Monnaie Collection Royale issues special-edition coin set celebrating inauguration of Samuel de Champlain Bridge

MONTRÉAL, June 27, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Monnaie Collection Royale is very proud to announce the launch of a special-edition uncirculated coin set to mark the official inauguration of the Samuel de Champlain Bridge.

Available for a limited time only, the special-edition set includes an official commemorative coin along with an uncirculated 50-cent piece struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. Both collectible coins come inserted in a magnificent fold-out display card featuring photos of the new bridge and text explaining its design and construction.

Available for a limited time only, the special-edition uncirculated coin set is available at multiple points of sale, including souvenir shops in Montréal and selected Canada Post counters (in Jean Coutu pharmacies) as well as from monnaieroyale.com for $19.95. (CNW Group/Monnaie Collection Royale)

The special-edition uncirculated coin set to mark the official inauguration of the Samuel de Champlain Bridge includes an official commemorative coin along with an uncirculated 50-cent piece struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. (CNW Group/Monnaie Collection Royale)

Available at multiple points of sale, including souvenir shops in Montréal and selected Canada Post counters (in Jean Coutu pharmacies) as well as from monnaieroyale.com for $19.95, this set from Monnaie Collection Royale is the perfect souvenir immortalizing the inauguration of this monumental feat of engineering that symbolizes the immense pride of the people of Québec and all of Canada.

The Samuel de Champlain Bridge, to be officially inaugurated on June 28, 2019, is an impressive, modern gateway to Greater Montréal, reflecting the reality of the region and meeting the diverse transportation needs of its users. More than 2,000 dedicated individuals worked hard over a period of four years to design, plan and build the bridge, named in honour of one of Canada's best-known historical figures.

ABOUT MONNAIE COLLECTION ROYALE
Monnaie Collection Royale has been the official distributor of precious metals and collectibles from the Royal Canadian Mint for more than 20 years. Its mission is to promote its products nationally as well develop new projects and prestige concepts. With outstanding expertise in investment, Monnaie Collection Royale also offers simple solutions for the acquisition and sale of precious metals, including gold, silver and platinum coins, wafers and bars.

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