50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Frodo) 2003 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Frodo) 2003 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Frodo) 2003 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Frodo

2003 year
Copper-nickel 13.61 g 31.75 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#41865
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

Frodo’s head facing to left of vine 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 Elijah Wood plays the character Frodo Baggins.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Frodo) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design depicting Frodo Baggins, the main character from J.R.R. Tolkien's popular book "The Lord of the Rings." This coin was issued as part of a series of coins commemorating the release of the movie trilogy based on the book, and it has become a sought-after collector's item among fans of the book and movie series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  5607 - - - - - -

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