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“Mon précieux” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

“Mon Precious” is a meme from The Lord of the Rings featuring Gollum demanding the One Ring.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Mon précieux” meme

In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mon précieux” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1181 of the collection, and the 757th best-known meme of its 1050 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Mon précieux” meme mean?

This visual captures Gollum’s manic obsession and jealous possession of his greatest treasure. The core emotion is intense covetousness, often repurposed ironically. Users employ it to signal they absolutely will not share something important to them, whether food, tech gadgets, or loved ones. The tone remains light and playful, turning a cinematic threat into a comedic declaration of possessive love.

Where does the “Mon précieux” meme come from?

The character Gollum, portrayed by Andy Serkis via motion capture, appears in Peter Jackson’s trilogy released in 2002. The specific scene shows Gollum scaling a rock face to ambush Frodo and Sam, accusing them of stealing the One Ring before attacking. This strong visual sequence was quickly isolated for humorous reuse. Although the exact original video and its upload date are unknown, the meme circulated on YouTube during the 2000s. It then spread widely on forums like 4chan, Reddit, and Tumblr. Know Your Meme listed the entry on January 25, 2012, marking an official documentation step without confirming this as the sole creative origin.

  1. 2002Release of The Two Towers containing the source scene of Gollum demanding the Ring.
  2. 2012-01-25Official listing of the entry on the Know Your Meme platform.

How to use the “Mon précieux” meme

  • Share a photo of your favorite meal with this text to indicate you won’t be sharing it with anyone.
  • Use the image with a caption about vegetables or tech gear to mock your own dependency on these items.
  • Reply to a friend offering to share their earbuds by sending the meme to politely but firmly refuse.

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The “Mon précieux” card in MyMemeCards

Mon précieux card
NumberNo. 1181
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #757 of 1050
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@shura929
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 1,050 cards
  • Common42540%
  • Rare34132%
  • Epic18918%
  • Legendary484.6%
  • Mythic302.9%
  • Full Art171.6%

How to get the “Mon précieux” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mon précieux comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art 0.8%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

Mon precious meaning?

The phrase denotes excessive possessive attachment or obsession over an object or person. It evokes the difficulty of sharing what one considers vital or very dear.

Mon precious meme origin?

The visual comes from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). It shows the character Gollum, played by Andy Serkis, demanding the One Ring from Frodo and Sam.

Who is gollum in the meme?

Gollum is a secondary character in the trilogy, once a hobbit corrupted by the Ring. In the meme, he embodies the figure who cannot stand losing his property.

Mon precious meme real or fake?

The scene is extracted from a realistic fictional film using motion capture. The narrative context is real within the work, but the meme usage is a humorous detour.

How do I get the Mon précieux meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mon précieux” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Mon précieux card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: My Precious Meme: Gollum's Lord of the Rings Quote ... · Mon Précieux», Soprano · fr.wikipedia.org · wiki · Mème_InternetMème Internet — Wikipédia · checked on October 10, 2026.

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