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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, in defiance of the established convention for banknotes of using only depictions of deceased individuals, and current heads of state. The Reserve Bank governor at the time, Don Brash, had originally intended to use a deceased sportsperson on the $5 note but could not find a suitable candidate. Instead he broke with convention by requesting and receiving Hillary's permission - along with an insistence from Hillary to use Aoraki/Mount Cook rather than Mount Everest in the backdrop. The image also features a Ferguson TE20 tractor like the one Hillary used to reach the South Pole on the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
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Why is sir Edmund hillary on the note?
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, in defiance of the established convention for banknotes of using only depictions of deceased individuals, and current heads of state. The Reserve Bank governor at the time, Don Brash, had originally intended to use a deceased sportsperson on the $5 note but could not find a suitable candidate. Instead he broke with convention by requesting and receiving Hillary's permission - along with an insistence from Hillary to use Aoraki/Mount Cook rather than Mount Everest in the backdrop. The image also features a Ferguson TE20 tractor like the one Hillary used to reach the South Pole on the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
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Who is on the 5 note of NZ?
"On the front of the note is the explorer Sir Edmund Hillary." - Wikipedia.
Why is Sir Edmund Hillary on a 5 dollar note?
He was the first one to climb Mt Everest
How long has sir Edmund Hillary been dead for?
Sir Edmund Hillary has been dead for 5 years now
How big was sir Edmund Hillary?
Edmund Hillary was 6 ft 5 in (195 cm) high.
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How old was Sir Edmund Hillary at death?
Sir Edmund Hillary died on January 11, 2008 at the age of 88.
Who was depicted in Nepal on New Zealand's Five Dollar note?
Sir Edmund Hillary with Mount Everest is depicted on the New Zealand $5 note issued from 1992.
why is sir Edmund Hillary on the 5$ note?
Sir Edmond Hilliary was on the $5.00 because of his great achievements with climbing mount Everest and achieving some New Zealand pride
When did sir Edmund Hillary go on th five dollar note?
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.
Why is sir Edmund hillary on the 5 dollar note?
Sir Edmond Hilliary was on the $5.00 because of his great achievements with climbing mount Everest and achieving some New Zealand pride
When was Sir Edmund Hillary put on the 5 note?
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, in defiance of the established convention for banknotes of using only depictions of deceased individuals, and current heads of state.
Who is head is on the 5 dollar note?
for New Zealand it is Sir Edmand Hillary
