{"id":"F2014L00394","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2014 (No. 3)","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2014-no-3","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":128509,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2014L00394-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 2014 (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":"Authority","content":"#### 3 Authority\n\n  This determination is made under the subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 4 Definition\n\n  In this determination:\n\n> Act means the Currency Act 1965.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standard weight, design and dimension of coins","content":"#### 5 Standard weight, design and dimension of coins\n\n  (1) This section is made for subsection 13A(1) of the Act.\n  (2) On and after the day when this determination commences, each item of the table in Part 1 of Schedule 1 specifies the standard weight, the allowable variation from that standard weight, the design and the dimensions of a coin whose denomination is specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act.\n  (3) Each item of the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 explains a symbol used to describe the design of coins in Part 1 of Schedule 1.\n  (4) This determination does not affect any other determination 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","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Explanation of symbols","content":"## Part 2—Explanation of symbols","sortOrder":7}],"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination serves its original narrow purpose: specifying the physical characteristics of a single commemorative coin issue. It has not expanded beyond the technical minting authority granted by section 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965."},"complexity_factors":["Single defined term ('Act') in interpretation section","Straightforward tabular structure with only 1 coin specification","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — operates from a single commencement date","Minimal cross-referencing (only to Currency Act 1965, subsection 13A(1))","Self-contained symbol key (Part 2) with only 4 design feature explanations","Explicit savings clause (section 5(4)) preserving other determinations — simple and clear"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a technical rule that sets the exact physical specifications for a special $5 silver coin minted by the Royal Australian Mint. It describes precisely how heavy the coin must be (31.103 grams, give or take 1.80 grams), what it's made of (at least 99.9% silver), how big it is (40.60 mm diameter, 4.00 mm thick), and what it looks like on both sides. The **obverse** (heads side) shows Queen Elizabeth II's portrait with her name, 'AUSTRALIA', the year, the value, and the initials 'IRB' (the designer). The **reverse** (tails side) features a design honouring the Victoria Cross for Australia — our highest military honour for bravery. This determination ensures the coin is legally recognised as Australian currency and meets quality standards for collectors and circulation."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination establishes or re-states manufacturing specifications for coins under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (authority noted in s3). It applies those specifications to the denominations listed in the Act’s Schedule (s5(2)) and explains symbol meanings (s5(3) and Part 2). It expressly does not affect other determinations (s5(4)), so it does not broaden or narrow the statutory universe of coinage powers from what the Act contemplates."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow substantive scope: single technical rule set (coin specifications) rather than broad regulatory regime (Schedule Part 1 table sets weight, composition, dimensions) — see s5(2) and Part 1.","Technical numeric tolerances: precise weights and allowable variations (e.g. 31.103 + 1.80 g), diameters and thicknesses require metrology and quality control in production (Part 1 table).","Design-code cross-reference: symbols (S1, E1, O1, R1) map to detailed design descriptions in Part 2, requiring cross-checking between tables (s5(3); Part 2).","Statutory linkage: made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (s3); the determination operates as the statutory standard for coin manufacture and refers to denominations in the Act’s Schedule (s5(2)).","Limited administrative discretion: text prescribes fixed specifications and expressly disclaims effect on other determinations (s5(4)), reducing interpretive ambiguity.","Formatting/technical presentation: specifications provided in embedded tables (HTML in source) can complicate automated parsing or reproduction."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument sets the legal specifications for certain Australian coins — defining composition, standard weight with allowable variation, diameter, thickness, shape, edge, obverse and reverse designs — and explains the symbols used to describe those designs. Made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965, it dictates manufacturing tolerances that the Royal Australian Mint must follow for the listed denomination(s), so minting, testing and verification processes must conform to these technical requirements."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2014-no-3","history":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2014-no-3/history","analysis":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2014-no-3/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2014-no-3/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2014-no-3/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-2014-no-3/documents"}}