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Coins mark Sir Ed’s achievements - TVNZ
May 29 at 10:10pm
A special edition of pure gold and silver coins is being issued to mark Sir Edmund Hillary’s accomplishments. On May 29, 1953 Sir Edmund and Tenzing Norgay reached Mt Everest’s peak.
The quarter ounce pure gold coins are being released by New Zealand Post under authorisation from the Reserve Bank. They are legal tender for $10 but will cost $575 to buy.
Entire article: Coins mark Sir Ed’s achievements - TVNZ
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