Numismatic

2026 Niue 5g Silver LOTR: Guardians of the Fellowship Blind Box

A fascinating modern release from the island nation of Niue marks a quarter of a century since the cinematic debut of a legendary fantasy epic. This legal tender one dollar coin is part of a series dedicated to the protectors of the ring, offering a unique blind-box format that brings an element of mystery to the world of numismatics. Each piece contains five grams of 0.999 fine silver, equivalent to 0.1607 troy ounces, and is officially licensed. The series highlights five beloved figures from the fellowship: the wizard Gandalf, the ranger Aragorn, the elf Legolas, the dwarf Gimli, and the warrior Boromir. Because of the blind-box distribution, the specific character and design finish remain a secret until opened. The release is structured across four distinct collectible tiers, each with varying levels of scarcity. The first tier features the characters in vibrant full color, with a mintage of 1,200 pieces for each individual hero. The second tier presents alternative color artwork, limited to 600 of each character. For those who appreciate traditional metalwork, the third tier consists of fully engraved silver proof versions, restricted to just 180 per character. The final and rarest tier is a fully engraved gold chase version, struck in 0.999 fine gold rather than silver, with an incredibly low mintage of only 20 per character, totaling 100 gold pieces worldwide across the entire set.