{"id":"F2013L01583","name":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 4)","slug":"currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-4","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":437920,"registerId":"F2013L01583-fast-fetch-1775954566100","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 4)","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. 4)\n\nI, Bernie Ripoll, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make the following determination under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 13 August 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\n \n\n \n\n1 Name of determination\n\n This determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 4).\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 $10 At least 99.9% silver 312.347 ± 1.000 75.60 8.70 S1 E1 O1 R1\n- 2 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R1\n- 3 $10 At least 99.9% silver 312.347 ± 1.000 75.60 8.70 S1 E1 O1 R2\n- 4 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R2\n- 5 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.165 ± 0.053 32.60 2.80 S1 E1 O2 R3\n- 6 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807 ± 0.030 20.60 2.00 S1 E1 O2 R3\n- 7 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 16.60 1.50 S1 E1 O2 R3\n- 8 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.165 ± 0.053 32.60 2.80 S1 E1 O2 R4\n- 9 $50 At least 99.99% gold 15.594 ± 0.040 25.60 2.40 S1 E1 O2 R4\n- 10 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807 ± 0.030 20.60 2.00 S1 E1 O2 R4\n- 11 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 16.60 1.50 S1 E1 O2 R4\n- 12 $5 At least 99.99% gold 1.571 ± 0.015 14.60 1.40 S1 E1 O2 R4\n- 13 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807 ± 0.030 20.60 2.00 S1 E1 O2 R5\n- 14 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R6\n- 15 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O2 R7\n- 16 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O2 R8\n- 17 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 36.60 2.30 S1 E1 O3 R9\n- 18 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O3 R10\n- 19 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O2 R11\n- 20 $100 At least 99.9% gold 31.162 ± 0.055 27.30 5.00 S1 E1 O4 R12\n- 21 $8 At least 99.9% silver 156.673 ± 1.000 50.60 12.50 S1 E1 O4 R13\n- 22 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 32.60 6.00 S1 E1 O4 R13\n- 23 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O4 R13\n\n\nPart 2—Explanation of symbols\n\n \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 consisting of a circle that surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA”;
(c) the denomination of the coin, set out in Arabic numerals and the word “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires;
(d) “IRB” |\n| 4 | Obverse | O2 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2014”;
(c) the denomination of the coin, set out in Arabic numerals and the word “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires;
(d) “IRB” |\n| 5 | Obverse | O3 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA”;
(c) the denomination of the coin, set out in Arabic numerals and the word “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires;
(d) “2014”;
(e) “Xoz 999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);
(f) “IRB” |\n| 6 | Obverse | O4 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”;
(b) “AUSTRALIA”;
(c) the denomination of the coin, set out in Arabic numerals and the word “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires;
(d) “IRB” |\n| 7 | Reverse | R1 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of shapes representing stylised sunrays surrounding a representation of a kangaroo, and the following:
(a) “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO”;
(b) “P”;
(c) “Xoz 999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);
(d) “2014” |\n| 8 | Reverse | R2 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of shapes representing stylised sunrays surrounding a representation of a kangaroo, and the following:
(a) “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO”;
(b) “P”;
(c) “Xoz 999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);
(d) “2015” |\n| 9 | Reverse | R3 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of shapes representing stylised sunrays surrounding a representation of a kangaroo, and enclosing the following:
(a) “P25”;
(b) “RED KANGAROO”;
that is in turn enclosed within a ring of dots, containing the following:
(c) AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO”;
(d) “Xoz. 9999 GOLD” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);
(e) “1989 ‑ 2014” |\n| 10 | Reverse | R4 | A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a pattern of shapes representing stylised sunrays surrounding a representation of a kangaroo, and the following:
(a) “P25”;
(b) “RED KANGAROO”;
that is in turn enclosed within a ring of dots, containing the following:
(c) “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO”;
(d) “Xoz. 9999 GOLD” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);
(e) “1989 ‑ 2014” |\n| 11 | Reverse | R5 | A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of 2 men standing in a body of water, in which one man holds a pan in one hand and a rock in the other, the other man holds a pick, and the body of water is surrounded by rocks and grass, and the following:
(a) “THE LAND DOWN UNDER”;
(b) “WR”;
(c) “1/4oz. 9999 GOLD”;
(d) “P” |\n| 12 | Reverse | R6 | A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a man squatting and holding a pan with a coloured rock in the centre, superimposed on an outline of a stylised map of Australia that encloses a coloured landscape consisting of a body of water, trees, rocks and grass, and the following:
(a) “THE LAND DOWN UNDER”;
(b) “1oz 999 SILVER”;
(c) “P”;
(d) “WR” |\n| 13 | Reverse | R7 | A design consisting of:
(a) a coloured representation of a woman, kneeling on the ledge of a building and wearing a cloak that partially obscures her; and
(b) a stylised representation of cars and people; and
(c) a panel of dots bordered by trapezoid and semicircular shapes that enclose the word “INVISIBILITY”; and
(d) the following:
(i) “P”;
(ii) “TV” |\n| 14 | Reverse | R8 | A design consisting of:
(a) a coloured representation of a man crouching with his arms raised, one hand pointing into the distance, superimposed on a stylised landscape surrounded by buildings; and
(b) a stylised representation of a helicopter in flight; and
(c) a panel of dots bordered by trapezoid and semicircular shapes that enclose the word “SUPERSENSES”; and
(d) the following:
(i) “P”;
(ii) “TV” |\n| 15 | Reverse | R9 | A design, in a proof finish, consisting of:
(a) a coloured and stylised representation of a kookaburra, holding in its beak the ends of a cloth sling that contains a human baby; and
(b) a representation of leaves and flowers; and
(c) the following:
(i) “CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY”;
(ii) “AH”;
(iii) “P” |\n| 16 | Reverse | R10 | A design, in a proof finish, of the official emblem for the 100th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross consisting of:
(a) a representation of the emblem of the Australian Red Cross appearing in the centre of the image, made up of 2 circles and the words “AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS” printed in achromatic black, with the first circle enclosing a cross printed in the colour red; and
(b) the words “100 YEARS PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” and “the power of humanity”, printed in achromatic black and the colour red, on either side of the emblem of the Australian Red Cross;
that is in turn bordered by:
(c) a representation, printed in achromatic black and white, of 5 adults at the top and 2 children at the bottom on either side of a woman wearing a nurse’s uniform; and
(d) “P” |\n| 17 | Reverse | R11 | A design of the official emblem for the 100th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross consisting of:
(a) a representation of the emblem of the Australian Red Cross appearing in the centre of the image, made up of 2 circles and the words “AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS” printed in achromatic black, with the first circle enclosing a cross printed in the colour red; and
(b) the words “100 YEARS PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” and “the power of humanity”, printed in achromatic black and the colour red, on either side of the Australian Red Cross emblem;
that is in turn surrounded by:
(c) the following words:
(i) “UNIVERSALITY”;
(ii) “INDEPENDENCE”;
(iii) “VOLUNTARY SERVICE”;
(iv) “NEUTRALITY”;
(v) “IMPARTIALITY”;
(vi) “HUMANITY”;
(vii) “UNITY”;
(viii) “P” |\n| 18 | Reverse | R12 | A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a wedge‑tailed eagle landing on a tree stump superimposed on a circle and the following:
(a) “AUSTRALIAN WEDGE‑TAILED EAGLE”;
(b) “1oz 9999 GOLD”;
(c) “P”;
(d) “2014”;
(e) “JM” |\n| 19 | Reverse | R13 | A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a wedge‑tailed eagle landing on a tree stump, superimposed on a circle, and the following:
(a) “AUSTRALIAN WEDGE‑TAILED EAGLE”;
(b) “Xoz 999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);
(c) “P”;
(d) “2014”;
(e) “JM” |\n\n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination remains tightly focused on its original purpose under the Currency Act 1965: specifying the physical and design characteristics of particular coins to be minted. It does not expand beyond the standard function of a subsection 13A(1) determination."},"complexity_factors":["Highly structured tabular format with 23 distinct coin specifications","Extensive use of defined symbols (S1, E1, O1-O4, R1-R13) requiring cross-reference to Part 2","Precise technical measurements with tolerances (e.g., '312.347 ± 1.000' grams)","Conditional design elements using variables ('X' representing nominal weight in ounces)","Multiple finish types specified (bullion finish vs proof finish)","Nested descriptive elements for reverse designs (some containing 4-5 sub-elements)","Specific commemorative requirements (Australian Red Cross centenary wording, 'P25' anniversary marking for 25 years of kangaroo coins)"],"plain_english_summary":"This determination authorises the Perth Mint to produce 23 specific commemorative and bullion coins (2013–2014) and sets their exact technical and design specifications — weight, size, metal purity, the Queen’s effigy on the obverse, and themed reverse designs. \n\nIt affects the Mint, collectors/investors, and anyone accepting these coins as legal tender, providing legal authority, consistency, and anti‑counterfeit certainty for Australian coinage."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument exercises the authority given by subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act (see section 3) to specify standard weights, designs and dimensions (section 5(2)) for Perth Mint coins. It does not purport to broaden or narrow the statutory power and explicitly states it does not affect other determinations under the same subsection (section 5(4))."},"complexity_factors":["Schedule 1 Part 1 lists 23 distinct coin items with precise numeric tolerances for weight, diameter and thickness, creating a technical compliance burden.","Designs are referenced by shorthand symbols (e.g. S1, E1, O1, R1) requiring cross‑reference to Part 2 to interpret legal requirements.","Multiple near‑identical denominations and variants (bullion, proof, coloured, commemorative) increase administrative and verification complexity.","Exact composition thresholds (eg. \"at least 99.9% silver\", \"99.99% gold\") and required hallmark text (eg. \"Xoz 999 SILVER\") create measurement and marking verification needs.","Artistic and multi‑element reverse designs (including colour, initials, dates and special emblems) raise potential for interpretive disputes about permitted production.","The instrument is technical rather than normative, but cross‑references the Currency Act (authority in s3) and contains a non‑derogation clause (s5(4)), which affects legal interaction with other determinations."],"plain_english_summary":"This determination sets the technical standards for Perth Mint coins: their metal composition, nominal weight with permitted variation, diameters, thicknesses and the approved obverse/reverse designs and edge/shape features listed in Schedule 1. It applies to the specific denominations and commemorative issues shown and governs how those coins must be produced and marked.\n\nMade under the Currency Act, it is issued by the Parliamentary Secretary and directly affects the Perth Mint (which must meet these standards), and anyone who mints, trades, tests or accepts those coins for commercial or verification purposes."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-4","history":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-4/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-4/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-4/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-4/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2013-no-4/documents"}}