One coin to rule them all? New Lord of the Rings 50p revealed

Mor-dor money, Mor-dor problems? That's not what fans of Lord of the Rings are thinking this week.

A new themed 50p coin has been released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring being released in cinemas.

The coin wasn't forged in the fires of Mount Doom but rather in Wales, by The Royal Mint.

It's the first coin of seven collectibles, with future releases timed with the anniversaries of all three films.

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The coin's design is based on the One Ring, which is the symbol of power throughout the trilogy.

As well as the ring on the coin, there is iconic Elvish lettering and Black Speech, representing the famous verse "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them".

But what's extra special about this coin is what happens when light hits its surface.

In a UK coinage first, special technology means that when light is shone on the coin, a hidden image is revealed; the all-seeing Eye of Sauron!

Rebecca Morgan, who's in charge of commemorative coins at The Royal Mint said: "It's a remarkable feat of British craftsmanship, and one that fans will have to see to believe".

What do you think of the fancy new coin? Which book, film or character would you like to see on a coin? Let us know in the comments.