MEDIA ADVISORY - ROYAL CANADIAN MINT LAUNCHES NEW 25-CENT POPPY COIN TO
THANK CANADA'S VETERANS AND CANADIAN FORCES MEMBERS

OTTAWA, Oct. 22 /CNW/ -

What:	The Royal Canadian Mint's newest coloured circulation coin; the 2010 25-cent poppy circulation coin, will be unveiled in homage to Canada's war veterans and active military as the world marks the 65^th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The coin will be unveiled before invited guests from the Royal Canadian Legion, the Canadian Forces and the Government of Canada, at a special ceremony at Canadian Forces Base Halifax.
When:	Monday, October 25, 2010 8:30 a.m. AT
Where:	Canadian Forces Base Halifax (Stadacona) Wardroom's "Sea Room" (Bottom level of Juno Tower, nearest the side gate at North St.) Halifax, Nova Scotia
Who:	Hon. Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence Brigadier General Steve Bowes, Cmdr Land Forces Atlantic Claude F. Bennett, Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors

Note to Editors: Journalists wishing to cover the arrival are required to register with Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs Office at 902-427-3766

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