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New Zealand Coins To Honor Sir Edmund Hillary

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New Zealand coins To Honor Sir Edmund Hillary

Gold and silver coins featuring the late Sir Edmund Hillary against a backdrop of Mount Everest were released in New Zealand on Thursday, the 55th anniversary of his historic ascent of the world's highest peak with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.

New Zealand Post, which issued the commemorative coins, said part of the proceeds of their sale would go to the Himalayan Trust that Hillary established for the Sherpa people of Nepal.

One of New Zealand's best loved national heroes, Sir Edmund Hillary's life was filled with many great achievements that earned him worldwide fame.

The first man to conquer Mount Everest in 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary went on to devote much of his life to improving those of others, especially the people of his beloved Nepal.

Following his passing in January 2008, and with the exclusive support of Sir Edmund Hillary's family, this very special New Zealand coin release pays tribute to this extraordinary but humble man who will be remembered for ever.

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Great man, a true hero and beautiful coins!
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That's a nice way to remember him, and they did well on the portrait.
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