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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Gandalf
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#41866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Head of Gandalf with hat 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 Ian McKellen plays the character Gandolf.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Gandalf) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design of Queen Elizabeth II with a crown on her head, and a portrait of Gandalf, a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories, on the other side. This coin was issued to commemorate the release of the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in 2003, and it has become a sought-after collector's item among coin collectors and fans of the movie franchise.
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; Gandalf) 2003 coin.
