{"id":"F2008B00126","name":"Currency Determination No. 5 of 1997","slug":"currency-determination-no-5-of-1997","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":72588,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008B00126-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency Determination No. 5 of 1997","content":"Commonwealth of Australia\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCurrency Determination No. 5 of 1997\n\nI, CHARLES RODERICK KEMP, Assistant Treasurer, acting for the Treasurer, make the following Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 28 July 1997.\n\nC.R. KEMP\n\nAssistant Treasurer\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nCitation\n\n1. This Determination may be cited as Currency Determination No. 5 of 1997.\n\nCommencement\n\n2. This Determination commences on 29 September 1997.\n\nSpecifications of coins\n\n3. This Determination specifies, for a coin of a kind having the denomination and standard composition specified in columns 1 and 2, respectively, in Part 1 of the Schedule, and a design specified in column 5 of that Part:\n\n(a) the standard weight, and allowable variation from that weight, specified for a coin of that kind in column 3 of that Part; and\n\n(b) the dimensions specified for a coin of that kind in column 4 of that Part.\n\nApplication of Determination\n\n4. This Determination does not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\nSCHEDULE Clause 3\n\nPART 1—SPECIFICATIONS OF COINS\n\n```html\n

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Denom‑

ination

Standard

composition

Standard weight

Dimensions

Design

and allowable

variation (g)

(1)

Diameter

(mm)

(2)

Thickness

(mm)

(1)

Shape

(2)

Edge

(3)

Obverse

(4)

Reverse

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin

20.00 0.50

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O3

R49

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin

20.00 0.50

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O3

R50

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin

20.00 0.50

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O3

R51

$5

Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin

20.00 0.50

38.90

2.65

S1

E1

O3

R52

\n```\n\nPART 2—EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS\n\n| Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| -------------- | ------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Shape | S1 | Circular |\n| Edge | E1 | Milled |\n| Obverse | O3 | An effigy of the Queen, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and(b) “AUSTRALIA 2000”. |\n\n| Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| -------------- | ------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Reverse | R49 | A representation of a female gymnast 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| Reverse | R50 | A representation of a male athlete 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| Reverse | R51 | A representation of a male archer 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| Reverse | R52 | A representation of a sailing yacht and its crew 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. |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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 scoped to its original purpose: specifying the physical characteristics of particular commemorative coins. It does not expand beyond the standard function of a currency determination under the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (4 operative clauses plus schedule)","No defined terms requiring interpretation","Simple tabular format for specifications","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering provision (Currency Act 1965, s 13A(1))","No conditional logic or exceptions","Straightforward application clause (clause 4) that preserves other determinations without creating conflicts"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument authorises the Royal Australian Mint to produce four commemorative $5 coins for the Sydney 2000 Olympics and sets their exact physical specifications—an alloy of copper, zinc, aluminium and tin; weight 20 g (±0.5 g); 38.9 mm diameter, 2.65 mm thick; circular with a milled edge; obverse bearing Queen Elizabeth II and “AUSTRALIA 2000”; reverse showing gymnastics, athletics, archery and sailing. It makes the coins lawful money, ensuring consistency, machine recognition and anti‑counterfeit integrity for collectors and currency users."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination does not expand or reduce the statutory power to determine coin specifications; it adds specific technical specifications and authorised designs for $5 coins (composition, weights/tolerances, dimensions, shape/edge and obverse/reverse designs) while expressly preserving other determinations (Clause 3 and Clause 4). It therefore changes the catalogue of specified coin types but not the legal scope of determinations under the Currency Act (subsection 13A(1))."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical scope: prescribes physical specifications (weight ± variation, diameter, thickness) rather than broad legal rules (Clause 3 and Schedule).","Multiple design variants: four distinct reverse designs (R49–R52) and a specified obverse (O3) require cross-referencing Part 2 symbols.","Use of tabular/encoded format: technical details are provided in a formatted schedule and symbol key (Schedule Part 1 and Part 2).","Statutory provenance: exercise of power under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (preamble) — low legal complexity but requires correct statutory footing.","Administrative detail: commencement date and non-derogation clause (Clause 2 and Clause 4) add minor implementation checks."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination (under the Currency Act 1965) sets the physical specifications and authorised designs for a $5 coin series: composition, standard weight (with allowable variation), diameter, thickness, shape, edge, obverse and four reverse designs. It takes effect 29 September 1997 and sits alongside existing coin specifications. It directly affects those who produce and supply Commonwealth coinage (designers, the Mint/contractors and the issuing authority) by requiring production to meet the listed tolerances (Clause 3) and not changing other determinations (Clause 4)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-5-of-1997","history":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-5-of-1997/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-5-of-1997/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-5-of-1997/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-5-of-1997/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-determination-no-5-of-1997/documents"}}