The Hobbit™ - Movie Poster (1.) - An Unexpected Journey™
1 Oz Silver - Proof - in Color

• Silver coin in rectangular shape
• Officially licensed by WARNER BROS.™
• Mintage 3,000 pieces
• With Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original The Hobbit™ Packaging

This rectangular coin struck by the New Zealand Mint is the first issue in the new "The Hobbit Movie Poster Series" and is dedicated to the first part of the fantasy trilogy "The Hobbit™". The motive features a replica image of the original movie poster for The Hobbit™ - An Unexpected Journey. The reverse shows the Public Seal of Niue as well as the denomination and the year of issue.

"The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey" is a 2012 fantasy adventure movie directed by Peter Jackson. The movie is based on the 1937 novel of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien and is the first part of the Hobbit trilogy. The story follows the hobbit Bilbo Baggins™, who is persuaded by the wizard Gandalf™ to join a group of dwarves to reclaim their stolen kingdom of Erebor from a fire-breathing dragon called Smaug. On their journey they cross dangerous forests, caves and battle orcs and other vicious creatures of Middle Earth™. The one ounce silver coin is an ideal gift for any fan of the Lord of the Rings™ universe. The limited The Hobbit™ coin is delivered in a thematically matching original box including a certificate of authenticity from the New Zealand Mint.