{"id":"F2010L01788","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 3)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-3","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":153195,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L01788-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-04","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 3)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 3)\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nI, NICK SHERRY, Assistant Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 17 June 2010\n\nNICK SHERRY\n\nAssistant Treasurer\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 3).\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis Determination commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3 Definition\n\nIn this Determination:\n\n> Act means the Currency Act 1965.\n\n4 Standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions and design\n\n(1) For subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, 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 Currency Act 1965):\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\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.\n\nSchedule 1\n\n(section 4)\n\nPart 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

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E1

O1

R1, R2, R3, R4, or R5

2

50c

Copper and nickel

15.55 ± 0.40

31.65

2.80

S2

E2

O1

R6

3

50c

At least 99.9% silver

18.24 ± 0.40

31.65

2.80

S2

E2

O1

R7, R8

4

50c

Copper and nickel

15.55 ± 0.40

31.65

2.80

S2

E2

O2

R9

5

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E1

O2

R10

6

$1

At least 99.99% silver

11.66 ± 0.24

25.12

2.80

S1

E1

O2

R10

7

$10

At least 99.99% gold

3.133 ± 0.090

17.65

1.58

S1

E3

O2

R10

\n```\n\nPart 2 Explanation of symbols\n\n| Item | Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation |\n| ---- | -------------- | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| 1 | Shape | S1 | Circular |\n| 2 | Shape | S2 | Dodecagonal |\n| 3 | Edge | E1 | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |\n| 4 | Edge | E2 | Plain |\n| 5 | Edge | E3 | Continuously milled |\n| 6 | Obverse | O1 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘IRB’;(b) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2010’ |\n| 7 | Obverse | O2 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘IRB’;(b) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2011’ |\n| 8 | Reverse | R1 | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of Fred Hollows holding an intraocular lens with a pair of tweezers; and(b) a circle enclosing the initials ‘VG’; and(c) the following:(i) ‘1 DOLLAR’;(ii) ‘INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: HEALTH CARE’;(iii) ‘FRED HOLLOWS 1929-1993’ |\n| 9 | Reverse | R2 | 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 ‘H’; and(c) a circle enclosing the initials ‘VG’; and(d) the following:(i) a representation of four 7-pointed stars;(ii) ‘ONE DOLLAR’;(iii) ‘100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE’ |\n| 10 | Reverse | R3 | As for item 9, but replacing the reference in paragraph (b) to the letter ‘H’ with the letter ‘A’ |\n| 11 | Reverse | R4 | As for item 9, but replacing the reference in paragraph (b) to the letter ‘H’ with the letter ‘P’ |\n| 12 | Reverse | R5 | As for item 9, but replacing the reference in paragraph (b) to the letter ‘H’ with the letter ‘D’ |\n| 13 | Reverse | R6 | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of four horses and riders galloping past the Melbourne Cup finishing post; and(b) a representation of iron lacework surrounding the word ‘FLEMINGTON’; and(c) the following:(i) ‘1861’;(ii) ‘2010’;(iii) ‘150TH RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP’;(iv) ‘50’ |\n| 14 | Reverse | R7 | A design consisting of:(a) an ornamental border; and(b) a representation of a jockey riding a galloping horse; and(c) the following:(i) ‘FLEMINGTON’;(ii) ‘1861-2010’;(iii) ‘150TH RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP’;(iv) ‘50’ |\n| 15 | Reverse | R8 | A design consisting of:(a) an ornamental border; and(b) a representation of the Melbourne Cup trophy between ornamental design elements; and(c) the following:(i) ‘FLEMINGTON’;(ii) ‘1861’;(iii) ‘2010’;(iv) ‘150TH RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP’;(v) ‘50’ |\n| 16 | Reverse | R9 | A design consisting of:(a) a triangle enclosed in a circle superimposed on two triangles all encased in a square; and(b) in a corner of the square, the Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal ; and(c) the following:(i) ‘DEDICATED TO ALL AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SERVICEMEN AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED’;(ii) ‘60TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE’;(iii) ‘FIFTY CENTS’ |\n| 17 | Reverse | R10 | A design consisting of:(a) a central circle containing a representation of a rabbit head and a circle enclosing the initials ‘VG’; and(b) surrounding the central circle, the following:(i) a representation of a flame;(ii) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘tù’ and meaning ‘rabbit’;(iii) four lunes containing identical design elements incorporating the representation of a flame;(iv) ‘2011’;(v) ‘YEAR OF THE RABBIT’ |\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":{"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: authorising specific commemorative coin issues with prescribed specifications. 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On its face it implements technical specifications rather than expanding or narrowing the statutory scope of coinage powers."},"complexity_factors":["Statutory basis and limited scope: operates under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 and applies to coins listed in Schedule 1 (section 3; section 4(1)).","Technical precision: many entries give exact standard weights with tight allowable variations and exact diameters/thicknesses, requiring precise manufacture and metrology (Schedule 1, Part 1).","Multiple material and product variants: entries cover base-metal, silver and gold coins and multiple denominations and commemorative issues, increasing production permutations (Schedule 1, Part 1).","Symbol cross-references: designs use abbreviated symbols for shape, edge, obverse and reverse that must be cross-checked with Part 2, adding a decoding step for implementers (Schedule 1, Part 1 & Part 2).","Detailed design text: reverse and obverse descriptions specify images, inscriptions and initials (eg. ‘VG’, ‘IRB’, years), producing obligations for artistic execution and legal accuracy (Schedule 1, Part 2 items O1–O2, R1–R10).","Non-interference clause: expressly preserves other determinations made under s13A(1), limiting the instrument’s reach and creating potential overlap to check (section 4(2)).","Compliance and manufacturing burden: the Royal Australian Mint (and contractors) must meet exacting tolerances and design elements; enforcement/inspection mechanisms are not set out here (section 4(1); Schedule 1)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made by the Assistant Treasurer under the Currency Act 1965, sets the legal specifications for particular Australian coins: their metal composition, standard weight and allowable variation, diameter, thickness and prescribed designs. 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