1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Taming of Smeagol) 2003 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Taming of Smeagol) 2003 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Taming of Smeagol) 2003 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Taming of Smeagol

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#179729
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Frodo drew his knife Sting from its sheath and thrust it against Gollum's neck, forcing him to free Sam and demanding obedience from the creature.

Script: Latin

Lettering: $1

Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting the character Smeagol from J.R.R. Tolkien's popular book "The Lord of the Rings" taming a fish. This design was created by the artist David Elliott and is not found on any other coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  1017 - - - - - -

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