Federal Register of Legislation - Australian Government

Primary content

Determinations/Currency as made
This instrument amends the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019 to determine the characteristics of 48 new non-circulating coins proposed to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
Administered by: Treasury
Exempt from sunsetting by the Legislation (Exemptions and Other Matters) Regulation 2015 s12 item 20
Registered 16 Mar 2023
Tabling HistoryDate
Tabled HR20-Mar-2023
Tabled Senate20-Mar-2023
To be repealed 17 Jun 2023
Repealed by Division 1 of Part 3 of Chapter 3 of the Legislation Act 2003
Table of contents.

Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia

 

Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 2) Determination 2023

Dated   14 March 2023

 

Dr Andrew Leigh

 

  

  

  


Contents

1  Name........................................................................................................................................ 1

2  Commencement........................................................................................................................ 1

3  Authority.................................................................................................................................. 1

4  Schedules................................................................................................................................. 1

Schedule 1—Amendments                                                                                            2

Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019                                                                          2

 

 


1  Name

                   This instrument is the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 2) Determination 2023.

2  Commencement

             (1)  Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

 

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provisions

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  The whole of this instrument

The day after this instrument is registered.

 

Note:          This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

             (2)  Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3  Authority

                   This instrument is made under the Currency Act 1965.

4  Schedules

                   Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.


Schedule 1Amendments

 

Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019

1 Schedule 2023, Part 1, clause 2 (at the end of the table)

Add:

 

34

$2

Copper, aluminium and nickel

6.60 ± 0.60

20.62

3.70

S1

E3

O1

R24

17/03/2023

35

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.66

25.20

3.46

S1

E3

O1

R25

17/03/2023

36

50¢

Copper and nickel

15.55 ± 0.96

31.65

3.16

S5

E2

O1

R26

17/03/2023

37

20¢

Copper and nickel

11.30 ± 0.78

28.65

2.92

S1

E1

O1

R27

17/03/2023

38

10¢

Copper and nickel

5.65 ± 0.49

23.82

2.30

S1

E1

O1

R28

17/03/2023

39

Copper and nickel

2.83 ± 0.33

19.53

1.78

S1

E1

O1

R29

17/03/2023

40

$2

At least 99.99% gold

15.90 ± 0.15

20.80

3.50

S1

E3

O1

R24

17/03/2023

41

$1

At least 99.99% gold

21.50 ± 0.18

25.20

3.30

S1

E3

O1

R25

17/03/2023

42

50¢

At least 99.99% gold

33.63 ± 0.25

31.79

3.30

S5

E2

O1

R26

17/03/2023

43

20¢

At least 99.99% gold

24.36 ± 0.20

28.78

2.95

S1

E1

O1

R27

17/03/2023

44

10¢

At least 99.99% gold

12.14 ± 0.15

23.85

2.35

S1

E1

O1

R28

17/03/2023

45

At least 99.99% gold

6.03 ± 0.10

19.65

1.95

S1

E1

O1

R29

17/03/2023

46

$2

At least 99.9% silver

8.55 ± 0.25

20.70

3.40

S1

E3

O1

R24

17/03/2023

47

$1

At least 99.9% silver

11.66 ± 0.30

25.20

3.25

S1

E3

O1

R25

17/03/2023

48

50¢

At least 99.9% silver

18.24 ± 0.50

31.65

3.20

S5

E2

O1

R26

17/03/2023

49

20¢

At least 99.9% silver

13.36 ± 0.40

28.72

2.80

S1

E1

O1

R27

17/03/2023

50

10¢

At least 99.9% silver

6.57 ± 0.30

23.80

2.20

S1

E1

O1

R28

17/03/2023

51

At least 99.9% silver

3.24 ± 0.30

19.60

1.80

S1

E1

O1

R29

17/03/2023

52

50¢

Copper, aluminium and nickel

14.09 ± 1.00

31.65

3.15

S5

E2

O2

R30

17/03/2023

53

50¢

Copper, aluminium and nickel

14.09 ± 1.00

31.65

3.15

S5

E2

O2

R31

17/03/2023

54

50¢

At least 99.9% silver with selective gold plating

18.24 ± 0.50

31.65

3.20

S5

E2

O2

R32

17/03/2023

55

$5

At least 99.99% gold

0.50 + 0.09

11.40

0.90

S1

E1

O2

R33

17/03/2023

56

$5

At least 99.9% silver

31.103 + 3.00

40.50

8.30

S4

E2

O2

R34

17/03/2023

57

$100

At least 99.99% gold

31.103 + 0.50

38.75

4.80

S4

E2

O2

R35

17/03/2023

58

$1

At least 99.9% silver

31.103 + 3.00

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O2

R36

17/03/2023

59

$100

At least 99.99% gold

31.103 + 1.50

39.00

2.70

S1

E1

O2

R37

17/03/2023

60

$100

At least 99.99% gold

31.103 + 1.50

39.00

2.70

S1

E1

O1

R38

17/03/2023

61

$10

At least 99.99% gold

3.11 + 0.10

17.75

1.70

S1

E1

O1

R38

17/03/2023

62

$1

At least 99.9% silver

31.103 + 3.00

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O1

R39

17/03/2023

63

$2

At least 99.9% silver

8.55 ± 0.25

20.70

3.40

S1

E3

O1

R40

17/03/2023

64

$2

Copper, aluminium and nickel

6.60 ± 0.60

20.62

3.70

S1

E3

O1

R40

17/03/2023

65

$2

Copper, aluminium and nickel

6.60 ± 0.60

20.62

3.70

S1

E3

O2

R41

17/03/2023

66

$2

Copper, aluminium and nickel

6.60 ± 0.60

20.62

3.70

S1

E3

O2

R42

17/03/2023

67

$2

Copper, aluminium and nickel

6.60 ± 0.60

20.62

3.70

S1

E3

O2

R43

17/03/2023

68

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.66

25.20

3.46

S1

E3

O2

R44

17/03/2023

69

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.66

25.20

3.46

S1

E3

O2

R45

17/03/2023

70

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.66

25.20

3.46

S1

E3

O2

R46

17/03/2023

71

$1

Copper, aluminium and nickel

9.00 ± 0.66

25.20

3.46

S1

E3

O2

R47

17/03/2023

72

50¢

Copper and nickel

15.55 ± 0.96

31.65

3.16

S5

E2

O2

R48

17/03/2023

73

50¢

Copper and nickel

15.55 ± 0.96

31.65

3.16

S5

E2

O2

R49

17/03/2023

74

$5

At least 99.9% silver

31.103 + 3.00

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O2

R50

17/03/2023

75

$5

At least 99.9% silver

31.103 + 3.00

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O2

R51

17/03/2023

76

$1

At least 99.9% silver

31.103 + 3.00

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O2

R52

17/03/2023

77

$100

At least 99.99% gold

31.103 + 1.50

39.00

2.70

S1

E1

O2

R53

17/03/2023

78

$1

At least 99.9% silver

31.103 + 3.00

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O2

R54

17/03/2023

79

$100

At least 99.99% gold

31.103 + 1.50

39.00

2.70

S1

E1

O2

R55

17/03/2023

80

$1

At least 99.9% silver

31.103 + 3.00

40.60

4.00

S1

E1

O3

R56

17/03/2023

81

$100

At least 99.99% gold

31.103 + 1.50

39.00

4.00

S1

E1

O4

R57

17/03/2023

 

2  Schedule 2023, Part 1, clause 3 (after item 1)

Insert:

 

4

Shape

S4

Circular concave

5

Shape

S5

Dodecagonal

 

3  Schedule 2023, Part 1, clause 3 (after item 15)

Insert:

 

16

Edge

E2

Plain

 

4  Schedule 2023, Part 1, clause 3 (after item 21)

Insert:

 

22

Obverse

O3

A design consisting of:

(a) in the foreground, a representation of a rearing cervus elaphus (also known as a red deer) looking backward with its mouth open; and

(b) in the background, a representation of mantling extending out from a knight’s helmet (as depicted on the Coat of Arms of State of Queensland); and

(c) partially obscuring the mantling, a circle enclosing an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following:

(i) “ELIZABETH II”; and

(ii) “AUSTRALIA”; and

(iii) “2023”; and

(iv) “JC”; and

(v) “1952-2022”

(d) also partially obscuring the mantling, a Maltese cross surmounted with St Edward’s Crown; and

(e) the following:

(i) “AUDAX AT FIDELIS”; and

(ii) “X OUNCE .999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals).

23

Obverse

O4

The same as for item 22, except omit subparagraph (e)(ii) and substitute:

(ii) “X OUNCE .9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals).

 

5 Schedule 2023, Part 1, clause 3 (at the end of the table)

Add:

 

123

Reverse

R24

A design consisting of representations of:

(a) a male Indigenous Australian elder; and

(b) the constellation Crux (commonly known as the Southern Cross); and

(c) a grass tree (xanthorrhoea); and

(d) the following:

(i) “2”; and

(ii) “DOLLARS”.

 

124

Reverse

R25

A design consisting of:

(a) a stylised representation of 5 kangaroos; and

(b) “1 DOLLAR”.

125

Reverse

R26

A design consisting of:

(a) a representation of the Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth; and

(b) the following:

(i) “50”; and

(ii) “SD”.

 

126

Reverse

R27

A design consisting of:

(a) a representation of a platypus in water; and

(b) the following:

(i) “20”; and

(ii) “SD”.

 

127

Reverse

R28

A design consisting of:

(a) a representation of a lyrebird; and

(b) the following:

(i) “10”; and

(ii) “SD”.

 

128

Reverse

R29

A design consisting of:

(a) a representation of an echidna; and

(b) the following:

(i) “5”; and

(ii) “SD”.

 

129

Reverse

R30

A design consisting of:

(a) a stylised representation of the Sydney Opera House (as viewed from the west); and

(b) a representation of the logo for the celebration of 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House; and

(c) in the background, a stylised representation of confetti; and

(d) at the bottom of the coin, a stylised representation of water; and

(e) the following:

(i) “Sydney Opera House”.

 

130

Reverse

R31

The same as for item 129, except the design also includes a stylised representation of an envelope.

 

131

Reverse

R32

The same as for item 129, except the stylised representation of the Sydney Opera House is gold-plated.

 

132

Reverse

R33

A design consisting of:

(a) partially obscured by the rim of the coin, a stylised representation of the 4 main Sydney Opera House sails (above the Concert Hall) with overlapping parabolic lines extending out from each edge; and

(b) a representation of the logo for the celebration of 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House; and

(c) the following:

(i) “Xg .9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in grams of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals)”.

 

133

Reverse

R34

A design consisting of:

(a) a stylised representation of the Sydney Opera House (as viewed from the west); and

(b) a representation of the logo for the celebration of 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House; and

(c) at the bottom of the coin, an aerial representation of the Sydney Opera House; and

(d) the following:

(i) “Sydney”; and

(ii) “Opera”; and

(iii) “House”; and

(iv) “Xoz .999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals).

 

134

Reverse

R35

The same as for item 133, except omit subparagraph (d)(iv) and substitute:

(iv) “Xoz .9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals).

 

135

Reverse

R36

A design consisting of:

(a) in the foreground and partially obscured by the rim of the coin, a stylised representation of the Sydney Opera House (as viewed from the west) with the northly half of the House cut into a cross-section; and

(b) in the background, a stylised representation of a rising sun, featuring 11 concentric semicircles; and

(c) at the bottom of the coin, a stylised representation of rippling water; and

(d) a representation of the logo for the celebration of 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House; and

(e) the following:

(i) “Xoz .999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and

(ii) “Sydney Opera House”.

 

136

Reverse

R37

The same as for item 135, except omit subparagraph (e)(i) and substitute:

(i) “Xoz .9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and

 

137

Reverse

R38

A design consisting of:

(a) a representation of a bounding kangaroo facing right; and

(b) the following:

(i) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars and cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLARS”, “DOLLAR” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and

(ii) “X OUNCE .9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and

(iii) “30TH ANNIVERSARY”; and

(iv) “C”; and

(v) “HH”.

 

138

Reverse

R39

The same as for item 137, except omit subparagraph (b)(ii) and substitute:

(ii) “X OUNCE .999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and

 

139

Reverse

R40

A design consisting of:

(a) a central circle enclosing a representation of a Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter (also known as a “Huey”) viewed from the side; and

(b) within the central circle, in the background, textured lines representing clouds; and

(c) surrounding the central circle, a coloured ring representing the ribbon colours of the following Australian honours:

(i) the Vietnam Medal; and

(ii) the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal; and

(iii) the Anniversary of National Service 1951‑1972 Medal; and

(d) the following:

(i) “VIETNAM WAR”; and

(ii) 2 representations of the Commonwealth Star (also known as the Star of Federation); and

(iii) Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars and cents, of the denomination of the coin, followed by “DOLLARS”, “DOLLAR” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and

(iv) “C”.

 

140

Reverse

R41

A design consisting of:

(a) a central circle enclosing a representation of a soccer ball; and

(b) surrounding the soccer ball, a light green segmented ring; and

(c) at the top of the coin, a representation of the Football Australia logo; and

(d) on both the left and right sides of the coin, a pattern of curved and straight lines representing elements of a soccer playing field; and

(e) the following:

(i) “MATILDAS”; and

(ii) “EST. 1978”.

 

141

Reverse

R42

A design consisting of:

(a) a central circle enclosing a representation of a soccer ball; and

(b) surrounding the soccer ball, a dark green segmented ring; and

(c) at the top of the coin, a representation of the Football Australia logo; and

(d) on both the left and right sides of the coin, a pattern of concentric rectangles representing elements of a soccer playing field; and

(e) the following:

(i) “MATILDAS”; and

(ii) “EST. 1978”.

 

142

Reverse

R43

A design consisting of:

(a) a central circle enclosing a representation of a soccer ball; and

(b) surrounding the soccer ball, a yellow segmented ring; and

(c) at the top of the coin, a representation of the Football Australia logo; and

(d) on both the left and right sides of the coin, a geometric pattern within a rectangle representing elements of a soccer playing field; and

(e) the following:

(i) “MATILDAS”; and

(ii) “EST. 1978”.

 

143

Reverse

R44

A design consisting of:

(a) in the foreground, a representation of a woman wearing a soccer player’s uniform kicking a soccer ball; and

(b) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a soccer stadium; and

(c) in the background and above the stadium, a stylised representation of the constellation Crux (also known as the Southern Cross); and

(d) the following:

(i) “MATILDAS”; and

(ii) “AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM”; and

(iii) “SMS”.

 

144

Reverse

R45

A design consisting of:

(a) in the foreground, a representation of a woman wearing a soccer player’s uniform playing a soccer ball with their head; and

(b) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a soccer stadium; and

(c) in the background and above the stadium, a stylised representation of the constellation Crux (also known as the Southern Cross); and

(d) the following:

(i) “MATILDAS”; and

(ii) “AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM”; and

(iii) “SMS”.

 

145

Reverse

R46

A design consisting of:

(a) in the foreground, a representation of 2 women wearing a soccer player’s uniform both trying to take control of a soccer ball; and

(b) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a soccer stadium; and

(c) in the background and above the stadium, a stylised representation of the constellation Crux (also known as the Southern Cross); and

(d) the following:

(i) “MATILDAS”; and

(ii) “AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM”; and

(iii) “SMS”.

 

146

Reverse

R47

A design consisting of:

(a) in the foreground, a representation of a woman wearing a soccer goalkeeper’s uniform jumping to goal-keep a soccer ball in front of goal nets; and

(b) in the background and behind the goal nets, a stylised representation of the interior of a soccer stadium; and

(c) in the background and above the stadium, a stylised representation of the constellation Crux (also known as the Southern Cross); and

(d) the following:

(i) “MATILDAS”; and

(ii) “AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM”; and

(iii) “SMS”.

 

147

Reverse

R48

A design consisting of:

(a) a stylised representation of an ice sheet; and

(b) in the foreground, a coloured representation of icy water, and 2 adult emperor penguins, with an infant emperor penguin between them, standing on the ice sheet; and

(c) in the background, a stylised representation of a further 2 adult and 3 infant emperor penguins; and

(d) the following:

(i) “EMPEROR PENGUIN”; and

(ii) “AWB”.

 

148

Reverse

R49

A design consisting of:

(a) towards the bottom of the coin, a coloured representation of choppy seawater; and

(b) a stylised coloured representation of an adult and an infant humpback whale mostly submerged under the seawater; and

(c) a representation of another adult humpback whale breaching out of the seawater; and

(d) the following:

(i) “HUMPBACK WHALE”; and

(ii) “AWB”.

 

149

Reverse

R50

A design consisting of:

(a) a stylised representation of an ice sheet which extends from the coloured ocean in the foreground to hills in the background; and

(b) in the foreground, a coloured representation of an adult emperor penguin standing beside an emperor penguin chick on the ice sheet; and

(c) in the background, the following elements:

(i) a stylised representation of a line of 6 adult emperor penguins waiting to dive off the ice sheet; and

(ii) a coloured representation of 3 adult emperor penguins swimming in the icy water; and

(d) the following:

(i) “EMPEROR PENGUIN”; and

(ii) “Xoz .999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and

(iii) “AWB”.

 

150

Reverse

R51

A design consisting of:

(a) at the top of the coin, a stylised representation of an adult humpback whale breaching the surface of coloured water; and

(b) beneath the water, a coloured representation of an adult humpback whale and 2 calves swimming; and

(c) in the background, a representation of clouds dispersed in the sky; and

(d) the following:

(i) “HUMPBACK WHALE”; and

(ii) “Xoz .999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and

(iii) “AWB”.

 

151

Reverse

R52

The same as for item 149, except the penguins and the water are not coloured.

 

152

Reverse

R53

The same as for item 149, except for the following:

(a) the penguins and the water are not coloured; and

(b) omit subparagraph (d)(ii) and substitute:

(ii) “Xoz .9999 GOLD” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and

 

153

Reverse

R54

The same as for item 150, except the whales and the water are not coloured.

 

154

Reverse

R55

The same as for item 150, except for the following:

(a) the whales and the water are not coloured; and

(b) omit subparagraph (c)(ii) and substitute:

(ii) “X oz .9999 GOLD” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and

 

155

Reverse

R56

A design consisting of:

(a) in the background, a stylised representation of a field of wheat and sugarcane; and

(b) a representation of a brolga (also known as an Australian crane), a bull and a ram; and

(c) in front of the brolga’s outstretched right wing, an ornamental shield with the inscription “ONE DOLLAR” and a pick crossed over a shovel (as depicted on the Coat of Arms of the State of Queensland); and

(d) in front of the brolga’s outstretched left wing, a ribbon banner with the inscription “QUEENSLAND”; and

(e) the following:

(i) a stylised representation of the letters “AB”.

 

156

Reverse

R57

A design consisting of:

(a) in the background, a stylised representation of a field of wheat and sugarcane; and

(b) a representation of a brolga (also known as an Australian crane), a bull and a ram; and

(c) in front of the brolga’s outstretched right wing, an ornamental shield with the inscription “100 DOLLARS” and a pick crossed over a shovel (as depicted on the Coat of Arms of the State of Queensland); and

(d) in front of the brolga’s outstretched left wing, a ribbon banner with the inscription “QUEENSLAND”; and

(e) the following:

(i) a stylised representation of the letters “AB”.