{"id":"F2008B00102","name":"Currency Determination No. 1 of 1994","slug":"currency-determination-no-1-of-1994","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72391,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008B00102-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 1 of 1994","content":"Commonwealth of Australia\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCurrency Determination No. 1 of 1994\n\nI, ROBERT PAUL ELLIOTT, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, acting for the Treasurer, make the following Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 9 march 1994.\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\n![](image.002.png)Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n\nCitation\n\n1. This Determination may be cited as Currency Determination No. 1 of 1994.\n\nCommencement\n\n2. This Determination commences on 16 March 1994.\n\nApplication\n\n3. This Determination does not affect any other determination of the specifications or design of a coin.\n\nFederal Register of Legislative Instruments F2008B00102\n\nSpecifications and design of a $1 coin\n\n4\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $1 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular,\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.635 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.00 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “1 DOLLAR”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $2 coin\n\n5\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “2 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $2 coin\n\n6\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “2 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and\n\n(b) a representation of the obverse of a coin bearing an effigy of King Edward VII; and\n\n(c) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $2 coin\n\n7\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “2 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and\n\n(b) a representation of the obverse of a coin bearing an effigy of King George V; and\n\n(c) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $2 coin\n\n8\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “2 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch of a tree; and\n\n(b) a representation of the obverse of a coin bearing an effigy of Queen Victoria; and\n\n(c) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $2 coin\n\n9\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled,\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “2 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch of a tree; and\n\n(b) a representation of the obverse of a coin bearing an effigy of King George V; and\n\n(c) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $5 coin\n\n10. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $5 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99 % gold.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1.571 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.015 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 14.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.40 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “5 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kangaroo superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET ![](image.003.png) OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $5 coin\n\n11. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $5 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95 % platinum.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1.571 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.015 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 14.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.40 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “5 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a koala sitting in the fork of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA ![](image.003.png) OZ. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $10 coin\n\n12\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 312.347 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 1.00 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 75.50 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 8.70 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “10 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears;\n\n(a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 10 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $15 coin\n\n13\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $15 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99 % gold.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 3.133 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.022 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 16.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.50 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “15 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kangaroo superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET ![](image.004.png) OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $15 coin\n\n14\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $15 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95 % platinum.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 3.137 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.025 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 16.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.32 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “15 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a koala sitting in the fork of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA ![](image.005.png) OZ. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $25 coin\n\n15\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $25 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99 % gold.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 7.807 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.030 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 20.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.00 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “25 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kangaroo superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET ![](image.006.png) OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $25 coin\n\n16. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $25 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95 % platinum.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 7.815 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.035 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 20.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.9G millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “25 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a koala sitting in the fork of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA ![](image.006.png) OZ. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $30 coin\n\n17. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $30 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1002.502 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 1.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 101.00 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 14.60 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “30 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 KILO 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $50 coin\n\n18\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99 % gold.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.594 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.040 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.40 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “50 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kangaroo superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET ![](image.003.png) OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $50 coin\n\n19\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95 % platinum.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.605 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.045 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.30 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “50 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a koala sitting in the fork of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA ![](image.003.png) OZ. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $100 coin\n\n20\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $100 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99 % gold.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.162 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.055 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 32.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.80 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA” and “100 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kangaroo superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $100 coin\n\n21. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of S100 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95 % platinum.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.185 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.065 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 32.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.70 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “100 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a koala sitting in the fork of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(ii) “1994” or “1995”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $200 coin\n\n22. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99 % gold.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.265 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.05 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.00 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “200 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kangaroo superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 2 OZ. 9999 GOLD” and “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $200 coin\n\n23\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95 % platinum.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.313 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.075 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 3.80 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “200 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears;\n\n(a) a representation of a koala sitting in the fork of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM” and “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $1,000 coin”\n\n24\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $1,000 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99 % gold.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular,\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 311.317 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.25 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 60.30 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 7.90 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “1,000 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kangaroo superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 10 OZ. 9999 GOLD” and “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $1,000 coin\n\n25\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $1,000 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95 % platinum.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 311.691 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 60.30 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 7.90 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “1,000 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a koala sitting in the fork of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 10 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM” and “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $3,000 coin\n\n26. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $3,000 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99 % gold.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1,000.350 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.25 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 75.30 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 13.90 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “3,000 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kangaroo superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 KILO 9999 GOLD” and “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $3,000 coin\n\n27. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $3,000 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95 % platinum.\n\n(2) The shape of the coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1001.000 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 75.30 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 13.90 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”. “AUSTRALIA”, and “3,000 DOLLARS”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears;\n\n(a) a representation of a koala sitting in the fork of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1 KILO 9995 PLATINUM” and “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n---\n\nNOTE\n\n1\\. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 1994.\n\n9401240","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination is limited to setting the specifications and designs for the listed coins and expressly states it does not affect other determinations of coin specifications (cl.3). It commences on 16 March 1994 (cl.2) and therefore does not expand or contract the broader Currency Act powers beyond defining these particular coin designs."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of distinct denominations (multiple clauses for $1 to $3,000) increasing enumerative detail (cls 4–27).","Multiple metals and purities specified (silver 99.9%, gold 99.99%, platinum 99.95% etc.), requiring different production standards (e.g. cls 4,10,11).","Precise technical tolerances for weight, diameter, thickness and allowed variations which are numerically specific and vary by denomination (e.g. cls 4(4)–(7), 10(4)–(7), 12(4)–(7)).","Multiple reverse design variants and inscriptions including year choices (‘1994’ or ‘1995’) and depictions of different monarch effigies or historical coin obverses (see cls 4(9), 6(9)(b), 7(9)(b) etc.), adding conditional design permutations.","Repetition and near-duplicate clauses (several $2 clauses, repeated structure across denominations) which raises risk of drafting inconsistency and makes review/maintenance more tedious (see cls 5–9).","Minor typographical and formatting anomalies in the text (e.g. '1.9G' at cl.16(7); missing closing quotes and punctuation in a few inscriptions) that can create interpretive ambiguity for implementers.","Wide scale of weights (from ~1.571 g to 1,000+ g and kilo coins) that create distinct manufacturing, handling and quality‑control challenges for different coin sizes (see cls 10,17,26)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination under the Currency Act fixes the official technical specifications and designs for a series of Australian legal‑tender coins dated 1994–1995. It prescribes denomination, metal purity (gold, silver, platinum), standard weight and permitted variation, diameter, thickness, milled edge, and the obverse/reverse imagery and inscriptions for coins from $1 up to $3,000. \n\nIt governs production and issuance of those specific coins and does not alter other determinations of coin specifications (cl.3). The rules matter to manufacturers, issuers and holders because they set exact manufacturing tolerances and visual/legal features required for these coins."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose: specifying the physical characteristics of particular commemorative bullion coins. The 24 clauses represent different coin variants rather than scope creep — this is standard practice for currency determinations, which typically authorize multiple denominations and designs in a single instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Highly repetitive structure — 24 nearly identical clauses with only numerical values and design descriptions changing","No defined terms section — all language is plain English","No cross-references to other legislation except the empowering provision (Currency Act 1965, subsection 13A(1))","Simple conditional logic — only one substantive condition (clause 3, preserving other determinations)","Straightforward tabular data presented as prose — weight, diameter, thickness specifications","Minor typographical errors present (e.g., \"1.9G millimetres\" in clause 16, \"S100\" in clause 21, inconsistent punctuation)","No exceptions, exemptions, or nested provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination under the Currency Act 1965 legally defines the physical and design specifications for Australia’s 1994–95 commemorative and investment bullion coins in silver, gold, and platinum. It governs weight, dimensions, purity, inscriptions, and finish for collectible legal-tender coins.\n\nIt chiefly affects the Royal Australian Mint and Perth Mint, plus dealers, investors and collectors — ensuring coins’ legal status, metal content, consistency, and protection against counterfeiting, preserving market confidence."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1994","history":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1994/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1994/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1994/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1994/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-1-of-1994/documents"}}