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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Merry
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#41872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Head of Merry 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.
The actor Dominic Monaghan plays the character Meriadoc Brandybuck.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Merry) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The portrait is known as the "Merry" portrait, as it depicts the Queen with a slight smile, giving the coin a more friendly and approachable feel. This portrait was used on several other coins issued by New Zealand during this time period, but it remains a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
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; Merry) 2003 coin.
