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New Zealand uses the New Zealand Dollar as its circulation currency for daily transactions. The country also issues a number of commemorative and collector coins, including in the internationally popular one ounce of silver format (abbreviated as 1 oz Ag, where "Ag" comes from the Latin word for silver, Argentum). Authorised by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the official issuer of these coins is NZ Post - which also issues the country's postal stamps. Manufacturing of the coins is commissioned to various foreign mints. The coins are "Non-Circulating Legal Tender" (NCLT) and not bullion because they are issued at prices much higher than their intrinsic value and are targeted at collectors who appreciate them for their artistic or sentimental value, and not at bullion investors. December 2021 marks 20 years since the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. A fantasy story of epic proportions, the film invited a new generation into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved mid-century novels. The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed entirely in New Zealand, whose unique landscapes provided a bounty of spectacular scenery. One of modern cinema's greatest achievements, the film earned 13 Academy Award nominations and grossed US$897.7 million worldwide, putting New Zealand on the map as a beautiful place to visit and a brilliant location for film making. This coin captures the moment when Boromir holds the shattered sword Narsil under the watchful gaze of Aragorn, who will eventually reclaim the throne of Gondor from Boromir’s stewarding family. The obverse of the coin features 'Middle-earth' alongside 'New Zealand', acknowledging New Zealand's role in the films as the fictional land. These coins have been minted in flip orientation, where the coin is flipped vertically to show the obverse right side up. | |||||||||
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Variety | In presentation card, Sunshine Minting | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown (included in total) | |
Details | Brilliant Uncirculated in a presentation flip card card. NZ Post SKU: CU21JBNC1. Issue price: NZ$ 99.00 | |
Variety | Gilded Proof, Royal Dutch Mint | |
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Mintage | Issued: 300 (included in total) | |
Details | Proof with selective gold plating of the rims on both sided of the coin. Issued in a three coin set only. | |
In Set |
2021 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 20th Anniversary Silver Set - The Fellowship, mintage 300
3 coins: 1 oz Silver Gilded Proof, Frodo, 1 oz Silver Gilded Proof, Boromir, 1 oz Silver Gilded Proof, Gandalf |
Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
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New Zealand Post | 2021 | Coin description | link | |
New Zealand Post | 2021 | Mint | ||
New Zealand Post | 2021 | Mintage |
Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring 20th Anniversary coins include:
- 1 kg Silver, The Fellowship of the Ring (The Nine Companions), 2021
- 5 oz Silver, The Fellowship of the Ring (The Nine Companions), 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Frodo, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Boromir, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Gandalf, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Gandalf's Escape by Eagle, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, The Doors of Durin, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, The Gates of Argonath, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Saruman, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Lurtz, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Eye of Sauron, 2021
Coins with a Lord of the Rings theme issued in 2021 (ordered by metal / size / country):
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, The One Ring, Niue
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Sauron, Niue
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Gandalf, Niue
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Frodo Baggins, Niue
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Aragorn, Niue
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Legolas, Niue
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Samwise Gamgee, Niue
- 1 kg Silver Proof Coloured, The Fellowship of the Ring (The Nine Companions), New Zealand
- 5 oz Silver Proof Coloured, The Fellowship of the Ring (The Nine Companions), New Zealand
- 35 g Silver Coloured Rectangle, Middle Earth, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Frodo, New Zealand
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Boromir, New Zealand
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Gandalf, New Zealand
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Quest of the Ring - Gandalf's Escape, New Zealand
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Quest of the Ring - Doors of Durin, New Zealand
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Quest of the Ring - Gates of Argonath, New Zealand
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, A Shadow in the East - Saruman, New Zealand
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, A Shadow in the East - Lurtz, New Zealand
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, A Shadow in the East - Eye of Sauron, New Zealand
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, The One Ring, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Proof Gold Plated, Sauron, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Gandalf, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Frodo Baggins, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Aragorn, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Legolas, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Samwise Gamgee, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Frodo Baggins, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Gandalf the Grey, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Samwise Gamgee, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Legolas, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Aragorn, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Gimli, Niue
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Gollum, Niue
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Country | New Zealand |
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Currency | New Zealand Dollar |
Coin Type | Silver Ounce (1 oz) |
Issued | 2021 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley |
Face Value | 1 (x Dollar) |
Total Mintage | 10,300 |
Current | Yes |
Material | 0.999 Silver |
Designer | Sacha Lees |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Coin Alignment (Axis 6) |
Size | 38.6100 mm |
Mass | 31.1000 g |
OCC ID | GAVP-EXAC-PDZM-OMDY |
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Coin, New Zealand, Silver Ounce 2021 The Lord of the Rings - Boromir
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Coin, New Zealand, Silver Ounce 2021 The Lord of the Rings - Boromir
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Coin, New Zealand, Silver Ounce 2021 The Lord of the Rings - Boromir
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2021 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 20th Anniversary Silver Coin
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