| Issuer | New Zealand |
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Dimensions | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#372 |
| Obverse description | Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, legend around, date below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II IRB 2012 |
| Reverse description | Portrayal of Bilbo Baggins embarking on his unexpected journey from Bag End. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ⠐ MIDDLE-EARTH - NEW ZEALAND⠐
© WBEI
$ 1 (Translation: The English translation from the Dwarvish/Khuzdul/Cirth lettering on the reverse reads `Middle Earth` & `New Zealand`.) |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2012 - Proof - 20 000 |
| Catalog ID | 1975014050 |
| Comments |
