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The life of Sir Edmund Hillary is to be immortalised in a five-stamp series.
Each stamp bears an image of major moments throughout Sir Edmund's life accompanied by a fluttering New Zealand flag, including his historic climb of Mt Everest.
New Zealand Post general manager stamps and coins Ivor Masters said the release of the series reflected Sir Edmund's status as a New Zealand hero.
"He achieved at many other levels - as an intrepid explorer, Antarctic adventurer, diplomat and the first foreigner to become an honorary citizen of Nepal, recognising nearly half a century of dedication to the Nepalese people," Mr Masters said.
"Despite his daring and sometimes dangerous exploits, he remained humble and unassuming until his death in January this year."
The series was developed in consultation with Lady Hillary and will be released on November 5.
- NZPA
