2021 Niue 1 oz Silver $2 The Lord of the Rings: Samwise Gamgee

This modern silver coin from 2021 celebrates one of the most steadfast characters in fantasy literature, Samwise Gamgee. Struck from one ounce of 0.999 pure silver, the piece belongs to a specialized series celebrating the classic characters of Middle-earth. The coin features a diameter of 40 millimeters and was produced with a restricted worldwide release of just 3,000 pieces. The reverse side of the coin presents a detailed, colorized engraving of Samwise, the loyal gardener who stood by Frodo Baggins on his perilous journey. Beyond his unwavering support, Samwise famously carried the Ring of Power for a short time, saved Frodo from the clutches of Orcs, and eventually went on to serve seven consecutive terms as the mayor of the Shire before finally departing for the Undying Lands. On the obverse, the coin displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, alongside the 2021 issue date and the official denomination of two dollars. Legible inscriptions on the coin confirm its status as a legal tender issue of Niue, its silver purity, and its connection to the beloved fantasy epic.