He was the first one to climb Mt Everest
He is on the five dollar note.
he appears on the five dollar note
No. Sir Edmund Hillary is featured on the New Zealand Five Dollar note.
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.
"On the front of the note is the explorer Sir Edmund Hillary." - Wikipedia.
Sir Edmund Hillary with Mount Everest is depicted on the New Zealand $5 note issued from 1992.
Sir Edmund Hillary's full name was Sir Edmund Percival Hillary.
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
Percival Hillary was Edmund Hillary's father.
Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tensing were the first two people to climb Mt. Everest. They did so to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
His full name is Sir Edmund Percival Hillary