{"id":"F2006B00528","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2004 (No. 2)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2004-no-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":40693,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B00528-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2004 (No. 2)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2004 (No. 2)\n\nI, ROSS CAMERON, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under paragraph 13 (2) (b) and subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 17 February 2004\n\nROSS CAMERON\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2004 (No. 2).\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis Determination commences on the date of its notification in the Gazette.\n\n3 Specification of coins\n\nFor subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, each item in Schedule 1 specifies:\n\n(a) the denomination of a coin; and\n\n(b) the coin’s standard composition; and\n\n(c) the coin’s standard weight, and the allowable variation from that weight; and\n\n(d) the coin’s dimensions; and\n\n(e) the coin’s design.\n\n4 Application of Determination\n\nThe specifications in Schedule 1 do not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\nSchedule 1 Specifications of coins\n\n(section 3)\n\n| Item 1 | $5 coin |\n| -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Denomination | $5 |\n| Standard composition | Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin |\n| Standard weight andallowable variation | 20.00g ± 0.50g |\n| Maximum diameter | 38.90mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.65mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Continuously milled |\n| Obverse design | 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| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) a man throwing a javelin; and(b) a man throwing a spear, using a spear thrower; and(c) the AOC logo (printed in colour); and(d) the inscription ‘OLYMPIC GAMES 2000–2004’. |\n\n| Item 2 | $5 coin |\n| -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Denomination | $5 |\n| Standard composition | At least 99% silver |\n| Standard weight andallowable variation | 36.31g ± 0.64g |\n| Maximum diameter | 38.90mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 3.50mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Continuously milled |\n| Obverse design | 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| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) the inscription ‘SYDNEY TO ATHENS’; and(b) a representation of the Parthenon superimposed on the Sydney Opera House; and(c) the AOC logo in a hologram; and(d) the inscription ‘2000–2004’. |\n\n| Item 3 | $50 coin |\n| -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Denomination | $50 |\n| Standard composition | Outer ring — at least 99.9% copperIntermediate ring — at least 99.9% silverCentre — at least 99.9% gold |\n| Standard weight andallowable variation | Outer ring — 15.32g ± 0.30gIntermediate ring — 13.39g ± 0.25gCentre — 7.8g ± 0.10gTotal coin mass — 36.51g ± 0.65g |\n| Maximum diameter | 38.90mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 3.50mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Continuously milled |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the monogram ‘IRB’ surrounded by a laurel wreath which is surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2004’; and(c) ‘FIFTY DOLLARS’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) a copper annulus with the inscription ‘OLYMPIC GAMES 2004’ surrounding:(i) a silver annulus; and(ii) a gold circle at the centre with the AOC logo in a hologram; and(b) a laurel wreath encircling the coin. |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination serves its original narrow purpose: authorising specific commemorative coins. It has not expanded beyond the standard function of coin specification determinations under the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (4 operative sections plus schedule)","Only 3 defined items in Schedule 1 with straightforward tabular specifications","Minimal cross-referencing (only references to Currency Act 1965 sections 13(2)(b) and 13A(1))","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Simple declaratory structure: 'specify X, Y, Z'","Technical but not legally complex content (physical coin specifications rather than regulatory rules)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument authorises the Royal Australian Mint to strike three limited-edition commemorative coins marking Australia’s Olympic participation from Sydney 2000 to Athens 2004. The coins vary by metal and design and include the Australian Olympic Committee logo.\n\nIt matters because, under the Currency Act 1965, the government must approve a coin’s specifications; without this Determination the Mint could not legally produce these collectible legal-tender pieces."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination confines itself to specifying coin physical and design requirements for the listed denominations. Clause 4 expressly states these specifications do not affect other determinations, indicating no expansion of scope beyond setting those manufacturing and design standards."},"complexity_factors":["Technical manufacturing specifications: precise weights with allowable variation, maximum diameter and thickness","Multiple metal compositions including multi-piece (outer/intermediate/centre) construction for the $50 coin","Non-standard production features: coloured printing and hologram elements specified in reverse designs","Delegated exercise of power under the Currency Act (paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1)) creating legally authoritative specifications","Explicit clause preserving other coin specifications (Schedule 1 does not affect other determinations)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made under the Currency Act, sets the exact technical and design specifications for three commemorative Australian coins (two $5 coins and one $50 coin). It fixes composition (metals), standard weights with allowable variations, maximum diameter and thickness, edge, shape, and obverse/reverse imagery (including colour printing and holograms). It matters to the Royal Australian Mint, private manufacturers and anyone verifying or trading these coins because it defines the manufacturing tolerances and official designs to be used."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. 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