{"id":"F2008B00093","name":"Currency Determination No. 3 of 1993","slug":"currency-determination-no-3-of-1993","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72360,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008B00093-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 3 of 1993","content":"Commonwealth of Australia\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCurrency Determination No. 3 of 1993\n\nI, ROBERT McMULLAN, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, acting for and on behalf of the Treasurer, make the following Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 10 March 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. 3 of 1993.\n\nCommencement\n\n2. This Determination commences on 31 March 1993.\n\nApplication of the Determination\n\n3. This Determination does not affect any other determination of the design of a coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $1 coin\n\n4. (1) This clause sets out the 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 2 kookaburras perched on a tree branch; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\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 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 consists of alternating segments as follows:\n\n(a) coarse milled segments approximately 10.25 millimetres in length; and\n\n(b) plain segments approximately 29 millimetres in length.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 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 50.3 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.5 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 tree branch; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $5 coin\n\n6\\. (1) This clause sets out the 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 Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $5 coin\n\n7\\. (1) This clause sets out the 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 an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/20 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $10 coin\n\n8\\. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% 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 20.00 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 34.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.90 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 “1993”.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of the Arms and Crest of the City of Canberra; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY” and “10 DOLLARS”.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $10 coin\n\n9\\. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% 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 20.00 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 34.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.90 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 “1993”.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears;\n\n(a) a representation of the head of a Palm Cockatoo; and\n\n(b) the inscription “10 DOLLARS”.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $10 coin\n\n10. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% 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 40.00 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 34.10 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 5.10 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 “1993”.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears;\n\n(a) a representation of the head of a Palm Cockatoo; and\n\n(b) the inscription “10 DOLLARS”.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $10 coin\n\n11. (1) This clause sets out the 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 consists of alternating segments as follows:\n\n(a) coarse milled segments approximately 15.40 millimetres in length; and\n\n(b) plain segments approximately 43 millimetres in length.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 312.347 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 1.0 gram from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 75.5 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 8.7 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 2 kookaburras perched on a tree branch; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 10 OZ. 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $15 coin\n\n12\\. (1) This clause sets out the 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 0.025 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 1.50 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 Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\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 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 an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/10 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $25 coin\n\n14. (1) This clause sets out the 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 Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/4 OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\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 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 1.90 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 “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 an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/4 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $30 coin\n\n16\\. (1) This clause sets out the 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 consists of alternating segments as follows:\n\n(a) coarse milled segments approximately 20.50 millimetres in length; and\n\n(b) plain segments approximately 58 millimetres in length.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1,002.502 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 1.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 101 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 14.6 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 2 kookaburras perched on a tree branch; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 KILO 999 SILVER”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $50 coin\n\n17. (1) This clause sets out the 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 Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\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 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 an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/2 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $100 coin\n\n19\\. (1) This clause sets out the 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 ‘TOO 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 Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. 9999 GOLD”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\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 design of a coin of the denomination of $100 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 ‘TOO DOLLARS”;\n\nail 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 an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and\n\n(b) the inscription “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1 02. 9995 PLATINUM”; and\n\n(c) the inscription “1993” or “1994”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $200 coin\n\n21\\. (1) This clause sets out the 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 40.6 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.0 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 Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 2 OZ. 9999 GOLD” and “1993”;\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 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 40.6 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 3.8 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 an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM” and “1993”;\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 design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which is 1 l/12ths gold and 1/12th 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 the coin is 24.20 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 “1993”.\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a Sugar Glider possum, clinging to, and partially obscured by, a part of a tree; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “PRIDE OF AUSTRALIA” and “TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS”;\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 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 60.3 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 7.9 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 Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 10 OZ. 9999 GOLD” and “1993”;\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 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 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 60.3 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 7.9 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 an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 10 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM” and “1993”;\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 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 75.3 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 13.9 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 Whiptail Wallaby, with a young wallaby in its pouch, superimposed on a sunburst design; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 KILO 9999 GOLD” and “1993”;\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 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 1,001.00 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 75.3 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 13.9 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 an adult koala on a tree branch with a young koala clinging to its back; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions “THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1 KILO 9995 PLATINUM” and “1993”;\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n9300893","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination exercises the delegated power under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 to set coin designs and specifications. Clause 3 expressly states it 'does not affect any other determination', so it adds detailed specifications for listed coins but does not expand or narrow the underlying statutory power or alter other determinations."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of distinct denominations (multiple clauses covering $1 to $3,000) each with bespoke specs","High technical detail per coin: metal composition, precise weights, permitted weight tolerances, diameters, thicknesses, edge treatments, and inscriptions","Many near-duplicative clauses (gold/platinum/silver variants, paired designs) — repetition with small differences increases drafting and production risk","Inconsistent drafting and typographical anomalies in the text (e.g. '99-99%', 'TOO DOLLARS', '1 l/12ths gold', stray punctuation) create interpretive uncertainty","Mixed ways of specifying composition (percentages, fractions, and phrases like 'includes not less than') reduce uniformity of interpretation","Some edge descriptions use approximate segment lengths and tolerances, leaving practical manufacturing judgement required","Clause 3 expressly preserves other determinations, limiting cross-instrument interaction and lowering systemic legal complexity","Instrument is mechanically prescriptive with minimal administrative discretion, so complexity is operational (manufacture/quality control) rather than legal-interpretive"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, prescribes the exact physical specifications and designs for a wide set of Australian coins (denominations $1 through $3,000): metal composition, weight and allowable variation, diameter, thickness, edge type, and obverse/reverse imagery and inscriptions. It governs how those coins are to be minted and identified, so it primarily affects the Royal Australian Mint, manufacturers, assayers, dealers and anyone verifying or transacting the specified bullion and commemorative issues."},"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 remains tightly focused on its original purpose: specifying the physical characteristics of commemorative and bullion coins. The scope has not expanded beyond the Currency Act's coinage powers. While lengthy due to the number of coin types specified, each provision serves the single purpose of establishing coin specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Highly repetitive structure: 27 nearly identical clauses following the same 9-subclause template","No defined terms section—language is plain and technical rather than legalistic","No cross-references to other legislation except the enabling provision (Currency Act 1965)","Simple conditional logic: only one savings clause (clause 3) stating this doesn't affect other determinations","Straightforward measurements and specifications—no nested exceptions or interpretive provisions","Minor typographical errors present (e.g., \"TOO DOLLARS\" instead of \"100 DOLLARS\", \"1 02.\" instead of \"1 OZ.\", \"ail encircled\" instead of \"all encircled\") suggesting limited drafting review"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument authorises the Royal Australian Mint to issue 1993–94 commemorative bullion and numismatic coins in silver, gold and platinum with tightly specified weights, purities, edges and designs. It makes these collectibles and investment coins legally valid Australian currency, affecting collectors, investors and the Mint by ensuring consistent quality and consumer protection."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-3-of-1993","history":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-3-of-1993/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-3-of-1993/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-3-of-1993/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-3-of-1993/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-3-of-1993/documents"}}