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2023 Cook Islands 2 oz Silver Mt. Everest First Ascent Coin
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2023 Cook Islands 2 oz Silver Mt. Everest First Ascent Coin
The 2023 Cook Islands 2 oz Silver Mt. Everest First Ascent Coin is available at Bullion Exchanges. Manufactured in Ultra High Relief by Coin Invest Trust (CIT), this coin contains 2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver and has a Proof finish. Each silver coin has a face value of 10 dollars, backed by the Cook Islands government. Only 1953 will be available, so those interested should add the 2023 Cook Islands 2 oz Silver Mt. Everest First Ascent Coin to their collection today!
This exquisite coin honors the first success first ascension of Mt. Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, who reached the world’s highest peak on May 29, 1953. Mount Everest, standing tall at 29,031.7 feet (8,848.86 meters), is the highest mountain above sea level on Earth. Located in the Himalayan range, it straddles the border of Nepal and Tibet. The mountain has long been revered by local peoples and was named after Sir George Everest, a British surveyor of South Asia. It presents an extreme challenge to climbers, drawing adventurers from around the world.
Coin Specifications:
- Maximum mintage of 1953
- Contains 2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver
- Proof Finish
- Ultra High Relief
- Face value of 10 dollars, backed by the Cook Islands
- Obverse: Showcases two hikers wearing large backpacks hiking up Mt. Everest. The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is at the forefront of the coin surrounded by inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II”, “10 DOLLARS”, “COOK ISLANDS”, and “2023”.
- Reverse: Showcases a birds-eye view of Mt. Everest with footsteps ascending to the top. Inscriptions read: “MT. EVEREST”, and “1953 FIRST ASCENT”.
The 2023 Cook Islands 2 oz Silver Mt. Everest First Ascent Coin is among the wide array of commemorative coins available here at Bullion Exchanges. You may also like RCM Commemorative Silver and more CIT Silver coins. Check out other High Relief Coins and our full selection of CIT Silver Coins. Once you place your order, we will carefully pack your items and send them to the address provided. Feel free to contact our customer service department with any product-related questions.