OTTAWA,
ON, June 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The Royal
Canadian Mint is unveiling a special one‑dollar circulation coin
honouring L. M. Montgomery, one of the most prolific and widely
read authors in Canadian history. The launch of this new coin will
take place in Cavendish on
June 26, 2024.
Where:
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Cavendish, Prince
Edward Island
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When:
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Wednesday, June 26,
2024
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Media and guest
arrival: 1:30 p.m.
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Remarks and unveiling:
2:00 p.m.
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Who:
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Marie
Lemay, President and CEO, Royal Canadian
Mint
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Kate Macdonald
Butler, granddaughter of L. M. Montgomery
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Dr. Kate
Scarth, Chair of the L. M. Montgomery Studies at
UPEI
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Carley Fortune,
Canadian author
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Accredited media interested in attending the launch event
must register in advance at mediarelations@mint.ca. More details
will be provided upon registration.
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,
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SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)