{"id":"F2005B02908","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 2)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":436620,"registerId":"F2005B02908-fast-fetch-1775953760458","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 2)","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 2002 (No. 2)\n\nI, IAN GORDON CAMPBELL, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 10 April 2002\n\nIAN CAMPBELL\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n\nContents\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 Specifications of coins \n\nPart 1 Specifications \n\nPart 2 Explanation of symbols \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n1 Name of Determination\n\n This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 2).\n\n2 Commencement\n\n This Determination commences on gazettal.\n\n3 Specification of coins\n\n 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\n4 Application of Determination\n\n This Determination does not affect any other Determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\nSchedule 1 Specifications of coins\n\n(section 3)\n\nPart 1 Specifications\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) (2) Thickness (mm) (1) Shape (2) Edge (3) Obverse (4) Reverse\n- 101 $50 Tri-metallic:(a) centre piece — at least 99.9% gold; and(b) encircling piece — at least 99.99% silver; and(c) surround — copper 36.51 ± 0.65 38.90 3.50 S1 E1 O29 R292\n- 102 $5 At least 99.9% silver 36.31 ± 0.64 38.90 3.50 S1 E1 O30 R293\n- 103 $5 Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin 20 ± 0.50 38.90 2.65 S1 E1 O30 R294\n- 104 $5 Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin 20 ± 0.50 38.90 2.65 S1 E1 O30 R295\n- 105 $5 Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin 20 ± 0.50 38.90 2.65 S1 E1 O30 R296\n- 106 $5 At least 99.99% silver 36.31 ± 0.64 38.90 3.50 S1 E1 O27 R297\n- 107 $5 At least 99.99% silver 36.31 ± 0.64 38.90 3.50 S1 E1 O27 R298\n- 108 $5 At least 99.99% silver 36.31 ± 0.64 38.90 3.50 S1 E1 O27 R299\n- 109 $5 At least 99.99% silver 36.31 ± 0.64 38.90 3.50 S1 E1 O27 R300\n- 110 $10 Bi-metallic:(a) centre piece — at least 99.99% silver, with a gold plated insert composed of 99.9% gold; and(b) surround — at least 99.99% silver 50.00 ± 0.05 60.50 3.45 S1 E1 O31 R301\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 | Obverse | O27 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’. |\n| 204 | Obverse | O29 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by a representation of a wreath of wattle leaves and flowers and the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’; and
(c) ‘FIFTY DOLLARS’. |\n| 205 | Obverse | O30 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’; and
(c) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |\n| 206 | Obverse | O31 | A design consisting of:
(a) an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the monogram ‘IRB’, and the inscriptions:
(i) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(ii) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’; and
(b) a gold plated insert representing the obverse of an Adelaide Pound gold coin, bearing the inscriptions:
(i) ‘22 CARATS’; and
(ii) ‘WEIGHT 5 DWT: 15 GRS’; and
(iii) ‘VALUE ONE POUND’. |\n| 207 | Reverse | R292 | A representation of 5 athletes standing on a laurel wreath, surrounded by:
(a) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and
(ii) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’; and
(b) a series of representations of a runner. |\n| 208 | Reverse | R293 | A representation of 5 athletes standing on a laurel wreath, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and
(b) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’. |\n| 209 | Reverse | R294 | A design consisting of:
(a) a representation of 9 hands, each of which is holding a piece of sporting equipment used in one of the following sports:
(i) swimming;
(ii) boxing;
(iii) hockey;
(iv) rugby union;
(v) badminton;
(vi) netball;
(vii) weightlifting;
(viii) table tennis;
(ix) athletics (relay); and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and
(ii) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’. |\n| 210 | Reverse | R295 | A design consisting of:
(a) a representation of 8 hands, each of which is holding a piece of sporting equipment used in one of the following sports:
(i) shooting;
(ii) gymnastics;
(iii) triathlon;
(iv) judo;
(v) wrestling;
(vi) bowls;
(vii) squash;
(viii) cycling; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and
(ii) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’. |\n| 211 | Reverse | R296 | A representation of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association team logo, pad-printed in blue, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES’; and
(b) ‘MANCHESTER 2002’. |\n| 212 | Reverse | R297 | A representation of a sailing ship at sea, surrounded by:
(a) a motif; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘VOYAGES INTO HISTORY’; and
(ii) ‘DUYFKEN’; and
(iii) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |\n| 213 | Reverse | R298 | A representation of a sailing ship at sea, surrounded by:
(a) a motif; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘VOYAGES INTO HISTORY’; and
(ii) ‘HM BARK ENDEAVOUR’; and
(iii) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |\n| 214 | Reverse | R299 | A representation of a sailing ship at sea, surrounded by:
(a) a motif; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘VOYAGES INTO HISTORY’; and
(ii) ‘HMS SIRIUS’; and
(iii) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |\n| 215 | Reverse | R300 | A representation of a sailing ship at sea, surrounded by:
(a) a motif; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘VOYAGES INTO HISTORY’; and
(ii) ‘HMS INVESTIGATOR’; and
(iii) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |\n| 216 | Reverse | R301 | A design consisting of:
(a) a gold plated insert representing the reverse of an Adelaide Pound gold coin, bearing a representation of a crown and the inscriptions:
(i) ‘GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE’; and
(ii) ‘ADELAIDE’; and
(iii) ‘1852’; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘1852 ADELAIDE POUND’; and
(ii) ‘2002’; and
(iii) ‘TEN DOLLARS’. |\n\n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination adds or records specifications for particular commemorative coins (Schedule 1) within the existing statutory power (subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965). It prescribes mechanical and design standards (section 3) and expressly does not affect other specification determinations (section 4), so it operates as an addition of specified coin models rather than a change to the broader legal scope of coinage powers."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple distinct coin variants (Items 101–110) each with separate specs (Schedule 1, Part 1)","Detailed metal-composition requirements including tri-metallic and bi-metallic constructions and high-purity metals (Schedule 1, Part 1)","Tight numerical tolerances for weight and dimensions (standard weights ± variations; diameters and thicknesses) increasing manufacturing precision requirements (Schedule 1, Part 1)","Design coded cross-references (S1, E1, O27–O31, R292–R301) that require checking against Part 2 explanations for obverse/reverse/edge/shape details (Schedule 1, Part 2)","Special fabrication features such as gold‑plated inserts and pad‑printing that add production and quality‑control steps (Schedule 1, Part 1 and Part 2)","Commencement on gazettal creates an immediate compliance trigger for the Mint (section 2)","Clarity of legal scope: specifies coins under section 3 but expressly preserves other determinations (section 4), limiting substantive legal discretion"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination (under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965) sets precise manufacturing rules for a set of Australian coins: metal composition, weight and allowable variation, diameter, thickness, shape, edge, and the obverse/reverse designs. It takes effect on gazettal and governs how the Royal Australian Mint must produce and mark those specific $50, $10 and $5 commemorative issues. It matters to the Mint, banks, coin dealers, and collectors because it fixes the mechanical and visual standards used to make and verify those coins."},"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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination serves its original narrow purpose: authorising specific commemorative coins for 2002. It has not expanded beyond this technical minting function."},"complexity_factors":["Simple tabular structure with only 4 operative sections (Name, Commencement, Specification, Application)","10 defined coin specifications using cross-referenced symbol codes rather than inline descriptions","16 symbol definitions in Part 2 that must be cross-referenced back to Part 1","Technical specifications requiring precise measurements (weight tolerances to 2 decimal places, dimensions)","Nested sub-paragraphs for design descriptions (up to 3 levels: (a), (i), (ii))","No conditional logic, exceptions, or discretionary powers—purely prescriptive","Single purpose instrument with no interaction with other legislation beyond the empowering Currency Act 1965"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThis is a technical instrument that sets out the exact physical specifications for 10 special commemorative coins to be minted by the Royal Australian Mint in 2002. It covers:\n\n- **Three different coin programs:**\n - **Commonwealth Games Manchester 2002** (items 101-105): Including a $50 gold/silver/copper coin, a $5 silver coin, and three $5 base metal coins with different reverse designs showing sporting equipment and the Australian team logo\n - **Voyages into History** (items 106-109): Four $5 silver coins featuring historic Australian ships (Duyfken, Endeavour, Sirius, Investigator)\n - **1852 Adelaide Pound** (item 110): A $10 bi-metallic coin with a gold-plated insert replicating Australia's first gold coin\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Coin collectors and investors** who purchase these commemorative coins\n- **The Royal Australian Mint**, which must manufacture coins to these exact specifications\n- **Anyone accepting these coins as payment** (they are legal tender, though typically collected rather than spent)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this determination, these coins could not be legally produced as Australian currency. The document ensures each coin has:\n- Precise metal composition (e.g., \"at least 99.9% gold\" or specific copper/zinc/aluminium/tin mixes)\n- Exact weight tolerances (e.g., 36.51 grams plus or minus 0.65 grams)\n- Specific dimensions and designs\n- Standardised descriptions of the Queen's effigy and commemorative artwork\n\nThe \"symbols\" system (S1, E1, O27, R292 etc.) acts like a shorthand code—Part 2 translates these into plain descriptions like \"circular shape,\" \"continuously milled edge,\" and detailed artistic designs."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-2","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-2/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-2/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-2/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-2/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-2/documents"}}