{"id":"F2008B00103","name":"Currency Determination No. 2 of 1994","slug":"currency-determination-no-2-of-1994","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72394,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008B00103-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 2 of 1994","content":"Commonwealth of Australia\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCurrency Determination No. 2 of 1994\n\nI, 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 2 may 1994.\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. 2 of 1994.\n\nCommencement\n\n2. This Determination commences on 6 May 1994.\n\nApplication\n\n3. This Determination does not affect any other determination of the specifications or design of a coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of $1 silver coins\n\n4\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of 2 coins each of the denomination of $1 and the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of each coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of the first coin is milled.\n\n(4) The edge of the second coin consists of 12 segments, of which 6 are coarse milled and 6 are plain.\n\n(5) The standard weight of each coin is 31.635 grams.\n\n(6) A variation of 0.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(7) The diameter of each coin is 40.60 millimetres.\n\n(8) The thickness of each coin is 4.00 millimetres.\n\n(9) The obverse of each coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of the Queen; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA” and “1994”.\n\n(10) The reverse of each coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a leaping kangaroo; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “ONE DOLLAR” and “ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER”.\n\nSpecifications and designs of $5 silver coins\n\n5\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of 5 coins each of the denomination of $5 and the standard composition of which consists of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metal.\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 35.79 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 “1994”.\n\n(9) The reverse of the first coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of Charles Sturt against a background representation of a map of the State of Victoria; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “5 DOLLARS”, “CHARLES STURT”, “NEW SOUTH WALES” and “VICTORIA”.\n\n(10) The reverse of the second coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of Ludwig Leichhardt against a background representation of a map of the State of Queensland and part of the Northern Territory; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “5 DOLLARS”, “LUDWIG LEICHHARDT”, “QUEENSLAND” and “N.T.”.\n\n(11) The reverse of the third coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of John McDouall Stuart against a background representation of a map of the State of South Australia and the Northern Territory; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “5 DOLLARS”, “JOHN McDOUALL STUART”, “N.T.” and “S.A.”.\n\n(12) The reverse of the fourth coin bears:\n\n(a) an effigy of Sir John Forrest against a background representation of a map of the State of Western Australia; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “5 DOLLARS”, “SIR JOHN FORREST” and “W.A.”.\n\n(13) The reverse of the fifth coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of Sir Douglas Mawson against a background representation of a map of part of Antarctica; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “5 DOLLARS”, “SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON” and “ANTARCTICA”.\n\nSpecifications and designs of $10 silver coins\n\n6\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of 2 coins each of the denomination of $10 and the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.\n\n(2) The shape of each coin is circular.\n\n(3) The edge of each coin is plain.\n\n(4) The standard weight of each coin is 20.77 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of each coin is 34.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of each coin is 2.90 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 “1994”.\n\n(9) The reverse of the first coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a running male athlete; and\n\n(b) a representation of a torch and a wreath; and\n\n(c) the inscriptions “TEN DOLLARS”, “AUSTRALIA’S 1ST GOLD MEDALLISTS” and “EDWIN FLACK 1896”.\n\n(10) The reverse of the second coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a female swimmer; and\n\n(b) a representation of a medal and a wreath; and\n\n(c) the inscriptions “TEN DOLLARS”, “AUSTRALIA’S 1ST GOLD MEDALLISTS” and “SARAH DURACK”.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $200 gold coin\n\n7\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which consists of ![](image.003.png) gold and ![](image.004.png) other metal.\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 10.00 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 0.06 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of each coin is 24.20 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of each coin is 2.00 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 “1994”.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a Tasmanian Devil; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS” and “PRIDE OF AUSTRALIA”.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination does not change the legislative scope of the Currency Act; it exercises the power to fix coin specifications for particular 1994 issues and expressly states it does not affect other determinations (clause 3). It commences on 6 May 1994 (clause 2) and limits itself to prescribing physical and design details for the listed denominations (clauses 4–7)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple coin types and variants: two $1 coins, five $5 coins, two $10 coins and one $200 coin increases drafting and production detail (clauses 4–7).","Detailed physical tolerances: precise weights with small allowed variations, diameters and thicknesses that manufacturers must meet (see weights and tolerances in clauses 4(5)–(6), 5(4)–(5), 6(4)–(5), 7(4)–(5)).","Different metal compositions: coins specified as >=99.9% silver and 92.5% silver alloys create distinct metallurgical requirements (clauses 4(1), 5(1), 6(1)).","Varied edge and profile requirements increase tooling complexity (milled, plain, and a 12‑segment edge with alternating finishes — clauses 4(3)–(4), 6(3), 7(3)).","Multiple bespoke reverse designs with portraits, maps and inscriptions tied to states/figures require distinct dies and artistic approvals (see reverse descriptions in clauses 5(9)–(13), 6(9)–(10), 4(10), 7(9)).","Legal decision‑maker and authority are explicit: made by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (making power in the instrument's opening recital).","Scope and commencement mechanics are clear but narrow: the instrument commences on a set date (clause 2) and expressly does not alter other determinations (clause 3), which reduces broader legal ripple effects.","Ambiguity in the gold composition entry: clause 7(1) shows image placeholders for the gold/other‑metal percentages rather than numeric values in the text provided, creating a practical gap for production unless clarified."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets the exact physical specifications and visual designs for a set of Australian coins dated 1994 (two $1 silver, five $5 silver, two $10 silver and one $200 gold). It prescribes metal composition, weight (with permitted tolerances), diameter, thickness, edge type and the obverse/reverse imagery and inscriptions. It matters to whoever makes, issues or authenticates Australian coins because it legally fixes how those coins must be produced and presented."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination serves exactly its intended purpose: specifying the physical characteristics of particular commemorative coins to be issued in 1994. It does not expand beyond the standard function of a currency determination under the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward structure with numbered clauses following a logical pattern (citation, commencement, application, then coin specifications)","No defined terms section - all measurements and descriptions use plain language","Minimal cross-referencing (only one reference to the parent Currency Act 1965)","Repetitive format across clauses 4-7 makes the content predictable once the pattern is established","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Technical but not legal complexity - the specifications are precise (weights to 2 decimal places, exact diameters) but legally simple to express","Short document (approximately 1,500 words)"],"plain_english_summary":"This law prescribes the designs and technical specifications for a 1994 series of Australian commemorative coins—silver $1/$5/$10 issues and a $200 gold piece—setting metal, dimensions, edge treatment and imagery (including the Queen’s effigy).  \n\nIt governs production standards for the Royal Australian Mint and matters to collectors by making these special issues legal, regulated coinage."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1994","history":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1994/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1994/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1994/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1994/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1994/documents"}}