{"id":"F2013L00661","name":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 2)","slug":"currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":437803,"registerId":"F2013L00661-fast-fetch-1775954501658","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 2)","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\n \n\n \n\nCurrency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 2)\n\nI, Bernie Ripoll, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make the following determination under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated: 15 April 2013\n\nBernie Ripoll\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1 Name of determination\n\n2 Commencement\n\n3 Authority\n\n4 Definition\n\n5 Standard weight, design and dimension of coins\n\nSchedule 1—Standard weight, design and dimension of coins\n\nPart 1—Specifications of coins\n\nPart 2—Explanation of symbols\n\n \n\n1 Name of determination\n\n This determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 2).\n\n2 Commencement\n\n This determination commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3 Authority\n\n This determination is made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\n4 Definition\n\n Act means the Currency Act 1965.\n\n5 Standard weight, design and dimension of coins\n\n (1) This section is made for subsection 13A(1) of the Act.\n\n (2) On and after the day when this determination commences, each item of the table in Part 1 of Schedule 1 specifies the standard weight, the allowable variation from that standard weight, the design and the dimensions of a coin whose denomination is specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act.\n\n (3) Each item of the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 explains a symbol used to describe the design of coins in Part 1 of Schedule 1.\n\n (4) This determination does not affect any other determination made under subsection 13A(1) of the Act.\n\nSchedule 1—Standard weight, design and dimension of coins\n\nNote: See section 5.\n\nPart 1—Specifications of coins\n\n \n\n- Item Denomination Standard composition Standard weight and allowable variation (g) Dimensions Design\n- Maximum diameter (mm) or other dimension Maximum thickness (mm) Shape Edge Obverse Reverse\n- 1 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R1\n- 2 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R2\n- 3 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R3\n- 4 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R4\n- 5 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R5\n- 6 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R6\n- 7 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R7\n- 8 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R8\n- 9 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R9\n- 10 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 14.50 x 14.50 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R10\n- 11 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R11\n- 12 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R12\n- 13 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R13\n- 14 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R14\n- 15 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R15\n- 16 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R16\n- 17 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R17\n- 18 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R18\n- 19 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R19\n- 20 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 33.20 x 33.20 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R20\n- 21 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S2 E1 O3 R21\n- 22 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807 ± 0.030 20.60 2.00 S2 E1 O4 R22\n- 23 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 32.60 3.10 S2 E1 O5 R22\n- 24 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S2 E1 O6 R23\n\n\nPart 2—Explanation of symbols\n\n \n\n| Item | Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Shape | S1 | Square |\n| 2 | Shape | S2 | Circular |\n| 3 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled |\n| 4 | Obverse | O1 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA”;
(c) “2014”;
(d) “15 DOLLARS”;
(e) “1/10oz 9999 GOLD”;
(f) “IRB” |\n| 5 | Obverse | O2 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA”;
(c) “2014”;
(d) “1 DOLLAR”;
(e) “1oz 999 SILVER”;
(f) “IRB” |\n| 6 | Obverse | O3 | A design consisting of a circle that surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA”;
(c) “· 1 DOLLAR ·”;
(d) “IRB” |\n| 7 | Obverse | O4 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA”;
(c) “2013”;
(d) “25 DOLLARS”;
(e) “1/4oz 9999 GOLD”;
(f) “IRB” |\n| 8 | Obverse | O5 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA”;
(c) “2013”;
(d) “50 CENTS”;
(e) “1/2oz 999 SILVER”;
(f) “IRB” |\n| 9 | Obverse | O6 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a circular pattern consisting of squares and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2013”;
(c) “1 DOLLAR”;
(d) “IRB” |\n| 10 | Reverse | R1 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 11 | Reverse | R2 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 12 | Reverse | R3 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 13 | Reverse | R4 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 14 | Reverse | R5 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 15 | Reverse | R6 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 16 | Reverse | R7 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 17 | Reverse | R8 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 18 | Reverse | R9 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 19 | Reverse | R10 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a horse superimposed over stylised ground with a horizon and a stylised cloud, and the following:
(a) the pinyin pictograph pronounced “mă” and meaning “horse”;
(b) “P” |\n| 20 | Reverse | R11 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Dà Wăn Liū” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng wù chén mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the 13th year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 21 | Reverse | R12 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Zì Zaì Jū” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng guĭ haì mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the eighth year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 22 | Reverse | R13 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Xuĕ Dĭan Dīao” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng guĭ haì mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the eighth year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 23 | Reverse | R14 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Rú Yì Cōng” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng wù chén mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the 13th year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 24 | Reverse | R15 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Hóng Yù Zuò” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng wù chén mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the 13th year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 25 | Reverse | R16 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Chì Huā Yīng” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng guĭ haì mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the eighth year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 26 | Reverse | R17 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Ěr Yún Shĭ” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng guĭ haì mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the eighth year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 27 | Reverse | R18 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Shī Zi Yù” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng guĭ haì mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the eighth year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 28 | Reverse | R19 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Pì Lì Xīang” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng guĭ haì mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the eighth year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 29 | Reverse | R20 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a coloured representation of a horse;
(b) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “qían lóng yù lăn zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(c) a coloured representation of a Chinese stamp that is made up of a square border which encloses the pinyin pictographs pronounced “tài shàng huáng dì zhī băo” and meaning “stamp of Emperor Yōngzhèng”;
(d) the pinyin pictographs pronounced:
(i) “Bēn Xīao Cōng” which is the name of the horse with no English equivalent; and
(ii) “qían lóng guĭ haì mèng chūn haĭ xī chēn láng shì níng gōng shū” and meaning “Painted by Minister Lang Shining in early spring of the eighth year from the ascension of Emperor Qíanlóng”;
(e) “P” |\n| 30 | Reverse | R21 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a representation of a horse superimposed on a landscape with grasses, trees, shrubs, a fence and a tank on stilts, and the following:
(a) “THE AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE”;
(b) “2013 1oz 999 SILVER”;
(c) “IJ”;
(d) “P” |\n| 31 | Reverse | R22 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle enclosing a representation of an eagle statue with a background of a portion of the Stars and Stripes and stars in the shape of the Southern Cross, and the following:
(a) “AUSTRALIAN / AMERICAN MEMORIAL”;
(b) “WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941‑45”;
(c) “P” |\n| 32 | Reverse | R23 | A design, in a proof finish, consisting of the following:
(a) a pattern of semi‑circular shapes and lines immediately inside the rim forming a border;
(b) an insert consisting of a lenticular lens which features 2 images that morph from one to the other as the viewing angle of the coin is changed. The 2 images consist of:
(i) a coloured representation of Flinders Street Station, a tram and commuters; and
(ii) a coloured representation of the Admiralty building, a semi‑frozen river, bare trees and a domed building located in St Petersburg, Russia;
(c) “SISTER CITIES”;
(d) “1oz 999 SILVER”;
(e) “P” |\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The determination does not change which denominations are legal tender; it specifies the physical and design standards for coins \"whose denomination is specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act\" (section 5(2)). It also states it \"does not affect any other determination made under subsection 13A(1) of the Act\" (section 5(4)), so it narrows to technical specifications rather than altering statutory scope."},"complexity_factors":["Large, detailed schedule mapping 24 distinct coin items with differing denominations and finishes (Schedule 1, Part 1).","Technical tolerances and measurements for each coin (standard weight and allowable variation; dimensions; thickness) increase compliance and metrology requirements (Schedule 1, Part 1).","Use of symbol cross‑references (S1, S2, E1, O1–O6, R1–R23) requires reading Part 2 to interpret Part 1 (section 5(2); Schedule 1 Parts 1–2).","Design descriptions include intricate visual elements (coloured representations, lenticular insert, pinyin inscriptions and stamps) which raise verification complexity for issuers and authenticators (Schedule 1, Part 2, items R1–R23 and O1–O6).","Variety of shapes and novel features (square coins, lenticular lens insert, proof vs bullion finishes) create different manufacturing and inspection processes (Schedule 1, Part 1; Part 2 items S1–S2, R23).","Legal cross‑reference to the Currency Act and preservation of other determinations requires attention to prior instruments (made under subsection 13A(1); section 5(4))."],"plain_english_summary":"This determination prescribes the physical and visual standards (metal purity, standard weights and allowable variations, shapes, dimensions, edge types and specific obverse/reverse designs) for a set of Perth Mint gold and silver coins under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965. It binds the Perth Mint and market participants who produce, sell, test or accept these coins by making those specifications the legal standard for the listed denominations and 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":"This determination serves its original purpose exactly as intended under the Currency Act 1965. It specifies coin designs for a particular year without expanding beyond the standard function of subsection 13A(1), which has always been to authorise specific coin issues by the Perth Mint. The inclusion of elaborate cultural designs (Chinese imperial artwork, Sister Cities imagery) reflects marketing decisions by the Mint rather than legislative scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Highly repetitive structure: 24 coin specifications follow an identical tabular format with only minor variations in design codes","Extensive cross-referencing: Each coin references symbols (S1, E1, O1, R1 etc.) defined in Part 2, requiring readers to flip between sections","Minimal conditional logic: No exceptions, nested clauses, or complex operative provisions—just straightforward specifications","Single defined term: Only 'Act' is defined in section 4","Straightforward commencement: Simple 'day after registration' trigger with no elaborate timing mechanisms"],"plain_english_summary":"This law authorises the Perth Mint to produce a series of 2013–2014 commemorative gold and silver coins and sets their exact physical and design specifications (weight, size, shape, purity and images). \n\nIt governs minting standards that affect collectors, the Mint, and users of these coins as legal tender—ensuring authenticity, consistency and legal authority to issue them."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-2","history":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-2/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-2/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-2/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-2/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-2/documents"}}