{"id":"F2011L01642","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2011 (No. 3)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2011-no-3","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":126033,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2011L01642-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 2011 (No. 3).","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":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n In this Determination:\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.\n (2) A reference in Schedule 1 to the diameter of a coin is, for a coin that is scalloped hendecagonal or circular concave, a reference to the shortest diameter of the coin.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Determination","content":"#### 5 Application of Determination\n\n Section 4 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":4},{"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

$2

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.20 ± 0.80

34.30

3.30

S1

E1

O1

R1

2

$2

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.20 ± 0.80

34.30

3.30

S1

E1

O1

R2

3

$2

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.20 ± 0.80

34.30

3.30

S1

E1

O1

R3

4

$2

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.20 ± 0.80

34.30

3.30

S1

E1

O1

R4

5

$2

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.20 ± 0.80

34.30

3.30

S1

E1

O1

R5

6

$2

Not less than 99.9% silver

20.20 ± 0.80

34.30

3.30

S1

E1

O1

R6

7

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R7

8

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R8

9

$5

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.10 + 1.00

40.50

8.30

S3

E3

O2

R9

10

$5

Aluminium, zinc and bronze

20.00 ± 0.80

39.00

2.80

S4

E3

O5

R10

11

20c

Copper and nickel

11.30 ± 0.33

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O2

R11

12

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R12

13

50c

Copper and nickel

15.55 ± 0.40

31.51

2.80

S2

E3

O2

R13

14

20c

Copper and nickel

11.30 ± 0.33

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O2

R14

15

20c

Copper and nickel

11.30 ± 0.33

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O2

R15

16

20c

Copper and nickel

11.30 ± 0.33

28.65

2.52

S1

E1

O2

R16

17

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R17

18

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R18

19

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R19

20

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R20

21

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R21

22

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R22

23

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R23

24

$1

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.635 ±0.50

40.15

3.50

S1

E1

O1

R24

25

50c

Copper and nickel

15.55 ± 0.40

31.51

2.80

S2

E3

O2

R25

26

1c

Not less than 99.99% gold

0.5 ± 0.09

11.35

0.60

S1

E1

O2

R26

27

2c

Not less than 99.99% gold

0.5+/‑0.09

11.35

0.60

S1

E1

O2

R27

28

5c

Not less than 99.99% gold

0.5 ± 0.09

11.35

0.60

S1

E1

O2

R28

29

10c

Not less than 99.99% gold

0.5 ± 0.09

11.35

0.60

S1

E1

O2

R29

30

20c

Not less than 99.99% gold

0.5 ± 0.09

11.35

0.60

S1

E1

O2

R30

31

$2

Not less than 99.99% gold

0.5 ± 0.09

11.35

0.60

S1

E1

O2

R31

32

$1

Not less than 99.99% gold

0.5 ± 0.09

11.35

0.60

S1

E1

O2

R32

33

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.50

25.20

3.10

S1

E2

O1

R33

34

$1

Not less than 99.9% silver

11.66 ± 0.50

25.20

3.10

S1

E2

O1

R33

35

$25

Not less than 99.99% gold

7.775 + 0.30

22.00

2.50

S1

E1

O1

R34

36

$1

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.103 + 0.50

40.60

4.50

S1

E1

O1

R35

37

$10

Not less than 99.9% silver with partial plating not less than 99.9% gold

155.51 + 3.00

65.60

6.30

S1

E1

O1

R36

38

$1

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.103 + 0.50

40.60

4.50

S1

E1

O2

R37

39

$10

Not less than 99.99% gold

3.11 + 0.09

17.73

1.58

S1

E1

O2

R38

40

$1

Not less than 99.9% silver

31.103 + 3.00

40.50

3.80

S1

E1

O4

R39

41

$10

Not less than 99.9% silver

155.51 + 3.00

65.50

5.70

S1

E1

O3

R40

42

$30

Not less than 99.9% silver

1000.00 + 9.50

100.90

14.00

S1

E1

O6

R41

43

$100

Not less than 99.99% gold

31.103 + 1.50

39.00

2.50

S1

E1

O7

R42

44

$500

Not less than 99.99% gold

155.51 + 1.80

61.00

4.00

S1

E1

O8

R43

45

$3000

Not less than 99.99% gold

1000.00 + 3.00

75.00

13.50

S1

E1

O9

R44

46

50c

Not less than 99.9% silver

18.24g ± 0.40g

31.65

3.00

S2

E3

O2

R45

47

50c

Not less than 99.99% gold

33.88g ± 0.30g

31.70

2.90

S2

E3

O2

R45

48

50c

Copper and nickel

15.55 ± 0.40

31.65

2.80

S2

E3

O2

R46

49

50c

Not less than 99.9% silver

18.24g ± 0.40g

31.65

3.00

S2

E3

O2

R46

50

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R47

51

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R48

52

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.28

25.12

2.80

S1

E2

O2

R49

\n```","sortOrder":5},{"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 | Shape | S2 | Dodecagonal |\n| 3 | Shape | S3 | Circular concave |\n| 4 | Shape | S4 | Scalloped hendecagonal |\n| 5 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled |\n| 6 | Edge | E2 | Interrupted milling |\n| 7 | Edge | E3 | Plain |\n| 8 | Obverse | O1 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:‘IRB’;‘ELIZABETH II’;‘AUSTRALIA 2011’ |\n| 9 | Obverse | O2 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:‘IRB’;‘ELIZABETH II’;“AUSTRALIA”;the inscription, in numerals, of a year. |\n| 10 | Obverse | O3 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:‘IRB’;‘ELIZABETH II’;‘AUSTRALIA 2012’;‘10 DOLLARS’ |\n| 11 | Obverse | O4 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:‘IRB’;‘ELIZABETH II’;‘AUSTRALIA 2012’;‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 12 | Obverse | O5 | A design consisting of:a central circle containing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:‘IRB’;‘ELIZABETH II’;‘AUSTRALIA 2011’; andsurrounding the central circle, the following:‘REMEMBRANCE DAY 11.11.11’;‘FIVE DOLLARS’ |\n| 13 | Obverse | O6 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:‘IRB’;‘ELIZABETH II’;‘AUSTRALIA 2012’;‘30 DOLLARS’ |\n| 14 | Obverse | O7 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:‘IRB’;‘ELIZABETH II’;‘AUSTRALIA 2012’;‘100 DOLLARS’ |\n| 15 | Obverse | O8 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:‘IRB’;‘ELIZABETH II’;‘AUSTRALIA 2012’;‘500 DOLLARS’ |\n| 16 | Obverse | O9 | A design consisting of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:‘IRB’;‘ELIZABETH II’;‘AUSTRALIA 2012’;‘3000 DOLLARS’ |\n| 17 | Reverse | R1 | A design consisting of:a representation of the H.M.A.S. AE2 submarine; anda representation of the H.M.A.S. AE2 submarine battle honour board; anda representation of rope around the outer edge of the coin; andtwo representations of the Star of Federation; andthe following:‘100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY’;‘1911’;‘2011’;‘2 DOLLARS’;‘H.M.A.S. AE2 SUBMARINE’;superimposed on a part of the map of the world. |\n| 18 | Reverse | R2 | A design consisting of:a representation of the H.M.A.S. Australia II; anda representation of the H.M.A.S. Australia II battle honour boards; anda representation of rope around the outer edge of the coin; andtwo representations of the Star of Federation; andthe following:‘100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY’;‘1911’;‘2011’;‘2 DOLLARS’;‘H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA II’;superimposed on a part of the map of the world. |\n| 19 | Reverse | R3 | A design consisting of:a representation of the H.M.A.S. Armidale II; anda representation of the H.M.A.S. Armidale II battle honour board; anda representation of rope around the outer edge of the coin; andtwo representations of the Star of Federation; andthe following:‘100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY’;‘1911’;‘2011’;‘2 DOLLARS’;‘H.M.A.S. ARMIDALE II’;superimposed on a part of the map of the world. |\n| 20 | Reverse | R4 | A design consisting of:a representation of the H.M.A.S. Hobart II; anda representation of the H.M.A.S. Hobart II battle honour board; anda representation of rope around the outer edge of the coin; andtwo representations of the Star of Federation; andthe following:‘100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY’;‘1911’;‘2011’;‘2 DOLLARS’;‘H.M.A.S. HOBART II’;superimposed on a part of the map of the world. |\n| 21 | Reverse | R5 | A design consisting of:a representation of the H.M.A.S. Yarra III; anda representation of the H.M.A.S. Yarra III battle honour board; anda representation of rope around the outer edge of the coin; andtwo representations of the Star of Federation; andthe following:‘100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY’;‘1911’;‘2011’;‘2 DOLLARS’;‘H.M.A.S. YARRA III’;superimposed on a part of the map of the world. |\n| 22 | Reverse | R6 | A design consisting of:a representation of the H.M.A.S. Sydney III; anda representation of the H.M.A.S. Sydney III battle honour boards; anda representation of rope around the outer edge of the coin; andtwo representations of the Star of Federation; andthe following:‘100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY’;‘1911’;‘2011’;‘2 DOLLARS’;‘H.M.A.S. SYDNEY III’;superimposed on a part of the map of the world. |\n| 23 | Reverse | R7 | A design consisting of:a representation of Ethel C. Pedley; anda representation of a kookaburra holding a snake with its beak; anda representation of a kangaroo; anda representation of a girl waving a handkerchief; andthe following:‘ETHEL C. PEDLEY’;‘ONE DOLLAR’;‘DOT and the KANGAROO’ |\n| 24 | Reverse | R8 | A design consisting of :in the background, a representation of a wooden structure; andin the foreground, a representation of Sir Douglas Mawson wearing a balaclava; andan interrupted line drawing of a circle; andthe following:‘INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH’;‘1 DOLLAR’;‘SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON 1882‑1958’;the designer’s initials ‘WP’ |\n| 25 | Reverse | R9 | A design consisting of:a central circle containing a coloured representation of a star chart which is made up of:a stylised representation of constellation Crux in a field of stars;one right ascension line and two declination lines; andsurrounding the central circle the following:a border;‘NORTH’;‘SOUTH’;‘EAST’;‘WEST’;‘SOUTHERN SKY – CRUX’;‘FIVE DOLLARS’ |\n| 26 | Reverse | R10 | A design consisting of:a coloured image of a red flower; anda rim in the shape of a scalloped hendecagon; andthe following:‘11.11.11’ |\n| 27 | Reverse | R11 | A design consisting of :a representation of one ear of wheat; andan ornamental border; andthe following:‘FIELDS OF GOLD’;‘AUSTRALIAN WHEAT’;‘20’;the designer’s initials ‘WP’ |\n| 28 | Reverse | R12 | A design consisting of:a stylised representation of a wheat harvester and driver, superimposed on a part of a horizontal line; anda stylised representation of three rows of wheat; andthe following:‘FIELDS OF GOLD’;‘AUSTRALIAN WHEAT’;‘1 DOLLAR’;the designer’s initials ‘WP’ |\n| 29 | Reverse | R13 | A design consisting of :a representation of the map of Australia; andfifteen clusters of centric circles; andthe following:‘1942’;‘LEARMONTH’;‘PORT HEDLAND’;‘BROOME’;‘DERBY’;‘WYNDHAM’;‘TIWI ISLANDS’;‘DARWIN’;‘KATHERINE’;‘HORN ISLAND’;‘TOWNSVILLE’;‘SYDNEY HARBOUR’;‘BOMBING OF AUSTRALIA’;‘50 CENTS’;the designer’s initials ‘WP’ |\n| 30 | Reverse | R14 | A design consisting of:an outline drawing of a person looking through binoculars; anda representation of two breech loading 6 inch naval guns; anda representation of slabs of concrete; anda representation of the ocean; anda representation of the sky; andthe following:‘BOMBING OF AUSTRALIA 1942’;‘20’; |\n| 31 | Reverse | R15 | A design consisting of:a representation of an air raid shelter and surrounding structures; andabove the air raid shelter entrance, a representation of a sign including the words ‘AIR RAID SHELTER’; anda representation of a child holding a toy; anda representation of five persons; andrepresentations of bags; andthe following:‘BOMBING OF AUSTRALIA 1942’;‘20’; |\n| 32 | Reverse | R16 | A design consisting of:a representation of the SS River Loddon superimposed on a circle; anda representation of a Merchant Navy crest; andthe following:‘AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS’;‘MERCHANT NAVY’;‘20’; |\n| 33 | Reverse | R17 | A design consisting of :a coloured image of an elephant appearing to emerge from among bamboos; andan artist’s impression of bamboos; andthe following:‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 34 | Reverse | R18 | A design consisting of :a coloured image of a gorilla sitting in front of foliage; andan artist’s impression of a leaf; andthe following:‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 35 | Reverse | R19 | A design consisting of :a coloured image of a corroboree frog on top of moss; andan artist’s impression of foliage; andthe following:‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 36 | Reverse | R20 | A design consisting of :a coloured image of a tiger lying on twigs and foliage; andan artist’s impression of grass; andthe following:‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 37 | Reverse | R21 | A design consisting of :a coloured image of an orangutan grasping a bamboo stem; andan artist’s impression of vines; andthe following:‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 38 | Reverse | R22 | A design consisting of :a representation of branches; anda coloured image of :a tree kangaroo;a branch;flowering foliage; andthe following:‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 39 | Reverse | R23 | A design consisting of:an aerial view representation of farm land, including stylised representations of:farm animals;road and paths;vegetation and crops;structures;a body of water; andthe following:‘ONE DOLLAR’;‘2012 YEAR OF THE FARMER’;the designer’s initials ‘WP’ |\n| 40 | Reverse | R24 | A design consisting of:a stylised representation of a section of the Lieutenant Tom ‘Diver’ Derrick VC DCM Bridge; andthe following:‘‘DIVER’ DERRICK VC BRIDGE’;‘ADELAIDE’;‘ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER’;‘ONE DOLLAR’ |\n| 41 | Reverse | R25 | A design consisting of:a stylised representation of the Isurava memorial and landscape, including the words ‘COURAGE’, ‘ENDURANCE’, ‘MATESHIP’, ‘SACRIFICE’ and ‘BATTLE OF ISURAVA KOKODA TRACK 1942’ as they appear on the memorial; anda stylised representation of the Southern Cross; andthe following:‘70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOKODA CAMPAIGN’;‘FIFTY CENTS’ |\n| 42 | Reverse | R26 | A design consisting of:a representation of a feather‑tail glider; andthe following:‘1’;the designer’s initials ‘SD’ |\n| 43 | Reverse | R27 | A design consisting of:a representation of a frilled lizard; andthe following:‘2’;the designer’s initials ‘SD’ |\n| 44 | Reverse | R28 | A design consisting of:a representation of a spiny ant‑eater; andthe following:‘5’;the designer’s initials ‘SD’ |\n| 45 | Reverse | R29 | A design consisting of:a representation of a lyrebird; andthe following:‘10’;the designer’s initials ‘SD’ |\n| 46 | Reverse | R30 | A design consisting of:a representation of a platypus in water; andthe following:‘20’;the designer’s initials ‘SD’ |\n| 47 | Reverse | R31 | A design consisting of:a representation of the head and shoulders of a traditional Australian Aboriginal; anda representation of the Southern Cross; anda representation of Australian flora; andthe following:‘2 DOLLARS’ |\n| 48 | Reverse | R32 | A design consisting of:a representation of five kangaroos; andthe following:‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 49 | Reverse | R33 | A design consisting of:on the left, a representation of The Royal Melbourne Golf Course building, surrounding structures and vegetation; andon the right, The Presidents Cup logo, which is made up of:an artist’s impression of a cup;the words ‘The Presidents Cup’; andin the centre, a representation of a man swinging a golf club; andin the foreground, a stylised representation of a golf course; andthe inscription ‘1 Dollar’ filled in by an ornamental design comprising of hexagons; andthe following:‘The Presidents Cup – Australia 2011’ |\n| 50 | Reverse | R34 | A design consisting of:on the left, a representation of The Royal Melbourne Golf Course building, surrounding structures and vegetation; andon the right, The Presidents Cup logo, which is made up of:an artist’s impression of a cup;the words ‘The Presidents Cup’; andin the centre, a representation of a man swinging a golf club; andin the foreground, a stylised representation of a golf course; andthe number ‘25’ filled in by an ornamental design comprising of hexagons; andthe word ‘Dollars’ filled in by an ornamental design comprising of hexagons; andthe following:‘The Presidents Cup – Australia 2011’ |\n| 51 | Reverse | R35 | A design consisting of:a central circle containing a coloured representation of a golf ball; andin the foreground, a coloured representation of The Presidents Cup 2011 logo, which is made up of:an artist’s impression of a cup in yellow colour;the words ‘The Presidents Cup’ in green colour;the number ‘2011’ in yellow colour; andthree representations of a circle placed at one‑third intervals around the coin; andthe following:‘AUSTRALIA’;‘Nov. 14 – 20’;‘1 DOLLAR’;‘.999Ag’ |\n| 52 | Reverse | R36 | A design consisting of:a central circle containing a representation of a golf ball; andin the foreground, a representation of The Presidents Cup in gold plating, including:a representation of a part of the map of the world;an oval shape containing the words ‘The Presidents Cup’;surrounding the central circle:the outline of twenty‑four persons engaged in golf activities;a representation of The Presidents Cup logo, which is made up of an artist’s impression of a cup and the words ‘The Presidents Cup’; andthe following:‘20’;‘11’;‘.999Ag’;‘10 DOLLARS’ |\n| 53 | Reverse | R37 | A design consisting of:three internal tangent circles;in the smallest circle, a representation of a part of the nine‑dragon screen wall of Datong, which is made up of:a coloured representation of a pink Chinese dragon protruding from the circle;a stylised representation of mist in blue colour;a swirl pattern in green colour;a stylised representation of a fireball in yellow colour;a stylised representation of fire in orange colour;superimposed on a representation of a brick wall; andin the largest circle, an ornamental pattern; anda simplified representation the Chinese character pronounced ‘lóng’ and meaning ‘dragon’ in red and yellow colour; andthe following:‘1 oz .999 silver’;‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 54 | Reverse | R38 | A design consisting of:three internal tangent circles;in the smallest circle, a representation of a part of the nine‑dragon screen wall of Datong, which is made up of:a coloured representation of a pink Chinese dragon protruding from the circle;a stylised representation of mist in blue colour;a swirl pattern in green colour;a stylised representation of a fireball in yellow colour;a stylised representation of fire in orange colour;superimposed on a representation of a brick wall; andin the largest circle, an ornamental pattern; anda simplified representation the Chinese character pronounced ‘lóng’ and meaning ‘dragon’ in red and yellow colour; andthe following:‘1/10 oz .9999 Au’;‘10 DOLLARS’ |\n| 55 | Reverse | R39 | A design consisting of:a representation of a Chinese dragon; anda representation of a fireball; andfour representations of flames; andwithin stylised brackets, three Chinese characters pronounced ‘rén’, ‘chén’ and ‘nián’ respectively and meaning ‘year of the 9th of the heavenly stems and the 5th of the earthly branches’; andan ornamental border; andthe following:‘1 oz .999 silver’ |\n| 56 | Reverse | R40 | A design consisting of:a representation of a Chinese dragon; anda representation of a fireball; andfour representations of flames; andwithin stylised brackets, three Chinese characters pronounced ‘rén’, ‘chén’ and ‘nián’ respectively and meaning ‘year of the 9th of the heavenly stems and the 5th of the earthly branches’; andan ornamental border; andthe following:‘5 oz .999 silver’ |\n| 57 | Reverse | R41 | A design consisting of:a representation of a Chinese dragon; anda representation of a fireball; andfour representations of flames; andwithin stylised brackets, three Chinese characters pronounced ‘rén’, ‘chén’ and ‘nián’ respectively and meaning ‘year of the 9th of the heavenly stems and the 5th of the earthly branches’; andan ornamental border; andthe following:‘1 kg .999 silver’ |\n| 58 | Reverse | R42 | A design consisting of:a representation of a Chinese dragon; anda representation of a fireball; andfour representations of flames; andwithin stylised brackets, three Chinese characters pronounced ‘rén’, ‘chén’ and ‘nián’ respectively and meaning ‘year of the 9th of the heavenly stems and the 5th of the earthly branches’; andan ornamental border; andthe following:‘1 oz .9999 gold’ |\n| 59 | Reverse | R43 | A design consisting of:a representation of a Chinese dragon; anda representation of a fireball; andfour representations of flames; andwithin stylised brackets, three Chinese characters pronounced ‘rén’, ‘chén’ and ‘nián’ respectively and meaning ‘year of the 9th of the heavenly stems and the 5th of the earthly branches’; andan ornamental border; andthe following:‘5 oz .9999 gold’ |\n| 60 | Reverse | R44 | A design consisting of:a representation of a Chinese dragon; anda representation of a fireball; andfour representations of flames; andwithin stylised brackets, three Chinese characters pronounced ‘rén’, ‘chén’ and ‘nián’ respectively and meaning ‘year of the 9th of the heavenly stems and the 5th of the earthly branches’; andan ornamental border; andthe following:‘1 kg .9999 gold’ |\n| 61 | Reverse | R45 | A design consisting of:in the centre, a representation of an acacia plant; andsurrounding the acacia plant, an outline representation of a crown; andsurrounding the crown, a stylised representation of a dodecagonal diamond; andthe following:‘50’;‘MM’;‘THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE 2012’ |\n| 62 | Reverse | R46 | A design consisting of:a representation of a crown; anda representation of a fireworks display; andthe following:‘THE ROYAL DIAMOND JUBILEE 2012’;‘FIFTY CENTS’ |\n| 63 | Reverse | R47 | A design consisting of:a representation of seven connected cubes and one separate cube; anda stylised representation of seven persons; andthe following:‘2012 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CO‑OPERATIVES’;‘1 DOLLAR’ |\n| 64 | Reverse | R48 | A design consisting of:eight undulating lines; andin the foreground, a line drawing representation of a trophy; andan artist’s representation of a tennis ball containing:a line drawing of a female holding a tennis racket;an outline drawing of a circle; andthe following:‘AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2012’;‘ONE DOLLAR’ |\n| 65 | Reverse | R49 | A design consisting of:eight undulating lines; andin the foreground, a line drawing representation of a trophy; andan artist’s representation of a tennis ball containing:a line drawing of a male holding a tennis racket;an outline drawing of a circle; andthe following:‘AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2012’;‘ONE DOLLAR’ |","sortOrder":6}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument operates under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act and simply prescribes technical specifications for listed coins (see s4). Section 5 expressly states it does not alter any other determinations of standard weight, dimensions or design, so it does not expand or narrow the Act’s substantive scope—it implements detailed specifications within the existing statutory authority."},"complexity_factors":["Large, detailed tabular schedule with many coin items each specifying composition, numeric tolerances for weight and dimensions (Part 1) — increases data density and precision requirements (see s4(1)).","Separate symbol key (Part 2) requires cross‑referencing of shape/edge/obverse/reverse codes to verbose design descriptions, raising cognitive load for users.","Multiple metal standards (various purities of silver and gold, alloys) and mixed plating notes create technical production requirements and material sourcing implications.","Repeating entries for identical denominations with different designs or compositions (multiple $1/$2/$20c entries) requires careful item identification when manufacturing or verifying coins.","Special measurement rule for non‑circular coins (shortest diameter for scalloped hendecagonal or circular concave) introduces an uncommon measurement convention (see s4(2)).","Preservation clause (s5) that this Determination does not affect other determinations adds legal layering and potential overlap with prior instruments."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination (see s4) sets exact technical specifications for a long list of Australian coins: composition, standard weight and allowable variation, diameter/thickness, shape, edge and the obverse/reverse designs. Part 1 contains the table of coin items and Part 2 explains symbol codes. It takes effect the day after registration (s2).\n\nIt binds the Royal Australian Mint (which must produce coins to these specs) and anyone relying on statutory coin definitions (producers, banks, collectors). Section 5 preserves any other existing determinations."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"provider":"moonshot","completionTokens":2695},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The determination operates entirely within the standard scope of the Currency Act 1965, which explicitly provides for the specification of coin characteristics through legislative instruments. It does not expand beyond the original statutory intent of authorising specific coin issues with defined technical parameters."},"complexity_factors":["52 distinct coin variants with 7-8 technical parameters each (composition, weight tolerance, diameter, thickness, shape, edge, obverse and reverse codes)","Extensive symbolic coding system requiring cross-reference to Part 2: 4 shape codes (S1-S4), 3 edge codes (E1-E3), 9 obverse designs (O1-O9), and 49 reverse designs (R1-R49)","Precise metallurgical specifications (e.g., 'not less than 99.9% silver with partial plating not less than 99.9% gold')","Mathematical weight tolerances using ± notation (e.g., '20.20 ± 0.80' grams)","Special geometric rule for non-circular coins in subsection 4(2) regarding diameter measurement of scalloped hendecagonal coins","Reference to parent Act provision (subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument prescribes the precise manufacturing specifications for 52 Australian coin designs to be minted in 2011–2012, setting metals (from 99.99% gold to copper‑nickel), exact weight, dimensions and shapes (including dodecagonal and scalloped hendecagonal), and the obverse/reverse designs. \n\nIt binds the Royal Australian Mint, requires banks and businesses to accept the coins as legal tender, and preserves quality, security and machine‑compatibility for collectors and the public."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2011-no-3","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2011-no-3/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2011-no-3/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2011-no-3/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2011-no-3/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2011-no-3/documents"}}