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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; One Ring
2003 year| Nickel brass | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#41877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Image of the 'one ring to rule them all' from JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, denomination within and Elven runic inscription around.
Scripts: Latin, Runic, Tengwar
Lettering: $1
Unabridged legend: Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, Ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul
Translation:
A ring to rule them all. A ring to find them. A ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
$1
Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of a three-coin set to commemorate the making of the Lord of the Rings movies in New Zealand (10,454 issued).Also released in a single coincard (19,621 issued).
The coin was also struck in silver with gold highlights.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; One Ring) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design element - a small ring that surrounds the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This ring is not found on any other coin in the series and was added to symbolize the unity and continuity of the Commonwealth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 30081 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; One Ring) 2003 coin.
