{"id":"F2009L03858","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 7)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-7","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":81117,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L03858-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 7)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 7)1\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nI, NICK SHERRY, Assistant Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 2 September 2009\n\nNICK SHERRY\n\nAssistant Treasurer\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2009 (No. 7).\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis Determination commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3 Specification of coins\n\nFor subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, each item in Schedule 1 specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition mentioned in the item:\n\n(a) the coin’s standard weight; and\n\n(b) the allowable variation from that standard 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 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 ± 0.28 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) ‘AUSTRALIA 2010’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of a tree with a carving of the Roman numeral ‘LXV’; and(b) a representation of a figure seated beneath the tree; and(c) a stylised representation of human footprints; and(d) a stylised representation of camel footprints; and(e) an irregularly shaped line representing a coastline; and(f) the inscriptions:(i) ‘1 DOLLAR’; and(ii) ‘150th ANNIVERSARY - BURKE & WILLS EXPEDITION’; and(g) the initials ‘WP’. |\n| | |\n| Item 2 | 20c coin |\n| Denomination | 20c |\n| Standard composition | Copper and nickel |\n| Standard weight and allowable variation | 11.30 g ± 0.33 g |\n| Maximum diameter | 28.65 mm |\n| Maximum thickness | 2.52 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) ‘AUSTRALIA 2010’. |\n| Reverse design | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of 2 figures, one riding a camel and the other riding a horse; and(b) a stylised representation of human footprints; and(c) a stylised representation of camel footprints; and(d) 2 irregularly shaped lines representing a coastline; and(e) the inscriptions:(i) ‘20’; and(ii) ‘150th ANNIVERSARY - BURKE & WILLS EXPEDITION’; and(f) the initials ‘WP’. |\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":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"No indication the Determination expands or narrows the statutory scope. It adds specific technical specifications for two coins while explicitly preserving other existing determinations (section 4)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, technical subject‑matter: only two coin types are specified (Schedule 1).","Clear legal authority: made under s13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (instrument header).","Precise manufacturing tolerances and dimensions require measurement and production controls (Schedule 1: weights ± tolerances, diameters, thickness).","Detailed design descriptions that may need artistic/numismatic interpretation (Schedule 1: obverse/reverse elements).","Low cross‑instrument interaction: clause 4 expressly preserves other determinations, reducing scope ambiguity.","Simple commencement rule (commences day after registration)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, sets the technical specifications for two Australian coins (a $1 and a 20c) — composition, weight tolerances, dimensions, edge, shape and obverse/reverse designs (see Schedule 1). It commences the day after registration.\n\nIt affects the Royal Australian Mint (which must produce coins to these specs) and users/merchants distinguishing legal tender. The Assistant Treasurer issues the rule; compliance and manufacturing quality costs fall on the Mint. The Determination expressly does not change other coin specifications (section 4)."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination remains tightly scoped to its original purpose under the Currency Act 1965: specifying the physical characteristics of particular commemorative coins. It does not expand beyond the standard function of coinage determinations."},"complexity_factors":["Only 2 substantive sections (sections 3 and 4) plus standard administrative provisions","No defined terms section — all terms are used in their ordinary meaning","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering provision (Currency Act 1965)","Simple tabular format in Schedule 1 with straightforward physical specifications","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Single purpose instrument with limited temporal and substantive scope"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets the official specifications for two special commemorative coins to be minted in 2010: a $1 coin and a 20 cent coin. Both coins celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Burke and Wills expedition (a famous 1860 Australian exploration). The Determination details exactly what these coins must look like and weigh — down to the millimetre and gram — including the metal composition, size, shape, edge pattern, and the specific images and words that appear on both sides. The $1 coin features a tree with 'LXV' carved into it and a seated figure, while the 20c coin shows two explorers on camel and horse. Importantly, this Determination doesn't cancel or change any other coin specifications that might already exist for these denominations."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-7","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-7/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-7/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-7/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-7/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2009-no-7/documents"}}