{"id":"F2013L01543","name":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 3)","slug":"currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-3","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":91343,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2013L01543-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 3)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 3)\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nI, BERNIE RIPOLL, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 5 August 2013\n\nBERNIE RIPOLL\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 \n(No. 3).\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis Determination commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3 Definitions\n\nIn this Determination:\n\nAct means the Currency Act 1965.\n\n4 Standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions and design\n\n(1) For subsection 13A (1) of the Act, on and after the day on which this Determination commences, each item in Part 1 of Schedule 1 specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition mentioned in the item (being a coin whose denomination is specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act):\n\n(a) the coin’s standard weight; and\n\n(b) the allowable variation from that standard weight; and\n\n(c) the coin’s dimensions; and\n\n(d) the coin’s design.\n\n(2) Subsection (1) does not affect any other determination of the standard weight and allowable variation, dimensions or design of a coin, made under subsection 13A (1) of the Act.\n\nSchedule 1\n\n(section 4)\n\nPart 1 Specifications of coins\n\n```html\n

Item

Denomination

Standard composition

Standard weight and allowable variation (g)

Dimensions

Design

Maximum diameter (mm) or other dimension

Maximum thickness (mm)

Shape

Edge

Obverse

Reverse

1

$25

At least 99.99% gold

7.807 ± 0.030

20.60

2.00

S1

E1

O1

R1

2

$1

At least 99.9% silver

31.635 ± 0.500

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O2

R1

3

$1

Aluminium and bronze

13.500 ± 1.000

30.60

3.10

S1

E1

O3

R2

\n```\n\nPart 2 Explanation of symbols \n\n| Item | Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| ---- | -------------- | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1 | Shape | S1 | Circular |\n| 2 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled |\n| 3 | Obverse | O1 | A design in a proof finish consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘2013’;(d) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’ as the case requires;(e) ‘1/4oz 9999 GOLD’; and(f) ‘IRB’ |\n| 4 | Obverse | O2 | A design in a proof finish consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘2013’;(d) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’ as the case requires;(e) ‘1oz 999 SILVER’; and(f) ‘IRB’ |\n| 5 | Obverse | O3 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘2013’;(d) ‘1 DOLLAR’; and(e) 3 representations of a dot |\n| 6 | Reverse | R1 | A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a circle made from a ribbon tied in a bow and securing foliage, encircling a representation of two adult figures with the male figure holding an infant and the following:‘IN CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF HRH PRINCE GEORGE‘;‘22.07.2013’;‘JM’; and‘P’ |\n| 7 | Reverse | R2 | A design, consisting of a circle made up of a ribbon tied in bow, encircling a representation of two adult figures with the male figure holding an infant and the following:‘IN CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF HRH PRINCE GEORGE‘;‘22.07.2013’;‘JM’; and‘P’ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument does not change the Currency Act’s coverage. It exercises the existing power in subsection 13A(1) to set coin specifications (see section 4(1)) and expressly does not affect other determinations (section 4(2)). Its effect is confined to prescribing technical specifications and designs for the listed Perth Mint coins in Schedule 1; it does not alter legal‑tender categories or create new statutory obligations beyond manufacturing to the prescribed specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Technical specifications are narrowly focused: weight tolerances, diameters, thickness and material purity in Schedule 1 (low legal complexity).","Design mapping in Part 2 uses symbol codes (S1, E1, O1–O3, R1–R2) requiring cross-reference between table and explanations.","Authority and scope are exercised under a single statutory power (subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act) with an explicit non‑extension clause (section 4(2)).","Compliance burden is operational rather than regulatory: the Perth Mint must meet manufacturing tolerances and designs (manufacturing precision and quality control).","Limited stakeholder effect: affects issuer/manufacturer, downstream market participants (buyers, dealers, authenticators) but does not create new regulatory categories."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination prescribes exact physical and design specifications (metal purity, standard weight and allowable variation, dimensions and motifs) for three Perth Mint coins: a $25 1/4oz 99.99% gold coin, a $1 1oz 99.9% silver coin, and a $1 aluminium–bronze coin. It matters to the Perth Mint, coin producers, dealers and collectors because it fixes how those coins must be manufactured and identified. Made by the Parliamentary Secretary under s13A(1) of the Currency Act, it places production tolerances and design obligations on the issuer and affects costs and authentication in the market."},"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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose: authorising specific commemorative coins for a specific event. The scope has not expanded beyond setting technical specifications for the three coin types."},"complexity_factors":["Only 1 defined term ('Act') in the interpretation section","Single operative provision (section 4) with straightforward subsections","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Currency Act 1965","Technical complexity limited to the Schedule table with measurable specifications (weight, dimensions)","Simple non-conditional structure: 'this is what the coin must be'","Design symbols (S1, E1, O1, etc.) require reference to Part 2 table but are clearly explained"],"plain_english_summary":"This law authorises the Perth Mint to issue three 2013 commemorative coins (gold, silver and aluminium‑bronze) celebrating the birth of Prince George, prescribing the coins’ legal status, precise technical standards and collector-quality finishes. \n\nIt affects the Mint, collectors/investors and anyone accepting them as legal tender, ensuring the coins meet purity, weight and design standards so they can be lawfully issued and trusted."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-3","history":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-3/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-3/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-3/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-3/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-3/documents"}}