{"id":"F2008L01661","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 5)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2008-no-5","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":73748,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L01661-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 5)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 5)1\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nI, NICK SHERRY, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 15 May 2008\n\nNICK SHERRY\n\nMinister for Superannuation and Corporate Law\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 5).\n\n2 Commencement\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 coin’s standard composition; and\n\n(b) the coin’s standard weight, and the allowable variation from that weight; and\n\n(c) the coin’s dimensions; and\n\n(d) 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 coin\n\n(section 3)\n\n| Item 1 | $1 coin |\n| -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Denomination | $1 |\n| Standard composition | Copper, aluminium and nickel |\n| Standard weight andallowable variation | 9.00 g ± 0.28 g |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12 mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.80 mm |\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) ‘1 DOLLAR’; and(c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2009’;with dots before and after the inscription ‘1 DOLLAR’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) in the centre — a circle enclosing:(i) a representation of an ox; and(ii) a small designer’s mark resembling a ‘G’; and(b) to the left of the circle — a representation of a flame; and(c) to the right of the circle — a character in traditional Chinese script meaning ‘ox’; and(d) above the circle — the inscription ‘2009’; and(e) below the circle — the inscription ‘YEAR OF THE OX’; and(f) in four sectors of the coin — identical design elements incorporating the representation of a flame. |\n| | |\n| Item 2 | $1 coin |\n| Denomination | $1 |\n| Standard composition | Not less than 99.9% silver |\n| Standard weight andallowable variation | 11.66 g ± 0.24 g |\n| Maximum diameter | 25.12 mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.80 mm |\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) ‘1 DOLLAR’; and(c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2009’;with dots before and after the inscription ‘1 DOLLAR’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) in the centre — a circle enclosing:(i) a representation of an ox; and(ii) a small designer’s mark resembling a ‘G’; and(b) to the left of the circle — a representation of a flame; and(c) to the right of the circle — a character in traditional Chinese script meaning ‘ox’; and(d) above the circle — the inscription ‘2009’; and(e) below the circle — the inscription ‘YEAR OF THE OX’; and(f) in four sectors of the coin — identical design elements incorporating the representation of a flame. |\n| | |\n| Item 3 | $10 coin |\n| Denomination | $10 |\n| Standard composition | Not less than 99.99% gold |\n| Standard weight andallowable variation | 3.133 g ± 0.090 g |\n| Maximum diameter | 17.65 mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 1.58 mm |\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) ‘10 DOLLARS’; and(c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2009’with dots before and after the inscription ‘10 DOLLARS’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) in the centre — a circle enclosing:(i) a representation of an ox; and(ii) a small designer’s mark resembling a ‘G’; and(b) to the left of the circle — a representation of a flame; and(c) to the right of the circle — a character in traditional Chinese script meaning ‘ox’; and(d) above the circle — the inscription ‘2009’; and(e) below the circle — the inscription ‘YEAR OF THE OX’; and(f) in four sectors of the coin — identical design elements incorporating the representation of a flame. |\n\n> Note\n\n> Note: 1. All legislative instruments and compilations are registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments kept under the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. See http://www.frli.gov.au.","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":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination confines itself to specifying three coins' physical and design specifications (Schedule 1) and expressly states it does not affect any other coin specifications (section 4). It therefore does not expand or narrow the broader statutory scheme; it simply adds these specified coins to the set of authorised specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Ministerial instrument made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (introductory paragraph)","Clear, narrow regulatory form: a single Schedule sets technical specifications rather than broad policy rules (section 3 and Schedule 1)","Multiple coin types and metal purities to track (cupro‑aluminium, ≥99.9% silver, ≥99.99% gold) (Schedule 1)","Precise manufacturing tolerances and physical dimensions with allowable variations (weights ± tolerances, maximum diameter/thickness) (Schedule 1)","Detailed textual description of obverse and reverse designs requiring interpretation by minting/design staff (Schedule 1)","Commencement and non-derogation clause restrict scope and timing (section 2 and section 4)","Limited compliance burden: focuses on technical manufacturing standards for the Royal Australian Mint rather than obligations on the public (Schedule 1)"],"plain_english_summary":"Made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, this Determination prescribes the legal technical specifications and official designs for three Australian coins (denomination, metal composition and purity, weight and allowable variation, dimensions, edge and obverse/reverse designs). It directs how the Royal Australian Mint must produce those coins and tells purchasers and dealers which items meet the statutory standard. The Determination also says it does not change any other coin specifications."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination serves its original narrow purpose exactly as intended - authorising specific commemorative coins. It has not expanded beyond this limited technical function."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (4 sections plus a schedule table)","No defined terms section - all terms are ordinary English or standard technical coin-making terms","No cross-references to other legislation except the empowering provision (Currency Act 1965)","Simple structure: name, commencement, purpose clause, application clause, then specifications table","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Straightforward tabular format for coin specifications with clear parameters"],"plain_english_summary":"This law authorises the Royal Australian Mint to issue three commemorative 2009 Year of the Ox coins and prescribes their technical specifications (composition, dimensions, weight tolerances and design). It affects collectors, buyers, the Mint and businesses that handle or trade the coins. By fixing legal‑tender standards and featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and an ox with Chinese characters on the reverse, it ensures authenticity, consistency and cultural recognition."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2008-no-5","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2008-no-5/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2008-no-5/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2008-no-5/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2008-no-5/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2008-no-5/documents"}}