{"id":"F2010L02891","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 5)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-5","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":84880,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2010L02891-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 5)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 5)1\n\nCurrency Act 1965\n\nI, BILL SHORTEN, Assistant Treasurer, make this Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\nDated 26 October 2010\n\nBILL SHORTEN\n\nAssistant Treasurer\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2010 (No. 5).\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis Determination commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3 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, allowable variation, dimensions and design of a coin made under subsection 13A (1) of the Act.\n\nSchedule 1\n\n(section 3)\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

20c

Copper and nickel

11.30 ± 0.33

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O1

R1

2

50c

Copper and nickel

15.55 ± 0.40

31.65

2.80

S2

E2

O2

R2

3

$1

At least 99.9% silver

11.66 ± 0.24

25.12

2.80

S1

E3

O3

R3

4

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.27

25.12

2.80

S1

E3

O3

R4

\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 | Continuously milled |\n| 4 | Edge | E2 | Plain |\n| 5 | Edge | E3 | 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain |\n| 6 | Obverse | O1 | A design consisting of:(a) at the top of the face of the coin — an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the initials ‘IRB’ surrounded by the following:(i) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(ii) ‘AUSTRALIA 2011’; and(b) a representation of the 6 stiches of a cricket ball, separated in the centre by a representation of a seam |\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 | Obverse | O3 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘IRB’;(b) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(c) ‘AUSTRALIA 2010’ |\n| 9 | Reverse | R1 | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of the 6 stiches of a cricket ball, separated in the centre by a representation of a seam; and(b) at the bottom of the face of the coin — a representation of an urn between a lion and a kangaroo and above 2 cricket bats, surrounded by the following:(i) ‘TWENTY CENTS’;(ii) ‘THE ASHES’ |\n| 10 | Reverse | R2 | A design consisting of:(a) a representation of a bunch of flowers tied with ribbons, all entwined to create a circular pattern; and(b) the following:(i) ‘AUSTRALIA DAY 2011’;(ii) ‘50’;(iii) ‘CELEBRATE WHAT’S GREAT’ |\n| 11 | Reverse | R3 | A design consisting of:(a) a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right:(i) Queen Elizabeth II;(ii) King George VI;(iii) King George V;(iv) King Edward VII; and(b) in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — the letter ‘C’, partially obscured by a representation of a kangaroo facing right; and(c) in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a circle enclosing the stylised letters ‘VG’; and(d) outside the circle — the following:(i) a representation of four 7-pointed stars;(ii) ‘ONE DOLLAR’;(iii) ‘100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE’ |\n| 12 | Reverse | R4 | A design consisting of:(a) a circle enclosing effigies of the following monarchs, from left to right:(i) Queen Elizabeth II;(ii) King George VI;(iii) King George V;(iv) King Edward VII; and(b) in the bottom left-hand quadrant of the circle — a circle enclosing the letter ‘C’; and(c) in the bottom right-hand quadrant of the circle — a circle enclosing the stylised letters ‘VG’; and(d) outside the circle — the following:(i) a representation of four 7-pointed stars;(ii) ‘ONE DOLLAR’;(iii) ‘100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COINAGE’ |\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_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination does not expand the statutory scope; it exercises the existing power in subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 to specify standard weight, allowable variation, dimensions and design for listed coins (see s.3 and Schedule 1). It replaces or sets specifications for particular denominations but stays within the Act's delegated authority."},"complexity_factors":["Technical tolerances and measurements (standard weight ± allowable variation, maximum diameter and thickness) requiring precision tooling and quality control (Schedule 1, Part 1).","Multiple coin variants with distinct compositions (copper‑nickel, aluminium bronze, ≥99.9% silver) and two different $1 specifications, increasing production and material-sourcing complexity (Schedule 1, Part 1).","Designs encoded as symbols (S1, S2, E1–E3, O1–O3, R1–R4) that must be mapped to detailed imagery (Schedule 1, Part 2), requiring interpretation by engravers and manufacturers.","Legal cross-reference to the Currency Act 1965 and subsection 13A(1) (instrument made under statutory power), so any change must follow that enabling provision (instrument header and s.3).","Operational compliance burden on a single producer (Royal Australian Mint) to meet both physical and artistic requirements, affecting suppliers and production processes (s.3(1))."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination prescribes the exact weight (with allowable variation), dimensions, composition and obverse/reverse designs for specified Australian coins (20c, 50c, and two $1 issues) under the Currency Act 1965 (see s.3 and Schedule 1).\n\nMade by the Assistant Treasurer, it requires the Royal Australian Mint to produce those coins to these technical specifications. That creates a compliance and manufacturing obligation on the Mint and its suppliers and fixes design, measurement and material rules that producers must follow."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains tightly focused on its original purpose: authorising specific commemorative coin designs. It does not expand beyond the technical specification function contemplated by the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (4 substantive sections plus schedule)","No defined terms section - all terms are ordinary English or self-explanatory codes (S1, E1, O1, R1 etc.)","Single cross-reference to parent Act (Currency Act 1965, subsection 13A(1))","Simple tabular format for specifications with straightforward symbol key","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Straightforward commencement provision (day after registration)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets the official technical specifications and legal recognition for four 2010–2011 commemorative Australian coins — including the Ashes 20c, Australia Day 50c, and two $1 centenary pieces — specifying their composition, dimensions, edges and designs. It governs production by the Royal Australian Mint and establishes these coins as legitimate currency, affecting collectors, cash handlers and the public by ensuring the commemoratives meet precise legal and physical standards that preserve public confidence in Australia’s coinage."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-5","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-5/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-5/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-5/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-5/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2010-no-5/documents"}}