{"id":"F2008B00131","name":"Currency Determination No. 4 of 1999","slug":"currency-determination-no-4-of-1999","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":437053,"registerId":"F2008B00131-fast-fetch-1775954081176","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 4 of 1999","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n\n\nCurrency Determination 1999 (No. 4)\n\nI, JOE HOCKEY, Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 7 September 1999.\n\n\nJOE HOCKEY\n\nMinister for Financial Services and Regulation\n\n \n\n\n\nCurrency Determination 1999 (No. 4)\n\nmade under the\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n Page\n\n 1 Name of Determination \n\n 2 Commencement \n\n 3 Specification of coins \n\n 4 Application of Determination \n\nSchedule 1 \n\nPart 1 Specifications of coins \n\nPart 2 Explanation of symbols \n\n \n\n \n\nDo not delete : Part placeholder\n\nDo not delete : Division placeholder\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\n This Determination is Currency Determination 1999 (No. 4).\n\n2 Commencement\n\n This Determination commences on gazettal.\n\n3 Specification of coins\n\n This Determination specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition specified in columns 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 1, the standard weight, the allowable variation from that weight, the dimensions and the design specified in columns 4, 5 and 6 of that Part.\n\n4 Application of Determination\n\n This Determination does not affect any other Determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\nSchedule 1 \n\n(section 3)\n\nPart 1 Specifications of coins\n\n \n\n- Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6\n- Item Denomination and nominal weight in ounces or kilograms Standard composition Standard weight and allowable variation (g) Dimensions Design\n- (1) Diameter (mm) (2) Thickness (mm) (1) Shape (2) Edge (3) Obverse (4) Reverse\n- 101 $30 (1 kg) Not less than 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 101.00 14.60 S1 E2 O1 R184\n- 102 $25 (1/4 oz) Not less than 99.99% gold 7.807 ± 0.030 20.10 2.00 S1 E1 O1 R185\n- 103 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R186\n- 104 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R187\n- 105 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R188\n- 106 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R189\n- 107 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R190\n- 108 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R191\n- 109 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R192\n- 110 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R193\n- 111 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R194\n- 112 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R195\n- 113 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R196\n- 114 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R197\n- 115 $1 (1 oz) Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R198\n\n\nPart 2 Explanation of symbols\n\n \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 | 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 or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by the word ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;
that, in turn, surround an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. |\n| 205 | Reverse | R184 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:
(a) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘1 KILO 999 SILVER’; and
(ii) ‘2000’; and
(b) a traditional Chinese pattern of clouds pad‑printed in yellow, and bats pad‑printed in purple; and
(c) the Chinese character for ‘dragon’;
that, in turn, surround a representation of a dragon with its tail raised and its eyes marked by inset yellow diamonds. |\n| 206 | Reverse | R185 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/4 oz. 9999 GOLD’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of two hopping kangaroos breaking through a sunburst design; and
(d) as a privy mark — the ‘Basler Stab’ (a representation of the mace from the coat of arms of the Swiss city and canton of Basel). |\n| 207 | Reverse | R186 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘1999’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of 2 kookaburras perched on a branch; and
(d) the inscription ‘P100’; and
(e) as a circular privy mark — a representation of the reverse of a United States Quarter Dollar commemorating the US State of Delaware. |\n| 208 | Reverse | R187 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as a circular privy mark:
(i) a representation of the God Janus — the early Roman Republican Calendar symbol for January; and
(ii) the inscriptions Januarius, Janus and January. |\n| 209 | Reverse | R188 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as an oval privy mark:
(i) a representation of the feast of Februa — the early Roman Republican Calendar symbol for February; and
(ii) the inscriptions Februarius, Februa and February. |\n| 210 | Reverse | R189 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as a circular privy mark:
(i) a representation of the Roman Deity Mars — the early Roman Republican Calendar symbol for March; and
(ii) the inscriptions Martius, Mars and March. |\n| 211 | Reverse | R190 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as a rectangular privy mark:
(i) a representation of the Greek Goddess Aphrodite (also known as the Roman Goddess Venus) — the early Roman Republican Calendar symbol for April; and
(ii) the inscriptions Aprilis, Venus and April. |\n| 212 | Reverse | R191 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as a circular privy mark:
(i) a representation of the Roman Goddess Maia — the early Roman Republican Calendar symbol for May; and
(ii) the inscriptions Maius, Maia and May. |\n| 213 | Reverse | R192 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as a privy mark:
(i) a representation of the Roman Goddess Juno — the early Roman Republican Calendar symbol for June; and
(ii) the inscriptions Junius, Juno and June. |\n| 214 | Reverse | R193 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as a privy mark:
(i) a representation of the Roman Ruler of the Gods, Julius Caesar — the early Roman Republican Calendar symbol for July; and
(ii) the inscriptions Julius, Caesar and July. |\n| 215 | Reverse | R194 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as an oval privy mark:
(i) a representation of the Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar — the early Roman Republican Calendar symbol for August; and
(ii) the inscriptions Augustus, Caesar and August. |\n| 216 | Reverse | R195 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as a privy mark:
(i) a representation of the symbol for the seventh month of the early Roman Republican Calendar — from the Latin Septem; and
(ii) the inscriptions Septem and September and the Roman Numeral VII. |\n| 217 | Reverse | R196 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as an octagonal privy mark:
(i) a representation of the symbol for the eighth month of the early Roman Republican Calendar — from the Latin Octo; and
(ii) the inscriptions Octo and October and the Roman Numeral VIII. |\n| 218 | Reverse | R197 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as a privy mark:
(i) a representation of the symbol for the ninth month of the early Roman Republican Calendar — from the Latin Nove; and
(ii) the inscriptions Nove and November and the Roman Numeral IX. |\n| 219 | Reverse | R198 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER’; and
(b) ‘2000’;
that, in turn, surround:
(c) a representation of a kookaburra perched on a wattle branch; and
(d) as a circular privy mark:
(i) a representation of the symbol for the tenth month of the early Roman Republican Calendar — from the Latin Decem; and
(ii) the inscriptions Decem and December and the Roman Numeral X. |\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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 the technical characteristics of particular commemorative coins. It does not expand beyond the standard function of a Currency Determination under the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Highly structured tabular format with extensive cross-referencing between Parts 1 and 2","15 separate coin specifications requiring lookup of symbol codes (S1, E1, E2, O1, R184-R198) in Part 2","Precise technical measurements (weight tolerances to 3 decimal places, dimensions to 2 decimal places)","Detailed design descriptions with nested sub-paragraphs (a), (b), (c) containing further sub-items (i), (ii)","Specialised numismatic terminology ('privy mark', 'milled edge', 'obverse', 'reverse', 'effigy')","Multiple inscription requirements with exact wording specified in quotation marks"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination prescribes the precise physical and design standards for 15 Australian commemorative coins issued 1999–2000, including a 1 kg silver Millennium dragon, a gold Australian Nugget, and a series of silver kookaburra dollars with monthly privy marks. Made under the Currency Act 1965, it fixes weight, metal purity, inscriptions and imagery so the Royal Australian Mint and collectors have legally enforceable, uniform specifications and authentic, marketable pieces."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination does not alter the legal scope of the Currency Act; it adds or updates only the manufacturing and design specifications for the listed coins and expressly states it does not affect other determinations (s.3; s.4)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple listed coin items with repetitive but precise numeric tolerances (weights, diameters, thicknesses) increasing clerical detail","Use of symbolic cross-references (S1, E1, O1, R184–R198) requiring lookup in Part 2 to interpret designs","Detailed design descriptions including privy marks, inscriptions and pad‑printed colours that require subjective manufacturing interpretation","Technical manufacturing tolerances (e.g. ±1.500 g for 1 kg silver) that impose compliance and quality-control burdens on producers","Legal formality: made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act and expressly preserves other determinations (ss.1–4)","Multiple similar items (many $1 1 oz silver issues) that raise administrative tracking needs for issuance and cataloguing"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination prescribes the technical specifications—metal composition, exact weight (with allowable variation), dimensions and detailed designs—for a set of Australian coins (including 1 kg silver, 1 oz silver, and 1/4 oz gold pieces). It takes effect on gazettal. It directs the Royal Australian Mint and other producers to manufacture coins to these standards, affects dealers and purchasers by defining the recognised physical coins, and leaves other existing coin determinations untouched (ss.3–4)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1999","history":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1999/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1999/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1999/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1999/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-4-of-1999/documents"}}