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- New Zealand - 2008 - Gold $10 Proof Coin - Sir Edmund Hillary
Product Description
2008 New Zealand $10 Gold Proof Coin - Sir Edmund Hillary - A Lifetime of Achievement
Mintage: 1,953
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- 0.999 Gold Proof Coin (.25oz)
KM306
Celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of iconic Sir Edmund Hillary with this 24 carat gold coin.
Highlights:
- 1/4 oz gold proof coin
- Depicts iconic Sir Edmund Hillary
Design:
Bearing the legend 'A Lifetime of Achievement', this 24 carat gold coin depicts 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. The coin is offered in a classic navy leatherette presentation case and is accompanied by a numbered authentication booklet, including a mini biography of Sir Edmund.
| Denomination: | New Zealand ten dollars (NZD $10) |
|---|---|
| Finish and Composition: | Gold (0.999) |
| Weight: | Approx. 1/4 ounce |
| Diameter: | 20.6 mm |
| 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 |
| Mint: | Perth Mint |
| Worldwide Mintage Limit: | 1,953 coins |