Royal Canadian Mint to unveil circulation coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

OTTAWA, Oct. 2, 2017 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint will officially unveil a new two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at The Military Museums of Calgary on October 5, 2017.

The ceremony will be followed by a coin exchange (from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm) where the public can trade their change for this new circulation coin. 

Where:	The Military Museums (The QEII Atrium) 4520 Crowchild Trail SW Calgary AB
When:	Thursday, October 5, 2017 Media and guest arrival: 10:15 a.m. Remarks and unveiling: 10:30 a.m.
Who:	Ms. Sandra Hanington, President and CEO, Royal Canadian Mint Mr. Rory M. Cory, Senior Curator, The Military Museums Mr. Jeremy Diamond, Executive Director, The Vimy Foundation

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 corporation, 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

Alex Reeves, Senior Advisor, External Communications, Royal Canadian Mint, Telephone: [phone], [email protected]

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