{"id":"F2005B03082","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 7)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2003-no-7","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":436643,"registerId":"F2005B03082-fast-fetch-1775953773272","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. 7)","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 2003 (No. 7)\n\nI, ROSS CAMERON, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) and paragraph 14 (2) (b) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 15 October 2003\n\nROSS CAMERON\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 coin \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. 7).\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  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 coin\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) max. (2) Thickness (mm) max. (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 O32 R330\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 | E3 | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |\n| 203 | Obverse | O32 | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:<br> (a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and<br> (b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2003’. |\n| 204 | Reverse | R330 | A representation of a Women’s Suffrage Banner, painted by Dora Meeson, and the inscriptions:<br> (a) ‘CENTENARY OF WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE’; and<br> (b) ‘1 DOLLAR’. |\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination serves its original narrow purpose exactly as intended. It is one in a series of similar determinations authorising specific commemorative coins, and does not expand beyond the technical specification of coinage under the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (4 sections plus schedule)","Minimal defined terms (only symbols explained in Part 2 of Schedule 1)","Simple tabular format for specifications","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering Currency Act 1965 provisions","No conditional logic or exceptions—just straightforward technical specifications","Single purpose: authorising one specific commemorative coin"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a technical legal document that sets the official specifications for a special commemorative $1 coin minted in 2003 to celebrate 100 years of women's suffrage (the right to vote) in Australia.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Authorises the Royal Australian Mint to produce a specific $1 coin with precise physical characteristics\n- Sets out exactly how heavy the coin must be (9 grams, with tiny allowed variations), how big it must be (25.12mm diameter, 2.8mm thick), and what it must look like\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Primarily the Royal Australian Mint (the government body that makes Australia's coins)\n- Collectors and anyone who ends up with this commemorative coin in their change\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Under Australian law, coins must meet strict specifications to be legal tender (official money that must be accepted for payment)\n- This ensures the coin is distinguishable from counterfeits and other coins\n- The coin commemorates the 1903 milestone when Australian women gained the right to vote in federal elections—one of the first countries in the world to achieve this\n\n**Key design features:**\n- **Front (obverse):** Queen Elizabeth II with 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2003'\n- **Back (reverse):** A reproduction of Dora Meeson's famous Women's Suffrage Banner, with 'CENTENARY OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE 1 DOLLAR'\n- **Edge:** 14 alternating segments—7 ridged (milled) and 7 smooth (plain)"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination confines itself to specifying the physical and design details for a particular $1 coin (section 3; Schedule 1). Section 4 states these specifications do not affect other determinations, so it does not broaden or change the legal scope of existing coin-specification instruments."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow substantive scope: applies to a single coin denomination and set of specifications (section 3; Schedule 1, Part 1, item 101).","Technical precision: numeric tolerances for weight and exact dimensions require precise manufacturing controls (Schedule 1, Part 1, column 4).","Encoded design references: use of symbol codes (S1, E3, O32, R330) requires cross-reference to Part 2 for full meaning (Schedule 1, Part 1 and Part 2, items 201–204).","Immediate effect on production timing: commencement on gazettal imposes prompt compliance for minting operations (section 2).","Legal provenance and decision-maker: instrument made by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer under specific Currency Act powers (instrument heading; precursor clause referencing subsection 13A(1) and paragraph 14(2)(b) of the Currency Act 1965).","Non-displacement clause reduces interaction risk: section 4 explicitly prevents these specifications from affecting other determinations, limiting scope and legal complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets the exact physical and design specifications for a 2003 Australian $1 coin — composition, weight (9.00 ±0.280 g), diameter (25.12 mm), thickness (2.80 mm), edge pattern, and obverse/reverse designs commemorating the Centenary of Women’s Suffrage (Schedule 1, items 101, 201–204). It is made under the Currency Act 1965, takes effect on gazettal (section 2), and its specifications do not override or alter any other coin-specification determinations (section 4)."},"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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