© J.Schönfels 2016
© J.Schönfels 2016
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Orc
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#84368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Image of an Orc from the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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 only included in the full Lord of the Rings Character Set of eighteen coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Orc) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design of Queen Elizabeth II with an Orc, a mythical creature from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, on the reverse side. This coin was issued to commemorate the release of the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and is a rare and sought-after collector's item among coin collectors and fans of the franchise.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5886 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Orc) 2003 coin.
