The New Zealand Mint manufactures a variety of coins, including commemorative coins, bullion coins, and collectible coins. The following are some of their most popular coin series: The New Zealand Mint has a license from Lucasfilm to produce Star Wars-themed coins, including Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. The perth mint has also collaborated with Disney to produce coins featuring characters from popular Disney franchises, such as Mickey Mouse, Frozen, and Marvel. The Lunar Series consists of coins commemorating the Chinese zodiac. Each year, a new coin depicting the animal of the Chinese zodiac for that year is issued by the mint. This series of coins features some of Disney's most recognizable villains, including Maleficent, Ursula, and the Evil Queen from Snow White. The Hobbit: The mint produced a series of coins featuring Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and Smaug that were inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Typically, these coins are made of silver or gold, though some are also available in platinum. These silver coins are frequently produced in limited quantities, making them highly desirable among collectors.