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

Mint's Vancouver boutique to host local coin exchange

VANCOUVER, June 26, 2012 /CNW/ -

What:	The first coin in the Mint's series of commemorative circulation coins celebrating the 200^th anniversary of the War of 1812 started circulating nation-wide on June 18, 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 two-dollar coin circulation coin featuring the HMS Shannon, famed for its historic victory over the USS Chesapeake in June 1813.
When:	Thursday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where:	Boutique of the Royal Canadian Mint 752 Granville Street Vancouver, British Columbia

 

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