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branch of a tree; and

(b)        the inscriptions:
          (i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
          (ii) "1994" or "1995";
all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.

Specifications and design of a $2 coin

6. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.

(2)        The shape of the coin is circular.

(3)        The edge of the coin is milled.

(4)        The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.

(5)        A variation of 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed.

(6)        The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.

(7)        The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.

(8) The obverse of the coin bears:

(a)         an effigy of the Queen; and

(b)         the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "2 DOLLARS";

all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.

(9) The reverse of the coin bears:

(a)         a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and

(b)        a representation of the obverse of a coin bearing an effigy of King Edward VII; and

(c)         the inscriptions:
          (i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
          (ii) "1994" or "1995";

all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.

Specifications and design of a $2 coin

7. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.

(2)        The shape of the coin is circular.

(3)        The edge of the coin is milled.

(4)        The standard weight of the coin is 62.770 grams.

(5)        A variation of 0.5 grams from the standard weight is allowed.

(6)        The diameter of the coin is 50.30 millimetres.

(7)        The thickness of the coin is 4.50 millimetres.

(8)        The obverse of the coin bears:

(a)         an effigy of the Queen; and

(b)        the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", and "2 DOLLARS";

all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.

(9) The reverse of the coin bears:

(a)         a representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch of a tree; and

(b)         a representation of the obverse of a coin bearing an effigy of King George V; and

(c)         the inscriptions:
          (i) "THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER"; and
          (ii) "1994" or "1995";

all encircled by raised beads inside the rim of the coin.

Specifications and design of a $2 coin

8. (1) This clause sets out the specifications and design of a coin of the denomination of $2 the standard composition of which includes not less than 99.9% silver.