Sir Edmond Hilliary was on the $5.00 because of his great achievements with climbing mount Everest and achieving some New Zealand pride
"On the front of the note is the explorer Sir Edmund Hillary." - Wikipedia.
He was the first one to climb Mt Everest
Sir Edmund Hillary has been dead for 5 years now
Edmund Hillary was 6 ft 5 in (195 cm) high.
Sir Edmund Hillary was 6 feet 5 inches (1.95 meters) tall.
Sir Edmund Hillary was reported to be 6 feet 5 inches (195 cm) tall.
Hillary has said being on the $5 note was just absolutely mind blowing! BTW the question does not make sence it is supposed to be hillary's instead of hillary.
Sir Edmund Hillary with Mount Everest is depicted on the New Zealand $5 note issued from 1992.
Sir Edmund Hillary died on January 11, 2008 at the age of 88.
Sir Edmund Hillary appeared on the New Zealand five-dollar note starting in 1990. His image was featured to honor his achievements, particularly his historic ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 alongside Tenzing Norgay. The note showcases his contributions to exploration and his legacy in New Zealand history.
In 1992 Hillary appeared on the updated New Zealand $5 note, thus making him the only New Zealander to appear on a banknote during his or her lifetime.
Sir Edmond Hilliary was on the $5.00 because of his great achievements with climbing mount Everest and achieving some New Zealand pride