10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Frodo, Gold Proof) 2003 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Frodo, Gold Proof) 2003 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Frodo, Gold Proof) 2003 photo
© The London Coin Company

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Frodo, Gold Proof

2003 year
Gold (.917) 39.94 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
10 Dollars 10 NZD = USD 6.16
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#55846
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Frodo and the One Ring

Scripts: Latin, Tengwar

Lettering:
⸱  ⸱ 
$10
© NLP, Inc

Translation: One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.

Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Struck by the Royal Mint on behalf of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Queen Elizabeth II, known as the "Frodo" portrait, which was created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait was specifically designed for the coin's commemorative purpose, which was to honor the release of the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in 2003. The coin's design is considered a rare and unique variation of the traditional depiction of the Queen, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and fans of the movie franchise.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  15000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Frodo, Gold Proof) 2003 coin.