Issued by authority of the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
Currency Act 1965
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 2) Determination 2023
Subsection 13(2) and section 13A of the Currency Act 1965 (the Act) provide that the Treasurer may, by legislative instrument, determine details of Australian coin characteristics including denomination, standard composition, standard weight, allowable variation from standard weight, design and dimensions.
The purpose of this legislative instrument is to determine the characteristics of 48 new non-circulating coins proposed to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
The Treasurer may authorise the making and issuing of coins specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965. A payment of money is a legal tender if it is made in coins that are made and issued under the Currency Act 1965. Through the issue of a currency determination, the Treasurer can add, remove and alter the coin characteristics specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965.
In accordance with section 19 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, any Minister in the Treasury portfolio may, by legislative instrument, determine details of Australian coin characteristics.
Details of the legislative instrument are set out in the Attachment.
The legislative instrument commenced on the day after it was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.
The legislative instrument is subject to disallowance under section 42 of the Legislation Act 2003.
The Determination is a legislative instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2003. The Determination is not subject to sunsetting under the Legislation Act 2003 on the grounds that the instrument ensures economic certainty (see Legislation (Exemptions and Other Matters) Regulation 2015). The instrument’s operation is integral in ensuring that the currency produced by the Mints becomes, and remains, legal tender unless or until returned to a mint to be taken out of circulation in accordance with the Currency Act 1965.
Consultation
No public consultation was undertaken in relation to this legislative instrument. The effect of this instrument is to determine details of new Australian coin characteristics which will enable the Royal Australian Mint to continue its production of circulating and numismatic coins.
Members of the public have the opportunity to contact the Royal Australian Mint to present any themes they would like to see commemorated on Australian legal tender. These concepts are then researched and assessed in accordance with the Royal Australian Mint’s Coin Design Policy. The Royal Australian Mint also uses market-based tools to identify interested parties and gauge interest in coin themes.
Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights
Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 2) Determination 2023
This Legislative Instrument is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.
Overview of the Legislative Instrument
The purpose of this legislative instrument is to determine the characteristics of 48 new non-circulating coins proposed to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
Human rights implications
This Legislative Instrument does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.
Conclusion
This Legislative Instrument is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human rights issues.
ATTACHMENT
Details of the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 2) Determination 2023
This Attachment sets out further details of the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 2) Determination 2023 (the Determination).
Section 1 – Name
This section provides that the name of the Determination is the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 2) Determination 2023.
Section 2 – Commencement
This section prescribes that the Determination commences the day after the Determination is registered.
Section 3 – Authority
This section provides that the Determination is made under the Currency Act 1965.
Section 4 – Schedule
This section provides that each instrument specified in a Schedule to the Determination is amended or repealed as set out in the Schedule.
Schedule 1 – Amendments
Schedule 1 amends the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019 by adding the details of new coin characteristics and making technical amendments to ensure the Determination operates as intended. The newly determined coin characteristics are set out below.
New non-circulating coins
2023 $2 Uncirculated Coin – Aboriginal Elder
2023 $2 Gold Proof Coin – Aboriginal Elder
2023 $2 Silver Proof Coin – Aboriginal Elder
The design on the 2023 $2 coins – Aboriginal Elder consists of a representation of a male Indigenous Australian elder, the Southern Cross and a grass tree. The design includes the following inscriptions: “2”; and “DOLLARS”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Mob of Roos
2023 $1 Gold Proof Coin – Mob of Roos
2023 $1 Silver Proof Coin – Mob of Roos
The design on the 2023 $1 coins – Mob of Roos consists of a stylised representation of five kangaroos. The design includes the following inscription: “1 DOLLAR”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 50c Uncirculated Coin – Australian Coat of Arms
2023 50c Gold Proof Coin – Australian Coat of Arms
2023 50c Silver Proof Coin – Australian Coat of Arms
The design on the 2023 50c coins – Australian Coat of Arms consists of a representation of the Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth. The design includes the following inscriptions: “50”; and “SD”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 20c Uncirculated Coin – Platypus
2023 20c Gold Proof Coin – Platypus
2023 20c Silver Proof Coin – Platypus
The design on the 2023 20c coins – Platypus consists of a representation of a platypus in water. The design includes the following inscriptions: “20”; and “SD”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 10c Uncirculated Coin – Lyrebird
2023 10c Gold Proof Coin – Lyrebird
2023 10c Silver Proof Coin – Lyrebird
The design on the 2023 10c coins – Lyrebird consists of a representation of a lyrebird. The design includes the following inscriptions: “10”; and “SD”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 5c Uncirculated Coin – Echidna
2023 5c Gold Proof Coin – Echidna
2023 5c Silver Proof Coin – Echidna
The design on the 2023 5c coins – Echidna consists of a representation of an echidna. The design includes the following inscriptions: “5”; and “SD”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 50c Uncirculated Coin – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House
2023 50c ‘Envelope’ Privy Mark Uncirculated Coin – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House
2023 50c Selectively Gold-Plated Silver Proof Coin – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House
The design on the 2023 50c coins – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House consists of a stylised representation of the Sydney Opera House (as viewed from the west). On the selectively gold-plated silver proof coin, the stylised representation of the Sydney Opera House is gold-plated. There is a representation of the logo for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. A stylised representation of confetti is in the background. At the bottom of the coin, there is a stylised representation of water. On the ‘envelope’ privy mark coin is a privy mark of a stylised representation of an envelope. The design includes the following inscription: “Sydney Opera House”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $5 1/2 g Gold Frosted Uncirculated Coin – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House
The design on the 2023 $5 1/2 g gold frosted uncirculated coin – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House consists of, partially obscured by the rim of the coin, a stylised representation of the four main Sydney Opera House sails (above the Concert Hall) with overlapping parabolic lines extending out from each edge. There is a representation of the logo for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. The design includes the following inscription: “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).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $5 1 oz Silver Proof Domed Coin – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House
2023 $100 1 oz Gold Proof Domed Coin – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House
The design on the 2023 1 oz domed coins – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House consists of a stylised representation of the Sydney Opera House (as viewed from the west). There is a representation of the logo for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. At the bottom of the coin is an aerial representation of the Sydney Opera House. The design includes the following inscriptions: “Sydney”; “Opera”; “House”; and either “Xoz .999 Ag” or “Xoz .9999 Au” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 1 oz Silver Investment Coin – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House
2023 $100 1 oz Gold Investment Coin – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House
The design on the 2023 1 oz investment coins – 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House consists of, 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 northerly half of the House cut into a cross-section. In the background, there is a stylised representation of a rising sun, featuring eleven concentric semicircles. A stylised representation of rippling water is at the bottom of the coin. There is a representation of the logo for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. The design includes the following inscriptions: either “Xoz .999 Ag” or “Xoz .9999 Au” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals); and “Sydney Opera House”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $100 ‘C’ Mintmark 1 oz Gold Proof Coin – 30th Anniversary of the Kangaroo Series
2023 $10 ‘C’ Mintmark 1/10 oz Gold Proof Coin – 30th Anniversary of the Kangaroo Series
2023 $1 ‘C’ Mintmark 1 oz Silver Proof Coin – 30th Anniversary of the Kangaroo Series
2023 $1 ‘C’ Mintmark 1 oz Silver Uncirculated Coin – 30th Anniversary of the Kangaroo Series
The design on the 2023 ‘C’ mintmark coins – 30th Anniversary of the Kangaroo Series consists of a representation of a bounding kangaroo facing right. The design includes the following inscriptions: 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; either “X OUNCE .9999 Au” or “X OUNCE .999 Ag” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); “30TH ANNIVERSARY”; the letter “C” denoting Canberra; and “HH” (being the initials of the designer Horst Hahne).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark Coloured Silver Proof Coin – 50th Anniversary of the End of Australian Involvement in the Vietnam War
2023 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark Coloured Uncirculated Coin – 50th Anniversary of the End of Australian Involvement in the Vietnam War
The design on the 2023 $2 ‘C’ mintmark coloured coins – 50th Anniversary of the End of Australian Involvement in the Vietnam War consists of a central circle enclosing a representation of a Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter (also known as a “Huey”) viewed from the side. Within the central circle, in the background, there are textured lines representing clouds. Surrounding the central circle, there is 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.
There are two representations of the Commonwealth Star (also known as the Star of Federation). The design includes the following inscriptions: “VIETNAM WAR”; 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 the letter “C” denoting Canberra.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Matildas – Design 1
The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Matildas – Design 1 consists of a central circle enclosing a representation of a soccer ball. A light green segmented ring surrounds the soccer ball. At the top of the coin is a representation of the Football Australia logo. A pattern of curved and straight lines representing elements of a soccer playing field is on both the left and right sides of the coin. The design includes the following inscriptions: “MATILDAS”; and “EST. 1978”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Matildas – Design 2
The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Matildas – Design 2 consists, of a central circle enclosing a representation of a soccer ball. A dark green segmented ring surrounds the soccer ball. At the top of the coin is a representation of the Football Australia logo. A pattern of concentric rectangles representing elements of a soccer playing field is on both the left and right sides of the coin. The design includes the following inscriptions: “MATILDAS”; and “EST. 1978”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Matildas – Design 3
The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Matildas – Design 3 consists of a central circle enclosing a representation of a soccer ball. A yellow segmented ring surrounds the soccer ball. At the top of the coin is a representation of the Football Australia logo. A geometric pattern within a rectangle representing elements of a soccer playing field is on both the left and right sides of the coin. The design includes the following inscriptions: “MATILDAS”; and “EST. 1978”.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Matildas – Design 1
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Matildas – Design 2
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Matildas – Design 3
The design on the 2023 $1 uncirculated coins – Matildas – Designs 1, 2 and 3 consists of, in the foreground, a representation of one of the following:
· a woman wearing a soccer player’s uniform kicking a soccer ball; or
· a woman wearing a soccer player’s uniform playing a soccer ball with their head; or
· two women wearing a soccer player’s uniform both trying to take control of a soccer ball.
There is a stylised representation of the interior of a soccer stadium in the background. Above the stadium, there is a stylised representation of the constellation Crux (also known as the Southern Cross) also in the background. The design includes the following inscriptions: “MATILDAS”; “AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM”; and “SMS” (being the initials of the designer Stevan Michael Stojanovic).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Matildas – Design 4
The design on the 2023 $1 uncirculated coin – Matildas – Design 4 consists of, 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. There is a stylised representation of the interior of a soccer stadium, including stadium lights, in the background and behind the goal nets. In the background and above the stadium, there is a stylised representation of the constellation Crux (also known as the Southern Cross). The design includes the following inscriptions: “MATILDAS”; “AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM”; and “SMS” (being the initials of the designer Stevan Michael Stojanovic).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Emperor Penguin
The design on the 2023 50c coloured uncirculated coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Emperor Penguin consists of a stylised representation of an ice sheet. In the foreground, there is a coloured representation of icy water and two adult emperor penguins with an infant emperor penguin between them standing on the ice sheet. In the background is a stylised representation of a further two adult and three infant emperor penguins. The design includes the following inscriptions: “EMPEROR PENGUIN”; and “AWB” (being the initials of the designer Adam William Ball).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Humpback Whale
The design on the 2023 50c coloured uncirculated coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Humpback Whale consists of a coloured representation of choppy seawater towards the bottom of the coin. There is a stylised coloured representation of an adult and an infant humpback whale mostly submerged under the choppy seawater, and a representation of another adult humpback whale breaching out of the seawater. The design includes the following inscriptions: “HUMPBACK WHALE”; and “AWB” (being the initials of the designer Adam William Ball).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $5 Coloured 1 oz Silver Proof Coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Emperor Penguin
2023 $1 1 oz Silver Investment Coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Emperor Penguin
2023 $100 1 oz Gold Investment Coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Emperor Penguin
The design on the 2023 coins – Australian Antarctic Territory – Emperor Penguin consists of a stylised representation of an ice sheet which extends from the ocean in the foreground to hills in the background. In the foreground, there is a representation of an adult emperor penguin standing beside an emperor penguin chick on the ice sheet. In the background is a stylised representation of a line of six adult emperor penguins waiting to dive off the ice sheet, and a representation of three adult emperor penguins swimming in the icy water. The stylised representation of the ocean, representation of an adult emperor penguin standing beside an emperor penguin chick on the ice sheet and representation of three adult emperor penguins swimming in the icy water are coloured on the coloured coin. The design includes the following inscriptions: “EMPEROR PENGUIN”; either “Xoz .999 SILVER” or “Xoz .9999 GOLD” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and “AWB” (being the initials of the designer Adam William Ball).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $5 Coloured 1 oz Silver Proof Coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Humpback Whale
2023 $1 1 oz Silver Investment Coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Humpback Whale
2023 $100 1 oz Gold Investment Coin – Australian Antarctic Territory – Humpback Whale
The design on the 2023 coins – Australian Antarctic Territory – Humpback Whale consists of, at the top of the coin, a stylised representation of an adult humpback whale breaching the surface of water. Beneath the water, there is a representation of an adult humpback whale and two calves swimming. A representation of clouds dispersed in the sky is in the background. The stylised representation of the water, and representation of an adult humpback whale and two calves swimming are coloured on the coloured coin. The design includes the following inscriptions: “HUMPBACK WHALE”; either “Xoz .999 SILVER” or “Xoz .9999 GOLD” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and “AWB” (being the initials of the designer Adam William Ball).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, 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, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $1 1oz Silver Investment Coin – Australia’s Coat of Arms – Queensland
2023 $100 1oz Gold Investment Coin – Australia’s Coat of Arms – Queensland
The design on the 2023 1oz investment coins – Australia’s Coat of Arms – Queensland consists of, in the background, a stylised representation of a field of wheat and sugarcane. There is a representation of a brolga (also known as an Australian crane), a bull and a ram. An ornamental shield with the inscription of either “ONE DOLLAR” or “100 DOLLARS” as the case requires, and a pick crossed over a shovel (as depicted on the Coat of Arms of the State of Queensland) are in front of the brolga’s outstretched right wing. In front of the brolga’s outstretched left wing is a ribbon banner with the inscription “QUEENSLAND”. The design includes the following inscription: a stylised representation of the letters “AB” (being the initials of the designer Aaron Baggio).
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
On the obverse of the coins, the effigy is enclosed by a circle which partially obscures a representation of mantling extending out from a knight’s helmet (as depicted on the Coat of Arms of the State of Queensland) in the background. A Maltese cross surmounted with St Edward’s Crown also partially obscures the mantling. In the foreground, there is representation of a rearing cervus elaphus (also known as a red deer) looking backward with its mouth open. The design includes the following descriptions: “AUDAX AT FIDELIS”; and either “X OUNCE .999 Ag” or “X OUNCE .9999 Au” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals).