{"id":"F2010L00715","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 2)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-2","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":123895,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L00715-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Determination","content":"#### 1 Name of Determination\n\n This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 2).","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 3 Definition\n\n In this Determination:\n\n> Act means the Currency Act 1965.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions and design","content":"#### 4 Standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions and design\n\n (1) For subsection 13A(1) of the Act, on and after the day on which this Determination commences, each item in Schedule 1 specifies, for a coin having the denomination and standard composition mentioned in the item (being a coin whose denomination is specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act):\n (a) the coin’s standard weight; and\n (b) the allowable variation from that standard weight; and\n (c) the coin’s dimensions; and\n (d) the coin’s design.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not affect any other determination of the standard weight and allowable variation, dimensions or design of a coin, made under subsection 13A(1) of the Act.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Specifications of coins","content":"## Part 1—Specifications of coins\n\n```html\n

Item

Denomination

Standard composition

Standard weight and allowable variation (g)

Dimensions

Design

Maximum diameter (mm)

Maximum thickness (mm)

Shape

Edge

Obverse

Reverse

1

20c

Copper and nickel

11.30 ± 0.33

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O1

R1

2

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R2

3

$1

At least 99.9% silver

31.635 ± 0.50

40.15

3.50

S1

E1

O2

R3

4

$1

At least 99.9% silver

11.66 ± 0.24

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R4, R5 or R6

5

$1

At least 99.9% silver

31.635 ± 0.50

40.15

3.50

S1

E1

O3

R7

6

$1

At least 99.9% silver

32.39 ± 0.80

40.25

4.00

S1

E1

O3

R7

7

$10

At least 99.99% gold

3.133 ± 0.22

17.65

1.58

S1

E1

O3

R8

\n```","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Explanation of symbols","content":"## Part 2—Explanation of symbols\n\n| Item | Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| ---- | -------------- | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1 | Shape | S1 | Circular |\n| 2 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled |\n| 3 | Edge | E2 | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |\n| 4 | Obverse | O1 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘IRB’;(b) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2010’ |\n| 5 | Obverse | O2 | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(i) ‘IRB’;(ii) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(iii) ‘AUSTRALIA 2010’;(iv) ‘1 DOLLAR’; and(b) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of an effigy of King Edward VII and the following:(i) ‘DES’;(ii) ‘EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:’; and(c) between the two representations of coins — the words ‘100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE’; and(d) in the background — the numbers ‘2010’ and ‘1910’ |\n| 6 | Obverse | O3 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘IRB’;(b) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2011’ |\n| 7 | Reverse | R1 | A design consisting of a representation of 3 ribbons and the following:(a) ‘WORKING FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS’;(b) ‘100’;(c) ‘The Australian Taxation Office Centenary 2010’;(d) ‘20 CENTS’ |\n| 8 | Reverse | R2 | A design consisting of:(a) the Girl Guides Australia logo, which is made up of:(i) a 7‑pointed star enclosed in a 3‑leaf clover; and(ii) the words ’GIRL GUIDES AUSTRALIA’; and(b) the following:(i) ‘CENTENARY OF GIRL GUIDING’;(ii) ‘1910’;(iii) ‘2010’;(iv) ‘ONE DOLLAR’ |\n| 9 | Reverse | R3 | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of the 1908 Australian coat of arms and the following:(i) ‘ONE SHILLING’;(ii) ‘1910’; and(b) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of the 1908 Australian coat of arms and the following:(i) ‘SIXPENCE’;(ii) ‘1910’; and(c) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of the 1908 Australian coat of arms and the following:(i) ‘ONE FLORIN – TWO SHILLINGS’;(ii) ‘1910’; and(d) a representation of a coin, with a design consisting of the 1908 Australian coat of arms and the following:(i) ‘THREEPENCE’;(ii) ‘1910’; and(e) in the background — the number ‘1910’ |\n| 10 | Reverse | R4 | A design consisting of:(a) effigies of the following monarchs:(i) Queen Elizabeth II;(ii) King George VI;(iii) King George V;(iv) King Edward VII; and(b) a square enclosing the letter ‘S’, with the letter partially obscured by a representation of a kangaroo; and(c) a circle enclosing the initials ‘VG’; and(d) around the outside of the coin:(i) a representation of four 7‑pointed stars; and(ii) ‘ONE DOLLAR’; and(iii) ‘100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE’ |\n| 11 | Reverse | R5 | As for item 10, replacing the reference in paragraph (b) to the letter ‘S’ with the letter ‘B’. |\n| 12 | Reverse | R6 | As for item 10, replacing the reference in paragraph (b) to the letter ‘S’ with the letter ‘M’. |\n| 13 | Reverse | R7 | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of 2 Allied rock wallabies positioned in front of rocks; and(b) ‘ONE DOLLAR’; and(c) ‘1 OUNCE FINE SILVER’; and(d) the initials ‘WP’ |\n| 14 | Reverse | R8 | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of 2 Allied rock wallabies positioned in front of rocks; and(b) ‘TEN DOLLARS’; and(c) ‘1/10 oz. 9999 Au’; and(d) the initials ‘WP’ |","sortOrder":5}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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It does not expand beyond the Currency Act 1965's framework for coin specifications."},"complexity_factors":["Single defined term ('Act') in interpretation section","Heavy reliance on coded symbols (S1, E1, O1, R1 etc.) requiring cross-reference to Part 2","Nested design descriptions (some obverse/reverse designs incorporate other coin representations)","Precise technical measurements with tolerances (e.g., '11.30 ± 0.33' grams)","Multiple variations of similar coins (three different $1 silver coins with slightly different specifications)","Conditional savings clause in section 4(2) preserving other determinations"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation prescribes the precise physical specifications and designs for seven Australian coins to be minted in 2010–2011, including the standard 20 cent and $1 circulating coins plus five commemorative coins (silver $1 issues and a gold $10). \n\nIt binds the Royal Australian Mint, impacts collectors and the public, and matters for legal tender status, anti‑counterfeiting, and compatibility with vending and counting machines."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination exercises the delegated specification power under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act to fix technical and design specifications for listed coins. It does not alter which denominations are legal tender or affect other determinations (see s4(2)); it confines itself to setting manufacturing and design requirements rather than changing the Act’s substantive scope."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to delegated power in the Currency Act 1965 (subsection 13A(1)) — requires understanding of enabling statute.","Large technical table listing multiple coin variants with precise numeric tolerances (weights ± variations, diameters, thicknesses).","Use of short symbol codes (S1, E1, O1, R1, etc.) that must be resolved by consulting Part 2 for full design instructions.","Multiple entries for the same denomination ($1) with differing compositions and distinct obverse/reverse designs, increasing identification complexity.","Design descriptions include compound elements (representations of other coins, portraits, text strings, initials) that require interpretation by designers and quality controllers.","Clause preserving other determinations (s4(2)) means readers must track possible other instruments to understand the full regulatory set."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets the manufacturing standards for certain Australian coins: metal composition, standard weight and allowable variation, diameter, thickness, shape, edge and obverse/reverse designs, as made under the Currency Act 1965. It requires the Royal Australian Mint to produce those coins to the specified technical specs and affects anyone who issues, handles or verifies coinage (banks, retailers, collectors). The government issues and pays for production; the Mint and downstream coin handlers carry compliance and verification responsibilities."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-2","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-2/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-2/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-2/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-2/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-2/documents"}}