Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Royal Australian Mint No. 1) Determination 2024
I, Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, make the following determination.
Dated 7 February 2024
Dr Andrew Leigh
Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer
Contents
1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
4 Schedules
Schedule 1—Amendments
Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019
This instrument is the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Royal Australian Mint No. 1) Determination 2024.
(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Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made.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.
This instrument is made under the Currency Act 1965.
Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.
Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019
1 At the end of the instrument
Add:
Schedule 2024—Australian Coins
Note: See section 5.
Division 1—Specifications of coins
2 Specifications—non‑circulating coins
Each item of the following table specifies the standard composition, the standard weight, the allowable variation from that standard weight, the design and the dimensions of a coin whose denomination and standard composition are specified in that item.
Specifications of coins | |||||||||||||||||||||
Item | Denomination | Standard composition | Standard weight and allowable variation (g) | ||||||||||||||||||
1 | $2 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 6.60 ± 0.60 | 20.62 | 3.70 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R1 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
2 | $2 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 6.60 ± 0.60 | 20.62 | 3.70 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R2 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
3 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R3 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
4 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R4 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
5 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R5 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
6 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R6 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
7 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R7 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
8 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R8 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
9 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R9 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
10 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R10 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
11 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R11 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
12 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R12 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
13 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R13 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
14 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R14 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
15 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R15 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
16 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R16 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
17 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R17 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
18 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R18 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
19 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R19 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
20 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R20 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
21 | $1 | Copper, aluminium and nickel | 9.00 ± 0.66 | 25.20 | 3.46 | S1 | E3 | O31 | R21 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
22 | 50¢ | Copper and nickel | 15.37 ± 1.00 | 31.81 | 3.00 | S9 | E2 | O31 | R22 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
23 | $1 | At least 99.9% silver | 31.103 + 3.00 | 40.60 | 4.00 | S1 | E1 | O32 | R23 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
24 | $5 | At least 99.9% silver | 31.103 + 3.00 | 40.50 | 8.30 | S4 | E2 | O32 | R23 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
25 | $100 | At least 99.9% gold | 31.103 + 5.00 | 38.75 | 4.80 | S4 | E2 | O32 | R24 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
26 | $500 | At least 99.9% gold | 155.51 + 1.80 | 61.00 | 4.30 | S1 | E1 | O32 | R24 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
27 | $30 | At least 99.9% silver | 1000.00 + 9.50 | 100.90 | 14.50 | S1 | E1 | O32 | R25 | 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||
Division 2—Explanation of symbols
Each item of the following table contains an explanation of a symbol used in Division 1 of this Schedule to describe the shape, edge design, obverse design and reverse design of a coin.
Explanation of symbols used in Division 1 | ||||
Item | Design Feature | Symbol | Explanation | |
1 | Shape | S1 | Circular | |
4 | Shape | S4 | Circular concave | |
9 | Shape | S9 | Tetradecagonal | |
15 | Edge | E1 | Continuously milled | |
16 | Edge | E2 | Plain | |
17 | Edge | E3 | Interrupted milling | |
50 | Obverse | O31 | A design consisting of an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (a) “ELIZABETH II”; and (b) “AUSTRALIA”; and (c) “2024”; and (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; and (e) “JC”; and (f) “1952-2022”. | |
51 | Obverse | O32 | A design consisting of: (a) a central circle enclosing an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the following: (i) “ELIZABETH II”; and (ii) “AUSTRALIA”; and (iii) “2024”; and (iv) 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 (v) “JC”; and (vi) “1952-2022”; and (b) surrounding that central circle, an ornamental border comprising stylised representations of splashing water; and (c) immediately inside the rim of the coin, a stylised representation of the following (i) a rat; and (ii) a pig; and (iii) a dog; and (iv) a rooster; and (v) a monkey; and (vi) a goat; and (vii) a horse; and (viii) a snake; and (ix) a dragon; and (x) a rabbit; and (xi) a tiger; and (xii) an ox; and (d) the animal mentioned in paragraph (c) that relates to the relevant zodiac year appearing at the top of the coin. | |
100 | Reverse | R1 | A design consisting of: (a) in the background, a stylised representation of the chevrons from the National Rugby League (NRL) Women’s Premiership logo; and (b) in the foreground, and partially obscuring the chevrons, a stylised representation of the NRL Women’s Premiership Trophy; and (c) immediately inside the rim, a teal-coloured ring over a pattern of chevrons; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP”. | |
101 | Reverse | R2 | A design consisting of: (a) in the background, a stylised representation of the chevrons from the National Rugby League (NRL) logo; and (b) in the foreground, and partially obscuring the chevrons, a stylised representation of the Provan-Summons Trophy; and (c) immediately inside the rim, a lime green-coloured ring over a pattern of chevrons; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE PREMIERSHIP”. | |
102 | Reverse | R3 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Football Club Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – BRONCOS”. | |
103 | Reverse | R4 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Rugby League Club Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – BULLDOGS”. | |
104 | Reverse | R5 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Canberra Raiders Pty Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – RAIDERS”. | |
105 | Reverse | R6 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Cowboys Rugby League Football Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – COWBOYS”. | |
106 | Reverse | R7 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Inc. (a National Rugby League (NRL) club also known as the Dolphins); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – DOLPHINS”. | |
107 | Reverse | R8 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the St. George Illawarra Rugby League Football Club Pty Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club also known as the Dragons); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – DRAGONS”. | |
108 | Reverse | R9 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Parramatta National Rugby League Club Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club also known as the Eels); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – EELS”. | |
109 | Reverse | R10 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Newcastle Rugby League Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club also known as the Knights); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – KNIGHTS”. | |
110 | Reverse | R11 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Penrith Rugby League Club Ltd (a National Rugby League (NRL) club also known as the Panthers); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – PANTHERS”. | |
111 | Reverse | R12 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the South Sydney District Rugby League Football Club Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club also known as the South Sydney Rabbitohs); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – RABBITOHS”. | |
112 | Reverse | R13 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club (a National Rugby League (NRL) club also known as the Sydney Roosters); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – ROOSTERS”. | |
113 | Reverse | R14 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – SEA EAGLES”. | |
114 | Reverse | R15 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Cronulla-Sutherland District Rugby League Football Club Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club also known as the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – SHARKS”. | |
115 | Reverse | R16 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Valimanda Pty Ltd (a National Rugby League (NRL) club also known as the Melbourne Storm); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – STORM”. | |
116 | Reverse | R17 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Gold Coast Titans (a National Rugby League (NRL) club owned by the trustee for the McKinnon Trust); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – TITANS”. | |
117 | Reverse | R18 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the New Zealand Warriors Limited (a National Rugby League (NRL) club); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – WARRIORS”. | |
118 | Reverse | R19 | A design consisting of: (a) the logo of the Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Pty Ltd (a National Rugby League (NRL) club); and (b) in the foreground, a stylised representation of an NRL football resting on a kicking tee; and (c) in the background, a stylised representation of the interior of a stadium, an NRL playing field and goal posts; and (d) the following: (i) “2024 NRL PREMIERSHIP – WESTS TIGERS”. | |
119 | Reverse | R20 | A design consisting of: (a) a crescent shape partially obscured on the convex side by a stylised representation of a Chinese dragon; and (b) in the background, a stylised representation of clouds; and (c) within the crescent shape, the Chinese language character (龍), pronounced lóng under the Pinyin system and meaning dragon; and (d) the following: (i) “YEAR OF THE DRAGON”; and (ii) “BS”. | |
120 | Reverse | R21 | A design consisting of: (a) a central circle enclosing the following: (i) a stylised representation of the Chinese language character (ii) an ornamental border comprising of stylised representations of clouds; and (b) surrounding that central circle, an ornamental border comprising stylised representations of splashing water; and (c) immediately inside the rim of the coin, a stylised representation of the following (i) a rat; and (ii) a pig; and (iii) a dog; and (iv) a rooster; and (v) a monkey; and (vi) a goat; and (vii) a horse; and (viii) a snake; and (ix) a dragon; and (x) a rabbit; and (xi) a tiger; and (xii) an ox; and (d) the animal mentioned in paragraph (c) that relates to the relevant zodiac year appearing at the top of the coin; and (e) the following: (i) “BS”. | |
121 | Reverse | R22 | A design consisting of: (a) a stylised representation of a Chinese dragon; and (b) surrounding the dragon, a stylised representation of clouds; and (c) below the dragon, a stylised representation of waves; and (d) immediately inside the rim of the coin, an ornamental border consisting of a symmetrical design; and (e) the following: (i) the Chinese language character (龍), pronounced lóng under the Pinyin system and meaning dragon; and (ii) “EW”. | |
122 | Reverse | R23 | The same as for item 119, except omit subparagraph (d)(ii), and substitute: (ii) “BS”; and (iii) “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). | |
123 | Reverse | R24 | The same as for item 119, except omit subparagraph (d)(ii), and substitute: (ii) “BS”; and (iii) “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). | |
124 | Reverse | R25 | The same as for item 119, except omit subparagraph (d)(ii), and substitute: (ii) “BS”; and (iii) “X kg.999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in kilograms of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). | |