This is the only item we are aware of that Hillary and Tenzing both signed at the same time.
An unusual collectible, created in 1978 for the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest by the Franklin Mint.
The Cover is signed by E.P. Hillary and Tenzing
On the front of the medal is the famous image of Tenzing holding his ice axe with flags, and with Ed Hillary just moving up with his Oxygen tanks still on.
On the front Of The Medal is written:
FIRST ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST
TWENTY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
1953 1978
On the Rear of the medal is writen:
MOUNT EVEREST FIRST ASCENT
Height 20,028 Feet
First ascent completed
11:30 a.m.
May 29th, 1953
Circling the medal is coils of rope, two ice axes, and crossed flags.
Commemoration of the 25th anniversary of conquest of Mount Everest includes Commemoration Coin & First Day Cover, plus an accounting of the two intrepid climbers adventure.
The Cover and Medal comes in it's own protective wallet which is embossed on the front 'The 25th Anniversary of the First Ascent of Mount Everest Commemorative.' All in superb condition.
Above: Front of Silver Coin
Above: Rear of Silver Coin
