WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 10,
2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is holding an
event to unveil the effigy His Majesty King Charles III that will
appear on the obverse of all Canadian coins and strike the first
circulation coin bearing this new image. This ceremony will take
place at the Mint's Winnipeg
manufacturing facility on November 14,
2023.
As the event takes place in a high security area of the
facility, media are asked to bring one piece of photo ID. Personal
protective equipment must also be worn at all times and will
provided upon arrival. No high-heeled or open-toed footwear is
allowed.
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Where:
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Royal Canadian
Mint
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Press Room
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520 Lagimodiere
Blvd
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Winnipeg MB
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When:
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Tuesday, November 14,
2023
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Media arrival: 12:15
pm
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Unveil and First
Strike: 1:00 pm
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Who:
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Marie Lemay,
President, Royal Canadian Mint
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Steven Rosati,
Portrait artist
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The event will be broadcast live on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/@canadianmint/streams.
About the Royal Canadian
Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for
the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is one of
the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing
award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as
well as Canada's prestigious
military and civilian honours. As an established London and COMEX Good Delivery refiner, the
Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold and silver
refining services. As an organization that strives to take better
care of the environment, to cultivate safe and inclusive workplaces
and to make a positive impact on the communities where it operates,
the Mint integrates environmental, social and governance practices
in every aspect of its operations.
For more information on the Mint, its products and services,
visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on LinkedIn, Facebook and
Instagram.
SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint