WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 12,
2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is hosting a
coin exchange at its Winnipeg
boutique where it is inviting the public to trade their change to
collect the first circulation coins to feature the effigy of His
Majesty King Charles III. The Honourable Anita R. Neville,
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba,
will officially open the event as the first customer to participate
in the coin exchange.
This is a unique opportunity to collect one of each circulating
denomination featuring Canada's
new royal effigy. Visitors will receive a package of
2023-dated coins containing a $2,
$1, 25-cent, 10-cent
and 5-cent coin, worth a total value
of $3.40.
A limit of one coin package per guest will be exchanged, while
supplies last. Coin exchanges are cash-only transactions, any
combination of Canadian circulation coin or banknote denominations
is acceptable. Guests are asked to bring exact change, if
possible.
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Who:
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The
Honourable Anita R. Neville, P.C., O.M.,
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Lieutenant Governor of
Manitoba
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Photo and Interview Opportunity
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When:
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Thursday, December 14,
2023
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Media Arrival: 8:45
a.m.
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Official opening: 9:00
a.m.
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Public Coin Exchange:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Where:
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Royal Canadian Mint
Boutique
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520 Lagimodière
Blvd
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Winnipeg MB
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(204)
984-1144
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SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint