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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Aragorn
2003 year| Copper-nickel | 13.61 g | 31.75 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.61 g |
| Diameter | 31.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#41868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Head of Aragorn facing and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50c
Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This 50 cent copper-nickel coin was struck by the Royal Mint and issued by New Zealand Post.It is part of a series of coins issued to celebrate the making of the Lord of the Rings Movies in New Zealand.
There were three different coin sets all issued in 2003. A six, nine and eighteen coin set.
This coin was included in the full Lord of the Rings Character Set of eighteen coins.
It was also included in the Fellowship of the Ring Set of nine coins.
It was also included in the Light Versus Dark Set of six coins.
The actor Viggo Mortensen plays the character Aragorn.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, depicting her as Aragorn, a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories. This design was created by the New Zealand Mint to commemorate the release of the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in 2003. The coin's design is a nod to the country's connection to the film, as it was filmed entirely in New Zealand.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5607 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Aragorn) 2003 coin.
