{"id":"F2009L01305","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":122264,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01305-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2)","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\ntitle: Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2)\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![Commonwealth Coat of Arms](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2)\n\nas amended\n\nmade under subsection 13A(1) of the\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nCompilation start date:  16 April 2009\n\nIncludes amendments up to: Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1)\n\n \n\nAbout this compilation\n\nThis compilation\n\nThis is a compilation of the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2) as in force on 16 April 2009. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date.\n\nThis compilation was prepared on 18 November 2013.\n\nThe notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of each amended provision.\n\nUncommenced amendments\n\nThe effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in the endnotes.\n\nApplication, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments\n\nIf the operation of a provision or amendment is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nModifications\n\nIf a provision of the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nProvisions ceasing to have effect\n\nIf a provision of the compiled law has expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\n2 Commencement\n\n3 Specification of coins\n\n4 Application of Determination\n\nSchedule 1—Specification of coins\n\nEndnotes\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\nEndnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]\n\nEndnote 6—Modifications [none]\n\nEndnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]\n\nEndnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]\n\n \n\n1  Name of Determination\n\n  This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2).\n\n2  Commencement\n\n  This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3  Specification of coins\n\n  For 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:\n\n (i) standard composition; and\n\n (ii) standard weight and the allowable variation from that weight; and\n\n (iii) dimensions; and\n\n (iv) design.\n\n4  Application of Determination\n\n  The specifications in Schedule 1 do not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.\n\n \n\nSchedule 1—Specification of coins\n\n(section 3)\n\n \n\n \n\n- Item 1 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 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 monogram “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA” and the year of issue in Arabic numerals.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a pad printed image of a crimson rosella; and (b) to the left of the rosella on the coin: (i) a representation of grass; and (ii) the number “1”; and (c) to the right of the rosella on the coin — a representation of grass; and (d) below the rosella: (i) a representation of grass; and (ii) the inscription “Dollar”.\n- Item 2 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 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 monogram “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA 2009”.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground — a pad printed image of a flying fox; and (b) in the background — a representation of the foliage of a lilly pilly; and (c) to the left of the flying fox on the coin — the number “1”; and (d) below the flying fox — the inscription “Dollar”.\n- Item 3 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 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 monogram “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA” and the year of issue in Arabic numerals.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) in the foreground — a pad printed image of a sacred kingfisher perched on a tree branch; and (b) in the background — a representation of tree branches; and (c) to the left of the kingfisher on the coin — the inscription “1 Dollar”.\n- Item 4 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 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 monogram “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA” and the year of issue in Arabic numerals.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a pad printed image of a Major Mitchell cockatoo perched on a stump; and (b) to the right of the cockatoo on the coin: (i) a representation of a leafy branch; and (ii) the number “1”; and (iii) the inscription “Dollar”.\n- Item 5 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 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 monogram “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA” and the year of issue in Arabic numerals.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a pad printed image of a kookaburra; and (b) below and to the left of the kookaburra on the coin — a representation of twigs; and (c) to the right of the kookaburra on the coin — the inscription “1 Dollar”.\n- Item 6 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 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 monogram “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA 2010”.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a pad printed image of a Cairns birdwing butterfly on a leaf; and (b) to the left of the butterfly on the coin — the number “1”; and (c) to the right of the butterfly on the coin — the inscription “Dollar”; and (d) below the butterfly — a representation of a leaf.\n- Item 7 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 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 monogram “IRB”, surrounded by the inscriptions: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA 2009”.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) a head-and-shoulders portrait of Steve Irwin with a koala resting on his left shoulder; and (b) to the left of the portrait on the coin — a representation of a tortoise; and (c) above the portrait: (i) a representation of foliage; and (ii) the inscription “INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: CONSERVATION”; and (d) below the portrait: (i) a representation of a snake resting amongst foliage; and (ii) the inscription “1 DOLLAR”; and (iii) a representation of the head of a crocodile emerging from foliage; and (iv) the inscription “STEVE IRWIN 1962 – 2006”.\n- Item 8 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition At least 99.9% silver\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 31.635 g ± 0.500 g\n- Maximum diameter 40.20 mm\n- Maximum thickness 3.50 mm\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 2009”.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) in the centre — a pad printed image of: (i) towards the centre — an Australian bush scene with a mother kangaroo embracing a joey in the foreground; and (ii) towards the right — the signature “Rolf”; and (iii) the inscription “ONE DOLLAR”; and (b) inside a wide rim and outside the central image: (i) at the top — the inscription “Kangaroo Series”; and (ii) at the bottom — the inscription “Rolf Harris”; and (iii) to the left — the inscriptions “$1”, “1oz. Ag” and “.999”; and (iv) to the right — the silhouette of a kangaroo facing left.\n- Item 9 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition At least 99.9% silver\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 31.635 g ± 0.500 g\n- Maximum diameter 40.20 mm\n- Maximum thickness 3.50 mm\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 2009”.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) in the centre — a pad printed image of: (i) an Australian suburban scene with a stylised representation of a kangaroo holding a football; and (ii) the inscription “one dollar”; and\n- (b) inside a wide rim and outside the central image: (i) at the top — the inscription “Kangaroo Series”; and (ii) at the bottom — the inscription “Reg Mombassa”; and (iii) to the left — the inscriptions “$1”, “1oz. Ag” and “.999”; and (iv) to the right — the silhouette of a kangaroo facing left.\n- Item 10 $1 coin\n- Denomination $1\n- Standard composition At least 99.9% silver\n- Standard weight and allowable variation 31.635 g ± 0.500 g\n- Maximum diameter 40.20 mm\n- Maximum thickness 3.50 mm\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 2009”.\n- Reverse design A design consisting of: (a) in the centre — a pad printed image of: (i) at the top — an artist’s impression of the sun; and (ii) towards the centre — a representation of a kangaroo; and (iii) at the bottom — a representation of Uluru and a collection of lines and dots; and (iv) towards the right — a representation of the signature of Ken Done; and (v) the inscription “ONE DOLLAR”; and (b) inside a wide rim and outside the central image: (i) at the top — the inscription “Kangaroo Series”; and (ii) at the bottom — the inscription “Ken Done”; and (iii) to the left — the inscriptions “$1”, “1oz. Ag” and “.999”; and (iv) to the right — the silhouette of a kangaroo facing left.\n\n\n \n\nEndnotes\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nThe endnotes provide details of the history of this legislation and its provisions. The following endnotes are included in each compilation:\n\n \n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\nEndnote 5—Uncommenced amendments\n\nEndnote 6—Modifications\n\nEndnote 7—Misdescribed amendments\n\nEndnote 8—Miscellaneous\n\n \n\nIf there is no information under a particular endnote, the word “none” will appear in square brackets after the endnote heading.\n\n \n\nAbbreviation key—Endnote 2\n\nThe abbreviation key in this endnote sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.\n\n \n\nLegislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4\n\nAmending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.\n\n \n\nThe legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended the compiled law. The information includes commencement information for amending laws and details of application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.\n\n \n\nThe amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision level. It also includes information about any provisions that have expired or otherwise ceased to have effect in accordance with a provision of the compiled law.\n\n \n\nUncommenced amendments—Endnote 5\n\nThe effect of uncommenced amendments is not reflected in the text of the compiled law but the text of the amendments is included in endnote 5.\n\n \n\nModifications—Endnote 6\n\nIf the compiled law is affected by a modification that is in force, details of the modification are included in endnote 6.\n\n \n\nMisdescribed amendments—Endnote 7\n\nAn amendment is a misdescribed amendment if the effect of the amendment cannot be incorporated into the text of the compilation. Any misdescribed amendment is included in endnote 7.\n\n \n\nMiscellaneous—Endnote 8\n\nEndnote 8 includes any additional information that may be helpful for a reader of the compilation.\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\n \n\n| ad = added or inserted | pres = present |\n| --- | --- |\n| am = amended | prev = previous |\n| c = clause(s) | (prev) = previously |\n| Ch = Chapter(s) | Pt = Part(s) |\n| def = definition(s) | r = regulation(s)/rule(s) |\n| Dict = Dictionary | Reg = Regulation/Regulations |\n| disallowed = disallowed by Parliament | reloc = relocated |\n| Div = Division(s) | renum = renumbered |\n| exp = expired or ceased to have effect | rep = repealed |\n| hdg = heading(s) | rs = repealed and substituted |\n| LI = Legislative Instrument | s = section(s) |\n| LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003 | Sch = Schedule(s) |\n| mod = modified/modification | Sdiv = Subdivision(s) |\n| No = Number(s) | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |\n| o = order(s) | SR = Statutory Rules |\n| Ord = Ordinance | Sub-Ch = Sub-Chapter(s) |\n| orig = original | SubPt = Subpart(s) |\n| par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)  /sub-subparagraph(s) |  |\n\n\n \n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\n \n\n| Name | FRLI registration | Commencement | Application, saving and transitional provisions |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 2) | 15 Apr 2009 (see F2009L01305) | 16 Apr 2009 |  |\n| Currency Legislation (Royal Australian Mint) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 1) | 8 July 2011 (see F2011L01458) | s 4 and Sch 2: 16 Apr 2009 | — |\n\n\n \n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\n \n\n| Provision affected | How affected |\n| --- | --- |\n| Sch 1 |  |\n| Sch 1................... | am No F2011L01458 |\n\n\n \n\nEndnote 5—Uncommenced amendments [none]\n\nEndnote 6—Modifications [none]\n\nEndnote 7—Misdescribed amendments [none]\n\nEndnote 8—Miscellaneous [none]\n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. 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It affects collectors, the public, banks and the Mint by confirming these coins as genuine currency and limited-edition collectibles honoring Australian wildlife, Steve Irwin and three silver \"Kangaroo Series\" designs by noted artists."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Schedule 1 (coin specifications) was amended after the original instrument. 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It lists denomination, metal composition, weight tolerances, dimensions, edge form and the obverse/reverse artwork for ten $1 coin variants, including circulation copper–aluminium–nickel issues and 1 oz .999 silver pieces.\n\nThis matters because the Mint must make coins to these specifications (s 3, Sch 1), and the specifications affect coin production, acceptance by cash-handling equipment and use by collectors and refiners."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-2","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-2/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-2/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-2/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-2/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-2/documents"}}