Media Advisory - ROYAL CANADIAN MINT TO UNVEIL CIRCULATION COIN HONOURING LEGENDARY ARTIST JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a special two–dollar circulation coin honouring Jean Paul Riopelle, one of the most influential artists of the mid-20^th century, in Canada and the world. The launch of this new coin, featuring Riopelle's celebrated work will take place at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, which will later host Riopelle: Crossroads in Time, an exhibition coinciding with the centennial celebrations of Jean Paul Riopelle's birth.

Where:	National Gallery of Canada
	380 Sussex Drive
	OTTAWA ON
When:	Tuesday, October 3, 2023
	Media and guest arrival: 10:00 a.m.
	Remarks and unveiling: 10:30 a.m.
Who:	Marie Lemay, President and CEO, Royal Canadian Mint
	Michael Audain, Chair of the Riopelle Foundation
	Jean-François Bélisle, Director and CEO of the National Gallery

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 one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as well as Canada's prestigious military and civilian honours. As an established London and COMEX Good Delivery refiner, the Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold and silver refining services. As an organization that strives to take better care of the environment, to cultivate safe and inclusive workplaces and to make a positive impact on the communities where it operates, the Mint integrates environmental, social and governance practices in every aspect of its operations. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint

Alex Reeves, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Royal Canadian Mint, Telephone: [phone], [email protected]