Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 5)

This instrument, the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 5), prescribes detailed technical specifications for particular coins associated with the Perth Mint under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965. It is made by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer and dated 12 December 2013 (see the heading and signature block). The determination formally (a) names itself (s 1), (b) fixes its commencement as the day after registration (s 2), (c) records the statutory authority under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (s 3), (d) defines the shorthand term Act to mean the Currency Act 1965 (s 4), and (e) sets out that, on and after commencement, each item in the Schedule specifies the standard weight, allowable variation, design and dimensions of coins of the denominations specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act (s 5(1)-(3)). The Schedule is in two parts: Part 1 is a large table of specifications (weights with tolerances, composition, maximum dimensions, shape, edge, obverse and reverse codes) and Part 2 explains the symbols used to describe designs and physical features.

Mechanically, the determination converts a long table of technical coin specifications into a legally made instrument under s 13A(1) of the Act and links each table item to the statutory scheme by reference to the Schedule to the Act (s 5(2)). The instrument expressly preserves other determinations under the same power, by stating it does not affect any other determination made under subsection 13A(1) (s 5(4)). Part 2 of Schedule 1 is incorporated by s 5(3) as the authoritative explanation of the shorthand symbols used in the specification table.

The Schedule (Part 1) lists 125 numbered items. Each item records: denomination, standard composition or minimum purity, a numeric standard weight with an allowable variation in grams, a maximum diameter or dimension (in mm), maximum thickness (mm), shape code (S1 or S2), edge code (E1-E5), obverse code (O1-O18, O4-O17 etc) and reverse code (R1-R65). Part 2 decodes those S, E, O and R symbols into plain-language descriptions of shape (for example S1 = Circular, S2 = Rectangular shape), edge treatment (E1 = Continuously milled; E4/E5 specify unmilled edges with inscriptions appearing three times), obverse designs incorporating effigies and inscriptions, and a long sequence of reverse designs that record motifs, legends, mint marks and finishes (proof or bullion), and where relevant, material inserts (opal, abalone), gemstones, or micro-lettering. Section 5 together with Schedule 1 is the operative core: it defines what the determination does,fixing standardised, highly detailed specifications for the listed coins.

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Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 5)

I, Steven Ciobo, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make the following determination under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.

Dated 12 December 2013

Steven Ciobo

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer

Contents

1 Name of determination

2 Commencement

3 Authority

4 Definition

5 Standard weight, design and dimension of coins

Schedule 1—Standard weight, design and dimension of coins

Part 1—Specifications of coins

1 Specifications

Part 2—Explanation of symbols

2 Symbols used in Part 1 of Schedule

1 Name of determination

This determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 5).

2 Commencement

This determination commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Authority

This determination is made under the subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.

4 Definition

In this determination:

Act means the Currency Act 1965.

5 Standard weight, design and dimension of coins

(1) This section is made for subsection 13A(1) of the Act.

(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.

(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.

(4) This determination does not affect any other determination made under subsection 13A(1) of the Act.

Schedule 1—Standard weight, design and dimension of coins

Note: See section 5.

Part 1—Specifications of coins

1 Specifications

The following table specifies the standard weight, the allowable variation from that standard weight, the design and the dimensions of each coin.

Specifications of coins
Item Denomination Standard composition Standard weight and allowable variation (g) Maximum diameter (mm) or other dimension Maximum thickness (mm) Shape Edge Obverse Reverse
1 $500 At least 99.99% gold 155.563 ± 0.040 50.50 5.50 S1 E1 O1 R1
2 $500 At least 99.99% gold 155.563 ± 0.040 50.50 5.50 S1 E1 O1 R2
3 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 16.60 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R2
4 $200 At least 99.99% gold 62.265 ± 0.050 36.60 6.00 S1 E1 O1 R2
5 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.162 ± 0.055 27.30 5.00 S1 E1 O1 R2
6 $30 At least 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 100.60 14.60 S1 E1 O1 R3
7 $8 At least 99.9% silver 156.673 ± 1.000 50.60 12.50 S1 E1 O1 R4
8 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 32.60 6.00 S1 E1 O1 R4
9 $30 At least 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 100.60 14.60 S1 E1 O2 R5
10 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O2 R6
11 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 32.60 3.10 S1 E1 O2 R6
12 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 32.60 6.00 S1 E1 O2 R6
13 $8 At least 99.9% silver 156.673 ± 1.000 50.60 12.50 S1 E1 O2 R6
14 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 32.60 6.00 S1 E1 O1 R7
15 $500 At least 99.99% gold 155.563 ± 0.040 50.50 5.50 S1 E1 O1 R9
16 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 32.60 3.10 S1 E1 O3 R8
17 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O3 R10
18 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O3 R11
19 $30 At least 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 100.60 14.60 S1 E1 O3 R12
20 $10 At least 99.9% silver 312.347 ± 1.000 75.60 8.70 S1 E1 O3 R13
21 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O3 R13
22 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 36.60 2.30 S1 E1 O3 R13
23 10c At least 99.9% silver 3.268 ± 0.133 20.60 2.00 S1 E1 O3 R13
24 $30 At least 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 100.60 14.60 S1 E1 O18 R14
25 $10 At least 99.9% silver 312.347 ± 1.000 75.60 8.70 S1 E1 O18 R15
26 $2 At least 99.9% silver 62.770 ± 0.500 50.60 4.50 S1 E1 O18 R15
27 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O18 R15
28 $3000 At least 99.99% gold 1000.350  0.250 75.60 13.90 S1 E1 O4 R16
29 $1000 At least 99.99% gold 311.317  0.250 60.60 7.90 S1 E1 O4 R17
30 $200 At least 99.99% gold 62.265  0.050 41.10 3.90 S1 E1 O4 R17
31 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.165  0.053 32.60 2.80 S1 E1 O1 R18
32 $50 At least 99.99% gold 15.594  0.040 25.60 2.40 S1 E1 O1 R18
33 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807  0.030 20.60 2.00 S1 E1 O1 R18
34 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133  0.022 16.60 1.50 S1 E1 O1 R18
35 $5 At least 99.99% gold 1.571  0.015 14.60 1.40 S1 E1 O1 R18
36 $100 At least 99.95% platinum 31.185  0.065 32.60 2.70 S1 E1 O1 R19
37 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635  0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E4 O3 R20
38 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.165  0.053 39.34 2.50 S1 E1 O5 R21
39 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807  0.030 22.60 2.20 S1 E1 O5 R21
40 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133  0.022 18.60 2.00 S1 E1 O5 R21
41 $30000 At least 99.99% gold 10003.000  2.000 180.60 25.00 S1 E1 O7 R22
42 $3000 At least 99.99% gold 1000.350  0.250 100.60 9.00 S1 E1 O6 R22
43 $1000 At least 99.99% gold 311.317  0.250 75.60 6.00 S1 E1 O5 R22
44 $200 At least 99.99% gold 62.265  0.050 41.10 3.90 S1 E1 O5 R22
45 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.165  0.053 39.34 2.50 S1 E1 O5 R22
46 $50 At least 99.99% gold 15.594  0.040 30.60 2.50 S1 E1 O5 R22
47 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807  0.030 22.60 2.20 S1 E1 O5 R22
48 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133  0.022 18.60 2.00 S1 E1 O5 R22
49 $5 At least 99.99% gold 1.571  0.015 14.60 1.40 S1 E1 O5 R22
50 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.165  0.053 39.34 2.50 S1 E1 O5 R23
51 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807  0.030 22.60 2.20 S1 E1 O5 R23
52 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133  0.022 18.60 2.00 S1 E1 O5 R23
53 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.165  0.053 39.34 2.50 S1 E1 O5 R24
54 $50 At least 99.99% gold 15.594  0.040 30.60 2.50 S1 E1 O5 R24
55 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807  0.030 22.60 2.20 S1 E1 O5 R24
56 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133  0.022 18.60 2.00 S1 E1 O5 R24
57 $5 At least 99.99% gold 1.571  0.015 14.60 1.40 S1 E1 O5 R24
58 $100 At least 99.99% gold 31.162  0.055 27.30 5.00 S1 E1 O5 R21
59 $30 At least 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 100.60 14.60 S1 E1 O9 R25
60 $8 At least 99.9% silver 156.673 ± 1.000 65.60 5.80 S1 E1 O8 R25
61 $2 At least 99.9% silver 62.770 ± 0.500 55.60 3.60 S1 E1 O8 R25
62 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O8 R25
63 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 36.60 2.30 S1 E1 O8 R25
64 $300 At least 99.9% silver 10015.000 ± 5.000 221.00 33.00 S1 E2 O15 R26
65 $30 At least 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 100.60 14.60 S1 E1 O9 R26
66 $10 At least 99.9% silver 312.347 ± 1.000 85.60 6.60 S1 E1 O8 R26
67 $8 At least 99.9% silver 156.673 ± 1.000 65.60 5.80 S1 E1 O8 R26
68 $2 At least 99.9% silver 62.770 ± 0.500 55.60 3.60 S1 E1 O8 R26
69 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O8 R26
70 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 36.60 2.30 S1 E1 O8 R26
71 $30 At least 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 100.60 14.60 S1 E1 O9 R27
72 $2 At least 99.9% silver 62.770 ± 0.500 55.60 3.60 S1 E1 O8 R27
73 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O8 R27
74 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 36.60 2.30 S1 E1 O8 R27
75 $30 At least 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 100.60 14.60 S1 E1 O9 R28
76 $10 At least 99.9% silver 312.347 ± 1.000 85.60 6.60 S1 E1 O8 R28
77 $8 At least 99.9% silver 156.673 ± 1.000 65.60 5.80 S1 E1 O8 R28
78 $2 At least 99.9% silver 62.770 ± 0.500 55.60 3.60 S1 E1 O8 R28
79 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O8 R28
80 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 36.60 2.30 S1 E1 O8 R28
81 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 32.60 6.00 S1 E1 O8 R25
82 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O8 R29
83 $30 At least 99.9% silver 1002.502 ± 1.500 100.60 14.60 S1 E1 O9 R30
84 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O10 R31
85 $200 At least 99.99% gold 62.265 ± 0.050 41.10 3.90 S1 E1 O11 R32
86 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807  0.030 20.60 2.00 S1 E1 O11 R32
87 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807  0.030 20.60 2.00 S1 E1 O11 R33
88 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807  0.030 20.60 2.00 S1 E1 O11 R34
89 $8 At least 99.9% silver 156.673  1.000 65.60 5.80 S1 E1 O11 R35
90 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O11 R35
91 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O11 R36
92 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O11 R37
93 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O11 R38
94 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O11 R39
95 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O11 R40
96 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O11 R41
97 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 36.60 4.50 S1 E1 O12 R42
98 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 36.60 4.50 S1 E1 O12 R43
99 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O13 R44
100 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O11 R45
101 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E5 O13 R46
102 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O11 R47
103 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 36.60 4.50 S1 E1 O14 R48
104 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O1 R49
105 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.073 ± 0.500 30.50 x 22.70 3.50 S2 E3 O13 R50
106 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 36.60 2.30 S1 E1 O13 R51
107 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O11 R51
108 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O11 R52
109 $25 At least 91.70% gold 7.995  0.006 22.60 1.75 S1 E1 O11 R53
110 $25 At least 91.70% gold 7.995  0.006 22.60 1.75 S1 E1 O10 R53
111 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 47.60 x 27.60 4.00 S2 E2 O16 R54
112 $25 At least 99.99% gold 7.807  0.030 20.60 2.00 S1 E1 O17 R55
113 $15 At least 99.99% gold 3.133 ± 0.022 16.60 1.50 S1 E1 O17 R55
114 50c At least 99.9% silver 16.091 ± 0.500 32.60 3.10 S1 E1 O13 R55
115 25c At least 99.9% silver 8.30 ± 0.500 25.50 2.50 S1 E1 O13 R55
116 $2 At least 99.99% gold 0.523  0.023 11.60 0.70 S1 E1 O11 R56
117 $2 At least 99.99% gold 0.523  0.023 11.60 0.70 S1 E1 O10 R57
118 $2 At least 99.99% gold 0.523  0.023 11.60 0.70 S1 E1 O11 R58
119 $2 At least 99.99% gold 0.523  0.023 11.60 0.70 S1 E1 O10 R59
120 $2 At least 99.99% gold 0.523  0.023 11.60 0.70 S1 E1 O10 R60
121 $1 Aluminium and bronze 13.500 ± 1.000 30.60 3.10 S1 E1 O10 R61
122 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O3 R62
123 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O18 R63
124 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 40.60 4.00 S1 E1 O18 R64
125 $1 At least 99.9% silver 31.635 ± 0.500 45.60 2.60 S1 E1 O8 R65

Part 2—Explanation of symbols

2 Symbols used in Part 1 of Schedule

The following table contains explanations of the symbols used in Part 1 of this Schedule to describe the shape, edge design, obverse design and reverse design of coins.

Explanation of symbols used in Part 1
Item Design Feature Symbol Explanation
1 Shape S1 Circular
2 Shape S2 Rectangular shape
3 Edge E1 Continuously milled
4 Edge E2 Plain
5 Edge E3 Serrated
6 Edge E4 Unmilled with ‘AUSTRALIA’ appearing 3 times spaced evenly around the edge
7 Edge E5 Unmilled with ‘· SILENT SERVICE’ appearing 3 times spaced evenly around the edge
8 Obverse O1 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘· ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA ·’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘IRB’
9 Obverse O2 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘· ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘2015 ·’;(d) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, or ‘DOLLARS’ as the case requires;(e) ‘IRB’
10 Obverse O3 A design consisting of the following:(a) ‘· ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA ·’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;surrounding a circle that in turn surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and encloses the following:(d) ‘IRB’
11 Obverse O4 A design consisting of a pattern of dots enclosing the following:(a) ‘· ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA ·’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;which in turn encloses a circle that surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(d) ‘IRB’
12 Obverse O5 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘2015’;(e)‘Xoz 9999 GOLD’ (where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(f)‘IRB’
13 Obverse O6 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘2015’;(e) ‘1KG 9999 GOLD’;(f) ‘IRB’
14 Obverse O7 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘2015’;(e) ‘10 KILO 9999 GOLD’;(f) ‘IRB’
15 Obverse O8 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘2015’;(e) ‘Xoz 999 SILVER’ (where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(f) ‘IRB’
16 Obverse O9 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘2015’;(e) ‘1KG 999 SILVER’;(f) ‘IRB’
17 Obverse O10 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘· ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘· AUSTRALIA 2015 ·’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘IRB’
18 Obverse O11 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘· ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘· AUSTRALIA 2014 ·’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘IRB’
19 Obverse O12 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a pattern of lines and semicircles, and the following:(a) ‘· ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA ·’;(c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;(d) ‘IRB’
20 Obverse O13 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘2014’;(e) ‘Xoz 999 SILVER’ (where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(f) ‘IRB’
21 Obverse O14 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a pattern of lines and semicircles, and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;(d) ‘2014’;(e) ‘1oz 999 SILVER’;(f) ‘IRB’
22 Obverse O15 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘300 DOLLARS’;(d) ‘2015’;(e) ‘10 KG 999 SILVER’;(f) ‘IRB’
23 Obverse O16 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘1 DOLLAR’;(d) ‘2014’;(e) ‘IRB’
24 Obverse O17 A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the following:(a) ‘ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;(d) ‘2014’;(e) ‘Xoz 9999 GOLD’ (where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(f) ‘IRB’
25 Obverse O18 A design consisting of the following:(a) ‘· ELIZABETH II’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘2015 ·’;(d) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by ‘DOLLAR’, ‘DOLLARS’ or ‘CENTS’, as the case requires;surrounding a circle that in turn surrounds an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and encloses the following:(e) ‘IRB’
26 Reverse R1 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a stylised leafy tree branch superimposed on a circle enclosing a representation of a koala, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KOALA’;(b) ‘2014 5oz 9999 GOLD’;(c) ‘MG’;(d) ‘P’
27 Reverse R2 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a circle which encloses a representation of a koala seated in the fork of a tree with leafy foliage and superimposed over a landscape of hills and grass, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KOALA’;(b) ‘2015 Xoz 9999 GOLD’(where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(c) ‘IJ’;(d) ‘P’
28 Reverse R3 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a circle which encloses a representation of a koala seated in the fork of a tree with leafy foliage and superimposed over a landscape of hills and grass, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KOALA’;(b) ‘2015 1KILO 999 SILVER’;(c) ‘IJ’;(d) ‘P’
29 Reverse R4 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a circle which encloses a representation of a koala seated in the fork of a tree with leafy foliage and superimposed over a landscape of hills and grass, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KOALA’;(b) ‘2015 Xoz 999 SILVER’(where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(c) ‘IJ’;(d) ‘P’
30 Reverse R5 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a circle of dots which encloses a representation of a kookaburra perched on a tree stump and surrounded by foliage, and the following:(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’;(b) ‘1 KILO 999 SILVER’;(c) ‘·1990‑2015·’;(d) ‘P25’
31 Reverse R6 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a circle of dots which encloses a representation of a kookaburra perched on a tree stump and surrounded by foliage, and the following:(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’;(b) ‘XOZ. 999 SILVER’ (where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals)(c) ‘·1990‑2015·’;(d) ‘P25’
32 Reverse R7 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a half circle which encloses a representation of a bounding kangaroo superimposed over a landscape of leafy trees, a body of water and the full moon, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO’;(b) ‘2015 1oz 999 SILVER’;(c) ‘WR’;(d) ‘P’
33 Reverse R8 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle that encloses a representation of a shark with 2 smaller stylised sharks in the background and surrounded by the following:(a) ‘GREAT WHITE SHARK’;(b) ‘P’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘2014 1/2oz 999 SILVER’
34 Reverse R9 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a horse superimposed over a landscape of fencing, grass and foliage, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE’;(b) ‘2014 5oz 9999 GOLD’;(c) ‘IJ’;(d) ‘P’
35 Reverse R10 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a representation of a horse superimposed over a landscape of fencing, grass and foliage, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE’;(b) ‘2014 1oz 999 SILVER’;(c) ‘IJ’;(d) ‘P’
36 Reverse R11 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a representation of a Wedge‑tailed Eagle landing on a tree stump superimposed on a circle and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN WEDGE‑TAILED EAGLE’;(b) ‘2014 1oz 999 SILVER’;(c) ‘JM’;(d) ‘P’
37 Reverse R12 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle which encloses a representation of a koala seated in the fork of a tree with leafy foliage and superimposed over a landscape of hills and grass, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KOALA’;(b) ‘2015 1 KILO 999 SILVER’;(c) ‘IJ’;(d) ‘P’
38 Reverse R13 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle which encloses a representation of a koala seated in the fork of a tree with leafy foliage and superimposed over a landscape of hills and grass, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KOALA’;(b) ‘2015 Xoz 999 SILVER’(where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(c) ‘IJ’;(d) ‘P’
39 Reverse R14 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle of dots which encloses a representation of a kookaburra perched on a tree stump and surrounded by foliage, and the following:(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’;(b) ‘1 KILO 999 SILVER’;(c) ‘·1990‑2015·’;(d) ‘P25’
40 Reverse R15 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle of dots which encloses a representation of a kookaburra perched on a tree stump and surrounded by foliage, and the following:(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’;(b) ‘XOZ.999 SILVER’(where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(c) ‘·1990‑2015·’;(d) ‘P25’
41 Reverse R16 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle of dots which encloses the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO’;(b) ‘1 KILO 9999 GOLD’;(c) ‘·2015·’;and surrounding a pattern of shapes representing stylised sunrays forming a circle around a representation of a kangaroo, and the following:(d) ‘P’;(e) ‘RED KANGAROO’
42 Reverse R17 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle of dots which encloses the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO’;(b) ‘X OZ 9999 GOLD’(where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(c) ‘·2015·’;and surrounding a pattern of shapes representing stylised sunrays forming a circle around a representation of a kangaroo, and the following:(d) ‘P’;(e) ‘RED KANGAROO’
43 Reverse R18 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a half circle which encloses a representation of a bounding kangaroo superimposed over a landscape of leafy trees, a body of water and the full moon, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO’;(b) ‘2015 Xoz 9999 GOLD’(where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(c) ‘WR’;(d) ‘P’
44 Reverse R19 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle which encloses a representation of a platypus superimposed on underwater grasses and bubbles, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN PLATYPUS’;(b) ‘2015 1oz 9995 PLATINUM’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
45 Reverse R20 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of shapes representing stylised sunrays surrounding a representation of a kangaroo, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO’;(b) ‘2015 1oz 999 SILVER’;(c) ‘P’;with the following micro lettering in letters of the word ‘AUSTRALIAN’:(d) ‘A’ in each letter A;(e) ‘U’ in the letter U;(f) ‘S’ in the letter S;(g) ‘T’ in the letter T;(h) ‘R’ in the letter R;(i) ‘L’ in the letter L;(j) ‘I’ in the letter I
46 Reverse R21 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a representation of a goat, and a landscape featuring rocky ground, grass and stylised mountains in the background, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
47 Reverse R22 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a representation of a goat, and a landscape featuring rocky ground, grass and stylised mountains in the background, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
48 Reverse R23 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a coloured representation of a goat, and a landscape featuring rocky ground, grass and stylised mountains in the background, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
49 Reverse R24 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a coloured representation of a goat, and a landscape featuring rocky ground, grass and stylised mountains in the background, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
50 Reverse R25 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a representation of 3 goats, and a landscape featuring grass and leafy trees, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
51 Reverse R26 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a representation of 3 goats, and a landscape featuring grass and leafy trees, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
52 Reverse R27 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a coloured representation of 3 goats, and a landscape featuring grass and leafy trees, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
53 Reverse R28 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a coloured representation of 3 goats, and a landscape featuring grass and leafy trees, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
54 Reverse R29 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a gilded representation of 3 goats, and a landscape featuring grass and leafy trees, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
55 Reverse R30 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a coloured representation of 3 goats, with one goat having a gemstone set into one of its eyes, and a landscape featuring grass and leafy trees, and the following:(a) Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
56 Reverse R31 A design consisting of a representation of 3 goats, and a landscape featuring grass and leafy trees, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’
57 Reverse R32 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a turtle surrounded by coral, and the following:(a) ‘THE LAND DOWN UNDER’;(b) ‘GREAT BARRIER REEF’;(c) ‘Xoz 9999 GOLD’; (where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(d) ‘NM’;(e) ‘P’
58 Reverse R33 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of an adult figure and a youth fishing in a body of water from rocks, and the following:(a)‘THE LAND DOWN UNDER’;(b)‘ROCK FISHING’;(c) ‘1/4oz 9999 GOLD’;(d) ‘JM’;(e) ‘P’
59 Reverse R34 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a man on horseback brandishing a whip, with dust clouds underneath the horse, and the following:(a) ‘THE LAND DOWN UNDER’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIAN STOCKMAN’;(c) ‘1/4oz 9999 GOLD’;(d) ‘IJ’;(e) ‘P’
60 Reverse R35 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a seaplane in flight superimposed over an outline of the map of Australia which encloses a coloured representation of a number of coral reefs, and the following:(a) ‘THE LAND DOWN UNDER’;(b) ‘GREAT BARRIER REEF’;(c) ‘Xoz 999 SILVER’; (where ‘X’ is the nominal weight in ounces, of the coin, expressed as a common fraction or a whole number in Arabic numerals);(d) ‘NM’;(e) ‘P’
61 Reverse R36 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a man fishing with a fish jumping within an outline of the map of Australia which also encloses a coloured representation of a morning sky, a rocky ledge and a body of water, and the following:(a) ‘THE LAND DOWN UNDER’;(b) ‘ROCK FISHING’;(c) ‘1oz 999 SILVER’;(d) ‘JM’;(e) ‘P’
62 Reverse R37 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of a person on horseback, superimposed on an outline of the map of Australia which encloses a coloured representation of a landscape featuring a flock of sheep, pastures, leafy trees and a line of fencing, and the following:(a) ‘THE LAND DOWN UNDER’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIAN STOCKMAN’;(c) ‘1oz 999 SILVER’;(d) ‘IJ’;(e) ‘P’
63 Reverse R38 A design consisting of:(a) a coloured representation of a male figure, crouching with his leg extended in a kick, superimposed on a stylised landscape of buildings; and(b) a stylised representation of bricks and rubble; and(c) a panel of dots surrounded by a border of trapezoid and semicircular shapes that encloses the word ‘CYBERNETICS’;and the following:(d) ‘TV’;(e) ‘P’
64 Reverse R39 A design consisting of:(a) a coloured representation of a female figure, superimposed on a stylised globe and surrounded by shapes made up of stars and dots; and(b) a panel of dots surrounded by a border of trapezoid and semicircular shapes that encloses the word ‘FLIGHT’;and the following:(c) ‘TV’;(d) ‘P’
65 Reverse R40 A design consisting of:(a) a coloured representation of a female figure, crouching with arms extended above her head and holding a piece of machinery, superimposed on a stylised landscape of buildings; and(b) a panel of dots surrounded by a border of trapezoid and semicircular shapes that encloses the word ‘SUPERSTRENGTH’;and the following:(c) ‘TV’;(d) ‘P’
66 Reverse R41 A design consisting of:(a) a coloured representation of a male figure with lightning bolt shapes emitting from his hands and upper body, superimposed on a stylised landscape of buildings; and(b) a panel of dots surrounded by a border of trapezoid and semicircular shapes that encloses the words ‘WEATHER CONTROL’;and the following:(c) ‘TV’;(d) ‘P’
67 Reverse R42 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of:(a) a representation of native plants and flowers, the moon, and the Southern Cross; and(b) an insert of opal consisting of a representation of a rough‑scaled python;and the following:(c) ‘ROUGH‑SCALED PYTHON’;(d) ‘2015 1oz 999 SILVER’;(e) ‘AH’;(f) ‘P’
68 Reverse R43 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of:(a) a representation of native plants and flowers, the moon, and the Southern Cross; and(b) an insert of opal consisting of a representation of a ghost bat;and the following:(c) ‘GHOST BAT’;(d) ‘2015 1oz 999 SILVER’;(e) ‘AH’;(f) ‘P’
69 Reverse R44 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of 4 semi‑circular patterns enclosing a representation of a plane propeller in the centre with an F18 fighter plane in the upper half and a box kite military biplane in the lower half superimposed over a coloured representation of a sky with clouds and the following:(a) ‘100TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN MILITARY AVIATION’;(b) ‘1914 ‑ 2014’;(c) ‘WR’;(d) ‘P’
70 Reverse R45 A design consisting of 4 semi‑circular patterns enclosing a representation of a plane propeller in the centre with an F18 fighter plane in the upper half and a box kite military biplane in the lower half and the following:(a) ‘100TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN MILITARY AVIATION’;(b) ‘1914 ‑ 2014’;(c) ‘WR’;(d) ‘P’
71 Reverse R46 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of 2 circles made from a rope pattern that encloses the following:(a) ‘CENTENARY OF AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINES’;(b) ‘1914 – 2014’;(c) ‘WR’;and in turn encloses a representation of a submarine breaking through a coloured representation of the ocean and the following:(d) ‘P’(e) a coloured representation of 2 dolphins either side of a royal crown
72 Reverse R47 A design consisting of a representation of 2 circles made from a rope pattern that encloses the following:(a) ‘P’;and in turn encloses a representation of a surfaced submarine with men standing on the bridge, superimposed over a cloudy sky on the left hand side, and the following:(b) ‘CENTENARY of AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINES’;(c) ‘1914 – 2014’;(d) ‘WR’
73 Reverse R48 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of:(a) a pattern of lines and swirls; and(b) an insert of abalone shell;and the following:(c) ‘AUSTRALIAN ABALONE SHELL’;(d) ‘TV’;(e) ‘P’
74 Reverse R49 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of:(a) an outline representing a map of Antarctica, surrounding a coloured representation of an iceberg and a body of water, superimposed with a representation of a Wandering Albatross in flight; and(b) a background polar grid pattern oustide the map outline, with some segments shaded and some segments unshaded;and the following:(c) ‘Australian Antarctic Territory’;(d) ‘2014 – WANDERING ALBATROSS’;(e) ‘1 OZ 99.9 SILVER’;(f) ‘NM’;(g) ‘P’
75 Reverse R50 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a coloured reproduction of an Australian pre‑decimal stamp commonly known as a King George V One Penny Red
76 Reverse R51 A design consisting of a silhouette of a figure driving a sleigh drawn by 4 reindeer superimposed over a full moon and a coloured representation of the night sky, stylised snowflakes and the rooftops and chimneys of houses, and the following:(a) ‘SEASON’S GREETINGS’;(b) ‘JM’;(c) ‘P’
77 Reverse R52 A design consisting of:(a) a representation of a stylised kookaburra holding with its beak the ends of a cloth satchel that contains a human baby; and(b) representations of several leaves and flowers;and the following:(c) ‘CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY’;(d) ‘AH’;(e) ‘P’
78 Reverse R53 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a representation of an acacia wreath and a royal crown, and the following:(a) ‘PERTH MINT’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘SOVEREIGN’;(d) ‘P’
79 Reverse R54 A design, in a proof finish, consisting of a coloured representation of a kangaroo with a joey in her pouch, superimposed on a coloured landscape of hills and grass trees, and the following:(a) ‘VINTAGE TRAVEL’;(b) ‘AUSTRALIA’;(c) ‘P’;(d) ‘1oz 999 SILVER’
80 Reverse R55 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle that encloses the following:(a) ‘BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA’(b) ‘WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941 – 45’which in turn encloses a representation of a navy battle ship sailing on a body of water, superimposed over a representation of the Southern Cross on one side and a representation of 5 stars and stripes on the other, and the following:(c) ‘WR’;(d) ‘P’
81 Reverse R56 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a representation of a koala’s head, and the following:(a) ‘0.5 GRAM 9999 GOLD’;(b) ‘P’
82 Reverse R57 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a representation of a koala sitting, and the following:(a) ‘0.5 GRAM 9999 GOLD’;(b) ‘P’
83 Reverse R58 A design in a bullion finish, consisting of a representation of a kookaburra, and the following:(a) ‘0.5 GRAM 9999 GOLD’;(b) ‘P’
84 Reverse R59 A design in a bullion finish, consisting of a representation of a kookaburra, and the following:(a) ‘0.5 GRAM 9999 GOLD’;(b) ‘P’Note: The representation of a kookaburra in R59 differs from the representation in R58.
85 Reverse R60 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a representation of a kangaroo, and the following:(a) ‘0.5 GRAM 9999 GOLD’;(b) ‘P’
86 Reverse R61 A design consisting of a pattern of shapes forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a representation of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN’;(b) ‘CITIZENSHIP’;(c) ‘P’
87 Reverse R62 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle which encloses a representation of a gilded koala seated in the fork of a tree with leafy foliage and superimposed over a landscape of hills and grass, and the following:(a) ‘AUSTRALIAN KOALA’;(b) ‘2015 1oz 999 SILVER’;(c) ‘IJ’;(d) ‘P’
88 Reverse R63 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle of dots which encloses a representation of a kookaburra perched on a tree stump and surrounded by foliage, and a circle enclosing a representation of a goat, and the following:(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’(b) ‘1OZ.999 SILVER’;(c) ‘·1990‑2015·’;(d) ‘P25’
89 Reverse R64 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a circle of dots which encloses a representation of a kookaburra perched on a tree stump and surrounded by foliage, and a circle enclosing the figures ‘F15’, and the following:(a) ‘THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA’;(b) ‘1OZ.999 SILVER’;(c) ‘·1990‑2015·’;(d) ‘P25’
90 Reverse R65 A design, in a bullion finish, consisting of a pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a representation of 3 goats, and a landscape featuring grass and leafy trees, and a circle enclosing a representation of a lion, and the following:(a) ‘Year of the Goat’;(b) the Pinyin pictograph pronounced ‘yáng’ and meaning ‘goat’;(c) ‘NM’;(d) ‘P’

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Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 5)

I, Steven Ciobo, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, make the following determination under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.

Dated 12 December 2013

Steven Ciobo

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer

Contents

1 Name of determination

2 Commencement

3 Authority

4 Definition

5 Standard weight, design and dimension of coins

Schedule 1—Standard weight, design and dimension of coins

Part 1—Specifications of coins

1 Specifications

Part 2—Explanation of symbols

2 Symbols used in Part 1 of Schedule

1 Name of determination

This determination is the Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 5).

2 Commencement

This determination commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Authority

This determination is made under the subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965.

4 Definition

In this determination:

Act means the Currency Act 1965.

5 Standard weight, design and dimension of coins

(1) This section is made for subsection 13A(1) of the Act.

(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.

(4) This determination does not affect any other determination made under subsection 13A(1) of the Act.

Schedule 1—Standard weight, design and dimension of coins

Note: See section 5.

Part 1—Specifications of coins

1 Specifications

The determination rests on a small set of structural concepts and defined linkages:

Statutory authority and scope: The instrument is made under subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (s 3). Section 5(1) explicitly states it is made for subsection 13A(1) of the Act, and s 5(2) ties each table item to coins whose denomination is specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act. The operative idea is specification by subordinate instrument for coins within the Act’s statutory schedule.
Specification as legal instrument: The Schedule is engineered to operate as the legal description of coin standards. Part 1 provides discrete line items with exact numbers for standard weight and allowable variation (expressed in grams to three decimal places in many entries), maximum diameter or other dimension, and maximum thickness. Those numeric values are the core obligations the instrument establishes for manufacture and recognition of the listed coins (s 5(2)).
Composition minima: The Schedule specifies minimum composition/purity thresholds for items, using language such as "At least 99.99% gold", "At least 99.9% silver", "At least 99.95% platinum" or "Aluminium and bronze" (Part 1 table). These composition statements function as minimum material standards for the coins listed.
Design coding: To manage complexity across many items, the instrument uses compact symbol codes for shape (S), edge (E), obverse (O) and reverse (R). Part 2 decodes those codes into detailed design descriptions , e.g. obverse codes specify the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II plus particular legends and inscriptions (O1-O18) and reverse codes set out motifs, legends, mint marks, finishes, colour or inlay/insert features (R1-R65). The instrument thereby creates an authoritative mapping from terse table codes to full design requirements (s 5(3), Schedule Part 2).
Variability and tolerances: The table entries include an explicit "allowable variation" for each weight standard. For example item 1 shows "155.563 ± 0.040" grams. The instrument therefore recognises precise manufacturing tolerances and makes the tolerances co‑equal with the weights in the Schedule.
Preservation of prior instruments: Section 5(4) explicitly states the determination does not affect any other determination under subsection 13A(1) of the Act. The structure is additive: this instrument sits alongside (not instead of) other determinations.
Commencement mechanics: Section 2 fixes commencement as the day after registration. That gives a predictable, short implementation window for entities required to comply with the specifications.
Narrow remit and record of making: The instrument is tightly procedural and declaratory: it does not provide procedural rules for measurement, assay methodology, certification, stamping, sale, redemption, or destruction of coins. Nor does it include definitions besides the reference to the Act. Consequently the instrument is a technical schedule that relies on external statutory or regulatory frameworks for operational enforcement or administration.

These concepts show the determination operates as a precise engineering specification embedded in the statutory coinage regime. The numerical precision, the large number of design permutations, and the use of symbolic shorthand all indicate the instrument is intended to be an exhaustive, machine‑readable specification for production and recognition of Perth Mint coins covered by the Currency Act Schedule.

The determination’s immediate legal target is coins specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965 (s 5(2)). The paper‑visible stakeholders to consider, on the basis of the instrument’s content, are the following:

The Perth Mint (or any producer operating under the Act): The instrument is titled Currency (Perth Mint) Determination and contains highly detailed production specifications appropriate for the Mint’s coinage products. The Perth Mint will be the party principally affected in practice because the specifications describe designs, purities and weights that match Perth Mint product lines. The instrument was made by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer under s 13A(1), which is the statutory route for specifying coin standards.
Manufacturers and quality assurance functions: Any entity engaged in producing coins to the listed specifications will need to meet the precise weights, tolerances, dimensions and design codes set out in Part 1 and the symbol explanations in Part 2. That includes in‑house minting operations, contracted striking houses, and subcontractors supplying inserts (opal, abalone, gemstones) or coloured elements.
Assayers, laboratories and assay offices: The Schedule sets minimum composition standards with tight tolerances in many entries (for example 99.99% gold and weight tolerances as small as ±0.015 g). Assayers performing compliance checks, precious metal dealers, and assay offices will need to apply measurement methods capable of resolving those tolerances.
Distributors, bullion dealers and retailers: The Schedule lists many denominations that have bullion and proof finishes, and often multiple items with the same face value but different size, composition or design. Dealers will need to manage inventory, description, and sales materials in line with the precise specifications if they represent coins by denomination, weight or composition.
Financial institutions and currency handlers: While the determination does not itself state legal tender status or circulation instructions, the provisions refer to coins "whose denomination is specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act" (s 5(2)). Entities that accept coins as means of payment, or operate vending machines, coin-counting equipment, automated acceptance systems, or custody services, will be affected technically because multiple entries in the Schedule carry the same face value but materially different diameters and thicknesses (for example numerous $1 entries with differing maximum diameters and thicknesses). That has practical effects on coin identification and acceptance technology.
Collectors and numismatic market: The Schedule differentiates proof finishes, bullion finishes, coloured designs, inlays and gemstones; collectors and numismatic traders will be affected by the legal record of design and physical properties. The instrument’s specification function reduces uncertainty about which designs and weights are the authorised standards for the listed coin issues.
Legal advisers and compliance officers: The instrument will be relevant to lawyers advising mints, dealers and institutions about statutory compliance with the Currency Act framework; in particular because the instrument does not include enforcement detail, advisers will need to map these specifications to the Act’s enforcement provisions elsewhere.
Other agencies responsible for monetary or customs treatment: While not explicit in the determination, public authorities that regulate or classify items (e.g. customs or tax authorities) may reference these specifications when classifying goods or adjudicating disputes about metal content or face value. The instrument’s formal status as a determination under s 13A(1) means it can be relied on as authoritative for the listed numeric and design particulars.

The determination does not itself create or spell out obligations for purchasers, banks or vendors, nor does it include penalty provisions; it is a technical specification. However, because it is made under the Currency Act, those handling or producing coins covered by the Schedule should regard it as the authoritative list of the standard weight, allowable variation, design and dimension for listed items (s 5(2)-(3)). The instrument also expressly leaves other determinations intact (s 5(4)), so operators using older determinations must reconcile this schedule with any other determinations that apply to their production or supply lines.

The determination is largely prescriptive as to physical coin attributes; it does not itself set out administrative duties, rights, or penalties. Nonetheless, the Schedule and operative sections create clear technical obligations that will inform duties and rights under the wider statutory framework. The key legal effects and the practical duties they imply, as derived from the instrument, are:

Duty to conform to the published specifications: Section 5(2) establishes that each item in Part 1 of Schedule 1 specifies the standard weight, allowable variation, design and dimensions for a coin whose denomination is specified or taken to be specified in the Schedule to the Act. While the determination does not use the phrase "must" for producers, the legal function of a determination made under s 13A(1) is to define standards; therefore the operative duty is to observe the listed standard weight and allowable variation, composition minima, maximum dimensions and the design elements decoded in Part 2 when producing the relevant coin items.
Measurement and tolerances: Each table row shows a numeric standard weight and an allowable variation (e.g. "31.165 ± 0.053" grams). Producers are required, in practical terms, to ensure strike weights are within those tolerances. The instrument does not prescribe measurement methods, sampling regimes, or the number of decimal places in assay reports; it only provides the numeric standards. Therefore a practical duty exists to apply measurement and QA systems able to demonstrate conformance to the tolerances recorded in Part 1.
Duty to implement design elements as prescribed: Obverse (O) and reverse (R) codes are fully explained in Part 2. These explanations include textual legends to appear on the obverse and reverse, dates (2014, 2015), micro‑lettering, mint marks (for example 'P', 'P25'), references to weight statements such as "1KG 9999 GOLD" or "Xoz 9999 GOLD" and references to effigies. A producing body will need to adopt dies and minting processes that reproduce these inscriptions and design features precisely as specified if it seeks to match the statutory description.
Composition minima and related rights of designation: Part 1 sets minimum composition percentages (for example "At least 99.99% gold", "At least 99.9% silver", "At least 99.95% platinum", or "At least 91.70% gold" for some items). Those minima determine what can legitimately be described by the wording in Part 2 inscriptions (e.g. "9999 GOLD" or "999 SILVER"); the right to apply those legends on a coin is implicitly limited to coins meeting the stated composition thresholds. The determination does not itself define the legal consequences of non‑conformant inscription, but the design codes link the inscriptions to minimum composition requirements.
Cross-reference duty: Section 5(3) directs that Part 2 explains symbols used in Part 1. The practical duty is to apply Part 2 descriptions when interpreting the obverse, reverse and other codes in Part 1. That is, the table codes do not stand alone; the explanation table is part of the specification.
Commencement timing obligation: The instrument commences the day after registration (s 2), so any production undertaken after commencement should adhere to these specifications if it is intended to meet the statutory description. That timeframe imposes operational obligations on production planning.
Duty of reconciliation with other determinations: Section 5(4) states the determination does not affect other determinations under s 13A(1). The practical implication is that parties must reconcile this instrument with earlier or parallel determinations to which they may be subject. The determination does not repeal prior determinations; it coexists with them.
No duties or rights set out for third parties: The instrument does not create explicit enforcement rights, civil remedies, prosecution mechanisms, or administrative penalties within its text. Any enforcement or sanctioning mechanism would need to be found in the Currency Act or other relevant laws outside this determination. As the instrument is silent on those matters, practitioners must look to the parent Act for express duties and enforcement provisions.

In short, the determination establishes precise technical standards that function as the operative definition of the listed coins’ physical and design attributes. The primary duty it imposes, as a matter of practical compliance, is to ensure production and representation of the relevant coins conforms to the numeric tolerances, composition minima, and the full design specifications set out by the S, E, O and R codes decoded in Part 2. The instrument leaves the procedural and penalty architecture to the Currency Act and other legal instruments.

The determination contains no penalty clauses, civil remedies, enforcement powers, inspection regimes, or administrative procedures. It is a specification instrument only. The text contains three provisions relevant to enforcement context and practical risk allocation:

Authority but no sanctions: The instrument repeatedly records its authority as subsection 13A(1) of the Currency Act 1965 (s 3 and s 5(1)); however, it does not itself detail any offences, penalties, or administrative enforcement mechanisms. That absence is material: the instrument sets standards but does not state how non‑compliance is to be treated in law.
Reliance on the Act for enforcement: Because the instrument is made under the Act, any enforcement-related powers or criminal/civil sanctions would be found in the Currency Act or other statutory instruments, not in this determination. The determination’s text does not replicate or summarise enforcement provisions. Practitioners need to consult the parent Act for express offence and enforcement provisions; those are outside the text provided here.
Practical enforcement implications: Even though the determination is silent, it creates observable, testable standards (weights, tolerances, inscriptions, mint marks, finishes). Enforcement in practice will depend upon (a) which statutory or regulatory body has jurisdiction to inspect and test coins under the Currency Act, (b) whether the Act provides offences for false representation, contravention of prescribed specifications, misuse of legal tender labeling or mint marks, and (c) administrative capacity for assay testing and evidence collection. None of those matters are addressed in the determination.

Because the instrument is purely descriptive, the immediate legal consequence is that it provides authoritative standards that may be used as evidence of what an authorised coin should weigh, be made of, and show on obverse and reverse. If the Currency Act or other laws provide penalties for producing or circulating non‑conforming coins, this determination will be the text against which conformity is judged. The determination itself does not articulate how non‑conformity is proved (for example, acceptable measuring methods, admissible assay procedures, sampling rates, burden of proof, or notice and rectification procedures), nor does it create administrative appeal routes.

For compliance risk management, producers and dealers must therefore assume that any regulatory or prosecutorial steps will look to the Schedule’s numeric and design particulars as the standard of conformity, but should consult the Currency Act for the enforcement framework and any statutory defences or permitted variances. The determination’s silence on enforcement increases legal uncertainty about the procedural steps that follow a detected variance; this is an implementation risk that affected parties must address by seeking clarifications or statutory guidance outside the instrument.

The determination explicitly situates itself within the Currency Act 1965 by reference to subsection 13A(1) (s 3) and by its operative description in s 5(1)-(3). The Schedule items apply to "a coin whose denomination is specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Act" (s 5(2)). From the text supplied, the following interactions and linkages can be drawn:

Primary statutory linkage to the Currency Act 1965: The determination is a subordinate instrument made under the Act and should be read as completing the statutory scheme that the Act contemplates in relation to coin specifications. The Act itself (not reproduced here) will set out the broader legal structure , for example, definitions of legal tender, powers to make determinations, enforcement provisions, and any interplay with the Commonwealth’s monetary regime. The determination defers to that framework and explicitly does not purport to modify other determinations (s 5(4)).
Coexistence with other determinations: Section 5(4) makes clear that this instrument does not affect any other determination under subsection 13A(1). The practical consequence is that multiple determinations may apply concurrently, and users must identify which determinations cover particular denominations or coin issues. The Schedule to the Act is the reference point for whether a denomination is "specified, or taken to be specified" in the Act’s Schedule; this determination maps particular physical specifications to those denominations.
Evidence and regulatory uses: Although enforcement provisions are not included, this instrument will interact with any law or administrative process that requires proof of a coin’s authorised physical characteristics. For instance, customs, excise, taxation, anti‑money laundering, product labelling, trade descriptions, consumer protection and intellectual property laws could reference or rely upon these specifications when determining whether a product is legitimately represented as a particular authorised coin. The determination does not itself assert primacy over those regimes, but it provides authoritative technical content that other agencies may use.
Trademark, design and intellectual property: Part 2 records elements such as inscriptions, effigies and mint marks (for example 'P', 'P25', 'IRB', 'WR', 'NM', 'JM', initials of designers). Although the instrument does not discuss intellectual property, the presence of these marks and motifs is relevant to copyright, design rights or trademark questions in other legislation. Those regimes would, if engaged, rely on the instrument to determine the authorised appearance of the relevant coins.
Consumer and commercial law interactions: The Schedule contains items that differ materially in size, composition or finish despite listing the same face value (for example several different $1 items). Commercial contracts, consumer representations, sale descriptions, or financial instruments that depend on or reference coins by denomination may need to specify which authorised item they mean. The determination therefore imposes a need to be precise in commercial drafting to avoid ambiguity: in many contexts parties will need to identify the specific Schedule item (by item number, composition, weight) rather than simply refer to "a $1 coin".
Interaction with measurement and standards regimes: The specification of weights to three decimal places and of precise maximal diameters and thicknesses implies reliance on metrology standards and laboratory competence. The determination does not specify measurement standards (for example, traceability to national measurement infrastructure), so it will interact indirectly with national metrology rules and recognised assay standards when deployed in enforcement or commercial disputes.
International trade and classification: The Schedule’s precise composition statements (e.g. 99.99% gold) will interact with customs classification and valuation frameworks where classification hinges on metal content or marketed description. The determination itself does not address those systems, but the instrument provides technical data that other laws may adopt or reference.

In sum, this determination is a subordinate, technical instrument that must be read together with the Currency Act and any other relevant statutory or regulatory frameworks. It establishes authoritative, machine‑readable technical features for the listed coins but leaves enforcement modalities, measurement protocols, and interaction with other legal regimes to those external instruments.

The determination itself provides only a limited internal record relevant to amendment and making. The instrument is titled Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 5) and is dated 12 December 2013, with commencement fixed as the day after registration (s 1, s 2). Beyond that, the text contains two specific provisions relevant to amendment and continuity:

Non‑derogation from existing determinations: Section 5(4) states that "This determination does not affect any other determination made under subsection 13A(1) of the Act." That wording indicates the legislative architecture contemplates multiple determinations and that this instrument is not framed as a repeal or consolidation of prior determinations. The record therefore suggests an additive approach to specifications: new determinations can be made to add or specify additional coin issues without supplanting older determinations.
Instrument numbering and dating: The "(No. 5)" suffix in the instrument’s name signals that this is one in a sequence of determinations in 2013, but the instrument does not include an internal history of prior instruments or amendments. The provided text does not reproduce any amending instrument or history notes. There are no clauses in this text that revoke, vary or amend an earlier determination.

Because the instrument does not itself record prior or subsequent changes, a practitioner requiring the amendment history must consult the Commonwealth Gazette or the formal legislative instruments register where instruments under the Act are registered. The determination gives no internal schedule of previous successive amendments or consolidated text. It does, however, provide a forward‑looking safeguard in s 5(4) preventing implied repeal or modification of other determinations by this instrument alone.

Operational note: the absence of express amendment or revocation clauses within this text means that any alteration to these specifications will be effected by separate subsequent subordinate instruments under the same statutory head (subsection 13A(1)), or by primary-legislation change to the Act. The text does not provide an automatic sunset, revision process, or administrative review schedule.

In short, the determination’s own amendment history is minimal in the document: it is a December 2013 instrument that coexists with other determinations and does not itself amend or repeal other subordinate instruments. For a complete amendment and instrument history users must consult the registration records where this determination was entered and any other determinations referenced by s 5(4).

The determination text supplied contains no mention of any litigation, court decisions, challenges, or disputes arising from this instrument. It records its making, date and authorising provision but does not refer to cases, adjudications, or legal challenges. The Schedule lists numerous design elements and specifications but does not include dispute‑resolution clauses or reference to any prior judicial interpretation.

From the instrument alone the following points about litigation history must be noted:

No cases are named or cited in the instrument: There are no judicial references or annotated authorities in the text.
No administrative appeal or review provisions are included: The determination does not specify internal review rights, appeal routes, or dispute resolution mechanisms for challenges to the specifications or to a determination-maker’s exercise of power. Any judicial or administrative redress would therefore be pursued under the general frameworks that govern subordinate instruments, such as judicial review of administrative action or statutory appeal mechanisms in the Act or other laws. None of those are described here.
Where litigation would arise: If litigation were to arise about whether a particular physical coin conformed to the statutory specifications, the Schedule’s precise numeric and descriptive entries would be central evidentiary materials. A court would likely treat the weight tolerances, composition minima and design descriptions in the Schedule as authoritative. But this instrument does not itself set out evidentiary procedures or preferred methods of assay and measurement.

Because the supplied text is silent on litigation and contains no historical notes of disputes, practitioners seeking litigation history must consult case law databases, court records or the records of the Perth Mint and relevant governmental departments. The instrument functions as a technical standard and, absent external research, the document does not indicate dispute incidence or precedent about its meaning or application.

The Schedule’s density and technical specificity generate numerous practical pitfalls and potential for costly mistakes if not carefully navigated. The following "gotchas" are drawn from the text and focus on concrete legal and operational risks:

Multiple items with the same denomination but different physical properties: The Schedule contains many entries with identical face values but different compositions, weights and dimensions (for example numerous $1 entries at items 8, 10, 12, 14, 21, 37, 81, 82, 101, 103, 104, 111, 122-125 and many others). Practitioners must not assume a denomination uniquely identifies a single physical product. Contracts, customs entries, insurance policies and technical specifications must identify the correct Schedule item (by item number, composition, weight and obverse/reverse codes), otherwise parties risk ambiguity and disputes.
Tight tolerances require high‑precision QA: Many weight standards are specified to three decimal places with small allowable variations (e.g. item 31: "31.165 ± 0.053 g"). The Schedule therefore implies the need for metrology capability able to measure to those tolerances and to document conformity. The determination does not specify measurement methods; failing to establish agreed methods could lead to disputes about conformity in the absence of assay standards in the instrument.
Mixed use of symbols and possible typographic inconsistencies: The Schedule uses both "±" and "" characters in different rows for allowable variation. Although likely typographical, such inconsistencies could be relied upon in adversarial settings to argue ambiguity. Practitioners should cross-reference the instrument as published in the Commonwealth Gazette or register to ensure typographic fidelity.
Non‑standard dimensions and shapes: Most entries show maximum diameter; some use other dimensions such as rectangular sizes ("30.50 x 22.70") or "Maximum diameter (mm) or other dimension" header. That creates complexity for automated acceptance systems (vending machines, coin sorters) and cash handling equipment. Acceptance devices may require recalibration for certain items, increasing operational costs.
Inclusion of non‑metal inserts and gemstones: Some reverse designs expressly include insert materials such as opal or abalone shell, or a gemstone set into a goat’s eye (Reverse R30), or opal inserts (R42, R43). Those features add production complexity, affect durability, and create new points of warranty and risk (loss, damage, authenticity disputes). The determination does not deal with these practicalities.
Multiple finishes and proof vs bullion distinctions: The Schedule frequently specifies finish types (proof finish, bullion finish). The instrument does not define the legal significance of finish type for, for example, valuation, taxation, or treatment under the Act. Misstating finish in sale descriptions could lead to contractual or consumer law disputes.
Obverse inscription variability tied to composition statements: Many obverse codes include inscriptions such as "Xoz 9999 GOLD" or "1KG 9999 GOLD" or "2015" (see O5-O7, O15 etc). These inscriptions are linked to composition minima in Part 1. Misalignment between actual metal content and the obverse inscription could trigger disputes about misleading descriptions; the instrument does not supply a defence or safe harbour for small assay variances not captured by the allowable weight variation.
Edge inscriptions: Specific edge treatments are described, including unmilled edges with inscriptions appearing three times evenly around the edge (E4, E5). Edge inscriptions may be difficult to reproduce reliably and pose inspection challenges; their presence is a further manufacturing obligation.
No procedural guidance for determining conformity or resolving measurement disputes: The instrument is silent on acceptable test methods, who determines conformity, sampling regimes, or remedies when items fall outside tolerances. That absence increases litigation and operational risk.
Coexistence with other determinations: Section 5(4) ensures the instrument does not affect other determinations; this may create overlapping or inconsistent specifications across instruments. Users must identify the complete set of applicable determinations and reconcile potential conflicts externally.
Limited definition set within the instrument: The determination has a minimal definitional regime (s 4 defines only "Act"). Many terms used in Part 2 (for example micro‑lettering detail) assume interpretive common sense but are not defined legally here. That raises possible ambiguity in edge cases.
High precision numeric requirements for extremely large and small coins: Items include very large sizes and weights (for example a $30,000 coin at 10003.000 ± 2.000 g, item 41; a $300 coin at 10015.000 ± 5.000 g, item 64) as well as very small fractional gold coins (0.5 gram coins in R56-R60). Both extremes require specialised minting practices and logistics (handling, storage, shipping, insuring), but the instrument is silent on these operational matters.

Each of these matters can generate downstream commercial or regulatory disputes if not anticipated. The Schedule is authoritative on the "what", but silent on the "how", leaving a range of practical risks to be managed outside the instrument.

The determination provides precise specifications; compliance requires operationalising those specifications into production, quality assurance, product description and legal recordkeeping. The following compliance checklist and practical recommendations flow directly from the text and the risks identified above:

Identify the precise Schedule item for each coin:
- Do not rely on denomination alone. Match the intended coin to the exact item number in Part 1 that shows the composition, standard weight and allowable variation, maximum dimension(s), thickness and the S/E/O/R codes (s 5(2)). Record that item number in contracts, product descriptions, customs paperwork and certificates of authenticity.
Ensure composition meets or exceeds the published minima:
- Part 1 lists minimum compositions such as "At least 99.99% gold", "At least 99.9% silver", "At least 99.95% platinum" or "At least 91.70% gold". Assay procedures must demonstrate the metal content is at or above the stated minimum. Keep assay certificates and chain of custody for metal feedstock used in production.
Implement measurement and QA processes aligned to tolerances:
- The Schedule specifies standard weights and allowable variations (e.g. "31.165 ± 0.053"). Use calibrated balances traceable to national measurement standards. Establish sampling and documentation procedures - record batch weights, number of pieces measured, measurement tolerances and measurement dates. Because the determination does not specify test methodology, document the method you will use (for example balance model, calibration schedule, environmental controls) to show consistent and reproducible measurement.
Reproduce obverse and reverse inscriptions and design elements exactly:
- Consult Part 2 to translate O and R codes into full design requirements (for example legends, date, mint marks, micro‑lettering, and any insert or gemstone). Ensure dies, moulds, inlay processes and finishing processes will reproduce the text strings and motifs exactly as outlined. Where inserts or gemstones are mandated by a reverse design, ensure suppliers and jewellers operate to documented standards (bonding, setting tolerances, durability).
Address edge treatments and shapes:
- Edge codes such as E1 (continuously milled) and E4/E5 (unmilled with inscriptions appearing three times) require specific die and machining settings. Confirm tooling and stamping processes will reproduce the edge inscriptions and patterns evenly. For non-circular items (S2), confirm that striking equipment and planchets accommodate rectangular shapes and that dimensions (for example "30.50 x 22.70") are adhered to.
Label and describe product precisely in sales and customs documentation:
- Use the exact item number, composition, standard weight and allowable variation, and obverse/reverse codes in marketing, certificates of authenticity, customs declarations and insurance schedules. Avoid generic descriptions such as "a $1 coin" without itemising the relevant schedule item to prevent ambiguity.
Maintain records to demonstrate conformity:
- Keep production records, assay certificates, die proofs, photographs of obverse/reverse, measurement logs, calibration certificates for measuring equipment, and certificates for inlay materials. Because the instrument is silent on enforcement and measurement methods, robust documentation will be essential if conformity is contested.
Reconcile this determination with other determinations:
- Section 5(4) preserves other determinations. Before issuing or describing a product, check whether other determinations under s 13A(1) apply to the same denomination, and reconcile any overlapping prescriptions. Maintain an internal register of applicable determinations and their item numbers.
Engage legal advice for non‑typical cases:
- Where a proposed coin design is novel (e.g. coloured inlays, opal inserts, gemstones), obtain written confirmation from the issuing authority or legal advice confirming the proposed design and composition will match a Schedule item. The instrument does not provide an application or approval process for new designs; confirm commercial and legal acceptance in writing where possible.
Plan for operational and logistical implications:
- For exceptionally heavy coins or very small fractional coins refer to the Schedule’s dimensions and tolerances (for example items 41 and 64). Ensure packaging, handling, shipping insurance and storage systems are designed for the physical characteristics specified.
Update internal product nomenclature and IT systems:
- Because many denominations appear multiple times with different physical attributes, update inventory systems, barcodes, SKU codes and product master files to reflect the exact Schedule item to avoid mislabelling.
Verify public record and registration timing:
- The instrument commences the day after it is registered (s 2). Confirm the registration date in the official register and align production or offering to that timing to ensure compliance with the operative commencement date.
Prepare for measurement disputes:
- Draft commercial contracts to specify the test laboratory, test method, measurement standards and burden of proof in the event of a measurement dispute. Because the determination does not set these procedures, specifying them contractually reduces litigation risk.
Clarify consumer-facing statements:
- Avoid stating composition or weight values beyond those in the Schedule unless backed by assays. If marketing materials cite inch or ounce equivalents (for example "Xoz 9999 GOLD" references in obverse designs), ensure that those inscriptions comply with the composition minima and the units used are consistent.

Following these steps will not eliminate external legal risk (because enforcement and penalties are not set out here) but will materially reduce the risk of producing or marketing items that fail to meet the technical standards this determination records. Documentation, precise product mapping to Schedule items, robust assay procedures and contractual clarity are the principal tools for compliance.

Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2013 (No. 5)

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