{"id":"F2005B03081","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 6)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-6","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":436641,"registerId":"F2005B03081-fast-fetch-1775953773246","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. 6)","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. 6)\n\nI, IAN GORDON CAMPBELL, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under paragraph 14 (2) (b) and subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 22 September 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\nSchedule 1 \n\nPart 1 Specifications of coins \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 2003 (No. 6).\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 The specifications in Schedule 1 to 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 \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 $1 Copper, aluminium and nickel 9.00 0.280 25.12 2.80 S1 E3 O41 R324\n- 102 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 11.66 0.240 25.12 2.80 S1 E3 O41 R325\n- 103 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 0.50 40.15 3.50 S1 E1 O41 R326\n- 104 $1 Not less than 99.9% silver, partially plated with 99.99% gold 31.635 0.50 40.15 3.50 S1 E1 O41 R327\n- 105 $1 Copper, aluminium and nickel 9.00 0.280 25.12 2.80 S1 E3 O41 R328\n- 106 $5 Not less than 99.9% silver 31.635 0.50 40.15 3.50 S1 E1 O40 R329\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 | E3 | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |\n| 204 | Obverse | O40 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2004’; and
(c) ‘FIVE DOLLARS’. |\n| 205 | Obverse | O41 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and
(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2004’. |\n| 206 | Reverse | R324 | A representation of:
(a) the ‘Eureka’ flag flying from a flag post; and
(b) two huts; and
(c) a wooden stockade; and
(d) stylised images of soldiers holding rifles;
and the inscriptions:
(e) ‘EUREKA STOCKADE 1854’; and
(f) ‘1 DOLLAR’; and
(g) the letter ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘M’ or ‘S’. |\n| 207 | Reverse | R325 | A representation of:
(a) the ‘Eureka’ flag flying from a flag post; and
(b) two huts; and
(c) a wooden stockade; and
(d) stylised images of soldiers holding rifles;
and the inscriptions:
(e) ‘EUREKA STOCKADE 1854’; and
(f) ‘1 DOLLAR’. |\n| 208 | Reverse | R326 | A representation of a kangaroo behind which are:
(a) the design elements of a horizontal line across the table of the coin, dividing the coin into two halves; and
(b) a circle;
surrounded by the inscriptions:
(c) ‘1 ounce fine silver’; and
(d) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\n| 209 | Reverse | R327 | A representation of a kangaroo behind which are:
(a) the design elements of a horizontal line across the table of the coin, dividing the coin into two halves; and
(b) a circle, the top half of which is plated in 99.99% gold;
surrounded by the inscriptions:
(c) ‘1 ounce fine silver’; and
(d) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\n| 210 | Reverse | R328 | A representation of five kangaroos:
(a) in holographic colour; and
(b) with vertical holographic coloured lines behind them;
and the inscription ‘1 DOLLAR’. |\n| 211 | Reverse | R329 | A design consisting of:
(a) a representation of an outline of Australia, on which are two rail tracks running into the distance; and
(b) an image of a goods train pulled by a diesel locomotive; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) ‘DARWIN’; and
(ii) ‘ALICE SPRINGS’; and
(iii) ‘2004’; and
(iv) ‘ADELAIDE’. |\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination sets out specifications only for the coins listed in Schedule 1 and expressly states it does not affect any other determination of coin specifications (section 4). It therefore adds a set of specified coin standards without broadening the regulatory scope beyond those entries."},"complexity_factors":["Technical, machine-readable specifications (weights, tolerances, dimensions) across multiple coin variants increase precision needs.","Designs are referenced by coded symbols (e.g. O41, R326) that require cross‑referencing Part 2 to interpret.","Multiple metal compositions and plating descriptions (base alloy, fine silver, gold plating) introduce metallurgical and manufacturing variation.","Edge types and non-circular diameter definition require careful measurement rules (see s3(2)).","Express non‑interference clause (s4) limits scope interactions with other determinations, so practitioners must check multiple instruments."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination prescribes the physical and design specifications for specified Australian $1 and $5 coins — setting metal composition, standard weight and allowable variation, diameter, thickness, edge type and the obverse and reverse designs. It is directed to the Royal Australian Mint and to parties who rely on official coin standards (minting, testing, bullion dealers and collectors). It matters because these specifications establish the legally recognised physical standards and production tolerances used when minting and verifying those coins."},"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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination serves its original narrow purpose: specifying technical details for particular commemorative coins. It has not expanded beyond the Currency Act's standard function of setting coin specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Heavy reliance on coded symbols (S1, E3, O41, R324 etc.) requiring cross-reference to Part 2","Technical specifications with precise measurements (weights to 3 decimal places, tolerances like ±0.280g)","Nested structure: Schedule 1 Part 1 references symbols defined in Part 2","Conditional note in section 3(2) about non-circular coins (though all coins here are circular)","Multiple metal compositions and plating specifications (99.9% silver, 99.99% gold plating)"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets out the technical specifications for six special Australian coins to be minted in 2003–2004. It covers:\n\n**What it does:**\n- Creates precise manufacturing standards for commemorative $1 and $5 coins\n- Specifies exact weights, sizes, metal compositions, and designs\n- Uses a code system (like S1, E3, O41, R324) that gets explained in a lookup table\n\n**The coins covered:**\n- **Items 101 & 105:** Standard $1 coins (copper/aluminium/nickel) — one regular, one with holographic kangaroos\n- **Items 102–104:** Silver $1 coins commemorating the Eureka Stockade and featuring kangaroo designs (one partially gold-plated)\n- **Item 106:** A silver $5 coin commemorating the Darwin to Alice Springs railway\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- The Royal Australian Mint (must manufacture to these specs)\n- Collectors and anyone who ends up with these coins (they're legal tender made to these standards)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout these specifications, coins could vary in weight or metal content, affecting their value and whether vending machines accept them. The law ensures every coin is consistent and authentic."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-6","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-6/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-6/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-6/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-6/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-6/documents"}}