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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Gollum
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#47019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Head of Gollum 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 Light Versus Dark Set of six coins.
The actor Andy Serkis plays the character Gollum.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Gollum) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design that combines the image of Queen Elizabeth II with elements from J.R.R. Tolkien's popular novel "The Lord of the Rings." The coin's design includes an image of Gollum, a character from the novel, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the traditional portrait of the Queen. This unique design makes the coin a sought-after collector's item among fans of both the Royal Family and "The Lord of the Rings" series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 36371 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Gollum) 2003 coin.
