Media Advisory - The Royal Canadian Mint introduces a new 25-cent circulation coin commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

Mint's Vancouver boutique to host local coin exchange

VANCOUVER, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ -

What:	The first coin in the Mint's series of commemorative circulation coins celebrating heroes of the War of 1812 starts circulating nation-wide on October 13, 2012 and the Royal Canadian Mint is hosting a coin exchange for the general public at its Vancouver boutique.
	Be among the first Canadians to get this 25-cent coin circulation coin honouring Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, a key historical figure from the War of 1812.
When:
	Friday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Boutique of the Royal Canadian Mint 752 Granville Street Vancouver, British Columbia

 

SOURCE: Royal Canadian Mint

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