{"id":"F2005B02939","name":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 5)","slug":"currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-5","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":436631,"registerId":"F2005B02939-fast-fetch-1775953766930","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 5)","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 (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 5)\n\nI, JOE HOCKEY, Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 10 October 2000\n\nJOE HOCKEY\n\nMinister for Financial Services and Regulation\n\nContents\n\nPage\n\n 1 Name of Determination \n\n 2 Commencement \n\n 3 Specification of coins 2\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\n \n\n \n\n1 Name of Determination\n\n This Determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 5).\n\n2 Commencement\n\n This Determination commences on gazettal.\n\n3 Specification of coins\n\n (1) 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\n (2) A reference in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the diameter of a coin is, for a coin that is not circular, a reference to the longest distance between 2 opposite points on the edge of the coin.\n\n4 Application of Determination\n\n The specifications in this Determination do not affect any other Determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\n \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 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 $20 Bi-metallic:(a) centre piece – 99.9% gold(b) surround – 99.9% silver 19.60 0.500 32.00 2.80 S1 E1 O23 R245\n- 102 25 cents Not less than 99.9% silver 8.749 0.500 26.26 4.00 S4 E4 O24 R246\n- 103 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 22.385 0.500 40.50 4.00 S1 E1 O25 R247\n- 104 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 22.385 0.500 40.50 4.00 S1 E1 O25 R248\n- 105 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 22.385 0.500 40.50 4.00 S1 E1 O25 R249\n- 106 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 22.385 0.500 40.50 4.00 S1 E1 O25 R250\n- 107 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 22.385 0.500 40.50 4.00 S1 E1 O25 R251\n- 108 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 22.385 0.500 40.50 4.00 S1 E1 O25 R252\n- 109 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 22.385 0.500 40.50 4.00 S1 E1 O25 R253\n\n\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 | Shape | S4 | 7-pointed star-shaped |\n| 203 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled |\n| 204 | Edge | E4 | Plain |\n| 205 | Obverse | O23 | A seven-pointed, star-shaped gold centrepiece bearing an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a silver border bearing a circle of raised beads immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and
(c) ‘20 DOLLARS’. |\n| 206 | Obverse | O24 | A seven-pointed, star-shaped dump bearing an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and
(c) ‘25 CENTS’. |\n| 207 | Obverse | O25
| A holey dollar comprising a silver annulus with a seven-pointed, star-shaped hole in the centre and a circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing:
(a) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(ii) ‘AUSTRALIA’; and
(iii) ‘ONE DOLLAR’; and
(b) a small effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. |\n| 208 | Reverse | R245
| A seven-pointed, star-shaped gold centrepiece bearing a representation of the coat of arms of Australia, surrounded by a silver border bearing:
(a) a representation of the floral emblem of each state of Australia and the Northern Territory, in turn; and
(b) as a mint mark, the letter ‘P’. |\n| 209 | Reverse | R246 | A seven-pointed, star-shaped dump with:
(a) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘1901’; and
(ii) ‘2001’; and
(b) a representation of new Parliament House, Canberra; and
(c) as a mint mark, the letter ‘P’. |\n| 210 | Reverse | R247 | A holey dollar comprising:
(a) a silver annulus bearing:
(i) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of New South Wales, pad printed in colour; and
(ii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Victoria; and
(iii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Queensland; and
(iv) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Western Australia; and
(v) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of South Australia; and
(vi) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Tasmania; and
(vii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of the Northern Territory; and
(viii) as a mint mark, the letter ‘P’; and
(b) a seven-pointed star-shaped hole in the centre. |\n| 211 | Reverse | R248 | A holey dollar comprising:
(a) a silver annulus bearing:
(i) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of New South Wales; and
(ii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Victoria, pad printed in colour; and
(iii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Queensland; and
(iv) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Western Australia; and
(v) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of South Australia; and
(vi) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Tasmania; and
(vii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of the Northern Territory; and
(viii) as a mint mark, the letter ‘P’; and
(b) a seven-pointed star-shaped hole in the centre. |\n| 212 | Reverse | R249 | A holey dollar comprising:
(a) a silver annulus bearing:
(i) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of New South Wales; and
(ii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Victoria; and
(iii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Queensland, pad printed in colour; and
(iv) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Western Australia; and
(v) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of South Australia; and
(vi) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Tasmania; and
(vii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of the Northern Territory; and
(viii) as a mint mark, the letter ‘P’; and
(b) a seven-pointed star-shaped hole in the centre. |\n| 213 | Reverse | R250 | A holey dollar comprising:
(a) a silver annulus bearing:
(i) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of New South Wales; and
(ii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Victoria; and
(iii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Queensland; and
(iv) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Western Australia, pad printed in colour; and
(v) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of South Australia; and
(vi) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Tasmania; and
(vii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of the Northern Territory; and
(viii) as a mint mark, the letter ‘P’; and
(b) a seven-pointed star-shaped hole in the centre. |\n| 214 | Reverse | R251 | A holey dollar comprising:
(a) a silver annulus bearing:
(i) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of New South Wales; and
(ii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Victoria; and
(iii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Queensland; and
(iv) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Western Australia; and
(v) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of South Australia, pad printed in colour; and
(vi) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Tasmania; and
(vii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of the Northern Territory; and
(viii) as a mint mark, the letter ‘P’; and
(b) a seven-pointed star-shaped hole in the centre. |\n| 215 | Reverse | R252 | A holey dollar comprising:
(a) a silver annulus bearing:
(i) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of New South Wales; and
(ii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Victoria; and
(iii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Queensland; and
(iv) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Western Australia; and
(v) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of South Australia; and
(vi) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Tasmania, pad printed in colour; and
(vii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of the Northern Territory; and
(viii) as a mint mark, the letter ‘P’; and
(b) a seven-pointed star-shaped hole in the centre. |\n| 216 | Reverse | R253 | A holey dollar comprising:
(a) a silver annulus bearing:
(i) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of New South Wales; and
(ii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Victoria; and
(iii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Queensland; and
(iv) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Western Australia; and
(v) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of South Australia; and
(vi) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of Tasmania; and
(vii) a representation of the design on the shield comprising part of the coat of arms of the Northern Territory; and
(viii) as a mint mark, the letter ‘P’; and
(b) a seven-pointed star-shaped hole in the centre. |\n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination does not change the legal scope of the Currency Act; it specifies technical and design parameters for particular Perth Mint coins listed in Schedule 1 (items 101–109) (see section 3(1) and Schedule 1). Section 4 expressly states these specifications do not affect any other Determination of coin specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Technical precision requirements: specific standard weights with narrow allowable variations (e.g. 19.60 ± 0.500 g) and exact diameters/thicknesses in Schedule 1, Part 1 (section 3(1)) increase manufacturing accuracy demands.","Design cross‑references: uses symbolic codes (S, E, O, R codes such as O23–O25, R245–R253) requiring consultation of Part 2 to interpret final designs (Schedule 1, Parts 1–2).","Non‑standard forms: includes non‑circular and ‘holey dollar’ shapes and a 7‑pointed star shape that need specialised dies and quality control (Part 2 items 201–202; Schedule 1 entries).","Multi‑material and colour processes: a bi‑metallic coin (centre gold, surround silver) and pad‑printed colour on certain shield designs add production complexity (Schedule 1 Item 101; Part 2 R247–R252).","Multiple near‑identical variants: several $1 items (103–109) share most specs but differ in reverse detail, increasing variant management for minting and inventory (Schedule 1 Part 1).","Measurement rule for irregular coins: explicit definition of 'diameter' for non‑circular coins introduces a non‑standard measurement method (section 3(2)).","Legal and administrative framing: instrument is made under Currency Act s13A(1) (instrument header) and takes immediate effect on gazettal (section 2); section 4 preserves other Determinations, requiring cross‑checking for conflicts."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets the technical specifications—metal composition, standard weight and allowable variation, diameter, thickness, shape, edge and the exact obverse/reverse designs—for a set of Perth Mint coins listed in Schedule 1 (including a bi‑metallic $20 and several 99.9% silver $1 and 25¢ issues). Made by the Minister under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 and commencing on gazettal (ss 2–3), it binds the Mint to precise manufacturing tolerances and final designs."},"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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose: specifying technical characteristics for a discrete set of commemorative coins. The repetitive entries for the seven $1 coins (differing only by which state/territory coat of arms appears in colour) represent necessary specificity for a coin series rather than scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward tabular structure with clear cross-referencing between Parts 1 and 2","Minimal conditional logic — only one substantive provision (section 3) with a simple mechanical formula for reading the table","Single defined concept (diameter for non-circular coins in section 3(2))","No nested exceptions or complex temporal provisions","Repetitive structure in Schedule 1 (seven nearly identical $1 coin entries) creates visual bulk but not conceptual complexity","Self-contained — no external cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering provision (Currency Act 1965)"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets the technical specifications for a special set of commemorative coins minted by the Perth Mint in 2000. It covers nine different coins celebrating the Centenary of Federation (Australia's 100th birthday as a nation in 2001).\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Authorises legal tender coins** with specific denominations: one $20 coin, one 25-cent coin, and seven different $1 coins\n- **Sets precise physical standards** for each coin including:\n - Weight (with allowed variation)\n - Size (diameter and thickness)\n - What metals they're made from (mostly silver, with one bi-metallic gold-and-silver coin)\n - Shape (circular or 7-pointed star)\n - Edge type (milled or plain)\n\n**The special designs:**\n- The $20 coin and 25-cent coin feature a \"holey dollar and dump\" design — a historical nod to early Australian currency where Spanish dollars were punched to create two coins\n- The seven $1 coins form a set where each highlights a different Australian state or territory's coat of arms in colour (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, and Northern Territory)\n- All coins feature Queen Elizabeth II on the front (obverse) and carry a 'P' mint mark showing they were made in Perth\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Coin collectors and investors purchasing these commemorative coins\n- The Perth Mint, which must manufacture coins to these exact specifications for them to be legal Australian currency\n- Anyone accepting these coins as payment (they're official money, though typically kept as collectibles)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this determination, these coins couldn't legally be issued as Australian currency. The law ensures consistency, prevents counterfeiting through precise specifications, and preserves the historical significance of the Federation centenary celebration."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-5","history":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-5/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-5/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-5/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-5/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2000-no-5/documents"}}