The Lord of the Rings

To mark the 25th anniversary of the first instalment of Peter Jackson’s trilogy, Monnaie de Paris will unveil a collection of gold and silver coins dedicated to The Lord of the Rings in 2026. From the Shire to Mordor, this series pays tribute to a mythical saga, delicately engraved in metal to celebrate an epic that has become legendary.

I have always been fascinated by the richness and complexity of the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Having grown up reading his books, I have developed a deep attachment to the world of *The Lord of the Rings* over the years. It is now a special opportunity for the Monnaie de Paris to be able to create designs inspired by Tolkien’s legacy, adapting Peter Jackson’s characters and world to a different, new and vibrant medium.

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Emblematic coins

The collection comprises three 10 euro silver coins (proof coin) with selective plating, each dedicated to one of the films in the trilogy. A 20 euro silver coin, struck in high relief, depicts the Ring and the Eye of Sauron surrounded by Frodo, Gandalf and Gollum. Pure gold coins in denominations of 5 euros, 50 euros and 200 euros complete the collection. The common reverse depicts the One Ring towering over the Eye of Sauron, enhanced by a gold overlay: its inscription in Black Speech, written in Tengwar, is revealed in the flames of Mount Doom.