{"id":"F2007L03974","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2007-no-6","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":70693,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L03974-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6)\n\nas amended\n\nmade under subsection 13A (1) of the\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nThis compilation was prepared on 6 December 2007 \ntaking into account amendments up to Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6) Amendment Determination 2007 (No. 1)\n\nPrepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, \nAttorney-General’s Department, Canberra\n\nContents\n\n1 Name of Determination \\[see Note 1\\]\n\n2 Commencement \\[see Note 1\\]\n\n3 Specifications of coin\n\n4 Application of Determination\n\nSchedule 1 Specification of coins\n\nNotes\n\n1 Name of Determination \\[see Note 1\\]\n\nThis Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6).\n\n2 Commencement \\[see Note 1\\]\n\nThis Determination commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3 Specifications of coin\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 Specification of coins\n\n(section 3)\n\n| Item 1 | $1 coin |\n| --------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Denomination | $1 |\n| Standard composition | Copper, aluminium and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 9.00 g ± 0.27 |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.8mm |\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 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) a background including fanned stripes; and(b) the Centenary of Rugby League logo, surrounded by the inscriptions:(i) ‘CENTENARY OF RUGBY LEAGUE’; and(ii) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\n\n| Item 2 | $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 | 3.5mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Continuously milled |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of a representation of two Rugby League players engaged in a tackle, and the initial ‘G’, surrounded by:(a) the inscription ‘CENTENARY OF RUGBY LEAGUE’; and(b) a representation of two footballs; and(c) the inscription ‘1908 – 2008’; and(d) a representation of another two footballs; and(e) the inscription ‘FIVE DOLLARS’. |\n\n| Item 3 | $10 coin |\n| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Denomination | $10 |\n| Standard composition | At least 99.99% Gold |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 3.133 ± 0.09 |\n| Maximum diameter | 17.65 |\n| Maximum thickness | 1.58mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Serrated |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) in the centre, a football in the background, overlaid with a stylised ‘A’; and(b) around the outside:(i) the inscription ‘Centenary of Rugby League’; and(ii) the inscription ‘1908 – 2008’; and(iii) representations of five footballs; and(iv) the inscription ‘TEN DOLLARS’. |\n\n| Item 4 | $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 | 2.8mm |\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 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘C’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and(b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\n\n| Item 5 | $1 coin |\n| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Denomination | $1 |\n| Standard composition | Copper, aluminium and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 9.00g ± 0.270g |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.8mm |\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 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘B’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and(b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\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 ± 0.270g |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.8mm |\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 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘C’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and(b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\n\n| Item 7 | $1 coin |\n| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Denomination | $1 |\n| Standard composition | Copper, aluminium and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 9.00g ± 0.270g |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.8mm |\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 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘M’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and(b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\n\n| Item 8 | $1 coin |\n| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Denomination | $1 |\n| Standard composition | Copper, aluminium and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 9.00g ± 0.270g |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.8mm |\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 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of a representation of the 1908 Australian coat of arms, and the initial ‘S’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA COAT OF ARMS 1908‑1912’ and(b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’. |\n\n| Item 9 | $5 coin |\n| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Denomination | $5 |\n| Standard composition | At least 99.99% gold |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 1.25g + 0.04g/‑ 0.00g |\n| Maximum diameter | 14.2mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 0.70mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Serrated |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of a cartoon representation of a bilby, standing between a representation of spinifex and a pebble, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘1/25oz 99.99Au’; and(b) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |\n\n| Item 10 | $5 coin |\n| --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Denomination | $5 |\n| Standard composition | At least 99.99% gold |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 1.25g + 0.04g/‑ 0.00g |\n| Maximum diameter | 14.2mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 0.70mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Serrated |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting a cartoon representation of a koala, sleeping in a gum tree, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘1/25oz 99.99Au’; and(b) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |\n\n| Item 11 | $10 coin |\n| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Denomination | $10 |\n| Standard composition | At least 99.99% gold |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 3.133g ± 0.09g |\n| Maximum diameter | 17.65mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 1.58mm |\n| Shape | Circular |\n| Edge | Continuously milled |\n| Obverse design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) in the centre,(i) an oval shape containing an effigy of Lord Baden‑Powell; and(ii) the initials ‘CG’; and(b) around the outside, the inscriptions:(i) ‘ SCOUTS AUSTRALIA; and(ii) ’10 DOLLARS’; and(iii) ‘CENTENARY’; and(iv) ‘1908 2008’; and(c) the Scouts Australia logo. |\n\n| Item 12 | $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 design | An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials ‘IRB’, surrounded by the inscriptions:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’; and(b) ‘AUSTRALIA 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) in the centre:(i) a map of Australia; and(ii) the World Scouts logo; and(iii) a hand, in a representation of the scouts’ salute; and(iv) the Scouts Australia logo; and(v) the initials ‘CG’; and(b) the inscriptions;(i) ‘1908’; and(ii) ‘SCOUTS AUSTRALIA CENTENARY’; and(iii) ‘2008’; and(iv) ‘5 DOLLARS’. |\n\n| Item 13 | 50c coin |\n| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Denomination | 50c |\n| Standard composition | Copper and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 15.55g ± 0.40g |\n| Maximum diameter | 31.65mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.8mm |\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 2008’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) in the centre:(i) the Scouts Australia logo; and(ii) the silhouettes of six persons engaged in scouting activities; and(iii) the initials ‘CG’; and(b) the inscriptions;(a) ‘YEAR OF THE SCOUT’; and(b) ‘50 CENTS’. |\n\n> Notes to the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6)\n\n> Note 1\n\n> Note: The Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6) (in force under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of Instruments\n\n| Title | Date of FRLI registration | Date ofcommencement | Application, saving ortransitional provisions |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------- | ------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |\n| Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007(No. 6) | 9 Oct 2007 (see F2007L03974) | 10 Oct 2007 | |\n| Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 6) Amendment Determination 2007 (No. 1) | 4 Dec 2007 (see F2007L04552) | 5 Dec 2007 | — |\n\n> Note: > Note: Table of Amendments\n\n```html\n

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