{"id":"F2010L02364","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 4)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-4","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":125172,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L02364-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. 4).","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 Part 1 of 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 (using the symbols explained in Part 2 of Schedule 1).\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":"Specification of coins","content":"## Part 1—Specification 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

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R3

4

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R4

5

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R5

6

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R6

7

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R7

8

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R8

9

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R9

10

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R10

11

$1

At least 99.9% silver

11.66 ± 0.24

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O1

R3

12

$10

At least 99.99% gold

3.133 ± 0.090

17.65

1.58

S1

E1

O1

R11

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Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination does not expand or narrow the statutory power to specify coin standards; it exercises that power by prescribing the specifications for the listed coins (see s 4(1)). It expressly preserves other determinations made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 and therefore does not alter the Act’s scope of authority over coin specifications (see s 4(2))."},"complexity_factors":["Technical numeric tolerances for mass and dimensions require precise metrology and quality control (see s 4(1) and Part 1 entries with values and ± variations).","Multiple variants of the same denomination (many $1 items with differing reverses and mint marks) increase specification and production tracking complexity (see Part 1, items 2–10 and Part 2 R2–R10).","Two-stage specification structure: a tabular Part 1 (physical specs) cross-referenced to symbolic definitions in Part 2 (S1, E1, E2, O1, R1–R11), adding a layer of interpretation for implementers.","Interaction with enabling statute: the Determination operates under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, so implementers must align production with statutory powers (see s 4(1)).","Special requirements for precious-metal coins (purity and small weight tolerances) impose stricter assay and valuation controls (see Part 1 items for silver and gold).","Compliance burden on the Mint and any contracted manufacturers to maintain manufacture and inspection processes to the specified tolerances and designs.","Design elements include textual and pictorial requirements (obverse inscriptions, reverse motifs and mint marks) which require controlled artwork and legal conformity (see Part 2 O1 and R1–R11)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets the measurable specifications and authorised designs for particular Australian coins. It lists, for each scheduled coin, the metal composition, standard weight and allowable variation, maximum diameter and thickness, shape, edge type, and the obverse and reverse designs (see Part 1 and Part 2) under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965. It binds the Royal Australian Mint and its manufacturers to those production standards, affecting manufacturing, verification and quality-control activities and the Mint’s production costs."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination remains tightly focused on its original purpose: specifying technical details for particular coins to be minted. It does not expand beyond the standard function of a currency determination under the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Single defined term ('Act') in the interpretation section","Straightforward tabular format for coin specifications with 12 rows of technical data","Simple cross-reference to Currency Act 1965, section 13A(1)","Minimal conditional logic — only one savings clause in subsection 4(2) preserving other determinations","Design symbols (S1, E1, E2, O1, R1-R11) require cross-referencing between Part 1 table and Part 2 explanation table","Some design descriptions incorporate others by reference ('As for item 7, replacing...') creating a small chain of dependencies"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination prescribes the official technical specifications for 12 commemorative Australian coins to be minted by the Royal Australian Mint, including a 20‑cent wool-themed coin, ten $1 merino‑ram variants, and a 1/10 oz $10 gold coin. It fixes weight, dimensions, metal composition and design standards so the Mint must produce consistent, machine‑readable, and secure legal tender. Collectors, the public and businesses are affected because it ensures recognisability, counter‑feiting resistance and compatibility with cash‑handling systems."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-4","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-4/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-4/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-4/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-4/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-4/documents"}}