Media Advisory - Public invited to celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Royal Canadian Mint's downtown Vancouver boutique

VANCOUVER, Jan. 18, 2012 /CNW/ -

What:	Canada's heritage, culture and values are vibrantly displayed on the Royal Canadian Mint's new line of 2012 gold and silver Year of the Dragon collector coins and the Mint is pleased to join Vancouver's celebration of this popular cultural festival by hosting a four-day program of activites, from January 20 to 23, 2012 at its downtown Vanvouver boutique.
	Visitors to the Mint's boutique at 752 Granville Street are invited to:
Be among the first 88 daily visitors to win a door prize; Enter a draw to win a Year of the Dragon gold coin; Admire a spectacular gold display and hold a real gold bar; and Strike their very own "Dragon" medallion* and take home this free keepsake in a special-edition red velvet pouch. (*While quantities last)
When:	Friday, January 20
	10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
	Saturday, January 21
	9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
	Sunday, January 22
	11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
	Monday, January 23
	10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where:	Royal Canadian Mint Boutique
	752 Granville St
	Vancouver, BC
	(Between Robson and Georgia)

 

Christine Aquino
Director, Communications
Tel: [phone]
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