Sir Edmund Hillary

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."

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.

Issue Information

Product	Description	Price (GST inc.)
Sir Edmund Hillary - A Lifetime of Achievement Gold Proof Coin Enlarge image	Single gold proof coin - Worldwide mintage limit: 1,953. Mintage to date: 1,953 (Maximum mintage reached)	$575.00
Sir Edmund Hillary - A Lifetime of Achievement Silver Proof Coin Enlarge image	Single silver proof coin - Worldwide mintage limit: 10,000. Mintage to date: 6,500	$89.00
Sir Edmund Hillary – Special Flight Silver Proof Coin Enlarge image	Includes additional authentication certificate confirming the coin was flown over the South Magnetic Pole in Antarctica, as part of the centenary flyover on 17 January 2009. Limited to 100 coins worldwide (included in the maximum and mintage to date figures of the silver proof coin above).	$129.00
Sir Edmund Hillary Philatelic Numismatic Cover Enlarge image	First day cover incorporating five stamps and a special coin	$23.50

Availability Definitions

Coming Soon: Coins are not yet released.

Unavailable: Current stocks at the Collectables and Solutions Centre are all allocated, but if the worldwide mintage limit has not been reached, we may still mint up to this number at a later date. Coins may also become available again from time-to-time.

Sold Out: No coins are available and the mintage limit has been reached or minting has closed. All orders have been filled and PostShops no longer stock this issue.

Sold Out*: As above. However, a small quantity is still available through selected PostShops only.

Mintage Definitions

Worldwide mintage limit: Maximum number of coins that may be produced for global sales.

New Zealand mintage limit: Total number of coins reserved for the New Zealand market.

Mintage to date: Number of coins minted to date. More may still be minted, up to the stated worldwide mintage limit.

Mintage closed: No further coins will be minted. Either the authorised maximum has been reached, or the decision has been made that no further coins will be produced.

Coin Definitions

Proof: Highest quality available. These coins are struck (usually twice) on polished blanks using specially prepared dies. Finishes may be mirror-like, matt or frosted with a mirror-like background.

Specimen quality bullion: Usually applies to silver coins, also referred to as “semi-proof”.

Brilliant uncirculated (BU): Uncirculated coin with natural mirror-like surfaces and no bag marks. BU coins are made available to collectors in sets or as individual items.

Uncirculated: These coins have not yet been directly handled or circulated, but may contain minor “bag marks” caused by the mass-production process.

Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT): BU, semi-proof or proof commemorative coins that are legal tender New Zealand currency but are not normally expected to circulate.