1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; One Ring, Silver Proof) 2003 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; One Ring, Silver Proof) 2003 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; One Ring, Silver Proof) 2003 photo

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; One Ring, Silver Proof

2003 year
Silver (.925) (Partial Gold Plated) 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) (Partial Gold Plated)
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#35551
Rarity index
49%

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, gold-plated

Comment

Issued to commemorate the making of the Lord of the Rings movies in New Zealand (39,244 issued). The coin was also struck in nickel-brass.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique partial gold plating on the outer ring, which adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  39244 - - - - - -

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