{"id":"F2005B02930","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 9)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2000-no-9","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":33101,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005B02930-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 9)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 9)\n\nI, JOE HOCKEY, Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 21 December 2000\n\nJOE HOCKEY\n\nMinister for Financial Services and Regulation\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2000 (No. 9).\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis Determination commences on gazettal.\n\n3 Specification of coins\n\nThis 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\n4 Application of Determination\n\nThe specifications in this Determination do 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```html\n

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Column 6

Item

Denomination

Standard
composition

Standard weight and allowable variation (g)

Dimensions

Design

(1)
Diameter
(mm)

(2)
Thickness
(mm)

(1)
Shape

(2)
Edge

(3)
Obverse

(4)
Reverse

101

20c

Copper and nickel

11.30 0.33

28.65

2.52

S1

E4

O22

R258

102

20c

Copper and nickel

11.30 0.33

28.65

2.52

S1

E4

O22

R259

\n```\n\nPart 2 Explanation of symbols\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 | E4 | Plain |\n| 203 | Obverse | O22 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2001’. |\n| 204 | Reverse | R258 | A representation of a waratah, the inscription ‘20’ and the monogram ‘JKN’, superimposed on a representation of the shape of New South Wales, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘1901 – 2001’; and(b) ‘CENTENARY OF FEDERATION’. |\n| 205 | Reverse | R259 | A representation of the flagpole above Parliament House, Canberra, displaying an Australian flag, and the inscription ‘20 CENTS’, superimposed on a design consisting of a representation of the shape of the Australian Capital Territory and a representation of a royal bluebell surrounded by:(a) a representation of the Federation Star; and(b) a representation of a rose bush; and(c) the inscriptions:(i) ‘CELEBRATING THE AUSTRALIAN CENTENARY OF FEDERATION’; and(ii) ‘1901 to 2001’.The design bears the inscription ‘A.C.T’ and the monogram ‘SJP’. |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination stays within the statutory function granted by the Currency Act 1965 (subsection 13A(1)) to specify coin characteristics. It limits itself to technical and design specifications for two 20-cent coins and expressly states it does not affect other determinations (section 4). It does not broaden the Minister's powers, create new regulatory obligations for third parties beyond the normal consequences of introducing new coin types, nor change the legal framework governing currency generally."},"complexity_factors":["Short instrument: 4 numbered sections plus a two-part Schedule.","Schedule 1 Part 1 contains 2 coin items (101–102) with standard columns for composition, weight/tolerance, dimensions and design codes.","Schedule 1 Part 2 defines 5 symbols (S1, E4, O22, R258, R259) used in the Schedule.","Single statutory cross-reference: subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.","Few conditional rules or nested exceptions; section 4 only clarifies non-effect on other determinations."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made under the Minister’s power in the Currency Act 1965, legally specifies the physical and design characteristics for two commemorative 20‑cent coins and authorises the Mint to produce them. It chiefly affects the Royal Australian Mint, coin handlers and processors, collectors and the public by providing the technical data needed for production, acceptance and validation of the new coin designs."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination remains tightly scoped to its original purpose: specifying the physical and design characteristics of particular commemorative coins. It does not expand beyond the standard function of a currency determination under the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (4 operative sections plus schedule)","No defined terms section - meanings are self-evident or descriptive","Minimal cross-referencing (only references Currency Act 1965, subsection 13A(1))","Simple conditional logic (section 4 contains a single carve-out that this Determination doesn't affect other determinations)","Technical content is purely tabular/specification-based rather than legally complex","Straightforward commencement provision (on gazettal)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a technical legal instrument that sets the official specifications for two special 20-cent coins minted by the Royal Australian Mint in 2000 to celebrate the Centenary of Australian Federation (1901–2001).\n\n**What it does:**\n- Authorises the production of two commemorative 20-cent coins with specific designs\n- Sets precise physical standards: weight (11.30 grams, plus or minus 0.33g), diameter (28.65mm), thickness (2.52mm), and composition (copper and nickel)\n- Describes the visual designs in detail, including:\n - **First coin (Item 101):** Features a waratah (NSW's floral emblem) on a map of New South Wales, marking the Centenary of Federation\n - **Second coin (Item 102):** Features Parliament House with the Australian flag, surrounded by the ACT's symbols including the royal bluebell and Federation Star\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Primarily the Royal Australian Mint (which manufactures the coins)\n- Coin collectors and the general public who use or collect these commemorative coins\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this Determination, these coins would not be legally recognised as Australian currency. The Currency Act 1965 requires ministerial approval for all coin specifications. This ensures coins are standardized, prevents counterfeiting, and maintains public confidence in Australian currency. The coins commemorate the 100th anniversary of Australia's federation in 1901."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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