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New Zealand Puts “The Hobbit” on Currency

Tourism New Zealand is working to rebrand the country as “100% Middle Earth.” The Capital city of Wellington will be officially renamed “The Middle of Middle Earth” for three weeks falling the premiere of the new movie. The coins are expected to be released on November 1st, and are expected to sell at up to $10,000 over their face value.

Source: New Zealand Post

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