Royal Canadian Mint to unveil circulation coin marking Canada's 150th anniversary [Millbrook, NS]

OTTAWA, Oct. 31, 2016 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint will unveil a 2017 circulation coin commemorating Canada's 150^th anniversary.  This coin was designed by a member of Nova Scotia's Millbrook First Nation, who participated in the Mint's My Canada, My Inspiration coin design contest.

Where:	Millbrook First Nation Cultural & Heritage Centre 65 Treaty Trail Millbrook, NS
When:	November 2, 2016 Media arrival at 1:45 p.m. (ADT) Event will begin at 2:00 p.m. (ADT)

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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.

SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint

please contact: Christine Aquino, Director, Communications and Public Affairs, Royal Canadian Mint, Telephone: [phone], [email protected]