The visionary producer Peter Jackson ("Lord of the Rings") is coming out this year with his latest epic film, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Until then, fans in New Zealand will be able to use and collect commemorative coins that feature the faces of the iconic characters from his films, such as Gandalf, Bilbo Baggins and Gollum.

Huffington Post reported that the coins, which some will be made from pure gold, will be legal currency in the country. However, their face value is nothing in comparison to the selling price for such a commemorative item. In New Zealand, the coin will have a monetary value ranging from $1-$10 NZD, but the most expensive pieces, made from pure gold, can retail for $3,020 U.S. dollars.

The coins will be available starting Nov. 1 and the film will premiere on Nov. 28.

The New Zealand Post stated that the coins were made "to mark this moment in cinematic history."

Jackson was born in New Zealand and since getting behind the camera, he has produced iconic American films such as "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "King Kong," "The Lovely Bones" and "The Adventures of Tintin."

The first "Lord of the Rings" premiered in 2001 and has since become a name not forgotten by many movie goers. Comic Con is this week in New York City and fans will for sure come dressed as their favorite "Rings" characters.

Jackson has also been recognized as a director, writer and even an actor, with featured guest appearances in shows such as HBO's "Entourage," where he played himself.

According to IMDb, there are already a slew of "Hobbit" films in the works, including one to come out in 2013 and another in 2014. The site also noted that Jackson will produce the announced "The Adventures of Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun."

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