{"id":"F2008B00123","name":"Currency Determination No. 2 of 1998","slug":"currency-determination-no-2-of-1998","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72575,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008B00123-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 2 of 1998","content":"Commonwealth of Australia\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCurrency Determination No. 2 of 1998\n\nI, RODERICK CHARLES KEMP, Assistant Treasurer, acting for the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 4 March 1998.\n\nC. R. KEMP\n\nAssistant Treasurer\n\nName of Determination\n\n1. This Determination is the Currency Determination No. 2 of 1998.\n\nCommencement\n\n2. This Determination commences on 20 March 1998.\n\nSpecification of coins\n\n3. This Determination specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition specified in columns 1 and 2 of Part 1 of the Schedule, the standard weight, the allowable variation from that weight, the dimensions and the design set out in columns 3, 4 and 5 of that Part.\n\nApplication of Determination\n\n4. This Determination does not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\n \nSCHEDULE Clause 3\n\nPART 1—SPECIFICATIONS OF COINS\n\n```html\n

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Denomination (and nominal

Standard

composition

Standard weight and allowable

Dimensions

Design

weight in ounces)

variation (g)

(1)
Diameter
(mm)

(2)
Thickness
(mm)

(1)
Shape

(2)
Edge

(3)
Obverse

(4)
Reverse

$1
(1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E2

O1

R63

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R63

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R64

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R65

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R66

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R67

$5
(1/20 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

1.571 0.015

14.10

1.40

S1

E1

O1

R68

$10

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.770 0.500

34.10

2.90

S1

E4

O2

R61

$10

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.770 0.500

34.10

2.90

S1

E4

O2

R62

$10
(10 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

321.347 1.00

75.50

8.70

S1

E2

O1

R63

$15
(1/10 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

3.137 0.025

16.10

1.32

S1

E1

O1

R68

$25
(1/4 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

7.815 0.035

20.10

1.90

S1

E1

O1

R68

$30

Not less than 99.9% silver

1002.502 1.50

101.00

14.60

S1

E2

O1

R69

$50
(1/2 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

15.605 0.045

25.10

2.30

S1

E1

O1

R68

\n```\n\n```html\n

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Denomination (and nominal

Standard

composition

Standard weight and allowable

Dimensions

Design

weight in ounces)

variation (g)

(1)
Diameter
(mm)

(2)
Thickness
(mm)

(1)
Shape

(2)
Edge

(3)
Obverse

(4)
Reverse

$100
(1 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

31.185 0.065

32.10

2.70

S1

E1

O1

R68

$200
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

62.313 0.075

40.60

3.80

S1

E1

O1

R68

\n```\n\nPART 2—EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS\n\n| Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| -------------- | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Shape | S1 | Circular |\n| Edge | E1 | Milled |\n| Edge | E2 | 8 segments, of which 4 are milled and 4 are plain |\n| Edge | E4 | Plain |\n| Obverse | O1 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:(a) the inscriptions:(i) “ELIZABETH II”; and(ii) “AUSTRALIA”; and(b) an inscription stating, in arabic numerals, the amount, in dollars, of the coin, followed by the word “DOLLAR” or “DOLLARS”, as the case requires;that, in turn, surround an effigy of the Queen. |\n| Obverse | O2 | An effigy of the Queen, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and(b) “AUSTRALIA”; and(c) “1998”. |\n| Reverse | R61 | A representation of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, enclosed in a circle, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND”; and(b) “10 DOLLARS”. |\n\n| Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| -------------- | ------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Reverse | R62 | A representation of a tram car against a background of a representation of the Melbourne Art Centre building, all enclosed in a circle, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “MELBOURNE”; and(b) “10 DOLLARS”. |\n| Reverse | R63 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:(a) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA X OZ. 999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight, in ounces, of the coin expressed as a common fraction, or whole number, in arabic numerals); and(b) “1998” or “1999”;that, in turn, surround:(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and(d) the letter “P”. |\n| Reverse | R64 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:(a) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and(b) “1998”;that, in turn, surround:(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and(d) the letter “P”; and(e) 2 overlapping circles enclosing, in gold cameo, a representation of the obverse and reverse of a Jubilee sovereign dated 1887. |\n| Reverse | R65 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:(a) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and(b) “1998”;that, in turn, surround:(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and(d) the letter “P”; and(e) 2 overlapping circles enclosing, in gold cameo, a representation of the obverse and reverse of a Sydney Mint sovereign dated 1855. |\n| Reverse | R66 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:(a) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and(b) “1998”;that, in turn, surround:(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a fence; and(d) 2 overlapping circles enclosing, in gold cameo, a representation of the obverse and reverse of a Shield sovereign dated 1871. |\n\n \n\n| Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| -------------- | ------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Reverse | R67 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:(a) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and(b) “1998”;that, in turn, surround:(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a fence; and(d) 2 overlapping circles enclosing, in gold cameo, a representation of the obverse and reverse of a St George sovereign dated 1871. |\n| Reverse | R68 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:(a) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA X OZ. 9995 PLATINUM” (where “X” is the nominal weight, in ounces, of the coin expressed as a common fraction, or whole number, in arabic numerals); and(b) “1998” or “1999”;that, in turn, surround:(c) a representation of a koala sitting on a tree stump; and(d) the letter “P”. |\n| Reverse | R69 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:(a) “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 KILO 999 SILVER”; and(b) “1998”;that, in turn, surround:(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and(d) the letter “P”. |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination does not purport to change the substantive scope of the Currency Act; it prescribes technical specifications and designs for particular coin issues and explicitly states it does not affect other determinations (cl.3–4; Schedule). There is no language in the text indicating an expansion or reduction of the Act’s scope."},"complexity_factors":["Technical numeric specifications for many distinct coin issues (weights, tolerances, diameters, thicknesses) across the Schedule (Schedule, Part 1).","Multiple metals and purity levels (eg. silver 99.9%, platinum 99.95%) requiring assay and production controls (Schedule, Part 1).","Design-coding system linking short symbols (S1, E1–E4, O1–O2, R61–R69) to full design descriptions in Part 2, requiring cross-reference to interpret (Schedule, Part 1 & Part 2).","Repetition and small variations between near-identical rows (eg. multiple 2 oz issues with different reverse codes) increases drafting density and implementation checks (Schedule, Part 1).","Delegated decision-making form: instrument made under s13A(1) (Currency Act 1965), so legal effect arises from a ministerial determination rather than primary legislation (instrument header).","Explicit commencement and non-derogation clause (cl.2, cl.4) which limit scope but require implementers to check other determinations for applicable specs."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made by the Assistant Treasurer under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, sets legally binding technical specifications and designs for a list of Australian coins: denomination, metal purity, standard weight with allowable variation, dimensions, shape/edge, and prescribed obverse/reverse designs. It applies to coin producers (eg. the Royal Australian Mint), purchasers and traders of those issues and fixes manufacturing and legal‑tender standards. It commences 20 March 1998 and expressly does not affect other determinations (cl.3–4; Schedule)."},"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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination remains tightly focused on its original purpose: specifying technical parameters for particular coin issues under the Currency Act 1965. It does not expand beyond the standard function of a currency determination."},"complexity_factors":["Highly structured tabular format with 5 columns and multiple sub-columns for technical specifications","17 distinct coin variants with unique combinations of denomination, metal, weight, and design","Extensive use of coded symbols (S1, E1, E2, E4, O1, O2, R61–R69) requiring cross-reference to Part 2 definitions","Precise technical tolerances specified (e.g., '31.635 ± 0.500' grams)","Nested descriptive structure for design elements (beads enclosing inscriptions surrounding central imagery)","Conditional text variations (e.g., 'X' placeholder for weight values, '1998 or 1999' date options)"],"plain_english_summary":"The Determination authorises the Royal Australian Mint to strike 17 specific precious‑metal commemorative and investment coins for 1998–1999, with exact face values, weights, dimensions, metals (99.9% silver or 99.95% platinum) and designs (notably Kookaburra, Koala and Melbourne issues). It affects collectors, investors, the Mint and dealers/exporters by guaranteeing metal content, authenticity and legal‑tender status—key for market recognition and international trade."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1998","history":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1998/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1998/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1998/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1998/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-2-of-1998/documents"}}