Conquering of Mount Everest 65th Anniversary Two Dollar Coin

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Conquering of Mount Everest Coin

Fully layered with pure 24-carat gold Two Dollar Coin honours the 65th Anniversary of the Conquering of Mount Everest. Only 599 will be minted.

Diameter 65mm and weighing 110 grams
$349.95
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Product Number:
403-COM80.01

Some have called Sir Edmund Hillary’s conquest of Mount Everest the finest moment in the history of human endeavour. Hillary, together with Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay struggled against a diminishing oxygen supply and flagging strength in one of the most inhospitable places on earth to stand on the roof of the world. Hillary’s supreme accomplishment deserves to be honoured in a medium befitting his legend. The minting of a 24-carat gold layered coin honouring these heroes will commemorate the 65th anniversary of his and Norgay’s conquest. What makes the coin truly extraordinary is that it is minted with the consent of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the same monarch who conferred a knighthood on Hillary for his valorous deeds 65 years before. Coming full circle, the “Conquering of Mount Everest 65th Anniversary Two Dollar Coin” will shine in 24-carat gold as the ultimate tribute to one of the world's greatest heroes.

Substantial is the only way to describe this coin. At 65mm in diameter and weighing 110 grams, coins of such proportions are struck to mark occasions of great importance. Minted to Proof standards, the highest possible quality, it is entirely layered with pure 24-carat gold and with the genuine diamond” crystal, it is a coin that is simply without parallel. The centrepiece of the design is a metallic rendering of the famous photograph taken of Hillary and Norgay after their historic climb. Worldwide mintage has been set remarkably low, at just 599. This means that each one of these limited edition coins has a rarity value in addition to its collectability. So don’t miss out, order yours today!

Features

This exclusive Conquering of Mount Everest 65th Anniversary Two Dollar Coin only from The Bradford Exchange features:

  • Honouring the 65th anniversary of the supreme accomplishment of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay conquering Everest
  • Stuck to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the first successful conquest of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world
  • The first 200 coins in the edition have been earmarked for minting on May 29, 2018, the 65th Anniversary of Hillary and Norgay’s conquest; order early to secure the lowest numbered edition
  • LIMITED RELEASE Worldwide mintage has been set remarkably low, at just 599.
  • Wholly layered in pure 24-carat gold
  • Diameter is a huge 65mm and approx. 110gm in weight
  • QUALITY Outstanding Proof quality, the highest possible minting standard especially for the collector
  • Features a diamond” crystal
  • Minted with the consent of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the same monarch who conferred a knighthood on Hillary for his valorous deeds 65 years prior
  • Certificate of Authenticity and luxury presentation case, included at no extra cost!