The 2003 Year of the Goat 1 oz silver coin is part of Perth Mint’s popular Lunar Series, and issued by Australia. This coin is part of the Series I of the Lunar coins, which were issued between 1996 and 2007. Perth Mint is famous for their beautiful coins, struck to a high quality, and the Lunar coins are exceptionally popular with collectors.

Each coin contains one troy ounce (31.1 grams) of 999 fine silver, and has a diameter of 45.6 mm. They are legal tender in Australia with a face value of 1 AUD. There were 102,164 of these Year of the Goat 1 oz silver bullion coins struck in 2003.

The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (head of state of the British Commonwealth) by Ian Rank-Broadley whose initials ‘IRB’ can be seen below the Queen’s neck. The 1 DOLLAR face value is also included, alongside the inscription “ELIZABETH II” and “AUSTRALIA”.

The reverse depicts an adult goat with her kid kneeling beside her on a rocky outcropping. The Chinese character for ‘goat’, the year of issue, and "1 OZ 999 SILVER" are also included. The reverse was designed by Sarah Anderson.

The 2003 Perth Lunar Goat 1 oz silver coin is a great opportunity for collectors to pick up one of these highly sought-after coins.