Media Advisory - The Royal Canadian Mint introduces new 25-cent circulation coins celebrating life in the North and the 100th anniversary of the canadian arctic expedition

Mint welcomes public to weekend coin exchange at Quebec City's Galeries de la Capitale

OTTAWA, Dec. 5, 2013 /CNW/ -

What:	The Royal Canadian Mint has launched two commemorative circulation coins in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, and of the cultures and traditions which continue to thrive in Canada's northern regions. These coins started circulating nation-wide on November 22, 2013, and the Royal Canadian Mint is hosting a public coin exchange at the Galeries de la Capitale shopping centre in Quebec City.
	Be among the first to get these new 25-cent commemorative coins honouring Canada's Arctic.
When:	Saturday, December 7, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
	Sunday, December 8, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Galeries de la Capitale (2nd Floor, next to TPM Hobby & Collection) 5401 Boulevard des Galeries, Quebec City, QC ‎ [phone]

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SOURCE: Royal Canadian Mint

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