Royal Canadian Mint to unveil circulation coins celebrating life in the North and the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition

OTTAWA, Nov. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint will unveil circulation coins celebrating the 100^th anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, as well as the cultures and traditions which continue to thrive in Canada's northern regions.

Where:	Kullik Ilihakvik Elementary School 25 Omingmak Street Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
When:	Friday, November 22, 2013 Arrival: 10:15 am Remarks and unveiling: 10:30 am
Who:	Claude F. Bennett, Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors
	Tim Pitsiulak, Inuit artist and coin designer

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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

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