#New zealand middle earth map license#
#New zealand middle earth map series#

But linguistically and ethnically, the areas of Asia and Europe are distinct. The continents of Europe and Asia, for example, are actually part of a single, enormous piece of land called Eurasia. To geographers, continents are also culturally distinct. A continental shelf is part of the ocean, but also part of the continent. A continental shelf is a gently sloping area that extends outward from the beach far into the ocean. Continents are defined by their continental shelves. Coastlines, however, do not indicate the actual boundaries of the continents.

#New zealand middle earth map series#

Asia, the largest continent, has the longest series of coastlines. All continents border at least one ocean. The area of the ocean is more than double the area of all the continents combined. The ocean covers almost three-fourths of Earth. A very small portion of the total land area is made up of islands that are not considered physical parts of continents. Continents make up most-but not all-of Earth’s land surface. Together, the continents add up to about 148 million square kilometers (57 million square miles) of land. Greenland and all the islands in the Caribbean Sea are usually considered part of North America. Japan, for instance, is part of the continent of Asia. When geographers identify a continent, they usually include all the islands associated with it. The continents are, from largest to smallest: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. Released November, 2020 | RRP USD$145.A continent is one of Earth’s seven main divisions of land.

Precious collectible for any fan of THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.

Packaged in a themed carrier and protected by an acrylic capsule.

Officially licensed by Warner Brothers.

Limited edition, only 2,000 available worldwide.

Striking design incorporates both colour and engraving.

35g premium silver foil featuring the map of Middle Earth™.

First THE LORD OF THE RINGS ™ pure silver, legal tender coin by New Zealand Mint.

Watch this space for more amazing THE LORD OF THE RINGS memorabilia to come or sign up to our newsletter to be one of the first to hear…. A truly stunning silver collectible for any THE LORD OF THE RINGS fan. The coin’s unique number in the 2,000 mintage is noted on the carrier. His maps therefore have three functions: to help the author construct a consistent plot to guide the reader and through the 'picturesque' to lead the reader into the imagined world of Middle Earth.Īrriving in a custom-made themed carrier, this unique silver foil is protected by an acrylic capsule - to display both sides beautifully. Tolkien believed that there should be picturesque maps, providing more than a mere index to what is said in the text. Tolkien’s map was folded into the back of the first LORD OF THE RINGS novel and later refined by the illustrator Pauline Baynes into a stand-alone poster. Our Middle Earth map is printed in colour onto pure silver, which has been rolled flat and is, in fact, still a legal tender coin! For contrast, the sea and place names have been left uncoloured, so they sparkle as the light moves across.

It may be a functional map, but still has an eye to grace and beauty. The style of the map varies between illustration and cartography and has an archaic air about it. It shows the imaginary world in which the story is set, although most of the events in Tolkien's stories take place in the north-west of Middle Earth. Tolkien’s (1892–1973) The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. The Middle Earth map was one of the key components of J.R.R. We are kicking off this collection with the map of Middle Earth.

#New zealand middle earth map license#

We are thrilled to say that we are now officially producing THE LORD OF THE RINGS™ gold and silver collectible coins under license from Warner Brothers. Lord of the Rings Middle Earth Map 35g Premium Silver Foil