1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Radagast)
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 359
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Where it came from
The 2012 New Zealand 1 Dollar coin featuring Radagast the Brown was minted as part of the official legal tender collection celebrating the release of Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' Produced by the New Zealand Post in conjunction with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, these coins were created to commemorate the cinematic significance of the production, which was filmed extensively across the country. The design captures the whimsical nature of the Istari wizard, aligning with the marketing efforts to link the nation's identity with the Middle-earth franchise.
The design utilizes the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley on the obverse, while the reverse features a detailed illustration of Radagast. The artistic direction prioritized faithful character representation to appeal to both numismatists and film enthusiasts. Upon release, the series was well-received by fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work, marking a notable intersection between numismatics and modern pop culture media marketing.
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