MEDIA ADVISORY - ROYAL CANADIAN MINT TO UNVEIL SILVER COIN HONOURING THE RED RIVER MÉTIS

WINNIPEG, MB, July 29, 2022 /CNW/ - In partnership with the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a new silver collector coin celebrating the history of the Red River Métis.  This coin features Métis beadwork and Michif, the official language of the Métis Nation. The event will take place at the Royal Canadian Mint's Winnipeg facility on August 2, 2022.

Where:	Royal Canadian Mint 520 Lagimodiere Blvd Winnipeg, MB
When:	Tuesday, August 2, 2022
	Media and guest arrival: 10:00 a.m.
	Remarks and unveiling: 10:30 a.m.
Who:	Carlos Barcenas, Senior Director, Winnipeg Manufacturing, Royal Canadian Mint Anita Campbell, Minister of Finance and Human Resources, Manitoba Métis Federation
	The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Jennine Krauchi, Coin Artist

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SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint

Alex Reeves, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Royal Canadian Mint, Telephone: [phone], [email protected], Kat Patenaude, Media Relations Advisor, Manitoba Métis Federation, Telephone: [phone], [email protected]