{"id":"F2008B00096","name":"Currency Determination No. 10 of 1993","slug":"currency-determination-no-10-of-1993","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72369,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008B00096-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 10 of 1993","content":"Commonwealth of Australia\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCurrency Determination No. 10 of 1993\n\nI, GARY JOHNS, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, for and on behalf of the Treasurer, make the following Determination under the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 26 August 1993.\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n\n![](image.002.png)Citation\n\n1. This Determination may be cited as Currency Determination No. 10 of 1993.\n\nCommencement\n\n2. This Determination commences on 13 September 1993.\n\nApplication of the Determination\n\n3. This Determination does not affect any other determination of the specifications or design of a coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $5 silver coin\n\n4. (1) This clause sets out the design of 5 coins each of the denomination of $5 and the standard composition of which includes not less than 92.5% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of each coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of each coin is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of each coin is 35.790 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.63 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of each coin is 38.90 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of each coin is 3.50 millimetres.\n\n(8) The obverse of each coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA” and “1993”.\n\n(9) The reverse of the first coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of the Australian continent as a background and an effigy of a male Aboriginal figure standing in the central foreground; and\n\n(b) the inscription “5 DOLLARS”.\n\n(10) The reverse of the second coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of the Australian continent and the islands of New Zealand as a background and an effigy of Abel Tasman in the foreground; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “5 DOLLARS” and “ABEL TASMAN”.\n\n(11) The reverse of the third coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of the Australian continent as a background and an effigy of Captain James Cook; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “5 DOLLARS” and “J. COOK”.\n\n(12) The reverse of the fourth coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of the Australian continent as a background and an effigy of Matthew Flinders; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “5 DOLLARS” and “M. FLINDERS”.\n\n(13) The reverse of the fifth coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of the Australian continent as a background and effigies of William Lawson, Gregory Blaxland and William Charles Wentworth; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “5 DOLLARS” and “W. LAWSON, G. BLAXLAND, W.C.WENTWORTH”.\n\n9302497","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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":"This determination performs exactly the function intended by the Currency Act 1965 – authorising the specifications and design of specific coins. It has not expanded beyond this narrow technical purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (13 clauses, approximately 400 words)","No defined terms section – all language is plain and descriptive","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling Currency Act 1965","Simple linear structure with no conditional logic or exceptions (except one minor weight tolerance in clause 4(5))","No nested provisions or subordinate legislative instruments referenced","Straightforward descriptive provisions about physical coin characteristics"],"plain_english_summary":"This technical order authorises a 1993 series of five $5 commemorative sterling‑silver coins, specifying they be 92.5% silver, 35.79 g (±0.63 g), 38.9 mm diameter and 3.5 mm thick, with the Queen’s effigy on the obverse and distinct historical reverse designs. \n\nIt affects the Royal Australian Mint and collectors: the coins are legal tender but intended as collectible pieces honouring Indigenous Australia and notable explorers."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination narrowly prescribes coin specifications and designs and expressly states it does not affect other determinations (cl.3). It therefore does not change the broader statutory scope of coinage regulation under the Currency Act; it adds a specific set of technical requirements and visual elements for five $5 silver coins effective 13 September 1993 (cl.2; cl.4)."},"complexity_factors":["Single, focused subject matter: specification of one denomination (five variants) rather than broad policy (cl.4(1)).","Detailed technical tolerances and dimensions increase manufacturing precision needs (weight 35.790 g and ±0.63 g tolerance; diameter 38.90 mm; thickness 3.50 mm) (cl.4(4)–(7)).","Material composition requirement (standard composition not less than 92.5% silver) creates sourcing and cost considerations for producers (cl.4(1)).","Multiple distinct reverse designs and inscriptions (five separate reverse motifs listed) require separate dies/artwork and produce variant-management complexity (cl.4(9)–(13)).","Production features such as milled edge and circular shape are specified and must be met by minting processes (cl.4(2)–(3)).","Procedural clarity: commencement date provided (cl.2) and an express non-derogation of other determinations limits scope interaction (cl.3).","Authority and formality: made by the Parliamentary Secretary under the Currency Act 1965, so decision-maker and legal basis are explicit (header and opening).","Compliance burden is operational/technical (meeting specified dimensions/designs); the instrument does not allocate production costs or administrative responsibilities in text (cl.4 generally)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets the physical specifications and visual designs for five $5 coins made of at least 92.5% silver, fixing shape, edge, weight (35.790 g with a 0.63 g tolerance), diameter, thickness, the obverse legend and distinct reverse motifs and inscriptions. It begins on 13 September 1993 and expressly does not alter any other coin determinations. The rule is made under the Currency Act 1965 by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer and creates binding technical requirements for issuing authorities."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-10-of-1993","history":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-10-of-1993/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-10-of-1993/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-10-of-1993/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-10-of-1993/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-10-of-1993/documents"}}