{"id":"F2017L00115","name":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination (No. 1) 2017","slug":"currency-royal-australian-mint-determination-no-1-2017","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":439109,"registerId":"F2017L00115-fast-fetch-1775955247371","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination (No. 1) 2017","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\nCurrency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination (No. 1) 2017\n\nI, Michael McCormack, Minister for Small Business, make the following determination.\n\nDated 8 February 2017\n\nMichael McCormack\n\nMinister for Small Business\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1 Name\n\n2 Commencement\n\n3 Authority\n\n4 Definitions\n\n5 Specification of denominations and standard compositions\n\n6 Standard weight, design and dimensions of coins\n\nSchedule 1—Standard composition, standard weight, design and dimensions of coins of specified denominations\n\nPart 1—Specifications of coins\n\n1 Specifications\n\nPart 2—Explanation of symbols\n\n2 Symbols used in Part 1\n\n \n\n1  Name\n\n  This is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination (No. 1) 2017.\n\n2  Commencement\n\nThis instrument commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3  Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.\n\n4  Definitions\n\n  In this instrument:\n\nAct means the Currency Act 1965.\n\n5  Specification of denominations and standard compositions\n\n (1) This section is made for the purposes of paragraph 13(2)(b) of the Act.\n\n (2) The Act has effect, on and after the day on which this instrument commences, as if:\n\n (a) there were included in the Schedule to the Act the references to denominations of money specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this instrument; and\n\n (b) there were specified in the Schedule to the Act opposite to each such denomination, as the standard composition of coins of that denomination, the standard composition specified for the denomination in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this instrument.\n\n (3) This section does not affect any other provision of a determination made for the purposes of paragraph 13(2)(b) of the Act.\n\n6  Standard weight, design and dimensions of coins\n\n (1) This section is made for the purposes of subsection 13A(1) of the Act.\n\n (2) On and after the day on which this instrument commences, each item of the table in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this instrument specifies the standard weight, the allowable variation from that standard weight, the design and the dimensions of the coin whose denomination and standard composition are specified in that item.\n\n(3)    A reference in Schedule 1 to the maximum diameter or other dimension of a coin is, for a coin that is triangular with rounded corners, a reference to the perpendicular bisector of the coin.\n\n \n\n (4) Each item of the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 to this instrument explains a symbol used to describe the design of coins specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1.\n\n (5) This section does not affect any other provision of a determination made for the purposes of subsection 13A(1) of the Act.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nSchedule 1—Standard composition, standard weight, design and dimensions of coins of specified denominations\n\nNote: See sections 5 and 6.\n\nPart 1—Specifications of coins\n\n \n\n1  Specifications\n\n  Each item of the following table specifies the standard composition, the standard weight, the allowable variation from that standard weight, the design and the dimensions of a coin whose denomination and standard composition are specified in that item.\n\n \n\n- Specifications of coins\n- Item Denomination Standard composition Standard weight and allowable variation (g) Maximum diameter or other dimension (mm) Maximum thickness (mm) Shape Edge Obverse Reverse\n- 1 $5 At least 99.9% silver 22.23 + 0.80 34.20 3.80 S1 E1 O1 R1\n- 2 20c Copper and nickel 11.30 ± 0.78 28.65 2.92 S2 E2 O1 R2\n- 3 5c Copper and nickel 2.83 ± 0.33 19.53 1.78 S2 E2 O1 R3\n- 4 $5 At least 99.9% silver 31.103 + 1.80 40.60 4.00 S2 E2 O1 R4\n- 5 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.77 + 0.20 21.89 2.00 S2 E2 O1 R5\n- 6 $1 Copper, aluminium and nickel 9.00 ± 0.66 25.12 3.46 S2 E3 O1 R6\n- 7 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.77 + 0.20 21.89 2.00 S2 E2 O1 R7\n- 8 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.103 + 1.80 40.60 4.00 S2 E2 O1 R8\n\n\nPart 2—Explanation of symbols\n\n \n\n2  Symbols used in Part 1\n\n  Each item of the following table contains an explanation of a symbol used in Part 1 of this Schedule to describe the shape, edge design, obverse design and reverse design of a coin.\n\n \n\n- Explanation of symbols used in Part 1\n- Item Design feature Symbol Explanation\n- 1 Shape S1 Triangular with rounded corners\n- 2 Shape S2 Circular\n- 3 Edge E1 Plain\n- 4 Edge E2 Continuously milled\n- 5 Edge E3 Interrupted milling\n- 6 Obverse O1 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) “ELIZABETH II”;(b) “AUSTRALIA”;(c) the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year;(d) “IRB”.\n- 7 Reverse R1 A design, consisting of:\n\n1. a triangle with rounded corners containing the following:\n\n\n1. a representation of a stained glass window featuring a partially coloured representation of a nurse;\n2. a representation of a ribbon containing the word “DEVOTION”;\n3. below that ribbon, a representation of barren land including 3 crosses on the left and a setting sun on the right;\n4. superimposed on a part of that barren land, a coloured representation of a poppy flower;\n5. in the foreground, a silhouette of a soldier standing in front of that setting sun with his rifle and facing left; and(b) “5 DOLLARS”.\n- 8 Reverse R2 A design with:(a) a coloured representation of the primary classic logo of Australian Broadcasting Corporation television series – Bananas in Pyjamas, including the words “BANANAS IN PYJAMAS” and “CLASSIC”; and(b) above that logo, a series of vertical stripes; and(c) below that logo, a coloured cartoon representation of 2 bananas in pyjamas chasing 3 bears from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television series – Bananas in Pyjamas; and(d) a horizontal line; and(e) below that horizontal line, an ornamental pattern comprising stylised representations of stairs; and (f) “20”.\n- 9 Reverse R3 A design with:(a) a coloured representation of the Bananas in Pyjamas anniversary logo for 2015 in respect of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television series – Bananas in Pyjamas, including the following:\n\n1. the number “2” containing a cartoon representation of a banana in pyjamas;\n2. the number “5” containing a cartoon representation of a banana in pyjamas;\n3. the word “YEARS”; and(b) above that logo, a series of vertical stripes; and(c) a coloured cartoon representation of a rat from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television series – Bananas in Pyjamas; and(d) a horizontal line; and(e) below that horizontal line, an ornamental pattern comprising stylised representations of stairs; and (f) “5”.\n- 10 Reverse R4 A design with:(a) a line drawing of a coastal city landscape, including buildings and trees; and (b) in the background and partially obscured by that city landscape, a representation of 70 flags radiating from the sun; and (c) below that city landscape, a stylised representation of a body of water; and(d) superimposed on that water, a series of dots and a representation of an athlete running with a baton; and(e) the following:\n\n1. “QUEEN’S BATON RELAY . XXI COMMONWEALTH GAMES”;\n2. “Gold Coast 2018”;\n3. “1 oz .999 Ag”;\n4. “FIVE DOLLARS”.\n- 11 Reverse R5 As for item 10, replacing the reference in subparagraph (e)(iii) to “1 oz .999 Ag” with “1/4 oz .9999 Au” and replacing the reference in subparagraph (e)(iv) to “FIVE DOLLARS” with “TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS”.\n- 12 Reverse R6 A design with:(a) a coloured cartoon representation the official mascot of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, a koala; and(b) on the right, Indigenous markings; and(c) the following:\n\n1. “XXI COMMONWEALTH GAMES”;\n2. “Gold Coast 2018”;\n3. “1 DOLLAR”.\n- 13 Reverse R7 A design with:(a) a representation of rays emanating from the Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup Trophy; and(b) an ornamental border comprising lines positioned in an irregular pattern, 6 soccer balls and 5 kangaroos; and(c) the following:\n\n1. “2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA TM”;\n2. “1/4 oz .9999 Au”;\n3. “TM”;\n4. “25 DOLLARS”.\n- 14 Reverse R8 As for item 13, replacing the reference in subparagraph (c)(ii) to “1/4 oz .9999 Au” with “1 oz .999 Ag” and replacing the reference in (c)(iv) to “25 DOLLARS” with “1 DOLLAR”.\n\n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument operates within its stated statutory authority to add specified coin denominations and their technical specifications to the Schedule of the Currency Act 1965 (see s 5(2) and s 6(2)). It expressly does not affect other provisions of earlier determinations (see s 5(3) and s 6(5)), so it changes the specified catalogue of standard coins without expanding regulatory scope beyond those statutory amendments."},"complexity_factors":["Technical manufacturing detail: precise weights, allowable variations, diameters, thicknesses and shapes impose measurable production tolerances.","Multiple metal standards: different coins require silver, gold, copper–nickel or copper–aluminium–nickel compositions, some with extremely high purities (e.g. ≥99.99% gold).","Detailed visual specifications: extensive, itemised reverse/obverse descriptions (coloured representations, logos, characters) increase compliance and copyright/licensing considerations.","Special measurement rules: e.g. a triangular coin’s diameter measured by perpendicular bisector creates non-standard dimensional definitions.","Cross-references to the Currency Act (ss 5–6): legal effect depends on insertion into the Act’s Schedule, creating formal legal consequences for specification changes.","Multiple similar denominations with differing specs (e.g. several $5 and $25 coins) requires careful cataloguing and production controls to avoid substitution errors.","Edge and finish variations (plain, continuously milled, interrupted milling) add machining complexity.","Administrative compliance: the Mint must ensure each issued coin matches statutory description, which raises quality-control and record-keeping burdens."],"plain_english_summary":"This determination tells the Royal Australian Mint exactly which coins may be issued and how they must be made: it lists denominations, metals, standard weights and allowable weight variations, shapes, edges and precise obverse/reverse designs (including images and inscriptions). It operates by amending the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965 to treat the listed specifications as the statutory standards (see ss 5–6).\n\nWho is affected: the Mint (which must manufacture to these specs and absorb compliance costs), designers and licensors of depicted imagery, coin purchasers/collectors and anyone handling legal tender."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Determination appears consistent with the original intent of the Currency Act 1965 provisions it invokes (paragraph 13(2)(b) and subsection 13A(1)). These provisions specifically empower the Minister to specify denominations, compositions, weights, designs and dimensions of coins. The content—authorising specific commemorative and circulating coin issues—is precisely what these provisions were designed to facilitate. There is no evidence of scope creep into unrelated policy areas."},"complexity_factors":["Highly structured tabular format in Schedule 1 with 8 distinct coin specifications","Cross-referencing symbol system (S1, S2, E1, E2, etc.) requiring lookup in Part 2 of Schedule 1","Nested descriptive structure for reverse designs (some designs reference other items with modifications, e.g., item 11 modifies item 10, item 14 modifies item 13)","Technical specifications including tolerances (e.g., '+ 0.80' vs '± 0.78') and purity percentages","Special geometric definition for triangular coins (perpendicular bisector reference in section 6(3))","Multiple purposes served: circulating currency (5c, 20c, $1) and numismatic collectibles (silver/gold commemorative coins)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination authorises the Royal Australian Mint to produce a set of 2017 commemorative and circulating coins (including low‑denomination circulation pieces and high‑value silver and gold collectibles) and prescribes their exact technical specifications, designs and allowable manufacturing tolerances.  \n\nIt gives the coins legal force under the Currency Act, ensuring they meet quality standards, can be recognised as Australian currency, and helps prevent counterfeiting—affecting collectors, the Mint, and the public."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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