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 ½ Dollar - Elizabeth II Posthumous; Arwen
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 2.5 g | - | 
|   Issuer   |  Cook Islands | 
|---|---|
|   Queen   |  Elizabeth II (1952-2022) | 
|   Type   |  Non-circulating coin | 
|   Year   |  2023 | 
|   Value   |  ½ Dollar ½ NZD = USD 0.31 | 
|   Currency   |  Dollar (1972-date) | 
|   Composition   |  Silver (.999) | 
|   Weight   |  2.5 g | 
|   Size   |  18.72 × 10.5 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Rectangular | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Medal alignment ↑↑ | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-04 | 
|   Numista   |  N#357454 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  97% | 
Reverse
Arwen
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 Arwen
 THE
 LORD OF THE RINGS™
 © NLP (s22) 
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare posthumous portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, depicted alongside Arwen, a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories. The coin's design is inspired by the Queen's love of horses and her admiration for Tolkien's works. The use of silver and the coin's small weight make it a unique and collectible item for numismatists and fans of the Tolkien universe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Arwen) 2023 coin.