Royal Canadian Mint to Unveil Circulation Coin Marking 50 Years of Progress for LGBTQ2 Canadians

OTTAWA, April 18, 2019 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint will officially unveil a new circulation coin recognizing 50 years of progress in the journey to equal rights for LGBTQ2 Canadians. The world's first circulation coin recognizing LGBTQ2 rights will be revealed at The 519, in the heart of The Village in Toronto.

Guests are also invited to trade their pocket change for this new $1 circulation coin at the conclusion of the program. 

Where:	The 519 Community Centre Ballroom
	519 Church Street
	Toronto ON
When:	Tuesday, April 23, 2019
	Media and guest arrival: 10:15 a.m.
	Remarks and presentation: 10:30 a.m.
Who:	The Hon. Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance
	Mr. Randy Boissonnault, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 Issues
	Ms. Marie Lemay, President & CEO, Royal Canadian Mint
	Mr. David Morris, Chair of the Board of Directors, The 519
	The Reverend Brent Hawkes

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

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