I, PAUL ELLIOTT, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, acting for the Treasurer, make the following Determination under subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965.
Dated 27 December 1995.
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer
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This Determination may be cited as Currency Determination No. 7 of 1995.
[NOTE: This Determination commences on gazettal: see Acts Interpretation Act 1901, s.46A and s. 48.]
Application of the Determination
2. This Determination does not affect any other determination of the specifications or design of a coin.
Specifications and design of a $1 silver coin
3. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $1 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
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(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.635 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.00 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) “I DOLLAR”,
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra and young in the hollow of a tree; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $1 silver coin
4. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $1 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.635 grams.
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(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.00 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "1 DOLLAR";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) a smaller encircled:
(i) representation of a sailing ship; and
(ii) inscriptions:
(A) "TRICENTENNIAL"; and
(B) "SWAN RIVER"; and
(C) ROTTNEST IS."; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of $1 silver coins
5. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of 5 coins each of the denomination of $1 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of each coin is circular.
(3) The edge of each coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of each coin is 31.635 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of each coin is 40.60 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of each coin is 4.00 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of each coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "1 DOLLAR";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of each coin.
(9) The reverse of each coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) a smaller encircled:
(i) representation of a structure specified in the table set out in the Schedule; and
(ii) inscription specified in that table in relation to the structure; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside each rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
6- (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra and young in the hollow of a tree; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
7. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which (except for the cameo referred to in paragraph (9) (a)) includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) a smaller encircled representation, in gold cameo, of the American eagle with a wreath (based on the United States "Liberty Cap" $5 coin); and
(c) the following inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
8. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) a smaller encircled representation of the coat of arms of The Hague; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
9. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which (except for the cameo referred to in paragraph (9) (a)) includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra and young in the hollow of a tree; and
(b) a smaller representation, in gold cameo, of the reverse of the Spade Guinea; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
10. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which (except for the cameo referred to in paragraph (9) (a)) includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra and young in the hollow of a tree; and
(b) a smaller representation, in gold cameo, of the reverse of a Johanna coin; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
11. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which (except for the cameo referred to in paragraph (9) (a)) includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) a smaller representation, in gold cameo, of the obverse of a 1799 ducat coin; and
(c) the following inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $2 silver coin
12. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which (except for the cameo referred to in paragraph (9) (a)) includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.500 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "2 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) a smaller representation, in gold cameo, of the reverse of a pagoda coin featuring a star; and
(c) the following inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $5 gold coin
13. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $5 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1.571 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.015 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 14.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(ii) "AUSTRALIA" ; and
(iii) "5 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions;
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $5 platinum coin
14. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $5 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1.571 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.015 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 14.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "5 DOLLARS"; all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a mother koala with baby koala; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $10 silver coin
15. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 312.347 grams.
(5) A variation of 1.00 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 75.50 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 8.70 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "10 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra and young in the hollow of a tree; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 10 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $10 silver coin
16. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $10 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 312.347 grams.
(5) A variation of 1.00 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 75.50 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 8.70 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "10 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra in flight; and
(b) a smaller encircled representation, in gold cameo, of the American eagle with a wreath (based on the United States "Liberty Cap" $5 coin); and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 10 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1995";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $15 gold coin
17. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $15 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 3.133 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.022 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 16.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "15 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $15 gold coin
18. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $15 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 3.133 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.022 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 16.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.50 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "15 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) a smaller encircled representation of a prospector; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $15 platinum coin
19. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $15 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 3.137 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.025 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 16.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.32 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "15 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a mother koala with baby koala; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $25 gold coin
20. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $25 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 7.807 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.030 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 20.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.00 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "25 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $25 gold coin
21. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $25 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 7.807 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.030 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 20.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.00 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "25 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) a smaller encircled representation of a prospector; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $25 platinum coin
22. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $25 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 7.815 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.035 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 20.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 1.90 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "25 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a mother koala with baby koala; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $30 silver coin
23. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $30 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 1002.502 grams.
(5) A variation of 1.50 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 101.00 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 14.60 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "30 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a kookaburra and young in the hollow of a tree; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 KILO 999 SILVER"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $40 palladium coin
24. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $40 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% palladium.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.185 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.066 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 36.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.00 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "40 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of an emu in a patch of grass with 2 chicks; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN EMU 1 OZ. 9995 PALLADIUM"; and
(ii) "LP"; and
(iii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $50 gold coin
25. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.594 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.040 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "50 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $50 gold coin
26. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.594 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.040 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "50 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) a smaller encircled representation of a prospector; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $50 gold coin
27. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.594 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.040 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "50 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) a representation of the Chinese symbol of prosperity ("fok") enclosed in a border in the style of a Chinese seal; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $50 gold coin
28. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.594 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.040 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "50 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) a representation of the Chinese symbol of success ("luk") enclosed in a border in the style of a Chinese seal; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ, 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $50 gold coin
29. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.594 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.040 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.40 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "50 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) a representation of the Chinese symbol of longevity ("shu") enclosed in a border in the style of a Chinese seal; and
(c) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $50 platinum coin
30. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $50 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 15.605 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.045 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 25.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.30 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "50 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a mother koala with baby koala; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA Image unavailable in extracted text OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $100 gold coin
31. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $100 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.162 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.055 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 32.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.80 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "100 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $100 platinum coin
32. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $100 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 31.185 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.065 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 32.10 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 2.70 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "100 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a mother koala with baby koala; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1996" or "1997";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $200 gold coin
33. (1) This clause sets out the design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.99% gold.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.265 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.05 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 4.00 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "200 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a hopping kangaroo, superimposed on a sunburst design; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 2 OZ. 9999 GOLD"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
Specifications and design of a $200 platinum coin
34. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $200 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.95% platinum.
(2) The shape of the coin is circular.
(3) The edge of the coin is milled.
(4) The standard weight of the coin is 62.313 grams.
(5) A variation of 0.075 grams from the standard weight is allowed.
(6) The diameter of the coin is 40.60 millimetres.
(7) The thickness of the coin is 3.80 millimetres.
(8) The obverse of the coin bears:
(a) an effigy of the Queen; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "ELIZABETH II"; and
(ii) "AUSTRALIA"; and
(iii) "200 DOLLARS";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.
(9) The reverse of the coin bears:
(a) a representation of a mother koala with baby koala; and
(b) the inscriptions:
(i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 2 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM"; and
(ii) "1996";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin,
Image unavailable in extracted textSCHEDULE Subclause 5 (9)