1 Dollar - Charles III Fuller Portrait - Gandalf and Aragorn; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) (Gold Plating) | 62.207 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Gold Plating) |
| Weight | 62.207 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#395553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coronation of Aragorn in colour
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RETURN OF THE KING · 20TH ANNIVERSARY
ONE DOLLAR
Designer: Sacha Lees
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Description
Bringing the epic quest of hobbits, humans, and elves to a close, The Return of the King marked the end of a huge filming achievement. The final The Lord of the Rings film closed a long journey for actors, extras and film-workers from around Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.
Highlights
- Features the characters Gandalf and Aragorn
- The obverse of each coin acknowledges New Zealand as the home of Middle-earth
- Designed by New Zealand artist Sacha Lees
- Low worldwide mintage of 300
- Presented in an elegant display case with a certificate of authenticity.
Minted from 0.999 silver, this coin features an artwork by New Zealand artist Sacha Lees that nods to the coronation scene in The Return of the King. In one of the emotional peaks of the trilogy, Aragorn is crowned by Gandalf, before he is reunited with Elf princess Arwen. The obverse features a portrait of King Charles III and ‘Middle-earth’ setting these coins apart from other New Zealand commemoratives.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories and the British royal family. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of King Charles III, while the reverse features an image of Gandalf and Aragorn, two of the most iconic characters from The Lord of the Rings. This unusual combination makes the coin a truly unique collector's item for fans of both the royal family and Tolkien's works.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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