OTTAWA, May 3, 2012 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint will commemorate the end of production of the penny for Canadian circulation with a ceremonial coin strike.

Where:      Royal Canadian Mint
      520 Lagimodière Boulevard
      Winnipeg, Manitoba
      R2J 3E7
       
When:       Friday, May 4, 2012
      Arrival: 10:45 a.m.
      Remarks and ceremonial coin strike:  11:00 a.m.
       
Who:       Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO, Royal Canadian Mint
      The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint
      Ms. Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance

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

Copyright 2012 Canada NewsWire

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