Celebrate Canada Day at the Royal Canadian Mint!

OTTAWA, June 26, 2012 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint invites family and friends to celebrate Canada Day with fun activities and entertainment for all ages. Some of this year's activities feature the theme of the 200^th anniversary of the War of 1812.

Where:	Royal Canadian Mint 320 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario
When:	July 1, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Activities:
1812 Coin exchange! Come and trade in your change for a commemorative 1812-2012 Toonie 1812 Contest! Enter to win one of three stunning 1812-themed products 1812 Photo opportunity! Have your photo taken with our period-dressed staff Free tours! Learn more about the fascinating world of coin production from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Family Fun! Stop by the Kids Corner to have your face painted and visit the clowns BBQ Lunch! Priced to please from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shop! Browse the Mint's Boutique for great gift ideas and memorabilia.

About the Royal Canadian Mint

Over the past 104 years, the Royal Canadian Mint has emerged as a global leader in minting.  A few of its internationally-renowned  "firsts" include developing a revolutionary coin-plating process, producing the world's thinnest bi-metallic coin, the purest 99.999% bullion gold coin and first coloured circulation coin in the world.

The Ottawa facility, which occupies the same premises on which the Mint was founded, produces hand-crafted collector and commemorative coins, gold bullion coins, medals and medallions. It also houses a gold and silver refinery. Established in 1976, the Winnipeg Mint is a high-tech, high-volume manufacturing facility where Canada's circulation coinage is produced, as well as coins for countries around the world.

Christine Aquino
Director, Communications
Royal Canadian Mint
613-993-9999
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