To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the cinema release of the first chapter of Peter Jackson's trilogy, Monnaie de Paris will unveil a collection of precious coins dedicated to the legendary Lord of the Rings series in 2026.
From the Shire to Mordor, the perilous journey of the Fellowship of the Ring is now engraved in metal, celebrating a mythical saga that has become a true pillar of the fantasy genre.
The engravings on these coins were created by the engraving workshop at Monnaie de Paris based on illustrations from the visual styleguide of the film The Two Towers.
The designs on these coins were created by the engraving workshop at Monnaie de Paris, based on illustrations from the visual style guide for The Lord of the Rings.
This coin depicts the climax of the entire story, where the adventure comes to an end but, paradoxically, everything seems lost.
On the obverse, Frodo appears weighed down by the journey he has already undertaken yet frightened by Sauron’s growing hold over him through the Ring. Having reached the end of his quest, even as he catches sight of Mount Doom, he realizes there will certainly be no return journey. Sauron’s lidless Eye perched atop the tower of Barad-dûr, ceaselessly watches the progress of our heroes.
The reverse of this coin depicts the One Ring, looming over Sauron’s eye. The Ring’s secret inscription in Elvish is revealed here by the flames of Mount Doom. Each reverse side is engraved with the coin’s face value, the hallmarks of the Monnaie de Paris, the letters RF (French Republic), the year 2026, and the New Line Production copyright for The Lord of the Rings saga.
