1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Knife in the Dark) 2003 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Knife in the Dark) 2003 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Knife in the Dark) 2003 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Knife in the Dark

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#179743
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Five Nazgul with raised swords in front of the Hobbits, columns in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering: $1

Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Knife in the Dark, the eleventh chapter of Book One of The Fellowship of the Ring.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2003 New Zealand Silver 1 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Knife in the Dark) is that it has a unique feature - a hidden image of a knife etched into the rim of the coin. This hidden detail adds an extra layer of intrigue to the coin's design and makes it stand out from other coins in the series.

Price

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

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Knife in the Dark) 2003 coin.