2021 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 20th Anniversary Nine Companions 5oz Silver Proof Coin

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 

• Features the nine characters who form the Fellowship in The Fellowship of the Ring 
• The obverse of each coin acknowledges New Zealand as the home of Middle-earth 
• Designed by New Zealand artist Sacha Lees 
• Minted from 5oz of 0.999 silver 
• Low worldwide mintage of 300 
• Presented in an elegant display case with a certificate of authenticity. 

Design

Minted from 5oz of 0.999 silver, this coin features the nine characters who form the Fellowship in The Fellowship of the Ring. In the film, wizard Gandalf, men Boromir and Aragorn, elf Legolas, dwarf Gimli and hobbits Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin set out on a dangerous journey to Mount Doom in the land of Mordor, the only place where the One Ring can be destroyed to bring peace to Middle-earth. Behind the characters the coin shows a glimpse of the Misty Mountains (the South Island’s Southern Alps). Dwarven runes surround the central image, and the coin is finished with elegant gold plating on the rim. On the obverse, New Zealand is acknowledged as the home of Middle-earth with the fictional land’s name. 

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