MONT BLANC
With a summit of 4,806m (15,768 ft), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps
and in western Europe. In many ways, Mont Blanc is considered to be the birthplace of mountaineering as we know it today. For hundreds of years, this French, Swiss, and Italian massif has beckoned adventurers from all over the world.
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Achieve your coin
Celebrate the iconic peak of Western Europe with this finely crafted Mont Blanc commemorative coin. Featuring a detailed carving of the Mont Blanc itself and marked with its elevation of 4,806 meters.
Struck with an antique finish for a timeless look.
Perfect for your collection of your personal achievements. - Start your collection today.
€ 99,00 (Coin & certificate package)
Overview
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15,768 ft) (4,806m), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and in western Europe.
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Mont Blanc is on French territory, but also stretches into Italy and Switzerland.
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Mont Blanc is French for “White Mountain.” It got its name from its perennial snow-covered peak.
Where is Mont Blanc?
The summit of Mont Blanc is on French territory, and is the highest point in western Europe. But the mountain itself is on international ground—the Mont Blanc massif also stretches into Italy and Switzerland. The Tour du Mont Blanc trail passes through all three countries.
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Interesting Facts About Mont Blanc
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The mountain is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence, which essentially means it’s one of the biggest elevation changes you can actually see. Topographic prominence measures the relative height of a mountain from its summit to the lowest uninterrupted contour line.
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The lowest recorded temperature on Mont Blanc was -45.4°F, set in January 1893.
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The first Winter Olympic Games were held in the town of Chamonix, at the base of the mountain, in 1924.
apply for certificate
Please complete the form to apply for a desired certificate with us.
Guidelines:
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Prove your achievement to us. e.g. (Pictures/videos, witnesses/guides GPS locations) That you have performed the action.
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After approved application, you will gain permission to purchase a special made certificate & collector coin.
