1 Dollar - Charles III Fuller Portrait - Gondor; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) (Gold Plating) | 31.1035 g | 40 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 | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#395554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Gondor 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
- Three coins representing the memorable ‘Lighting of the Beacons’ scene
- The obverse of each coin acknowledges New Zealand as the home of Middle-earth
- Designed by New Zealand artist Sacha Lees
- Each coin is minted from 1oz of 0.999 silver Low worldwide mintage of 300
- Presented in an elegant display case with a certificate of authenticity.
Minted from 0.999 silver, this set of coins features the allied kingdoms of Gondor and Edoras, and the mountain-top beacons used to communicate a cry for help. Each coin includes a range of finishing techniques to depict the artwork’s fine details. 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 the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Charles III (Fuller Portrait - Gondor; Silver Proof) 2023 from New Zealand is that it features a unique gold plating on its silver surface, which gives it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Charles III (Fuller Portrait - Gondor; Silver Proof) 2023 coin.
