Sir Edmund Hillary Lifetime Of Achievement 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin

This certificate accompanies a commemorative coin celebrating the life of Sir Edmund Hillary, arguably New Zealand's most famous son and the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest. This New Zealand legal tender coin is one of a strictly limited release from New Zealand Post, exclusively supported by Lady June Hillary.

The coins reverse design depicts a portrait of Sir Edmund Hillary and his signature. The picture overlays a silhouette image of a fern, a symbol of New Zealand, and a struck composition representing the beginning of his famous Everest ascent.

Denomination: 10 (NZD)

Finish and Composition: Pure Gold Proof 99.99%

Minimum Gross Weight: 7.777g

Maximum Diameter: 20.60mm

Maximum Thickness: 2.00mm

Obverse Design:

Portrait Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

By Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse Design:

Sir Edmund Hillary- A Lifetime Of Achievement

Mint: The Perth Mint

Mintage Issue Limited: 1953

Comes With Gold Coin, Book, Case and Box

*Please Note All Gold And Silver Is Tested, Before Sale*

Sir Edmund Hillary Lifetime Of Achievement 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin