Australian Coins Specifications Determination 2019
Summary
The Australian Department of the Treasury has issued the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019, which specifies the denominations, compositions, weights, designs, and dimensions of Australian coins. This determination is made under the Currency Act 1965 and provides detailed specifications for both circulating and non-circulating coins produced by the Royal Australian Mint and The Perth Mint.
What changed
This legislative instrument, the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019, details the technical specifications for Australian coins. It outlines the standard compositions, weights, designs, and dimensions for various denominations, including both circulating and non-circulating coins. The determination is administered by the Department of the Treasury and authorized by the Currency Act 1965, providing the legal framework for coin production and standards.
While this is a final rule and does not impose new compliance obligations on typical regulated entities outside of mint operations, it serves as a critical reference for manufacturers involved in coin production or related industries. Compliance officers should note that this document establishes the definitive standards for Australian currency, ensuring consistency and authenticity in coinage.
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Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019
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- Department of the Treasury
This item is authorised by the following title:
- Currency Act 1965 Latest version View as made version F2026C00232 C95 19 March 2026
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- Volume 1
- Part 1—Preliminary
- 1 Name
- 3 Authority
- 4 Definition
- Part 2—Specifications for Australian Coins
- 5 Specifications of denominations, standard compositions, standard weights, design and dimensions of coins
- Schedule 2019—Australian Coins
- Part 1—Royal Australian Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 1 Specifications—circulating coins
- 2 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 3 Symbols used in Division 1
- Part 2—The Perth Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 4 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 5 Symbols used in Division 1
- Schedule 2020—Australian Coins
- Part 1—Royal Australian Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 1 Specifications—circulating coins
- 2 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 3 Symbols used in Division 1
- Part 2—The Perth Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 4 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 5 Symbols used in Division 1
- Schedule 2021—Australian Coins
- Part 1—Royal Australian Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 1 Specifications—circulating coins
- 2 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 3 Symbols used in Division 1
- Part 2—The Perth Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 4 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 5 Symbols used in Division 1
- Schedule 2022—Australian Coins
- Part 1—Royal Australian Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 1 Specifications—circulating coins
- 2 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 3 Symbols used in Division 1
- Part 2—The Perth Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 4 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 5 Symbols used in Division 1
- Schedule 2023—Australian Coins
- Part 1—Royal Australian Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 1 Specificationscirculating coins
- 2 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 3 Symbols used in Division 1
- Part 2—The Perth Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 4 Specifications—non circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 5 Symbols used in Division 1
- Volume 2
- Schedule 2024—Australian Coins
- Part 1—Royal Australian Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 1 Specifications—circulating coins
- 2 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 3 Symbols used in Division 1
- Part 2—The Perth Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 4 Specifications—non circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 5 Symbols used in Division 1
- Schedule 2025—Australian Coins
- Part 1—Royal Australian Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 1 Specifications—circulating coins
- 2 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 3 Symbols used in Division 1
- Part 2—The Perth Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 4 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 5 Symbols used in Division 1
- Schedule 2026—Australian Coins
- Part 1—Royal Australian Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 2 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 3 Symbols used in Division 1
- Part 2—The Perth Mint
- Division 1—Specifications of coins
- 4 Specifications—non-circulating coins
- Division 2—Explanation of symbols
- 5 Symbols used in Division 1
- Endnotes
- Endnote 1—About the endnotes
- Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
- Endnote 3—Legislation history
- Endnote 4—Amendment history
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