1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Departure of Boromir) 2003 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Departure of Boromir) 2003 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Departure of Boromir) 2003 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Departure of Boromir

2003 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#179763
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Boromir with a chainlet in his hands.

Script: Latin

Lettering: $1

Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting a scene from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Lord of the Rings" - specifically, the departure of Boromir from the Fellowship of the Ring. This design was created by the New Zealand mint to commemorate the release of the third installment of the movie trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." This coin is a rare and collectible item for fans of both numismatics and Tolkien's work.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  917 - - - - - -

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