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2008 Sir Edmund Hillary - A Lifetime of Achievement
"In some ways I believe I epitomise the average New Zealander: I have modest abilities, I combine these with a good deal of determination, and I rather like to succeed."
The extraordinary accomplishments of iconic New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary are being commemorated in these limited edition coins issued by New Zealand Post with the exclusive support of Lady June Hillary.
The pure silver coins, bearing the legend 'A Lifetime of Achievement', depict Sir Edmund against a backdrop of the world’s highest peak, Mt Everest, which he successfully reached at the age of 33 with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay 55 years ago on 29 May 1953.
While he shot to International fame following his Everest accomplishment, he is equally renowned for his subsequent achievements in mountaineering and Antarctic expeditions, his devotion to the Nepalese people through his founding of the Himalayan Trust and his support of the great outdoors.
In 1992 Sir Edmund became the only living New Zealander to appear on a banknote and it is fitting that, following his passing on 11 January this year, he should also become the first to appear on a commemorative coin.
The larger diameter (40.6 millimetres) silver coin is 0.999% pure silver proof and weighs an ounce. It has a legal tender denomination of $1.
The obverse side of both of the coins feature a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, of England.
The coins are offered in a classic navy leatherette presentation case and are accompanied by a numbered authentication booklet, including a mini biography of Sir Edmund.
Sir Edmund Hillary Silver Proof Coin Denomination: $1.00 Finish and Composition: Fine silver 99.9% Weight: 1 oz Diameter: 40.6mm Edge Treatment: Milled Obverse Design : Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England Reverse Design: Sir Edmund Hillary against a backdrop of Mt Everest Worldwide Mintage Limit: 10,000 however minted just 6,500
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We aim to ship your item/s within a day of receiving cleared payment. If delivery of your order is Urgent, please contact us PRIOR to purchase and we will try our best to accommodate your request. All our orders are dispatched between Mondays to Thursday (except public holidays).
For customers looking to purchase more than one item, please purchase your items and wait for us to invoice you with our special multiple shipping discount.
International Customers we use New Zealand Airmail no tracking and EMS International Signed for which has tracking and covers items up to $1500 depending on the country you are in.
For customers in Australia items normally take 7-14 working days to receive depending on how fast their country Custom clears the item and delivers it and for customers in USA, Canada, Germany, France, Middle East and the Far East it normally take between 14-28 working days to receive depending on how fast their country takes to Custom clear the item and deliver it.
Any customer bidding or buying an item from us is obliged to pay for the item within 5 days of buying or winning the item.
Customers should satisfy themselves that any item choice made is suitable for their intended purpose or use.
We pride ourselves on good customer service but in the rare event that you have a problem with your item please contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Any customers that we notice abusing any of our Auction Items or our Feedback will have their bids cancelled and/or will be blocked from doing business with us in the future.
If an item has been bought as a Buy it Now item and is unwanted by the customer the item can be returned within 5 days of receiving it at their own expense and the price of the item will be refunded minus any Ebay and Shipping Fees we have incurred.
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