1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Gandalf Reappears) 2003 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Gandalf Reappears) 2003 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Gandalf Reappears) 2003 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Gandalf Reappears

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#179811
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Three Lord of the Rings characters with their backs towards us.

Script: Latin

Lettering: $1

Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of Gandalf, a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories, on the reverse side. This design was created by the New Zealand Mint to commemorate the release of the third installment of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, The Return of the King. The coin's design is a nod to the country's connection to the films, as many scenes were shot in various locations throughout New Zealand.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  967 - - - - - -

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