1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Bilbo Baggins)
New Zealand • 1 Dollar • Silver (.999) • 2012
- Denomination
- 1 Dollar
- Issuer
- New Zealand
- Struck
- 2012
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 31.1035 g
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 358
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Where it came from
This 2012 New Zealand one-dollar coin was issued by the New Zealand Post to celebrate the cinematic release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Part of a larger commemorative legal tender series, the coin pays homage to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, which saw a surge in cultural prominence due to the film production taking place in New Zealand. These coins were designed to serve both as currency and as collectible mementos for fans of the franchise.
The coin features an illustration of the character Bilbo Baggins on the reverse, while the obverse bears the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. The artistic direction for the series focused on high-relief detailing to capture the intricate style associated with the films. Upon its release, the collection was well-received by numismatists and Tolkien enthusiasts alike, marking a significant moment where pop culture iconography intersected with national coinage.
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