SILVER $1 COIN YEAR OF THE GOAT 2003
2003A circular silver coin with a goat and its baby standing on uneven ground as the central motif. Along the top edge, the lower left edge, and the lower right edge are what appears to be vines.
On the left edge of the coin written vertically is the year [2003]. On the right to the goats is the Chinese character for goat.
On the bottom edge of the coin there is [1 OZ 999 SILVER].
Forming a border between the rim of the coin and the centre of the coin is a band of black with raised bumps. This is the same on the reverse side.
The reverse side has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II looking to the viewers right wearing a crown. Around the edges of this portrait in a circular manner are the words [Elizabeth II] [AUSTRALIA] [1 DOLLAR]. Beneath the portrait are the initials [IRB].
The coin is in a clear plastic case.
Chinese New Year is celebrated with a different animal each year. 2003 was the year of the goat. This coin was part of the Australian Lunar Series and was struck at the Perth Mint in 2003. It was part of a framed certificate presented to the City of Armadale for its support of the Armadale & Gosnells Business Awards.
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Minted by the Perth Mint as a part of the Australian Lunar Series of coins to celebrate Chinese New Year. This coin celebrates 2003, which was the year of the goat.
The coin and its accompanying framed certificate of appreciation was presented to the City of Armadale as thanks for its support for the Armadale & Gosnells Business Awards in 2003.
City of Armadale - History House
City of Armadale - History House
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