Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 6)

This Determination is the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 6).

This Determination commences on the day after it is registered.

For subsection 13A (1) of the Currency Act 1965, each item in Schedule 1 specifies:

the coin's standard composition; and

the coin's standard weight, and the allowable variation from that weight; and

the coin's dimensions; and

the coin's design.

The specifications in Schedule 1 do not affect any other determination of the specifications of a coin.

Schedule 1 Specifications of coins (section 3)

Item 1 $1 coin

Denomination $1

Standard composition At least 99.9% silver

Standard weight and allowable variation 11.66 g ± 0.24 g

Maximum diameter 25.12 mm

Maximum thickness 2.80 mm

Shape Circular

Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

in the centre - a representation of the earth surrounded by:

7 different faces, each face superimposed on the Star of Federation; and

7 rectangles, each containing a representation of a part of a map of Australia which, placed together, would make up the map of Australia; and

between 2 of the rectangles, the initial 'C'; and

between 2 of the rectangles, a designer's mark of the initials 'WP'; and

around the outside - the inscriptions:

'60th ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP'; and

'ONE DOLLAR'.

Item 2 $1 coin

Denomination $1

Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter 25.12 mm

Maximum thickness 2.80 mm

Shape Circular

Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

in the centre - a representation of the earth surrounded by:

7 different faces, each face superimposed on the Star of Federation; and

7 rectangles, each containing a representation of a part of a map of Australia which, placed together, would make up the map of Australia; and

between 2 of the rectangles, the initial 'C'; and

between 2 of the rectangles, a designer's mark of the initials 'WP'; and

around the outside - the inscriptions:

'60th ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP'; and

'ONE DOLLAR'.

Item 3 $1 coin

Denomination $1

Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter 25.12 mm

Maximum thickness 2.80 mm

Shape Circular

Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

in the centre - a representation of the earth surrounded by:

7 different faces, each face superimposed on the Star of Federation; and

7 rectangles, each containing a representation of a part of a map of Australia which, placed together, would make up the map of Australia; and

between 2 of the rectangles, the initial 'S' in a square surround; and

between 2 of the rectangles, a designer's mark of the initials 'WP'; and

around the outside - the inscriptions:

'60th ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP'; and

'ONE DOLLAR'.

Item 4 $1 coin

Denomination $1

Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter 25.12 mm

Maximum thickness 2.80 mm

Shape Circular

Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

in the centre - a representation of the earth surrounded by:

7 different faces, each face superimposed on the Star of Federation; and

7 rectangles, each containing a representation of a part of a map of Australia which, placed together, would make up the map of Australia; and

between 2 of the rectangles, the initial 'S' in a circle suround; and

between 2 of the rectangles, a designer's mark of the initials 'WP'; and

around the outside - the inscriptions:

'60th ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP'; and

'ONE DOLLAR'.

Item 5 $1 coin

Denomination $1

Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter 25.12 mm

Maximum thickness 2.80 mm

Shape Circular

Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

in the centre - a representation of the earth surrounded by:

7 different faces, each face superimposed on the Star of Federation; and

7 rectangles, each containing a representation of a part of a map of Australia which, placed together, would make up the map of Australia; and

between 2 of the rectangles, the initial 'B' in a square surround; and

between 2 of the rectangles, a designer's mark of the initials 'WP'; and

around the outside - the inscriptions:

'60th ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP'; and

'ONE DOLLAR'.

Item 6 $1 coin

Denomination $1

Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter 25.12 mm

Maximum thickness 2.80 mm

Shape Circular

Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

in the centre - a representation of the earth surrounded by:

7 different faces, each face superimposed on the Star of Federation; and

7 rectangles, each containing a representation of a part of a map of Australia which, placed together, would make up the map of Australia; and

between 2 of the rectangles, the initial 'B' in a circle surround; and

between 2 of the rectangles, a designer's mark of the initials 'WP'; and

around the outside - the inscriptions:

'60th ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP'; and

'ONE DOLLAR'.

Item 7 $1 coin

Denomination $1

Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter 25.12 mm

Maximum thickness 2.80 mm

Shape Circular

Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

in the centre - a representation of the earth surrounded by:

7 different faces, each face superimposed on the Star of Federation; and

7 rectangles, each containing a representation of a part of a map of Australia which, placed together, would make up the map of Australia; and

between 2 of the rectangles, the initial 'M' in a square surround; and

between 2 of the rectangles, a designer's mark of the initials 'WP'; and

around the outside - the inscriptions:

'60th ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP'; and

'ONE DOLLAR'.

Item 8 $1 coin

Denomination $1

Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter 25.12 mm

Maximum thickness 2.80 mm

Shape Circular

Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

in the centre - a representation of the earth surrounded by:

7 different faces, each face superimposed on the Star of Federation; and

7 rectangles, each containing a representation of a part of a map of Australia which, placed together, would make up the map of Australia; and

between 2 of the rectangles, the initial 'M' in a circle surround; and

between 2 of the rectangles, a designer's mark of the initials 'WP'; and

around the outside - the inscriptions:

'60th ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP'; and

'ONE DOLLAR'.

Item 9 $1 coin

Denomination $1

Standard composition Copper, aluminium and nickel

Standard weight and allowable variation 9.00 g ± 0.27 g

Maximum diameter 25.12 mm

Maximum thickness 2.80 mm

Shape Circular

Edge 14 segments, of which 7 are milled and 7 are plain

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

an effigy of Dorothy Wall; and

to the right of the effigy of Dorothy Wall - 4 segments, with each segment containing a cartoon representation of Blinky Bill (in descending order):

sitting in a tree; and

standing and holding a slingshot in his right hand; and

walking; and

sitting on the ground with his legs in the air; and

to the left of the effigy of Dorothy Wall - the inscription 'ONE DOLLAR'; and

around the outside - the inscriptions:

'DOROTHY WALL'; and

'BLINKY BILL'.

Item 10 $5 coin

Denomination $5

Standard composition At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and allowable variation 1.244 g ± 0.040 g

Maximum diameter 14.20 mm

Maximum thickness 0.70 mm

Shape Circular

Edge Continuously milled

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

a cartoon representation of a platypus swimming between bubbles; and

to the left of the platypus - the inscription '5 DOLLARS'; and

around the outside - the inscription '1/25OZ 99.99Au'.

Item 11 $5 coin

Denomination $5

Standard composition At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and allowable variation 1.244 g ± 0.040 g

Maximum diameter 14.20 mm

Maximum thickness 0.70 mm

Shape Circular

Edge Continuously milled

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2009'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

a cartoon representation of a frill‑necked lizard standing upright; and

to the right of the frill‑necked lizard - the inscription '5 DOLLARS'; and

around the outside - the inscription '1/25OZ 99.99Au'.

Item 12 $5 coin

Denomination $5

Standard composition At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and allowable variation 1.244 g ± 0.040 g

Maximum diameter 14.20 mm

Maximum thickness 0.70 mm

Shape Circular

Edge Continuously milled

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2010'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

a cartoon representation of a cockatoo sitting on a perch and looking to its right; and

to the left of the cockatoo - the inscription '5 DOLLARS'; and

around the outside - the inscription '1/25OZ 99.99Au'.

Item 13 $5 coin

Denomination $5

Standard composition At least 99.99% gold

Standard weight and allowable variation 1.244 g ± 0.040 g

Maximum diameter 14.20 mm

Maximum thickness 0.70 mm

Shape Circular

Edge Continuously milled

Obverse design An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials 'IRB', surrounded by the inscriptions:

'ELIZABETH II'; and

'AUSTRALIA 2010'.

Reverse design A design consisting of:

a cartoon representation of a Tasmanian devil, sitting with its arms crossed; and

to the left of the Tasmanian devil - the inscription '5 DOLLARS'; and

around the outside - the inscription '1/25OZ 99.99Au'.

Note

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