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© PCGS
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Radagast
2012 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#351714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radagast holding staff
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MIDDLE-EARTH-NEW ZEALAND
$1
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Radagast) 2012 from New Zealand is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor and coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait is known as the "Radagast" portrait, named after the character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories, who is depicted on the coin's reverse side. The use of this portrait was a departure from the traditional depiction of the Queen on coins, and was done to commemorate the 60th anniversary of her reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Radagast) 2012 coin.
