What this determination does
The Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2026 Royal Australian Mint No. 3) Determination 2026 is a minor update to the rules governing Australian coins under the Currency Act 1965. It is the third such amendment from the Royal Australian Mint in 2026.
What changed
The determination makes amendments set out in Schedule 1 to the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019. The source document does not specify which coin designs or specifications were changed - it confirms only that the amendment exists and references that Schedule.
Dates
- Registered: 29 April 2026
- Applies from: 29 April 2026 until 18 August 2026
Impact on small businesses
This determination has no direct impact on how small businesses accept or handle coins. It is an administrative update to coin regulations.
Further information
The full text of the determination is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00482.
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