{"id":"F2005B02910","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 3)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-3","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":436617,"registerId":"F2005B02910-fast-fetch-1775953760426","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. 3)","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![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 3)\n\nI, IAN GORDON CAMPBELL, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 2 May 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 \n\n \n\n1 Name of Determination\n\n  This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 3).\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 the item 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 the item.\n\n4 Application of Determination\n\n  This Determination does not affect any other Determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\n\n\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 $5 At least 99.99% silver 31.635 ± 0.50 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O30 R302\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 | O30 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:<br> (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and<br> (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2002’; and<br> (c) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |\n| 204 | Reverse | R302 | A representation of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother sitting on a chair and holding a pair of binoculars, surrounded by:<br> (a) a ring of roses and wattle blossoms; and<br> (b) the inscription ‘THE QUEEN MOTHER 1900 – 2002’. |\n\n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination stays within the ordinary, narrow purpose of a Currency Act specification instrument: it prescribes the technical and design details for one coin. It does not expand the regulatory field, add new regulatory powers, or alter other coin-specification Determinations (section 4). Therefore it has not materially changed the statutory scope of coin‑specification activity; it simply implements a single issuance under existing authority."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (four clauses + Schedule specifying one coin)","Single item (Item 101) in Schedule 1 describing one denomination","Uses a small set of symbolic codes (S1, E1, O30, R302) explained in Part 2 — limited cross-referencing within the instrument","One external statutory cross-reference in the preamble (subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965)","Minimal conditional logic, no nested exceptions and no discretionary delegation","Few numeric tolerances and fixed physical parameters (weight ±0.50 g, diameter and thickness specified)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made under the Currency Act, sets the formal technical and design standards for a single $5 silver coin to be produced by the Royal Australian Mint. It prescribes composition, dimensions, weight tolerance and obverse/reverse designs and takes effect on gazettal.\n\nIt primarily affects the Mint (which must meet the specs) and buyers, dealers and valuers in bullion and numismatic markets by fixing purity and physical criteria that drive production costs, authentication, pricing and market appeal; it does not create a taxpayer subsidy."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination serves its original narrow purpose: specifying a single commemorative coin. It has not expanded beyond this intent."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (4 sections plus schedule)","Only 1 coin specification in the entire Schedule","Minimal cross-referencing (only references back to the parent Currency Act 1965)","Simple tabular format for specifications with symbol key in Part 2","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Straightforward definitions: only 4 symbols explained (S1, E1, O30, R302)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a technical legal instrument that sets the official specifications for a special commemorative $5 coin minted by the Royal Australian Mint in 2002. The coin was created to honour the Queen Mother (Queen Elizabeth II's mother) after her death that year.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Legally defines the exact physical characteristics of the commemorative coin so it can be recognised as official Australian currency\n- Specifies the coin must be made of at least 99.99% pure silver\n- Sets precise measurements: about 31.6 grams in weight (with tiny allowed variations), 40.6mm diameter, and 4mm thickness\n- Describes the design: the front (obverse) shows Queen Elizabeth II with her name, 'AUSTRALIA 2002', and '5 DOLLARS'; the back (reverse) shows the Queen Mother sitting with binoculars, surrounded by roses and wattle, with the inscription 'THE QUEEN MOTHER 1900 – 2002'\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Primarily coin collectors and anyone who acquires this commemorative coin\n- The Royal Australian Mint, which must follow these specifications when producing the coin\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this determination, the coin wouldn't legally qualify as Australian currency. The Currency Act 1965 requires these detailed specifications for any coin to be valid legal tender."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-3","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-3/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-3/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-3/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-3/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2002-no-3/documents"}}