{"id":"F2005B02821","name":"Currency Determination No. 4 of 1998","slug":"currency-determination-no-4-of-1998","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":33037,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005B02821-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Specifications of Coins","content":"Part 1 Specifications of Coins\n\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Explanation of Symbols","content":"Part 2 Explanation of Symbols\n\nNotes\n\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Determination \\[see Note 1\\]","content":"1 Name of Determination \\[see Note 1\\]\n\nThis Determination is Currency Determination No. 4 of 1998.\n\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"2 Commencement\n\n(1) Subject to subclauses (2) and (3), this Determination is taken to have commenced on 20 March 1998.\n\n(2) Items 117 to 122, 205, 207, 208 and 221 to 226 of the Schedule are taken to have commenced on 1 April 1998.\n\n(3) Items 123 to 131, 209 to 211 and 227 to 235 of the Schedule commence on 17 July 1998.\n\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specification of coins","content":"3 Specification of coins\n\nThis 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\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Determination","content":"4 Application of Determination\n\nThis Determination does not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\nSchedule\n\n(clause 3)\n\nPart 1 Specifications of coins\n\n```html\n

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Column 6

Item

Denomination (and, where relevant, nominal weight in troy ounces)

Standard
composition

Standard weight and allowable variation (g)

Dimensions

Design

(1)
Diameter
(mm)

(2)
Thickness
(mm)

(1)
Shape

(2)
Edge

(3)
Obverse

(4)
Reverse

101

$1
(1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E2

O1

R63

102

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R63

103

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R64

104

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R65

105

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R66

106

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R67

107

$5
(1/20 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

1.571 0.015

14.10

1.40

S1

E1

O1

R68

108

$10

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.770 0.500

34.10

2.90

S1

E4

O5

R61

109

$10

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.770 0.500

34.10

2.90

S1

E4

O5

R62

110

$10
(10 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

312.347 1.00

75.50

8.70

S1

E2

O1

R63

111

$15
(1/10 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

3.137 0.025

16.10

1.32

S1

E1

O1

R68

112

$25
(1/4 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

7.815 0.035

20.10

1.90

S1

E1

O1

R68

113

$30

Not less than 99.9% silver

1002.502 1.50

101.00

14.60

S1

E2

O1

R69

114

$50
(1/2 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

15.605 0.045

25.10

2.30

S1

E1

O1

R68

115

$100
(1 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

31.185 0.065

32.10

2.70

S1

E1

O1

R68

116

$200
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.95% platinum

62.313 0.075

40.60

3.80

S1

E1

O1

R68

117

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium, tin

20.000 0.500

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O3

R70

118

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium, tin

20.000 0.500

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O3

R71

119

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium, tin

20.000 0.500

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O3

R72

120

$5

99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E5

O4

R73

121

$5

99.9% silver

31.635 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E5

O4

R74

122

$100

99.99% gold

10.021 0.020

25.10

2.40

S1

E1

O4

R75

123

20 cents

99.9% silver

13.360 0.300

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O5

R76

124

20 cents

99.9% silver

13.360 0.300

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O5

R77

125

20 cents

99.9% silver

13.360 0.300

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O6

R78

126

20 cents

99.9% silver

13.360 0.300

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O6

R79

127

20 cents

99.9% silver

13.360 0.300

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O6

R80

128

20 cents

99.9% silver

13.360 0.300

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O6

R81

129

20 cents

99.9% silver

13.360 0.300

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O6

R82

130

20 cents

99.9% silver

13.360 0.300

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O6

R83

131

50 cents

99.9% silver

36.31 0.640

38.90

3.50

S1

E1

O7

R84

\n```\n\nPart 2 Explanation of symbols\n\n| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |\n| -------- | -------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Item | Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| 201 | Shape | S1 | Circular |\n| 202 | Edge | E1 | Milled |\n| 203 | Edge | E2 | 8 segments, of which 4 are milled and 4 are plain |\n| 204 | Edge | E4 | Plain |\n| 205 | Edge | E5 | Plain edge with the inscription “GAMES OF THE XXVII OLYMPIAD” (twice appearing) evenly spaced around the edge to read with the reverse of the coin facing up. |\n| 206 | 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| 207 | Obverse | O3 | An effigy of the Queen, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and(b) “AUSTRALIA 2000”. |\n| 208 | Obverse | O4 | An effigy of the Queen, surrounded by:(a) the inscriptions:(i) “ELIZABETH II”; and(ii) “AUSTRALIA 2000”; and(b) an inscription stating, in arabic numerals, the amount in dollars of the denomination of the coin, followed by the word “DOLLARS”. |\n| 209 | Obverse | O5 | An effigy of the Queen, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and(b) “AUSTRALIA 1998”. |\n| 210 | Obverse | O6 | An effigy of the Queen, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and(b) “AUSTRALIA 1998”; and(c) “TWENTY CENTS”. |\n| 211 | Obverse | O7 | An effigy of the Queen, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and(b) “AUSTRALIA 1998”; and(c) “FIFTY CENTS”. |\n| 212 | 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| 213 | Reverse | R62 | A representation of a tram car against a background of a representation of the Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, all enclosed in a circle, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “MELBOURNE”; and(b) “10 DOLLARS”. |\n| 214 | 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 troy 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) either:(i) for a coin dated 1998 — the inscription ‘P’; or(ii) for a coin dated 1999 — the inscription ‘P100’. |\n| 215 | 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| 216 | 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| 217 | 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| 218 | 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| 219 | 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 troy 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) either:(i) for a coin dated 1998 — the inscription ‘P’; or(ii) for a coin dated 1999 — the inscription ‘P100’. |\n| 220 | 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”. |\n| 221 | Reverse | R70 | A representation of a football player striking at a football superimposed on a representation of Olympic flames, surrounded by:(a) the inscriptions:(i) “Sydney 2000”; and(ii) “5 DOLLARS”; and(b) a representation of the Olympic rings. |\n| 222 | Reverse | R71 | A representation of a triathlete emerging from the water superimposed on a representation of Olympic flames, surrounded by:(a) the inscriptions:(i) “Sydney 2000”; and(ii) “5 DOLLARS”; and(b) a representation of the Olympic rings. |\n| 223 | Reverse | R72 | A representation of a cyclist riding a bicycle superimposed on a representation of Olympic flames, surrounded by:(a) the inscriptions:(i) “Sydney 2000”; and(ii) “5 DOLLARS”; and(b) a representation of the Olympic rings. |\n| 224 | Reverse | R73 | A circle, immediately inside the rim, comprising:(a) representations of coral; and(b) a tablet, enclosing:(i) the inscription “Sydney 2000”; and(ii) a representation of the Olympic rings in Olympic colours;and surrounding:(c) a representation of 2 great white sharks; and(d) the letter “C”. |\n| 225 | Reverse | R74 | A circle, immediately inside the rim, comprising:(a) representations of sailing ships; and(b) a tablet, enclosing:(i) the inscription “Sydney 2000”; and(ii) a representation of the Olympic rings in Olympic colours;and surrounding:(c) a motif border, surrounding:(i) a representation of Australia with superimposed figures, footprints and motifs; and(ii) the letter “C”. |\n| 226 | Reverse | R75 | Representations of elements of a traditional analog stopwatch and a modern digital heart‑rate monitor, and the inscription “DEDICATION”, arranged in a circle, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:(a) a representation of a tracksuit‑clad athlete training in the rain; and(b) the letter “P”; and(c) a tablet, enclosing:(i) the inscription “Sydney 2000”; and(ii) a representation of the Olympic rings. |\n| 227 | Reverse | R76 | A representation of a platypus with water swirls and the number “20” superimposed. |\n| 228 | Reverse | R77 | A representation of the United Nations logo, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “UNITED NATIONS fiftieth anniversary”;(b) “20 cents”. |\n| 229 | Reverse | R78 | A reproduction of the reverse of a 1910 Australian Florin. |\n| 230 | Reverse | R79 | A reproduction of the reverse of a 1927 Australian Florin. |\n| 231 | Reverse | R80 | A reproduction of the reverse of an Australian commemorative Florin dated 1934‑35. |\n| 232 | Reverse | R81 | A reproduction of the reverse of a 1938 Australian Florin. |\n| 233 | Reverse | R82 | A reproduction of the reverse of an Australian commemorative Florin dated 1901‑1951. |\n| 234 | Reverse | R83 | A reproduction of the reverse of a 1954 Australian Florin. |\n| 235 | Reverse | R84 | A reproduction of the reverse of a 1937 Australian Crown. |\n\n> Notes to the Currency Determination No. 4 of 1998\n\n> Note 1\n\n> Note: The Currency Determination No. 4 of 1998 (in force under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of Instruments\n\n| Title | Date of notificationin Gazette | Date ofcommencement | Application, saving ortransitional provisions |\n| ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------- |\n| Currency Determination No. 4 of 1998 | 24 June 1998 (see Gazette 1998, No. GN25) | Schedule (items 117–122, 205, 207, 208 and 221–226): 1 Apr 1998Schedule (items 123–131, 209–211 and 227–235): 17 July 1998Remainder: 20 Mar 1998 | |\n| Currency Determination No. 6 of 1998 | 4 Nov 1998 (see Gazette 1998, No. GN44) | 16 Oct 1998 | — |\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of Amendments\n\n```html\n

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Part 2 explains those design codes (for example, what “E1” or “R68” means).\n- The Determination contains commencement rules that stagger when particular schedule items take effect (clause 2).\n- The Determination expressly says it does not affect any other determination about coin specifications (clause 4).\n\n**Who this affects**\n\n- The Royal Australian Mint / any authorised mint and contractors who manufacture Australian coins: they must use these specifications to produce coins that qualify as official Australian currency under the enabling law (clause 3 and Schedule).\n- The Attorney‑General’s Department and any officials responsible for issuing coin programmes: they decide designs and timings and use this Determination to record the official technical standard.\n- Collectors, dealers and financial institutions that handle coins: the Determination fixes physical and visual features that distinguish particular mintages and commemorative issues.\n\n**Why it matters (practical effects and mechanics)**\n\n- It defines the authoritative technical standard for a set of denominations and commemorative/bullion coins — metal content, weight tolerances, dimensions and the official design elements. That is how the government controls which items count as official currency and ensures interchangeability and recognisability in commerce and for collectors.\n- By locking in exact metal purities and weights (e.g. 99.9% silver, 99.99% gold, or 99.95% platinum) and precise tolerances for each named issue, it sets manufacturing tolerances and quality controls that mints must meet (Schedules, Part 1).\n\n**Stated purpose claims and a practical test of costs, incentives and trade‑offs**\n\n- The Determination’s stated purpose (implicit in the Currency Act power it uses) is to specify coin standards so Australia has consistent, identifiable coinage. That purpose is realised by listing technical parameters and design identifications (clause 3 and Schedule).\n\n- Costs and who pays: production costs fall on the mint/contractors authorised to strike the coins. Higher-purity bullion and tight tolerances raise manufacturing cost per coin; the government (or authorised mint) chooses whether to sell those coins at a premium, retain them as legal‑tender specimens, or use them as collector/bullion products.\n\n- Incentives and effects on private actors: the Determination creates a clear supply-side obligation for the authorised mint—designers and manufacturers must meet the specifications to issue official coins. It does not in itself (and does not purport to) regulate private bullion or token producers who do not claim official status, but by fixing official designs it prevents private tokens from being mistaken for those official coins.\n\n- Trade‑offs and implementation risks: strict tolerances and specific inscriptions create manufacturing and quality‑assurance requirements. Errors in production (wrong weight, wrong inscription) can lead to rejects or re-strikes and potential recalls, imposing costs. Complex or colour elements (e.g. “gold cameo” or Olympic colours) increase production complexity and cost (see explanations for R64, R69, R73, etc.).\n\n- Compliance burden and bureaucratic discretion: the Determination itself is prescriptive and technical; discretion is primarily exercised when choosing which designs to add or when to stagger commencements (clause 2). Adding or amending items requires further determinations (the Notes record later amendments).\n\n**Concentrated benefits and potential for rent‑seeking**\n\n- Benefits concentrate with the authorised mint (and associated designers, suppliers and bullion purchasers): they gain by being the official producer and by selling commemorative/bullion issues, sometimes at substantial premiums above face value.\n- The Determination’s mechanics (listing of particular commemorative designs and bullion purities) create opportunities for concentrated commercial returns to the mint and its suppliers; the document itself merely records specifications — decisions about which designs to issue and how many coins to strike determine the economic rents.\n\n**Key provisions to look at when implementing or challenging this Determination**\n\n- Clause 3: mapping from Schedule columns to technical requirements — this is the operative specification clause.\n- The Schedule, Part 1: detailed specs (weights, diameters, tolerances, design codes) for each item.\n- Part 2 of the Schedule: authoritative explanation of design symbols (what each code means graphically and textually).\n- Clause 2: staggered commencement dates for certain listed items (matters of timing for production and marketing).\n- Clause 4: clarifies this Determination does not override other coin specification determinations.\n\n**Bottom line**\n\nThis Determination is a technically detailed, prescriptive instrument that records the official physical and design standards for a range of Australian circulating, commemorative and bullion coins. 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