{"id":"F2008B00114","name":"Currency Determination No. 3 of 1996","slug":"currency-determination-no-3-of-1996","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72456,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008B00114-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 3 of 1996","content":"Commonwealth of Australia\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCurrency Determination No. 3 of 1996\n\nI, JAMES ROBERT SHORT, Assistant Treasurer, acting for the Treasurer, make the following Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 16 September 1996.\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nAssistant Treasurer\n\n![](image.002.png)Citation\n\n1\\. This Determination may be cited as Currency Determination No. 3 of 1996.\n\nCommencement\n\n2\\. This Determination commences on 18 September 1996.\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 $1 silver 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 bears:\n\n(a) a number between 0001 and 1500; and\n\n(b) the inscription \"23-9-96\".\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:\n\n(i) \"ELIZABETH II\"; and\n\n(ii) \"AUSTRALIA\"; and\n\n(iii) \"1 DOLLAR\".\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and\n\n(b) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) \"THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER\"; and\n\n(ii) \"1996\";\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $50 gold coin\n\n5\\. (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 bears:\n\n(a) a number between 001 and 500; and\n\n(b) the inscription \"23-9-96\".\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:\n\n(i) \"ELIZABETH II\"; and\n\n(ii) \"AUSTRALIA\"; and\n\n(iii) \"50 DOLLARS\".\n\n![](image.003.png)\n\n(9) The reverse of the coin bears:\n\n(a) a representation of 2 kangaroos, 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) \"1996\";\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\n![](image.005.png)","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination adds specific, self-contained specifications for two coins (clauses 4 and 5) and expressly states it does not affect any other coin specifications or designs (cl. 3). It therefore extends the set of prescribed coin designs without changing the broader scope of existing determinations under the Currency Act."},"complexity_factors":["Technical physical specifications (weights, diameters, thicknesses) with narrow tolerances (cl. 4(4)–(7); 5(4)–(7))","Precious-metal purity thresholds stated as minima (cl. 4(1); 5(1))","Edge requirements combining serial-number ranges and fixed inscription text (cl. 4(3); 5(3))","Detailed obverse and reverse design and inscription mandates (cl. 4(8)–(9); 5(8)–(9))","Explicit non-effect on other determinations (cl. 3) limiting interaction complexity","Simple commencement date (cl. 2) and clear legal authority in heading"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made by the Assistant Treasurer, prescribes the exact specifications and designs for two Commonwealth coins: a $1 silver coin (not less than 99.9% silver) and a $50 gold coin (not less than 99.99% gold). It fixes shape, weight, allowable tolerances, dimensions, edge inscriptions and serial-number ranges, and the obverse/reverse imagery (clauses 4–5). The measure applies to Mint production and to purchasers/collectors, does not alter other coin determinations (cl. 3), and commences 18 September 1996."},"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 two particular commemorative coins. It does not expand beyond this narrow technical function."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (only 5 clauses plus citation/commencement)","No defined terms section - all language is plain and technical","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling provision (subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965)","Simple linear structure with no conditional logic or exceptions","Straightforward measurements and design requirements with only basic tolerance allowances (weight variations)","No nested provisions or subordinate legislation references"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination under the Currency Act 1965 legally creates two 1996 commemorative coins — a 99.9% silver $1 (kookaburra) and a 99.99% gold $50 (kangaroos on a sunburst) — fixing their exact physical specs, edge date, obverse, and limited numbered mintage.\n\nIt matters to collectors, investors and the Royal Australian Mint because it gives these pieces official currency status, ensures authenticity, and helps prevent counterfeiting."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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