Media Advisory - Royal Canadian Mint to unveil circulation coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day

OTTAWA, May 23, 2019 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a new two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the landing of Canadian troops on D-Day  at Juno Beach, Normandy. The event will take place at the Moncton Garrison on May 27, 2019. 

Where:	8th Canadian Hussars Moncton Garrison 296 Park St Moncton, NB
When:	Monday, May 27, 2019 Media and guest arrival: 9:45 a.m. Remarks and unveiling: 10:00 a.m.
Who:	The Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs Ms. Marie Lemay, President and CEO, Royal Canadian Mint LCol Rénald Dufour, Commanding Officer, North Shore Regiment (NB) Col Shawn McPherson, Brigade Commander, 37 Canadian Brigade Group HQ Marie Linda Lord, PhD, Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel

About the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is recognized as one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high quality coinage products and related services on an international scale. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca.

SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint

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