500 Euros L'anneau unique

Commemorative issue

25th anniversary of the theatrical release of the first part of Peter Jackson's trilogy.

Series: The Lord of the Rings

Obverse

Face value "500 EURO" between two branches of laurel and oak, surrounded by the inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" and three hexagons.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EURO 500
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
MONNAIE DE PARIS

Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez

Reverse

The unique ring inscribed with verses 6 to 9 in black Tolkien elven lettering with the eye of Sauron in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN ANNEAU
POUR LES GOUVERNER TOUS
© NLP
2026

Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez

Edge

Plain

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Joaquin Jimenez, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (2020-date)

See also

• Cinema
• Literature
• Fictional character
• Wreath

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
2026			3 000							$ 650		BU

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Numista Rarity index: 86

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Bullion value: USD 501.73

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Actual gold weight: 0.112 oz

Current gold price: 4463.19 USD/oz (see gold price )

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