1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Year of the Goat) 2003 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Year of the Goat) 2003 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Year of the Goat) 2003 photo
© Storm

1 Crown - Elizabeth II Year of the Goat

2003 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.7 mm
Thickness
3.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#130719
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Three goats, mintmark to the left, Western symbol ♈︎ of vernal equinox repeated six times on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
YEAR OF THE GOAT
1 CROWN
PM

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 2003 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Year of the Goat) has a unique feature - it has a rectangular hole in the center of the coin, which is said to bring good luck to the owner. This design element is a nod to the traditional Manx belief that a hole in a coin can ward off evil spirits and bring prosperity.