2003 1 oz Australia Silver Lunar Goat - BU - Series I

The 2003 1 oz Silver Lunar Goat is the eighth release in the Perth Mint's Lunar Series I, commemorating the Year of the Goat in the Chinese zodiac. Goats are known to represent gentleness, creativity, and harmony. Struck from .999 fine silver, this beautifully designed coin blends symbolic meaning with investment appeal, making it a key part of the foundational Lunar Series I.

Design Insight:

The reverse portrays a majestic goat, representing serenity and resilience. The rugged environment in the background adds contrast, highlighting the goat's ability to thrive in harsh conditions-mirroring the adaptability often attributed to those born in Goat years.

Collector Note:

A consistent favorite for collectors completing the 12-coin Lunar Series I, the 2003 Silver Goat combines low mintage with distinctive design. Its symbolism and position in the second half of the series give it both emotional and investment appeal.

Highlights:

• Face value: 1 Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
• Obverse: Raphael Maklouf effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: A finely detailed goat standing on rocky terrain with the inscription "Year of the Goat" and dated 2003
• Eighth coin in the Lunar Series I by the Perth Mint