It's going to be a series of 44 coins in all. 3 Proof $10 coins, 24 PF $1 pieces, 3 nickel-brass$1 and 18 cupronickel 50cent coins. Sounds pretty col if you collects things like this. Text
I'm not looking for an argument or anything, but...
I think it's the most ridiculous, horrid thing I've ever seen. OK, maybe not that bad. But pretty bad nonetheless.
I think coinage should strive to recognize loftier ideals/images than this. This is a cheap Hollywood merchandising tie-in. What's next, the Darth Vader dollar?
Maybe they could do a whole set of denominations with the young Anakin Skywalker on the cent, the teen-aged Anakin on the half, and a full-blown Darth Vader on the $1. Don't forget the special limited edition gold $5! They could go back to the original trilogy and feature the scene where Darth is finally revealed to Luke just before his death. Why not? The Star Wars story has certainly touched more people than LOTR. $$$!
They better hurry, the next Star Wars installment is coming up!
But I should add that the inscription on the reverse is written in a silly, made-up movie language
I would expect this kind of stuff from some silly Caribbean or African mint that wants to drum up some hard foreign $$$, but from New Zealand? I though that was a real country.
Maybe they could do a whole set of denominations with the young Anakin Skywalker on the cent, the teen-aged Anakin on the half, and a full-blown Darth Vader on the $1.
The original Star Wars figures are worth a fortune provided they stay in unopened packages. Maybe LOTR coins will be similarly valued.
Not likely. Isn't this just a case of the Royal Mint turning into another Pobjoy or Franklin Mint?
<< <i>But I should add that the inscription on the reverse is written in a silly, made-up movie language >>
The Elven script is from the book and not made up by the movie makers.
<< <i>I would expect this kind of stuff from some silly Caribbean or African mint that wants to drum up some hard foreign $$$, but from New Zealand? I though that was a real country. >>
The movie was shot in New Zealand and that is why New Zealand wants to promote their country through the movie's success.
Even if you are not a fan of the movie version, Tolkien's book is a classic.
I also have the silver ring coin. And I agree with Cosmic, it is the only one out of the set I am interested in (OK, I would also accept tthe gold version also if someone wanted to give me one!)
I've been a fan of the books for nearly 35 years. One coin is all I ask.
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Rather odd ... the NZ Post Office is issuing them, with the approval of the national Reserve Bank. I agree with most here, the rings are the only ones I'd be tempted to acquire.
<< <i>I think coinage should strive to recognize loftier ideals/images than this. This is a cheap Hollywood merchandising tie-in. What's next, the Darth Vader dollar? >>
Funny you should say that. Had to dig this up.
I think the coin has serious aesthetic quality, but I agree that it is kind of sickening to see a country sell their coins out as an advertisement.
<< <i>I'm not looking for an argument or anything, but...
I think it's the most ridiculous, horrid thing I've ever seen. OK, maybe not that bad. But pretty bad nonetheless.
I think coinage should strive to recognize loftier ideals/images than this. This is a cheap Hollywood merchandising tie-in. What's next, the Darth Vader dollar?
Maybe they could do a whole set of denominations with the young Anakin Skywalker on the cent, the teen-aged Anakin on the half, and a full-blown Darth Vader on the $1. Don't forget the special limited edition gold $5! They could go back to the original trilogy and feature the scene where Darth is finally revealed to Luke just before his death. Why not? The Star Wars story has certainly touched more people than LOTR. $$$!
They better hurry, the next Star Wars installment is coming up!
PS: I enjoyed LOTR very much. Star Wars, too! >>
XPD brings up some very good points, and I do find myself agreeing. They are not quite the abomination that stuff like the Cook Islands colorized Garfield coins are, though.
I don't find the LOTR coins as objectionable as I thought I would, and they do qualify as a literary tie-in. The stories are old enough to be respected as classics rather than mere pop culture. (Star Wars will probably gain this respect with time, even though it originated on the screen. Harry Potter, too, most likely.)
What is the difference between this, and say, Austria putting Haydn on a coin? It recognizes a great achievement in the Arts. That's lofty enough.
<< <i>Funny you should say that. Had to dig this up. >>
Hey, Jarrett- it's great to see the ol' Vadercoin again!
I think Phil should have made that into an icon, if it would work in 100 X 100. Had him PM it to me a while back and "license" me to use it for taunting Litesiders occasionally. (I had him PM it to me so I could dig it up from my PM history, but about a year ago I cleared out my PM history and lost it.)
I think the LOTR coins could be much better done. It's one of the most popular movies of all time and some of the biggest selling books of all time too. Think of mythological and biblical themes and how they've been interpreted in coins and what could similarly be done with lotr coins. may be too much effort would be involved perhaps.
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I think it's the most ridiculous, horrid thing I've ever seen. OK, maybe not that bad. But pretty bad nonetheless.
I think coinage should strive to recognize loftier ideals/images than this. This is a cheap Hollywood merchandising tie-in. What's next, the Darth Vader dollar?
Maybe they could do a whole set of denominations with the young Anakin Skywalker on the cent, the teen-aged Anakin on the half, and a full-blown Darth Vader on the $1. Don't forget the special limited edition gold $5! They could go back to the original trilogy and feature the scene where Darth is finally revealed to Luke just before his death. Why not? The Star Wars story has certainly touched more people than LOTR. $$$!
They better hurry, the next Star Wars installment is coming up!
PS: I enjoyed LOTR very much. Star Wars, too!
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But I should add that the inscription on the reverse is written in a silly, made-up movie language
I would expect this kind of stuff from some silly Caribbean or African mint that wants to drum up some hard foreign $$$, but from New Zealand? I though that was a real country.
The original Star Wars figures are worth a fortune provided they stay in unopened packages. Maybe LOTR coins will be similarly valued.
Not likely. Isn't this just a case of the Royal Mint turning into another Pobjoy or Franklin Mint?
<< <i>But I should add that the inscription on the reverse is written in a silly, made-up movie language
The Elven script is from the book and not made up by the movie makers.
<< <i>I would expect this kind of stuff from some silly Caribbean or African mint that wants to drum up some hard foreign $$$, but from New Zealand? I though that was a real country. >>
The movie was shot in New Zealand and that is why New Zealand wants to promote their country through the movie's success.
Even if you are not a fan of the movie version, Tolkien's book is a classic.
I've been a fan of the books for nearly 35 years. One coin is all I ask.
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19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
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<< <i>I think coinage should strive to recognize loftier ideals/images than this. This is a cheap Hollywood merchandising tie-in. What's next, the Darth Vader dollar? >>
Funny you should say that. Had to dig this up
I think the coin has serious aesthetic quality, but I agree that it is kind of sickening to see a country sell their coins out as an advertisement.
-Jarrett Roberts
<< <i>I'm not looking for an argument or anything, but...
I think it's the most ridiculous, horrid thing I've ever seen. OK, maybe not that bad. But pretty bad nonetheless.
I think coinage should strive to recognize loftier ideals/images than this. This is a cheap Hollywood merchandising tie-in. What's next, the Darth Vader dollar?
Maybe they could do a whole set of denominations with the young Anakin Skywalker on the cent, the teen-aged Anakin on the half, and a full-blown Darth Vader on the $1. Don't forget the special limited edition gold $5! They could go back to the original trilogy and feature the scene where Darth is finally revealed to Luke just before his death. Why not? The Star Wars story has certainly touched more people than LOTR. $$$!
They better hurry, the next Star Wars installment is coming up!
PS: I enjoyed LOTR very much. Star Wars, too! >>
XPD brings up some very good points, and I do find myself agreeing. They are not quite the abomination that stuff like the Cook Islands colorized Garfield coins are, though.
I don't find the LOTR coins as objectionable as I thought I would, and they do qualify as a literary tie-in. The stories are old enough to be respected as classics rather than mere pop culture. (Star Wars will probably gain this respect with time, even though it originated on the screen. Harry Potter, too, most likely.)
What is the difference between this, and say, Austria putting Haydn on a coin? It recognizes a great achievement in the Arts. That's lofty enough.
(I do see what you mean, though.)
<< <i>Funny you should say that. Had to dig this up.
Hey, Jarrett- it's great to see the ol' Vadercoin again!
I think Phil should have made that into an icon, if it would work in 100 X 100. Had him PM it to me a while back and "license" me to use it for taunting Litesiders occasionally. (I had him PM it to me so I could dig it up from my PM history, but about a year ago I cleared out my PM history and lost it.)
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Commemorating the arts? Crass commercialism?
I think that people should make their own decisions and collect whatever they like. If this is your thing, knock yourself out!
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<< <i>Commemorating the arts? Crass commercialism?
In this case, it is both.
<< <i>I think that people should make their own decisions and collect whatever they like. If this is your thing, knock yourself out! >>
Nope. Not my cup o' tea. But if I collected moderns, maybe.