UPDATE: The Royal Canadian Mint Explores Digital Payment Innovations - hear details at The Canadian Institute's Forum on Canadian Payment Innovations on April 16-17, 2012

TORONTO, March 15, 2012 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint, known globally for its investment in the research and development of innovative coinage solutions, has been actively monitoring the evolution of currency and payment technologies for a number of years. The emerging digital economy, the growing popularity of micro and nano-transactions and the explosion of mobile commerce suggest there are new opportunities for innovative currency options.

The Mint's Chief Financial Officer Marc Brulé will be giving a keynote address on April 17^th at The Canadian Institute's Forum on Canadian Payment Innovations to provide details and discuss their Research and Development activities.

The Canadian Institute's Forum on Canadian Payment Innovations is a strategic business conference that will bring together an impressive line-up of speakers representing the key stakeholders in Canada's payments ecosystem. These leaders will provide vital information on the issues driving the evolution of the payments landscape in Canada. Delegates will gain crucial insights and practical strategies, including:

• Strategies to address the fundamental change of the business, including funding and operational models
• Crucial action plans to enhance overall consumer experience and adoption by retailers
• Blueprints to plan a future for your payment organization which successfully negotiates a world infused with new payment methods and stakeholders
• A thorough understanding of the regulatory environment for new payment technologies and the applicable rules and regulations
• New methods to protect privacy, minimize fraud and generate revenue
  …and much more!

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The Canadian Institute's Forum on Canadian Payment Innovations April 16-17, 2012 Marriott Bloor Yorkville - Toronto, Ontario www.canadianinstitute.com/PaymentInnovations 1-877-927-7936

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