10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Sauron, Gold Proof) 2003 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Sauron, Gold Proof) 2003 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Sauron, Gold Proof) 2003 photo
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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Sauron, 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#55845
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Sauron and the One Ring.

Scripts: Latin, Tengwar

Lettering: $10

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 the Non-circulating coin 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Sauron, Gold Proof) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design that combines the image of Queen Elizabeth II with the fictional character of Sauron from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories. This coin was issued as part of a series of coins commemorating the release of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, and its design was inspired by the films' costumes and props. The use of gold and the detailed design make this coin a valuable collector's item for fans of both the Royal Family and the Lord of the Rings franchise.

Price

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

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