New Zealand 
2012 LoTR: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey $1 Uncirculated Coin Set of 3

Still sealed in original folder

Original cost NZ$85 = cUS$50 = c50euros

Highlights

Design

The set of three brilliant uncirculated coins portrays a range of characters that play important roles in Bilbo Baggins’s journey. Gandalf is pictured alongside fellow wizard Radagast, three of the thirteen dwarves are shown on their journey, and Thorin Oakenshield is pictured within an attractive folder featuring imagery from the film and information on the characters featured on the coins.

Technical Information

Denomination:

One New Zealand dollar

Finish:

Brilliant Uncirculated

Composition:

Al/Zn/Br (gold colour)

Weight:

20 g

Diameter:

39mm

Edge treatment:

Milled

Shape:

Round

Obverse design:

Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom

Reverse design:

Thorin Oakenshield, Gandalf and Radagast and Dwarves

Mint:

Royal Australian Mint

 

Are the coins in “proper collector's condition”?

Yes, the 2012 New Zealand Hobbit coins were produced and sold specifically for collectors. They are minted in pristine collectors' conditions, categorized into either Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) finish. Minted from base metals (like Aluminum-Zinc-Bronze) to look radiant and mark-free. These come sealed in official, illustrated display cards containing character information.

 

Are the coins in “bank transparent packaging”?

No, they are not issued in standard, bank-style transparent plastic bags. Instead, NZ Post specifically developed specialized themed packaging to preserve their condition and appeal to collectors. 

Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coins: These are housed inside a tight, clear protective plastic window integrated directly into a themed, illustrated cardboard folder. This allows you to see both sides of the coin safely without exposing it to air or skin oils.