{"id":"F2005B02913","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":436623,"registerId":"F2005B02913-fast-fetch-1775953762732","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (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 2003 (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 8 April 2003\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\n 5 Amendment of Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5)\n\nSchedule 1 \n\nPart 1 Specifications of coins \n\nPart 2 Explanation of symbols \n\nSchedule 2 Amendment of Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5)\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n1 Name of Determination\n\n This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2).\n\n2 Commencement\n\n This Determination commences, or is taken to have commenced, as follows:\n\n (a) on 23 October 2002 — sections 1, 2 and 5, and Schedule 2;\n\n (b) on gazettal — sections 3 and 4, and Schedule 1.\n\n3 Specification of coins\n\n (1) This Determination specifies, for a coin having the determination 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 two parallel faces of the edge of the coin.\n\n4 Application of Determination\n\n The specifications in Schedule 1 to this Determination do not affect any other Determination of the specification of a coin.\n\n5 Amendment of Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5)\n\n Schedule 2 amends Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5).\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) (2) Thickness (mm) (1) Shape (2) Edge (3) Obverse (4) Reverse\n- 101 5c Not less than 99.9% silver 3.24 0.12 19.53 1.55 S1 E1 O32 R274\n- 102 10c Not less than 99.9% silver 6.57 0.17 23.72 1.98 S1 E1 O32 R273\n- 103 20c Not less than 99.9% silver 13.36 0.30 28.65 2.52 S1 E1 O32 R311\n- 104 50c Not less than 99.9% silver 18.24 0.40 31.65 2.80 S3 E4 O32 R310\n- 105 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 11.66 0.24 25.12 2.80 S1 E3 O32 R309\n- 106 $2 Not less than 99.9% silver 8.55 0.21 20.62 3.00 S1 E2 O32 R269\n- 107 $1 Copper, aluminium and nickel 9.00 0.28 25.12 2.80 S1 E3 O32 R315\n- 108 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 13.36 0.30 28.65 2.52 S1 E1 O34 R316\n- 109 $2 Not less than 99.9% silver 18.22 0.40 32.65 2.90 S1 E1 O35 R317\n- 110 $5 Not less than 99.9% silver 36.31 0.64 38.90 3.50 S1 E1 O36 R318\n- 111 $10 Not less than 99.9% silver 36.31 0.64 38.90 3.50 S1 E1 O37 R319\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 | Shape | S3 | Dodecahedral |\n| 203 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled |\n| 204 | Edge | E2 | 8 segments, of which 4 are milled and 4 are plain |\n| 205 | Edge | E3 | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |\n| 206 | Edge | E4 | Plain |\n| 207 | Obverse | O32 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’. |\n| 208 | Obverse | O34 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’;
surrounding an image of a Port Phillip Pattern consisting of a central design of the figure ‘1/4’ surrounding which on the outer patterned edge of the Port Phillip Pattern are the inscriptions:
(c) ‘PURE AUSTRALIAN GOLD’; and
(d) ‘QUARTER OUNCE’. |\n| 209 | Obverse | O35 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’;
surrounding an image of a Port Phillip Pattern consisting of a central design of the figure ‘1/2’ surrounding which on the outer patterned edge of the Port Phillip Pattern are the inscriptions:
(c) ‘PURE AUSTRALIAN GOLD’; and
(d) ‘HALF OUNCE’. |\n| 210 | Obverse | O36 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’;
surrounding an image of a Port Phillip Pattern consisting of a central design of the figure ‘1’ within which is the inscription:
(c) ‘ONE OUNCE’;
surrounding which on the outer patterned edge of the Port Phillip Pattern are the inscriptions:
(d) ‘PURE AUSTRALIAN GOLD’; and
(e) ‘ONE OUNCE’. |\n| 211 | Obverse | O37 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the following inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’;
(c) ‘TEN DOLLARS’. |\n| 212 | Reverse | R274 | A representation of an echidna, with the inscription ‘5’. |\n| 213 | Reverse | R273 | A representation of a lyrebird with the inscription ‘10’. |\n| 214 | Reverse | R311 | A representation of a group of human faces, and the inscription ‘20’, surrounded by the inscription ‘AUSTRALIA’S VOLUNTEERS –MAKING A DIFFERENCE’. |\n| 215 | Reverse | R310 | A representation of a collage of lines and designs consisting of a firefighter hosing flames, a lifesaver, a knife and fork on a plate, two beds with a person sleeping in each bed, various articles of clothing, a plant protected by two hands, a baby being cradled, a house, three athletes and a design of a series of emergency tapes, all surrounding:
(a) the inscription ‘AUSTRALIA’S VOLUNTEERS’; and
(b) a depiction of a group of three people supporting each other;
that, in turn, surround the inscription ‘50’. |\n| 216 | Reverse | R309 | A representation of the outline of Australia within which are the words ‘AUSTRALIA’S VOLUNTEERS’, surrounded by the inscriptions;
(a) ‘MAKING A DIFFERENCE’; and
(b) ‘1 DOLLAR’. |\n| 217 | Reverse | R269 | A representation of:
(a) an Aboriginal elder; and
(b) the Southern Cross constellation; and
(c) a ‘grass tree’; and
(d) the inscription‘2 DOLLARS’. |\n| 218 | Reverse | R315 | A design consisting of an artist’s interpretation of the Australian Vietnam War Memorial in Canberra, consisting of an outline of the major architectural features of the memorial, under which is the inscription:
(a) ‘1962-1973’;
surrounding which are the inscriptions;
(b) ‘FOR SERVICE – AUSTRALIA’S VIETNAM FORCES’; and
(c) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\n| 219 | Reverse | R316 | A representation of the Port Phillip Pattern with a design of a kangaroo in the centre, under which is the inscription ‘1853’, surrounded by a patterned rim containing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘PORT PHILLIP PATTERN’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;
surrounded by a patterned cross-hatch design and the inscription:
(c) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\n| 220 | Reverse | R317 | A representation of the Port Phillip Pattern with a design of a kangaroo in the centre, under which is the inscription ‘1853’, surrounded by a patterned rim containing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘PORT PHILLIP PATTERN’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;
surrounded by a patterned cross-hatch design and the inscription:
(c) ‘TWO DOLLARS’. |\n| 221 | Reverse | R318 | A representation of the Port Phillip Pattern with a design of a kangaroo in the centre, under which is the inscription ‘1853’, surrounded by a patterned rim containing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘PORT PHILLIP PATTERN’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;
surrounded by a patterned cross-hatch design and the inscription:
(c) ‘FIVE DOLLARS’. |\n| 222 | Reverse | R319 | A representation of the Port Phillip Pattern with a design of a kangaroo in the centre, under which is the inscription ‘1853’, surrounded by a patterned rim containing the inscriptions:
(a) ‘PORT PHILLIP PATTERN’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’. |\n\n\nSchedule 2 Amendment of Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2002 (No. 5)\n\n(section 5)\n\n \n\n[1] Schedule 1, Part 2, item 208, column 4\n\nomit\n\nONE DOLLAR\n\ninsert\n\n1 DOLLAR\n\n[2] Schedule 2, Part 2, item 209, column 4\n\nomit\n\nAUSTRALIAN\n\ninsert\n\nAUSTRALIA’S\n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination is a routine specification instrument that lists coin physical and design characteristics and makes minor textual amendments to a prior Determination. It remains within the original, narrow administrative purpose of setting legal specifications for Mint-produced coins under the Currency Act. It does not broaden the legal powers used to make the Determination, nor does it add regulatory obligations on third parties beyond the Mint’s manufacturing and procurement duties; therefore the scope has not materially changed from its original purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, short instrument with 5 sections and 2 schedules","11 coin items specified in Schedule 1 Part 1 (item numbers 101–111)","Separate symbol-key table in Schedule 1 Part 2 mapping shape/edge/obverse/reverse codes (adds one layer of indirection)","A small number of cross-references (section 3 referring to Schedule 1; section 4 disavowing effect on other Determinations)","One measurement definition for non-circular coins (section 3(2))","Two minor textual amendments to a prior Determination in Schedule 2 (simple substitutions)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination prescribes exact physical and design specifications for a set of Australian coins the Royal Australian Mint may produce — metals, weights/tolerances, diameters/thicknesses, shapes, edges and obverse/reverse designs — and makes two small textual amendments to a prior Determination. It binds the Mint’s manufacturing and quality-control duties and affects designers, die‑makers, bullion suppliers and collectors because those specifications set legal standards, procurement costs and numismatic value."},"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 remains tightly focused on its original purpose: specifying technical parameters for particular coin issues. It does not expand beyond the Currency Act 1965's framework for authorising coin specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Heavy reliance on tabular data and symbolic shorthand (S1, E1, O32, R274 etc.) requiring cross-referencing between Part 1 and Part 2","Nested definitional structure: symbols defined in Part 2 reference other symbols and detailed inscription requirements","Precise technical specifications with tolerances (e.g., '18.24 ± 0.40' grams, '31.65' mm diameter)","Retrospective commencement date for some sections (23 October 2002) versus gazettal for others","Amendment provisions modifying a previous determination with specific textual substitutions"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets the technical specifications for 11 new Australian coins to be minted in 2003. It covers:\n\n**What it does:**\n- Authorises the Royal Australian Mint to produce specific commemorative and collector coins\n- Sets precise physical requirements for each coin: weight, size, shape, metal composition, and design\n- Includes special silver versions of everyday coins (5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2) and new commemorative $1, $2, $5, and $10 coins\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- The Royal Australian Mint (which must follow these specs when making coins)\n- Coin collectors and anyone who buys these commemorative coins\n- Businesses that handle currency (though most of these are collector items, not general circulation)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this determination, these coins couldn't legally be made or recognised as Australian currency. The law ensures coins are consistent, prevents counterfeiting through precise specifications, and commemorates specific themes: Australia's volunteers (items 103-106), the Vietnam War (item 107), and the historic 1853 Port Phillip Pattern gold rush coins (items 108-111).\n\n**Key technical details:**\n- Most coins are 99.9% silver (except the Vietnam $1 coin, which uses copper, aluminium and nickel)\n- Shapes range from circular to dodecahedral (12-sided, like the 50c coin)\n- Edge designs vary: continuously milled, plain, or segmented patterns\n- All feature Queen Elizabeth II on the front (obverse) with various commemorative designs on the back (reverse)\n\nThe law also fixes two minor wording errors in a previous 2002 determination."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-2","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-2/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-2/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-2/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-2/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-2/documents"}}