Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe coin will be available to buy from Wednesday morning (Royal Mint/PA)The Royal Mint has launched a new 50p collectable coin to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's film, The Fellowship of the Ring. Designed by Thomas T Docherty, the coin features the One Ring with its iconic Elvish inscription, “One Ring to rule them all”.A selection of these coins boasts a “groundbreaking” hidden image of the Eye of Sauron, which is revealed when light strikes the surface. This unique feature was achieved through meticulous engineering by Royal Mint craftspeople using innovative caustic technology. The coin, which is the first in a seven-strong collection, will be available from 20 May via the Royal Mint's website, with prices starting at £15. In fullMy precious: Lord of the Rings anniversary coin with ‘groundbreaking’ feature launchedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Royal Mint Lord of the Rings coin has hidden surprise feature
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe coin will be available to buy from Wednesday morning (Royal Mint/PA)The Royal Mint has launched a new 50p collectable coin to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's film, The Fellowship of the Ring. Designed by Thomas T Docherty, the coin features the One Ring with its iconic Elvish inscription, “One Ring to rule them all”.A selection of these coins boasts a “groundbreaking” hidden image of the Eye of Sauron, which is revealed when light strikes the surface. This unique feature was achieved through meticulous engineering by Royal Mint craftspeople using innovative caustic technology. The coin, which is the first in a seven-strong collection, will be available from 20 May via the Royal Mint's website, with prices starting at £15. In fullMy precious: Lord of the Rings anniversary coin with ‘groundbreaking’ feature launchedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
