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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Sauron
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#73189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Sauron 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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Sauron) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design that combines the image of Queen Elizabeth II with the fictional character of Sauron from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories. This coin was issued as part of a series of coins commemorating the release of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, and its design was inspired by the iconic One Ring that Sauron sought to reclaim in the stories. The use of copper-nickel in the coin's composition gives it a distinctive color and durability, making it a sought-after collector's item for fans of both numismatics and Tolkien's works.
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; Sauron) 2003 coin.
