New Zealand - 2021 - Silver Dollar Specimen Coin - Lord Of The Rings - Gandalf

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. 

Highlights 

• A standalone version of the Gandalf coin from The Fellowship 3-coin set 
• Features wizard Gandalf, one of the members of the Fellowship 
• 1oz of 0.999 silver minted in premium bullion quality 
• The obverse of each coin acknowledges New Zealand as the home of Middle-earth 
• Designed by New Zealand artist Sacha Lees 
• Worldwide mintage of 10,000.

Design 

This coin features the wizard Gandalf, depicted in the moment at the beginning of the film when he arrives in Hobbiton and meets Frodo.