{"id":"F2005L04157","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 4)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2005-no-4","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":436707,"registerId":"F2005L04157-fast-fetch-1775953818524","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 4)","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 2005 (No. 4)\n\nI, CHRIS PEARCE, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make this Determination under subsections 13 (2) and 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 12 December 2005\n\nCHRIS PEARCE\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n\nContents\n\n 1 Name of Determination \n\n 2 Commencement \n\n 3 Standard composition of coins \n\n 4 Specification of coins \n\n 5 Application of Determination \n\nSchedule 1 Standard composition of coins \n\nSchedule 2 Specifications of coins \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n1 Name of Determination\n\n This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 4).\n\n2 Commencement\n\n This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3 Standard composition of coins\n\n For subsection 13 (2) of the Currency Act 1965, that Act is to have effect, on and after the day on which this Determination commences, as if a reference in the Schedule to the Act, opposite to the denomination of a coin mentioned in an item of Schedule 1, to the standard composition of coins of that denomination were a reference to a standard composition mentioned in the item.\n\n4 Specification of coins\n\n For subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, each item in Schedule 2 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\n5 Application of Determination\n\n Schedule 2 does not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\nSchedule 1 Standard composition of coins\n\n(section 3)\n\n \n\n \n\n| Item | Denomination | Composition |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | 1 cent | at least 99.99% gold |\n| 2 | 1 cent | at least 99.9% silver |\n| 3 | 2 cents | at least 99.99% gold |\n| 4 | 2 cents | at least 99.9% silver |\n| 5 | 5 cents | at least 99.99% gold |\n| 6 | 5 cents | at least 99.9% silver |\n| 7 | 10 cents | at least 99.99% gold |\n| 8 | 10 cents | at least 99.9% silver |\n| 9 | 20 cents | at least 99.99% gold |\n| 10 | 20 cents | at least 99.9% silver |\n| 11 | 50 cents | at least 99.99% gold |\n| 12 | 50 cents | at least 99.9% silver |\n| 13 | one dollar | at least 99.99% gold |\n| 14 | one dollar | at least 99.9% silver |\n| 15 | two dollars | at least 99.99% gold |\n| 16 | two dollars | at least 99.9% silver |\n\n\nSchedule 2 Specifications of coins\n\n(section 4)\n\n \n\n \n\n| Item 1 | $1 coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | $1 |\n| Standard composition | At least 99.9% silver |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 11.66g ± 0.240g |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.80mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:
(a) representations of:
(i) a television tower; and
(ii) a historical television camera; and
(iii) radiating electromagnetic waves; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) “FIFTY YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN TELEVISION”; and
(ii) “1 DOLLAR”;
and that may also include the letter “A”. |\n\n\n \n\n| Item 2 | $1 coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | $1 |\n| Standard composition | Copper, aluminium and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 9.00g ± 0.280g |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.80mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |\n| Obverse design
| An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:
(a) representations of:
(i) a television tower; and
(ii) a historical television camera; and
(iii) radiating electromagnetic waves; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) “FIFTY YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN TELEVISION”; and
(ii) “1 DOLLAR”; and
(c) one or more of the letters “A”, “B”, “C”, “M”, “S”, “H”, “P” and “TV”. |\n\n\n \n\n| Item 3 | $5 coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | $5 |\n| Standard composition | At least 99.9% silver |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 36.31g ± 0.54g |\n| Maximum diameter | 38.94mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 3.50mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Continuously milled |\n| Obverse | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”; and
(c) “5 DOLLARS”. |\n| Reverse
| A design consisting of:
(a) a representation of the ship Duyfken and a compass;
(b) the following inscriptions and images:
(i) “VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY” and “DUYFKEN”;
(ii) “1606” and “2006”;
(iii) a tulip (representing a Dutch Privy Mark);
(iv) the outline of a ship (representing a Dutch Mint Mark). |\n\n\n \n\n| Item 4 | $5 coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | $5 |\n| Standard composition | Copper, zinc, aluminium and tin |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 20.00g ± 0.72g |\n| Maximum diameter | 38.94mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.82mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Continuously milled |\n| Obverse | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”; and
(c) “5 DOLLARS”. |\n| Reverse | A design consisting of:
(a) a representation of the ship Duyfken and a compass;
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) “VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY” and “DUYFKEN”; and
(ii) “1606” and “2006”; and
(iii) “GZ”. |\n\n\n \n\n| Item 5 | $10 coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | $10 |\n| Standard composition | At least 99.9% gold |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 5.00g ± 0.030g
|\n| Maximum diameter | 20.10mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 1.40mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Continuously milled |\n| Obverse | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”; and
(c) “10 DOLLARS”. |\n| Reverse | A design consisting of:
(a) a representation of the ship Duyfken and a compass;
(b) the following inscriptions and images:
(i) “VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY” and “DUYFKEN”;
(ii) “1606” and “2006”;
(iii) a tulip (representing a Dutch Privy Mark);
(iv) the outline of a ship (representing a Dutch Mint Mark). |\n\n\n \n\n| Item 6 | $1 coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | $1 |\n| Standard composition | Copper, aluminium and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 9.00g ± 0.280g |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.80mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:
(a) the logo of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games; and
(b) a group of abstract lines and patterns (symbolising the water, land and the hills surrounding Melbourne); and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) “XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES”; and
(ii) “1 DOLLAR”; and
(iii) “M”. |\n\n\n \n\n| Item 7 | 50 cent coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | 50 cents |\n| Standard composition | At least 99.9% silver, partially plated with 24ct gold |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 18.24g ± 0.40g |\n| Maximum diameter | 31.65mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.80mm |\n| Shape | Dodecagonal |\n| Edge | Plain |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:
(a) in the centre — a gold plated circle that includes:
(i) a representation of the Commonwealth Crown; and
(ii) a line pattern showing the number 80; and
(iii) the inscription “E II R”;
surrounded by flags; and
(b) in an outer ring:
(i) alternating flags of Australia and the United Kingdom; and
(ii) the inscription “50”. |\n\n\n \n\n| Item 8 | 50 cent coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | 50 cents |\n| Standard composition | Copper and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 15.55g ± 0.40g |\n| Maximum diameter | 31.65mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.80mm |\n| Shape | Dodecagonal |\n| Edge | Plain |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:
(a) in the centre — a circle that includes:
(i) a representation of the Commonwealth Crown; and
(ii) a line pattern showing the number 80; and
(iii) the inscription “E II R”;
surrounded by flags; and
(b) in an outer ring:
(i) alternating flags of Australia and the United Kingdom; and
(ii) the inscription “50”. |\n\n\n \n\n| Item 9 | 50 cent coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | 50 cents |\n| Standard composition | At least 99.9% silver, partially plated with 24ct gold |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 18.24g ± 0.40g |\n| Maximum diameter | 31.65mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.80mm |\n| Shape | Dodecagonal |\n| Edge | Plain |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:
(a) in the centre — a circle that includes:
(i) a representation of a globe; and
(ii) a series of outline maps of Australia, growing larger from the globe; and
(iii) a star;
which represent the Queen’s link with Australia; and
(b) in a gold plated outer ring:
(i) a series of representations of Her Majesty’s Crown; and
(ii) the inscription “50”. |\n\n\n \n\n| Item 10 | 50 cent coin |\n| --- | --- |\n| Denomination | 50 cents |\n| Standard composition | Copper and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 15.55g ± 0.40g |\n| Maximum diameter | 31.65mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.80mm |\n| Shape | Dodecagonal |\n| Edge | Plain |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions:
(a) “ELIZABETH II”; and
(b) “AUSTRALIA 2006”. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:
(a) in the centre — a circle that includes:
(i) a representation of a globe; and
(ii) a series of outline maps of Australia, growing larger from the globe; and
(iii) a star;
which represent the Queen’s link with Australia; and
(b) in an outer ring:
(i) a series of representations of Her Majesty’s Crown; and
(ii) the inscription “50”. |\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":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This Determination substitutes specific standard compositions into the operation of the Currency Act 1965 (s3) and sets detailed coin specifications (s4, Schedule 2), thereby altering the Act's practical scope by converting previously referenced standards into these prescribed materials, weights, dimensions and designs. It also expressly states it does not affect other determinations of coin specifications (s5), so its effect is to add binding technical standards for minting while preserving other existing determinations."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple technical metal-purity thresholds (e.g. 99.9% silver, 99.99% gold) requiring metallurgical verification","Alternate compositions listed for the same denomination (several items per denomination in Schedule 1 and 2)","Precise tolerances for weight and dimensional specifications (exact grams ± variations, diameters, thicknesses)","Detailed design prescriptions including obverse/reverse elements, inscriptions and allowable letters or mint marks","Cross-references to the Currency Act (subsections 13(2) and 13A(1)) that convert these schedules into statutory standards","A non-derogation clause (s5) limiting interaction with other determinations, adding interpretive complexity for multiple instruments"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination amends how the Currency Act 1965 operates by prescribing specific metal compositions and detailed specifications (weight, size, edge, shape and designs) for a range of Australian coins, and links those specifications into the Act under subsections 13(2) and 13A(1). Made by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, it requires the Royal Australian Mint and coin producers to manufacture coins to these stated materials and designs, thereby changing minting inputs and the statutory standards that govern legal coinage (see s3–s5)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination remains tightly focused on its original purpose: authorising specific commemorative coin issues for 2006. It does not expand beyond the Currency Act's framework for setting coin specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward structure with only 5 operative sections plus 2 schedules","No nested conditional logic or cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Currency Act 1965","Schedule 1 contains a simple 16-row table with only 3 columns (denomination and two metal types)","Schedule 2 contains 10 items, each following an identical template format for specifications","Minimal defined terms (only standard legislative machinery like 'commencement' and 'name')","No exceptions, exemptions, or penalty provisions","Purely technical/specification nature with no discretionary decision-making powers"],"plain_english_summary":"This law authorises the Royal Australian Mint to produce specified 2006 commemorative coins and sets precise technical specs (metal composition, weight, size, and design requirements) so those coins are official Australian legal tender. \n\nIt affects collectors, investors, the Mint (which must manufacture to spec), and anyone verifying authenticity — without it those specific commemorative issues could not be legally made or recognised."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2005-no-4","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2005-no-4/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2005-no-4/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2005-no-4/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2005-no-4/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2005-no-4/documents"}}