First Ascent Mount Everest

This 2oz Silver coin commemorates the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, was achieved on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal. Their expedition, part of a British mission led by John Hunt, marked a significant milestone in mountaineering history. The climbers faced treacherous weather conditions, freezing temperatures, and challenging terrain as they made their way through the Khumbu Icefall and up the treacherous slopes of Everest. After weeks of preparation and acclimatization, Hillary and Norgay finally reached the summit at 11:30 AM local time, making them the first known individuals to stand atop the 8,848-meter (29,029 feet) high mountain. Their successful ascent not only brought global recognition to mountain climbing but also forged a lasting friendship between the climbers and contributed to improved relations between Nepal and the outside world. The achievement is celebrated as a remarkable feat of human endurance and spirit. 

This is a Proof coin with selective coloring and Smartminting® Ultra High Relief and comes in a decorative frame box in the original capsule with a certificate of authenticity. The obverse displays a man with his backpack walking the trail with Mt. Everest in the background. Included is a profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse isin high relief with selective coloring of Mt. Everest and the trail these men used to ascent the mountain.

 Specifications

•  Mintage: 1953
•  Metal: Silver
•  Weight: 2 oz
•  Purity: .999
•  Size: 45mm
•  Denomination: 10 Dollars
•  Country of Issue: Cook Islands