Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate striking of last penny

OTTAWA, May 3, 2012 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint will commemorate the end of production of the penny for Canadian circulation with a ceremonial coin strike.

Where:			Royal Canadian Mint
			520 Lagimodière Boulevard
			Winnipeg, Manitoba
			R2J 3E7
When:			Friday, May 4, 2012
			Arrival: 10:45 a.m.
			Remarks and ceremonial coin strike:  11:00 a.m.
Who:			Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO, Royal Canadian Mint
			The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint
			Ms. Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance

About the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown Corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. An ISO 9001-2008 certified company, 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.

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