denomination and standard composition 5 Specifications of coins 6 Application of Determination Schedule 1—Specifications of coins Endnotes Endnote 1—About the endnotes Endnote 2—Abbreviation key Endnote 3—Legislation history Endnote 4—Amendment history Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none] Endnote 6—Modifications [none] Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none] Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none] 1 Name of Determination This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 9). 2 Commencement This Determination commences on the day after it is registered. 3 Definition In this Determination: Act means the Currency Act 1965. 4 Coin denomination and standard composition (1) For paragraphs 13(2)(a) and (b) of the Act, the Act has effect, on and after the day on which this Determination commences, as if: (a) there were included in the Schedule to the Act, opposite to the reference to the denomination "Five cents", the standard composition "At least 99.99% gold" as the standard composition of coins of that denomination; and (b) there were included in the Schedule to the Act, opposite to the reference to the denomination "Ten cents", the standard composition "At least 99.99% gold" as the standard composition of coins of that denomination; and (c) there were included in the Schedule to the Act, opposite to the reference to the denomination "Twenty cents", the standard composition "At least 99.99% gold" as the standard composition of coins of that denomination; and (d) there were included in the Schedule to the Act, a reference to the denomination "Two dollars" and there were specified in the Schedule, opposite that denomination, the standard composition "At least 99.99% gold" as the standard composition of coins of that denomination. (2) Subsection (1) does not affect any other determination made under paragraph 13(2)(a) or (b) of the Act. 5 Specifications of coins For subsection 13A(1) of the Act, each item in Schedule 1 specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition mentioned in the item: (a) the coin's standard weight; and (b) the allowable variation from that standard weight; and (c) the coin's dimensions; and (d) the coin's design. 6 Application of Determination The specifications in Schedule 1 do not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin. Schedule 1—Specifications of coins (section 5) Item 1 5 cent coin Denomination 5 cents Standard composition At least 99.99% gold Standard weight and allowable variation 6.13 g ± 0.10 g Maximum diameter 19.53 mm Maximum thickness 1.55 mm Shape Circular Edge Continuously milled Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial "G", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a representation of a spiny ant-eater and the inscription "5"; and (b) beneath the spiny ant-eater — a small designer's mark consisting of the stylised initials "SD". Item 2 10 cent coin Denomination 10 cents Standard composition At least 99.99% gold Standard weight and allowable variation 12.29 g ± 0.15 g Maximum diameter 23.72 mm Maximum thickness 1.98 mm Shape Circular Edge Continuously milled Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial "G", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a representation of a lyrebird and the inscription "10"; and (b) beneath the lyrebird and to the right — a small designer's mark consisting of the stylised initials "SD". Item 3 20 cent coin Denomination 20 cents Standard composition At least 99.99% gold Standard weight and allowable variation 24.56 g ± 0.20 g Maximum diameter 28.65 mm Maximum thickness 2.52 mm Shape Circular Edge Continuously milled Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial "G", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a representation of a platypus and the inscription "20"; and (b) to the left of the platypus — a small designer's mark consisting of the stylised initials "SD". Item 4 50 cent coin Denomination 50 cents Standard composition At least 99.99% gold Standard weight and allowable variation 33.63 g ± 0.20 g Maximum diameter 31.51 mm Maximum thickness 2.64 mm Shape Dodecagonal Edge Plain Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial "G", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a representation of the arms of the Commonwealth and the inscription "50"; and (b) beneath the arms — a small designer's mark consisting of the stylised initials "SD". Item 5 $1 coin Denomination $1 Standard composition At least 99.99% gold Standard weight and allowable variation 21.52 g ± 0.20 g Maximum diameter 25.00 mm Maximum thickness 2.64 mm Shape Circular Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial "G", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of a representation of 5 kangaroos and the inscription "1 DOLLAR". Item 6 $2 coin Denomination $2 Standard composition At least 99.99% gold Standard weight and allowable variation 16.03 g ± 0.15 g Maximum diameter 20.62 mm Maximum thickness 3.00 mm Shape Circular Edge 8 segments, of which 4 are milled and 4 are plain Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initial "G", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a representation of the head and shoulders of an Australian Aboriginal man; and (b) a representation of the Southern Cross; and (c) a representation of Australian flora; and (d) the inscription "2 DOLLARS". Item 7 $1 coin Denomination $1 Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g Maximum diameter 25.12 mm Maximum thickness 2.80 mm Shape Circular Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials "IRB", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right: (i) Queen Elizabeth II; (ii) King George VI; (iii) King George V; (iv) King Edward VII; and (b) in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — a small privy mark consisting of a square enclosing the letter "B"; and (c) in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a small designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initials "VG"; and (d) outside the circle: (i) to the left — a representation of 4 seven-pointed stars; and (ii) the inscription "ONE DOLLAR"; and (iii) the inscription "100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE". Item 8 $1 coin Denomination $1 Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g Maximum diameter 25.12 mm Maximum thickness 2.80 mm Shape Circular Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials "IRB", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right: (i) Queen Elizabeth II; (ii) King George VI; (iii) King George V; (iv) King Edward VII; and (b) in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — a small privy mark consisting of a square enclosing the letter "S"; and (c) in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a small designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initials "VG"; and (d) outside the circle: (i) to the left — a representation of 4 seven-pointed stars; and (ii) the inscription "ONE DOLLAR"; and (iii) the inscription "100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE". Item 9 $1 coin Denomination $1 Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g Maximum diameter 25.12 mm Maximum thickness 2.80 mm Shape Circular Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials "IRB", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right: (i) Queen Elizabeth II; (ii) King George VI; (iii) King George V; (iv) King Edward VII; and (b) in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — a small privy mark consisting of a square enclosing the letter "M"; and (c) in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a small designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initials "VG"; and (d) outside the circle: (i) to the left — a representation of 4 seven-pointed stars; and (ii) the inscription "ONE DOLLAR"; and (iii) the inscription "100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE". Item 10 $1 coin Denomination $1 Standard composition At least 99.9% silver Standard weight and allowable variation 11.66 g ± 0.24 g Maximum diameter 25.12 mm Maximum thickness 2.80 mm Shape Circular Edge Plain Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials "IRB", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right: (i) Queen Elizabeth II; (ii) King George VI; (iii) King George V; (iv) King Edward VII; and (b) in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — a small privy mark consisting of a square enclosing the letter "P", with the letter partially obscured by a representation of a kangaroo facing right; and (c) in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a small designer's mark consisting of a circle enclosing the stylised initials "VG"; and (d) outside the circle: (i) to the left — a representation of 4 seven-pointed stars; and (ii) the inscription "ONE DOLLAR"; and (iii) the inscription "100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE". Item 11 $1 coin Denomination $1 Standard composition At least 99.9% silver Standard weight and allowable variation 6.03 g ± 0.16 g Maximum diameter 21.79 mm Maximum thickness 2.24 mm Shape Circular Edge Continuously milled Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials "IRB", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA" and the year of issue in Arabic numerals; and (c) "1 DOLLAR". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) in the upper sector — a representation of a kangaroo and the setting sun; and (b) in the lower sector — the shadow of the kangaroo; and (c) the inscription ".999 Ag"; and (d) a small designer's mark consisting of the stylised initials "WP". Item 12 $1 coin Denomination $1 Standard composition At least 99.9% silver Standard weight and allowable variation 31.635 g ± 0.500 g Maximum diameter 40.2 mm Maximum thickness 3.5 mm Shape Circular Edge Continuously milled Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials "IRB", surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and (b) "AUSTRALIA 2010"; and (c) "1 DOLLAR". Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) in the upper sector — a representation of a kangaroo and the setting sun; and (b) in the lower sector — the shadow of the kangaroo; and (c) the following inscriptions: (i) "1 oz. Fine silver"; (ii) "F15" enclosed within a circle; and (d) a small designer's mark consisting of the stylised initials "WP". Endnotes Endnote 1—About the endnotes The endnotes provide details of the history of this legislation and its provisions. The following endnotes are included in each compilation: Endnote 1—About the endnotes Endnote 2—Abbreviation key Endnote 3—Legislation history Endnote 4—Amendment history Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments Endnote 6—Modifications Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments Endnote 8—Miscellaneous If there is no information under a particular endnote, the word "none" will appear in square brackets after the endnote heading. Abbreviation key—Endnote 2 The abbreviation key in this endnote sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes. Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4 Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history. The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended the compiled law. The information includes commencement information for amending laws and details of application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation. The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision level. It also includes information about any provisions that have expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the compiled law. Uncommenced amendments—Endnote 5 The effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in endnote 5. Modifications—Endnote 6 If the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details of the modification are included in endnote 6. Misdescribed amendments—Endnote 7 An amendment is a misdescribed amendment if the effect of the amendment cannot be incorporated into the text of the compilation. Any misdescribed amendment is included in endnote 7. Miscellaneous—Endnote 8 Endnote 8 includes any additional information that may be helpful for a reader of the compilation. Endnote 2—Abbreviation key ad = added or inserted pres = present am = amended prev = previous c = clause(s) (prev) = previously Ch = Chapter(s) Pt = Part(s) def = definition(s) r = regulation(s)/rule(s) Dict = Dictionary Reg = Regulation/Regulations disallowed = disallowed by Parliament reloc = relocated Div = Division(s) renum = renumbered exp = expired or ceased to have effect rep = repealed hdg = heading(s) rs = repealed and substituted LI = Legislative Instrument s = section(s) LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 Sch = Schedule(s) mod = modified/modification Sdiv = Subdivision(s) No = Number(s) SLI = Select Legislative Instrument o = order(s) SR = Statutory Rules Ord = Ordinance Sub-Ch = Sub-Chapter(s) orig = original SubPt = Subpart(s) par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) /sub-subparagraph(s) Endnote 3—Legislation history Name FRLI registration Commencement Application, saving and transitional provisions Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 9) 20 Jan 2010 (see F2010L00136) 21 Jan 2010 Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1) 8 July 2011 (see F2011L01458) s 5 and Sch 3: 21 Jan 2010 — Endnote 4—Amendment history Provision affected How affected Sch 1 Sch 1................... am F2011L01458 Endnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none] Endnote 6—Modifications [none] Endnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none] Endnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]