The Celtic harp, a traditional symbol of Ireland, accompanied with the country name to the left, the date to the right, and the 12 stars of Europe in the outer rim
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
éire
2003 (Translation: Ireland 2003)
Reverse description
A map, next to the face value, shows the gathering of the fifteen states of the European Union
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
1 EURO
LL
Edge
Alternating segments: three smooth, three finely ribbed