{"id":"F2008B00085","name":"Currency Determination No. 1 of 1992","slug":"currency-determination-no-1-of-1992","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72334,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008B00085-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 1 of 1992","content":"Commonwealth of Australia\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCurrency Determination No. 1 of 1992\n\nI, ROBERT FRANCIS McMULLAN, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, acting for and on behalf of the Treasurer, make the following Determination under section 13A of the Currency Act 1965.\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nCitation\n\n1.  This Determination may be cited as Currency Determination No. 1 of 1992.\n\nCommencement\n\n2. This Determination commences on 14 April 1992.\n\nInterpretation\n\n3. In this Determination:\n\n\"5 dollar satellite coin\" means a coin of the denomination of $5 whose:\n\n(a) composition is copper, aluminium and nickel; and\n\n(b) standard weight is specified in clause 4; and\n\n(c) dimensions are specified in clause 5; and\n\n(d) design is specified in clause 6.\n\nStandard weight of 5 dollar satellite coin\n\n4. (1) The standard weight of the 5 dollar satellite coin is 28.00 grams.\n\n(2) A variation of 0.80 grams from the standard weight is allowable.\n\nDimensions of 5 dollar satellite coin\n\n5. (1) The diameter of the S dollar satellite coin is 38.90 millimetres.\n\n(2) The thickness of the coin is 3.50 millimetres.\n\nDesign of 5 dollar satellite coin\n\n6. (1) The shape of the 5 dollar satellite coin is circular.\n\n(2) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(3) The obverse of the coin bears an effigy of the Queen and the inscriptions \"ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA\" and \"1992\".\n\n(4) The reverse of the coin bears a representation of a group of satellites in the form of the Southern Cross orbiting a globally rendered Australian continent and the inscription \"5 DOLLARS\".","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination serves its original narrow purpose: authorising a single commemorative coin with specific technical specifications. There is no scope creep or expansion beyond the straightforward creation of a $5 coin."},"complexity_factors":["Only 1 defined term ('5 dollar satellite coin')","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering Currency Act 1965","Simple sequential structure (citation, commencement, interpretation, then physical specifications)","No conditional logic or exceptions","Very short document (6 clauses, approximately 200 words)","Straightforward technical specifications with single tolerance allowance (weight variation)"],"plain_english_summary":"This order legally authorises a $5 \"satellite coin\" commemorating Australia’s satellite/space involvement and requires the Royal Australian Mint to produce it to precise specifications (copper‑aluminium‑nickel, 38.9mm × 3.5mm, ~28g, milled edge) with Queen Elizabeth II and \"1992\" on the obverse and satellites forming the Southern Cross with \"5 DOLLARS\" on the reverse. It affects the Mint, collectors, and currency handlers; the formal specification ensures recognisability, counterfeiting resistance, and legal validity."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination uses the authority in s.13A of the Currency Act 1965 to set specifications for a $5 coin. It confines itself to defining composition, weight, dimensions, shape, edge, and design; it does not expand or reduce the Act’s stated remit beyond specifying the coin’s physical and inscriptional features."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, technical subject‑matter limited to one denomination and one design (cl.3–6).","Precise numeric specifications and a measurable tolerance for weight (cl.4(1)–(2)): allows objective compliance checks but requires manufacturing precision.","Explicit physical dimensions (diameter, thickness) that constrain tooling and production (cl.5(1)–(2)).","Detailed visual and inscription requirements for obverse and reverse that limit design discretion (cl.6(3)–(4)).","Clear commencement date and legal authority (made under s.13A; commencement cl.2), reducing interpretive ambiguity.","Low regulatory discretion: the Determination prescribes fixed requirements rather than standards-based duties, concentrating implementation burden on the manufacturer."],"plain_english_summary":"Specifies the physical composition, exact dimensions, permissible weight tolerance, shape, edge, and obverse/reverse designs for a new Australian $5 “satellite” coin (composition: copper‑aluminium‑nickel; weight 28.00 g ±0.80 g; diameter 38.90 mm; thickness 3.50 mm; milled edge; Queen effigy and inscriptions on obverse; satellite/Southern Cross design and “5 DOLLARS” on reverse). \n\nCommences 14 April 1992 under s.13A of the Currency Act 1965. It prescribes how the coin must be manufactured and how it will look; manufacturing and compliance costs fall on whoever makes the coin."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1992","history":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1992/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1992/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1992/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1992/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1992/documents"}}