2026 The Lord Of The Rings 'The Fellowship of the Ring - Sauron' Silver Proof 50p Coin (Coloured)

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, this 50p silver proof coin is part of a joint release honouring the first motion picture, The Fellowship of the Ring and features gold colour printing of the film's title on .925 Sterling Silver.

The coin showcases a reverse design straight from the film, with the Dark Lord Sauron in a commanding pose and his gauntlet raised high.

Created by the UK's Royal Mint, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, this silver proof release is the perfect coin to honour 25 years since Peter Jackson's film-making interpretation and triumph of J. R. R. Tolkien's, The Lord of the Rings series.

• Fineness: 0.925 sterling silver
• Item Weight: 8g
• Diameter: 27.30mm
• Tax Status: Exempt from capital gains tax (CGT)
• Presentation: Bespoke Royal Mint packaging exploring the narrative of the film from the opposing viewpoints.
• Limited Edition Presentation: 7,500 coins
• Maximum Coin Mintage: 7,513 coins

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Is Chards An Official Partner Of The Royal Mint?

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. Our newly minted Royal Mint products are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

What Is The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings is an epic fantasy novel series written by English author, linguist and scholar, J. R. R. Tolkien. Initially intended as a sequel to Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit, the idea and world developed into a much larger work, complete with entire languages, races and locations within the world of Middle Earth. 

In 2001, after years of preparation and hard work, Peter Jackson's magical interpretation of Tolkien's work hit the silver screen with the first film of a trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring. The trilogy featured a star-studded ensemble cast with actors such as Elijah Wood, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett and many more, and received fanfare and acclaim from both critics and audiences around the globe.

Who is J. R. R. Tolkien?

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (3 January 1892-2 September 1973), was an English writer and philologist born in Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State of Southern Africa.

Taking an early interest into literature, Tolkien first embraced linguistics in his early teens, studying Latin and Anglo-Saxon. By the time of First World War, Tolkien elected to enter a programme to he delay enlistment until the completion of his degree in English Language and Literature, of which he graduated in 1915 with first-class honours from Exeter College.

Tolkien's time at war, including involvement in the Battle of the Somme, left a lasting impact on the young writer, with many speculating about his stories being an allegory for the war, despite an explicit denial that this was the case.

What Is Proof?

Proof coins are specially produced to a much higher standard of finish than bullion coins, with multiple strikes for a highly-detailed design. These coins are not graded by condition but are instead defined by their method of production. Originally created as pre-production samples, proof coins now serve a prominent role in the collector's market.

Read more in our blog, What is Proof? An Overview of Coin Finishes.

The obverse features the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III designed by Martin Jennings.

CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2026

The reverse of the coin features the Dark Lord Sauron with his gauntlet raised in the air.

On the opposing side of the coin face the film's full title is shown in gold coloured print.