The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, the most famous works of J.R.R. Tolkien, shaped fantasy literature and inspired creators in multiple disciplines when they were released. Among their beloved fantasy locales was the rural idyll of the Shire, home to the Hobbits who furnished the everyman heroes through whose wondering eyes we saw the wider dramas and conflicts of Middle-Earth. Peter Jackson’s film adaptations brought these stories to the big screen in blockbuster form, commemorated by the 2022 1 oz Antique Niue Silver The Shire Coin.

Coin Highlights:

• Ships in a modern, compact themed box, nestled in black velvet!
• Issued in 2022 with the cooperation of Warner Bros. Consumer Products!
• Limited mintage of 3,000 pieces!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 Pure Silver.
• Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Face value of $2 (NZD) issue by Niue.
• The obverse features a profile effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse features the countryside of the Shire.

The New Zealand Mint and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have teamed up to create a celebration in pure silver of the legacy of the Shire, the iconic home of Hobbit-folk that forms the emotional center of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy romances. The artwork of their latest collectible draws on the look of the shire in the extraordinary film versions that brought these works to entirely new audiences in the 21st century.

The 2022 Antique Niue Silver The Shire Coin captures the cozy appeal of this setting with a beautiful antique finish, and ships in a compact themed box. The coin is nestled in black velvet and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity that specifies its unique number in this limited mintage. JM Bullion fully insures your shipment against even the remote possibility of any kind of damage or loss, but with only three thousand coins in circulation, it’s a good idea to get your order in early.

The coin’s obverse side features a well-known profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. It’s joined by the inscriptions “Queen Elizabeth II,” “Niue,” “Two Dollars,” and “2022.”

The reverse side shows the hills and Hobbit-holes of the Shire, accompanied by the copyright and trademark of New Line Productions and the inscription “1 oz 999 Fine Silver” to verify its silver contents.

You can contact the team at JM Bullion at 800-276-6508 for more information about this 1 oz silver coin. You can reach out to our online live chat as well, or send questions via e-mail.