Royal Canadian Mint

CONTINUE TO HONOUR THE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS WITH THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT'S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION KEEPSAKE

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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All net proceeds from sales of the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake are being donated to the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund, established by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

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  • All net proceeds from sales of the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake are being donated to the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund, established by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
  • Honouring the Survivors and the children who never returned home, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake raises awareness about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.
  • "The Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps us acknowledge the truth of the Indigenous children who never returned from Residential, Day and Boarding schools," said Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO, Marie Lemay.
  • All net proceeds from the sale of the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake will support the work of Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund, established by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

NEW COINS FROM THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT'S OPULENCE COLLECTION FEATURING PINK DIAMONDS FROM THE ARGYLE MINE

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is adding to its luxurious and exclusive Opulence Collection with new pure platinum coins featuring some of the world's rarest precious stones: pink diamonds from the famed Argyle mine.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is adding to its luxurious and exclusive Opulence Collection with new pure platinum coins featuring some of the world's rarest precious stones: pink diamonds from the famed Argyle mine.
  • "Heffel is incredibly honoured to play a part in unveiling this exceptional collection from the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring exclusive pink diamonds from the Argyle Mine," said David Heffel, President, Heffel Fine Art Auction House.
  • They are framed by a larger five-petalled flower formed by an array of pink diamonds from the Argyle mine, with a total carat weight of approximately 2.00.
  • Candiac, Quebec specialty wood packaging supplier Manubois produced the exquisite piano-finish boxes in which these coins are presented.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT REPORTS PROFITS AND PERFORMANCE FOR Q2 2023

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint (the "Mint") is pleased to announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2023 that provide insight into its activities, the markets influencing its businesses and its expectations for the next 12 months.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint (the "Mint") is pleased to announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2023 that provide insight into its activities, the markets influencing its businesses and its expectations for the next 12 months.
  • "Our long-term strategy continues to allow us to seize opportunities as they arise and grow our business for Canada and Canadians," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • The financial results for the second quarter of 2023 were stronger than expected as the Mint continued to respond with agility to the stronger than expected demand in the global bullion market in 2023.
  • The Mint expects to exceed its financial goals for 2023, as set out in the Mint's Corporate Plan.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT'S 5 OZ. PURE SILVER COIN - CANADIAN GHOST SHIP WINS COIN OF THE YEAR AWARD IN THE MOST INNOVATIVE CATEGORY

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Pure Silver Coin – Canadian Ghost Ship has won the Coin of the Year Award in the Most Innovative category.

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  • Pure Silver Coin – Canadian Ghost Ship has won the Coin of the Year Award in the Most Innovative category.
  • Under this annual awards program, the Mint competes with global industry peers for the world's most prestigious recognition of excellence in coin design and manufacturing.
  • This latest endorsement of the Mint's talent and innovation adds to a growing list of previous Coin of the Year awards.
  • Pure Silver Coin – Canadian Ghost Ship can be found here .

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT'S 5 OZ. PURE SILVER COIN - CANADIAN GHOST SHIP WINS COIN OF THE YEAR AWARD IN THE MOST INNOVATIVE CATEGORY

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Pure Silver Coin – Canadian Ghost Ship has won the Coin of the Year Award in the Most Innovative category.

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  • Pure Silver Coin – Canadian Ghost Ship has won the Coin of the Year Award in the Most Innovative category.
  • Under this annual awards program, the Mint competes with global industry peers for the world's most prestigious recognition of excellence in coin design and manufacturing.
  • This latest endorsement of the Mint's talent and innovation adds to a growing list of previous Coin of the Year awards.
  • Pure Silver Coin – Canadian Ghost Ship can be found here .

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT ISSUES A NEW $1 CIRCULATION COIN HONOURING ENGINEER, WOMEN'S RIGHTS CHAMPION AND "QUEEN OF THE HURRICANES" ELSIE MACGILL

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women's rights.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women's rights.
  • Her lifelong advocacy for women's rights included her appointment to the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, in 1967.
  • "Inspiring Canadians through stories of exceptional achievement is one of the most important functions of commemorative circulation coins," said Marie Lemay, P.
  • The artwork appearing on the reverse of the 2023 $1 circulation coin celebrating Elsie MacGill is the creation of Tofino, British Columbia artist Claire Watson.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT ISSUES A NEW $1 CIRCULATION COIN HONOURING ENGINEER, WOMEN'S RIGHTS CHAMPION AND "QUEEN OF THE HURRICANES" ELSIE MACGILL

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women's rights.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women's rights.
  • Her lifelong advocacy for women's rights included her appointment to the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, in 1967.
  • "Inspiring Canadians through stories of exceptional achievement is one of the most important functions of commemorative circulation coins," said Marie Lemay, P.
  • The artwork appearing on the reverse of the 2023 $1 circulation coin celebrating Elsie MacGill is the creation of Tofino, British Columbia artist Claire Watson.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT NAMED BY CORPORATE KNIGHTS ONE OF CANADA'S TOP 50 CORPORATE CITIZENS OF 2023

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has once again ranked among Corporate Knights' 2023 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has once again ranked among Corporate Knights' 2023 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.
  • "The Mint has come a long way in ensuring that it operates responsibly in all aspects of its business and we are committed to continually improving our environmental, social and governance performance," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • The Mint is also committed to giving back and helping to make a positive difference for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
  • The Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada ranking is based on 24 quantitative key performance indicators relating to resource management, employee management, financial management, clean revenue, clean investment and supplier performance.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT CELEBRATES NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY WITH A NEW $2 COMMEMORATIVE CIRCULATION COIN

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - On the eve of the Summer Solstice, a day of great significance for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring their rich and diverse cultural heritages with a $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - On the eve of the Summer Solstice, a day of great significance for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring their rich and diverse cultural heritages with a $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day.
  • For the first time on a Canadian circulation coin, three different artists have collaborated on a single reverse design.
  • "Since 1996, National Indigenous Peoples Day has been an opportunity to celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people," said The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
  • "National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to both celebrate and honour the diverse cultures of Métis, Inuit and First Nations.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT CELEBRATES NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY WITH A NEW $2 COMMEMORATIVE CIRCULATION COIN

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - On the eve of the Summer Solstice, a day of great significance for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring their rich and diverse cultural heritages with a $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - On the eve of the Summer Solstice, a day of great significance for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring their rich and diverse cultural heritages with a $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day.
  • For the first time on a Canadian circulation coin, three different artists have collaborated on a single reverse design.
  • "Since 1996, National Indigenous Peoples Day has been an opportunity to celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people," said The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
  • "National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to both celebrate and honour the diverse cultures of Métis, Inuit and First Nations.