Sir Edmund Hillary was a man of mountains and other adventurer. He achieved global fame as the conqueror the world’s highest mountain, Mount of Everest, in 1953. Sir Edmund Hillary died in January 2008.
In November 2008, New Zealand Post issued the special commemorative stamp series to pay tribute to this great man and his extraordinary achievements.
50c – Sir Edmund Hillary.
Sir Edmund Hillary is an ordinary man who achieved extraordinary things, who tackled everything from aircraft navigation to beekeeping, mountain climbing to jet-boating, and international diplomacy to becoming the only living New Zealander.
