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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Sam
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#41874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Head of Sam facing left 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 Sean Astin plays the character Samwise Gamgee.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Sam) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait was specifically created for the coin and has not been used on any other currency or collectible item.
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; Sam) 2003 coin.
