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

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 one of Richmond's own, who participated in the Mint's My Canada, My Inspiration coin design contest.  

Where:	Richmond City Hall
	6911 No. 3 Road
	Richmond, BC
When:	November 2, 2016
	Media arrival at 9:45 a.m. (PDT)
	Event will begin at 10:00 a.m. (PDT)

 

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.

SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint

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