{"id":"F2005B02928","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2000-no-8","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":436627,"registerId":"F2005B02928-fast-fetch-1775953764826","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8)","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 (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8)\n\nI, JOE HOCKEY, Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 26 September 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 \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 (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 8).\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 distance between 2 parallel faces of the edge of the coin.\n\n4 Application of Determination\n\n This Determination does not affect any other Determination of the specifications of a coin.\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) max. (2) Thickness (mm) max. (1) Shape (2) Edge (3) Obverse (4) Reverse\n- 101 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 20.30 0.50 34.10 2.90 S1 E1 O15 R256\n- 102 $10 Not less than 99.9% silver 312.347 1.00 75.50 8.70 S1 E9 O15 R257\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 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled |\n| 203 | Edge | E9 | Plain edge with two inscriptions, being ‘GAMES OF THE XI PARALYMPIAD’ and ‘10 oz 999 SILVER’ evenly spread and separated by two images of the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee logo, to read with the reverse of the coin facing up. |\n| 204 | Obverse | O15 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by:
(a) the inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘AUSTRALIA 2000’; and
(b) an inscription stating in Arabic numerals the amount in dollars of the denomination of the coin, followed by the word ‘DOLLAR’ or ‘DOLLARS’. |\n| 205 | Reverse | R256 | A representation of the design used on the obverse of the Victory Medals for the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, comprising:
(a) the official logo of the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee and the official logo of the International Paralympic Committee, against a background of intertwined ribbons and medal shapes; and
(b) the inscription ‘PARALYMPIC SUMMER GAMES SYDNEY 2000’. |\n| 206 | Reverse | R257 | A representation of the design used on the reverse of the Victory Medals for the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, comprising an image of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, surrounded by images of sporting venues used in the Paralympic Games. |\n\n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination adds technical specifications for two named silver coins (Schedule 1) but expressly does not alter any other coin-specification Determination (section 4). It therefore enlarges the set of specified coins without changing the legal scope of existing determinations (see sections 3–4)."},"complexity_factors":["Technical precision: exact metal purity, weight tolerances and dimensional maxima (Schedule 1, Part 1).","Symbol cross-references: use of coded designators (S1, E1, O15, R256, R257) that require consulting Part 2 to interpret.","Design specificity: reverse designs reference external logos and specific imagery (R256–R257), which may involve non-technical approvals or rights consents.","Legal cross-reference: instrument is made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, so understanding requires familiarity with that statutory power (instrument header).","Non-affecting clause: an explicit preservation of other determinations (s4) affects interaction with prior or future instruments."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made by the Minister under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, prescribes technical and design specifications for two commemorative silver coins (a $1 and a $10), including purity, weight tolerances, dimensions, edge inscriptions and obverse/reverse art (Schedule 1, Parts 1–2). It requires manufacturers to meet these mandatory features and explicitly says it does not affect any other coin-specification determinations (ss3–4)."},"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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation performs exactly its intended function: specifying technical details for commemorative coins. It has not expanded beyond the original purpose of authorising specific coin issues under the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (6 substantive sections, 2 schedule items)","Only 2 coins specified with straightforward tabular data","6 defined symbols in Part 2, all with plain English explanations","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering provision (Currency Act 1965)","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Simple structure: name, commencement, specification method, application clause, then schedules"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThis is a technical instrument that legally authorises two special commemorative silver coins to be minted by the Royal Australian Mint for the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games:\n\n* A **$1 coin** (20.3 grams, 34.1mm diameter)\n* A **$10 coin** (312.347 grams, 75.5mm diameter — a substantial collector's piece)\n\nBoth coins must be made of at least 99.9% silver. The Determination sets out the precise physical specifications: exact weight (with tiny allowed variations), dimensions, shape, edge type, and the design to appear on each side.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n* **Coin collectors and investors** — these are legal tender (real money) but produced primarily for commemorative purposes\n* **The Royal Australian Mint** — gives them the legal authority to produce these specific coins\n* **Anyone who might receive or use these coins** — they are official Australian currency\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nWithout this Determination, the Mint could not legally manufacture these coins. The document ensures consistency and authenticity — every $1 and $10 Paralympic coin must match these exact specifications to be valid Australian currency. The designs commemorate the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, featuring the official logos, sporting venues, and imagery from the Victory Medals.\n\n**Key design details:**\n* **Front (obverse):** Queen Elizabeth II with \"ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2000\" and the dollar value\n* **Back (reverse):** Paralympic logos and Sydney landmarks (Harbour Bridge, Opera House, sporting venues)\n* **Edge:** The $10 coin has a special inscription reading \"GAMES OF THE XI PARALYMPIAD\" and \"10 oz 999 SILVER\""}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2000-no-8","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2000-no-8/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2000-no-8/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2000-no-8/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2000-no-8/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2000-no-8/documents"}}