{"id":"F2008B00110","name":"Currency Determination No. 4 of 1995","slug":"currency-determination-no-4-of-1995","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72444,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008B00110-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 4 of 1995","content":"Commonwealth of Australia\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCurrency Determination No. 4 of 1995\n\nI, PAUL ELLIOTT, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, acting for the Treasurer, make the following Determination under the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 11 September 1995.\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\n![](image.002.png)Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n\nCitation\n\n1. This Determination may be cited as Currency Determination No. 4 of 1995.\n\nCommencement\n\n2\\. This Determination commences on 13 September 1995.\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 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:\n\n(i) \"ELIZABETH II\"; and\n\n(ii) \"AUSTRALIA\"; and\n\n(iii) \"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 a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and\n\n(b) a smaller encircled representation of a giant panda; and\n\n(c) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) \"THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER\"; and\n\n(ii) \"1995\";\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.\n\nSpecifications and design of a $30 silver coin\n\n5\\. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and 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 is milled.\n\n(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1002.502 grams.\n\n(5) A variation of 1.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed.\n\n(6) The diameter of the coin is 101.00 millimetres.\n\n(7) The thickness of the coin is 14.60 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) \"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 a kookaburra in flight; and\n\n(b) a smaller encircled:\n\n(i) representation of the Liberty Head (based on the United States 1895 \"Morgan\" dollar); and\n\n(ii) inscription \"1895\"; and\n\n(c) the inscriptions:\n\n(i) \"THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 KILO 999 SILVER\"; and\n\n(ii) \"1995\";\n\nall encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination narrowly establishes specifications and designs for two specified silver coins and expressly states it does not affect other determinations (clause 3). It does not broaden or reduce the general scope of the Currency Act; it only prescribes particulars for these two issues."},"complexity_factors":["Highly prescriptive technical specifications (exact weights, diameters, thickness, composition and tolerances).","Multiple design elements required (obverse effigy, inscriptions, two distinct reverse motifs and encircled beads).","Low legal discretion — the Determination sets fixed requirements rather than delegating broad powers.","Narrow subject-matter scope (only two coin denominations) which reduces cross-cutting legal complexity.","Presence of a non-derogation clause (clause 3) limiting interaction with other determinations.","Commencement date and formal signing required administrative implementation but add little legal complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination prescribes the exact composition, dimensions, edge, weight (with allowable tolerances), inscriptions and obverse/reverse designs for two Australian silver coins: a $1 coin (31.635 g, 40.60 mm diameter) and a $30 coin (1002.502 g, 101.00 mm). Both must be at least 99.9% silver and bear specified effigies and inscriptions; the instrument commences 13 September 1995 and does not affect other coin determinations.\n\nIt matters to those who manufacture and issue coins and to buyers, sellers, and collectors who rely on precise specifications to verify authenticity and weight."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination remains tightly focused on its original purpose: establishing specifications for specific commemorative coins. It has not expanded beyond the technical coin-specification function contemplated by the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (only 5 clauses)","No defined terms section—language is plain and descriptive","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling Currency Act 1965","Simple linear structure: citation, commencement, application, then two parallel specification clauses with identical sub-clause structures","No conditional logic, exceptions, or discretionary powers—just mandatory specifications","Technical but straightforward measurements (weight, diameter, thickness) with simple tolerance ranges"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination under the Currency Act 1965 legally sets the exact specifications for two 1995 commemorative Australian silver coins—a $1 coin (1 oz, 99.9% silver) and a $30 coin (1 kg, 99.9% silver). It defines their physical and design standards (including privy marks), making manufacture by the Royal Australian Mint lawful, guaranteeing quality and authenticity, and treating them as legal tender valued chiefly for bullion and collectibility."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1995","history":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1995/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1995/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1995/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1995/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1995/documents"}}