{"id":"F2014L00265","name":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2014 (No. 2)","slug":"currency-perth-mint-determination-2014-no-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":128439,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2014L00265-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2014 (No. 2)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Perth Mint) Determination 2014 (No. 2)\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nI, Steven Ciobo, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 6 March 2014\n\nSTEVEN CIOBO\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n\n1 Name of determination\n\nThis determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2014 \n(No. 2).\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, design and dimension of coins\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

$1

At least 99.9% silver

31.635 ± 0.500

40.60

2.60

S1

E1

O1

R1

\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 consisting of a circle which surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘· 1 DOLLAR ·’; and(f) ‘IRB’ |\n| 4 | Reverse | R1 | A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a representation of a saltwater crocodile surrounded by a circle, and the following:‘AUSTRALIAN SALTWATER CROCODILE’;‘2014 1oz 999 SILVER’;‘NM’; and‘P’ |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination remains tightly focused on its original purpose: specifying the physical characteristics of a single commemorative/investment coin issue. It has not expanded beyond the technical minting specifications authorized by subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965."},"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 manufacturing specifications","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Very short length (4 sections plus Schedule)","Self-contained instrument with no external dependencies"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination prescribes the official specifications and design for the Perth Mint’s 2014 $1 silver crocodile coin, making it legal tender rather than a mere medallion. It requires exact purity, weight, dimensions, edge treatment, and prescribed obverse/reverse designs.\n\nIt affects the Perth Mint (manufacture), collectors/investors (authenticity/value) and businesses/banks (recognition as currency), helping prevent counterfeiting and assuring bullion-grade investment quality."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination specifies the weight, composition, dimensions and design for the listed $1 coin only (s4(1); Schedule 1) and expressly does not affect any other determinations under subsection 13A(1) (s4(2)). It therefore implements technical specifications without broadening or narrowing the Act's statutory scope."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow subject‑matter: single coin denomination and its attributes (Schedule 1 Part 1).","Technical specifications (weights, tolerances, dimensions) require precision but are straightforward to apply (Schedule 1 table).","Use of symbol keys for design features increases a small layer of cross‑reference (Schedule 1 Part 2).","Legal authority and placement: made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (instrument relies on statutory delegation) (instrument header; s4(1)).","Non‑displacement clause preserving other determinations limits interaction risk (s4(2))."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets the legal physical specifications and design for a Perth Mint $1 coin: a 1‑ounce, at least 99.9% silver round 40.60 mm diameter, 2.60 mm maximum thickness, continuously milled edge, Queen Elizabeth II obverse and a 2014 saltwater crocodile reverse. It binds the Mint and others dealing in that denomination by fixing weight, composition, dimensions and allowable tolerances for authentication and compliance."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2014-no-2","history":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2014-no-2/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2014-no-2/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2014-no-2/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2014-no-2/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-perth-mint-determination-2014-no-2/documents"}}