The Royal Canadian Mint invites the public to trade their pocket change for the new 100th anniversary of the Armistice commemorative circulation coin Français

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Nov 01, 2018, 07:00 ET

Coin designer Laurie McGaw will make a special appearance on November 3

OTTAWA, Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ -

What:	The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a $2 circulation coin honouring the 100^th anniversary of the Armistice, the historic peace treaty that ended the First World War on November 11, 1918.

	Be among the first to collect the coloured version of this remembrance-themed commemorative circulation coin by attending public coin exchanges at the Royal Canadian Mint's Ottawa boutique. There will also be a one-day-only opportunity to meet the artist behind the coin (November 3).

	A maximum of two coins per guest can be exchanged, while supplies last.

When:	November 2 - 4, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. November 30 - December 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where:	Royal Canadian Mint Boutique 320 Sussex Drive OTTAWA ON K1A 0G8‎

SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint

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