The Bag End coin with its unique wooden door is an innovative addition to 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' coin issue. The door, made from a piece of wood from the Hobbiton Movie Set party tree, is incorporated into the coin, meaning you can get your very own Middle-earth keepsake.
Highlights:
- Incorporates a piece of wood from the party tree from the Hobbiton Movie Set – you can get your very own piece of Middle-earth
- Comes in specially designed container that resembles the door to Bag End
- Minted from 0.999 silver
- Worldwide mintage of 10,000
- Words ‘Middle-earth – New Zealand’ inscribed on the rim
- Individually numbered certificate
The Bag End coin with its unique wooden door is an innovative addition to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies coin issue. The wood has been designed to resemble the door to Bag End, which is incorporated into the peaceful scenic backdrop of the home of Bilbo Baggins.
It is presented in a specially designed wooden case that resembles Bilbo Baggin’s door – making it a beautiful gift to give any Hobbit fan.
| Denomination: | One New Zealand dollar |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.999 silver with wood from Hobbiton Movie Set |
| Weight: | 1 troy oz |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Coin designed by: | Stamps and Collectables Business, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | Bag End |
| Mint: | B H Mayer |
| Worldwide mintage: | 10,000 |
| Note: | In some communications, the worldwide mintage of this coin was stated to be 5,000. This was an error in printing and the worldwide mintage is 10,000. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. |
