MEDIA ADVISORY - ROYAL CANADIAN MINT VANCOUVER 2010 WINTER GAMES ATHLETE
MEDALS DISPLAY RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

OTTAWA, Nov. 23 /CNW/ -

What:	Back by popular demand, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games athlete medals, proudly crafted by the Royal Canadian Mint, will be on public display at the Mint's new boutique in downtown Vancouver from November 26 to 28, 2010. After overwhelming public interest in the medal displays hosted by the Mint throughout the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, this special three-day exhibit will give more Canadians a chance to see the Vancouver 2010 athlete medals and feel the pride of Canada's best Winter Games ever. Admission to this exhibit is free.
	To minimize wait times, admission will be controlled through ticket reservations which can made at www.mint.ca/Vancouver.
	Ticket holders will be assigned a specific time and date to view the medals. The times and dates indicated on the tickets are non-negotiable.
When:	Friday, November 26th 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
	Saturday, November 27th 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
	Sunday, November 28th 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Royal Canadian Mint Boutique 752 Granville St Vancouver, BC (Between Robson and Georgia)

For further information:

Alex Reeves
Senior Manager, Communications
Royal Canadian Mint
Mobile: [phone]
[email protected]