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Media Advisory - Royal Canadian Mint to Unveil Silver Coin Featuring Louis Riel and Michif, the Official Language of the Métis Nation


WINNIPEG, Oct. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - In partnership with the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a new silver collector coin celebrating the 175th anniversary of the birth of Louis Riel.  For the first time in Canadian history, this coin also features Michif, the official language of the Métis Nation. The event will take place at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg on October 22, 2019.

 

Where:

Fort Garry Hotel
7th Floor, Concert Hall
222 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB



When:

Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Media and guest arrival: 10:00 a.m.
Remarks and unveiling: 10:30 a.m.



Who:

Thomas Roche, Senior Director, Winnipeg Manufacturing, Royal Canadian Mint
David Chartrand, President, Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF)
Clément Chartier, President, Métis National Council
David Garneau, Coin Artist

 

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 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. Follow the Mint on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint


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