Meanwhile In New Zealand of the Day: Starting November 1, New Zealand will be putting The Hobbit on its stamps and money. Ian McKellen is delighted by the concept: “To put Gandalf on these splendiferous coins is a wizard idea.”
We see what you did there, Sir Ian. The coins are not only highly collectible, they’re also legal tender. It’s all about the Bagginses, baby.brb, moving to New Zealand.
Rolling hills. Lots of wool. Hobbits. TAKE ME WITH YOU