{"id":"F2005B02937","name":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 3)","slug":"currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-3","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":33128,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005B02937-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 3)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 3)\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 2000\n\nJOE HOCKEY\n\nMinister for Financial Services and Regulation\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 3).\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis Determination commences on gazettal.\n\n3 Specification of coins\n\nThis 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\nThe specifications in this Determination do not affect any other Determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\nSchedule 1\n\n(section 3)\n\nPart 1 Specification of coins\n\n```html\n

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Column 6

Item

Denomination and nominal weight in ounces or kilograms

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

50 cents
(1/2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

16.086 ± 0.500

32.10

2.80

S1

E1

O1

R235

102

$1
(1 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 ± 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O1

R235

103

$2
(2 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

62.770 ± 0.500

50.30

4.50

S1

E2

O1

R235

104

$10
(10 oz)

Not less than 99.9% silver

312.347 ± 1.000

75.50

8.70

S1

E2

O1

R235

105

$30
(1 kg)

Not less than 99.9% silver

1002.502 ± 1.500

101.00

14.60

S1

E2

O1

R235

\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 | Continuously 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 | R235 | A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:(a) either:(i) if the nominal weight of the coin is measured in ounces — the inscription ‘X OZ 999 SILVER’ (where ‘X’ is the nominal weight, in ounces, of the coin expressed as a common fraction, or whole number, in Arabic numerals); or(ii) if the nominal weight of the coin is 1 kilogram — the inscription ‘1KILO 999 SILVER’; and(b) the inscription ‘2001’; and(c) the Chinese character for ‘snake’; and(d) a pattern of bats and clouds;that, in turn, surround:(e) a representation of a snake with 3 unhatched eggs, 1 cracked egg and 1 egg from which a baby snake is hatching;with or without the inscription ‘P’. |","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 serves its original narrow purpose: specifying technical details for a particular coin issue. It has not expanded beyond authorising the 2001 Year of the Snake silver coin series."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (5 substantive sections plus schedule)","No defined terms section - meanings are self-evident or reference external standards","Single cross-reference (to Currency Act 1965 subsection 13A(1))","Simple tabular format for specifications with clear column headings","No conditional logic or exceptions - just straightforward specifications","Design elements reference external codes (S1, E1, E2, O1, R235) but these are explained in Part 2"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a technical regulation that sets the official specifications for a series of Australian silver coins minted by the Perth Mint in 2000. \n\n**What it does:**\n- Authorises five new silver coins with face values of 50 cents, $1, $2, $10, and $30\n- These are bullion coins (valuable metal coins) with weights ranging from half an ounce to 1 kilogram\n- All coins must be at least 99.9% pure silver\n- Sets precise manufacturing standards including:\n - Exact weights and allowable tolerances (e.g., the $1 coin must weigh 31.635 grams, give or take 0.5 grams)\n - Dimensions (diameter and thickness)\n - Design elements including shape, edge type, and imagery\n\n**The design theme:**\nThese are \"Year of the Snake\" coins for 2001, featuring:\n- Queen Elizabeth II on the front (obverse)\n- A snake with hatching eggs on the back (reverse)\n- Chinese character for \"snake\"\n- Decorative bats and clouds pattern\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- The Perth Mint (which manufactures the coins)\n- Coin collectors and investors who buy these coins\n- Anyone accepting them as legal tender (though their metal value far exceeds their face value)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this determination, these coins could not be legally issued as Australian currency. The document ensures consistency and authenticity so buyers know exactly what they're getting."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination does not broaden the legal scope beyond the Currency Act's established power to specify coin features. It stays on the narrow, original-purpose track: recording technical specifications and designs for particular Perth Mint silver coins (weights, composition, dimensions and inscriptions). There is no substantive expansion of regulatory reach or addition of unrelated obligations in this instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Short instrument (4 substantive sections plus a two‑part Schedule)","Five coin items specified in Schedule 1, Part 1 (Items 101–105)","Five symbols defined in Schedule 1, Part 2 (S1, E1, E2, O1, R235)","Simple conditional text in reverse-design rule (ounces vs 1 kilogram inscription)","Numeric tolerances specified to three decimal places (weights, diameters, thicknesses)","Single statutory cross-reference to Currency Act 1965 subsection 13A(1)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination authorises the Perth Mint to strike a set of dated (2001) silver coins with precise technical specs—purity (≥99.9%), exact weights/tolerances, dimensions, edges and specified designs (including a snake motif). It binds the Mint’s production and gives buyers, dealers and assayers clear standards for authentication and valuation. Practically, it creates market certainty and collectible appeal while imposing quality‑control compliance obligations on the Mint."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-3","history":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-3/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-3/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-3/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-3/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-3/documents"}}