The Matterhorn, with its almost perfectly symmetrical pyramid peak, is one of the most famous mountains in the world. It is a challenge even for the most experienced mountaineers and has claimed the lives of more than 500 climbers. At a height of 4,478 meters (14,692 feet), it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps and Europe. It was not conquered until 1865, when a group led by Edward Whymper reached the summit.
This coin tells the exciting and tragic story of the first ascent – with many ultra high relief details. The coin’s edge is engraved with Edward Whymper’s famous quote from the summit: “At 1.40 p.m. the world was at our feet and the Matterhorn was conquered. Hurrah! Not a footstep could be seen.”
4 of the 7 members of the team lost their lives on the descent and in their memory, these fearless men are immortalized on the reverse.
This special 1 oz silver coin honors that historic climb, with a mintage limited to 1,865 pieces. Featuring Switzerland as the issuing country, it showcases ultra-high relief of up to 3.5 mm, capturing the Matterhorn in breathtaking detail.
The detailed embossing brings the Matterhorn to life – you can almost hear the wind howling around its massive mountain structure.
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