2012 $1 BU Coin Lord of the Rings - Hobbit Bilbo Baggins

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

New Zealand has worldwide exclusive rights to issue official legal tender commemorative coins celebrating Sir Peter Jackson's trilogy of films based on 'The Hobbit'.

Each coin in this collection has been intricately designed and promises to be a lasting collectable of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

This single brilliant uncirculated coin captures a memorable scene in the film when Bilbo Baggins is presented with a contract to take on the role as “burglar”.  The setting depicted on the coin is Bilbo’s home - Bag End. This unique coin is presented within a display card featuring imagery from the film and information on this unassuming Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.

Coin Specifications

Denomination – One New Zealand Dollar (NZ$1)

Composition – AL/ZN/BR (Gold colour)

Diameter – 39mm

Finish – Brilliant Uncirculated

Mint – Royal Australian Mint

The presentation pack is sealed in the original cellophane packaging.