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The mint has Canada divided into about 5 district and say the Toronto area the TD has enough loonies or in this case quarters being rolled and recirculated there is no need for such denomination until there is a shortage and a call to Winnipeg to order 25 cents, they have like a 20 acre building full of Canadian coins sometimes a few years old. The banks are charged a delivery cost which they wish to avoid and that's why most banks just have old coins. if anyone get's a chance to visit the Winnipeg mint it's a great tour. In general, that was well put. The Winnipeg mint tour USED to be great, but it's tiny now (I believe that 1/2 of the tour route was closed because the plating process is on the north side of where the tour used to be - and that is a RCM secret); Also the tour guide who I last had was actually spouting half truths and/or speculation (last time was so that my wife could see it; I've been on the tour MANY times in years bygone). |
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any more news on a release date for this loon?
thanks!
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any more news on a release date for this loon?
No mention whatsoever about it on their website yet. You might try contacting them directly, they might give you more information. Something to look forward to! |
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if anyone get's a chance to visit the Winnipeg mint it's a great tour. Quote:
I'd love to visit the Wnnipeg mint which is a must do on a cross Canada trip, but it won't be happening this year. If you ever end up in my back yard please make sure you drop me a line... would be happy to tell you a bunch of neat places to go and hear what you thought over a beer or a beverage. |
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I'm 99% sure that the coin will be inveiled and the circulation packs on sale on March 8th, this will coincidr with the release of thr stamp on International Women's day
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I see there are some coin exchanges scheduled at the mint locations. The exchanges are to honour something, 100 years later. Likey this loonie. Could be a chance to get collector cards.
Ottawa - March 11, 12 and 13
Winnipeg - March 18 and 19
Vancouver - March 18, 19 and 20
All during regular business hours.
Not sure is these loonies will be there but if not I'm sure they'll have something. The mint will be showcasing 100 years of history with a feature exhibit at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto, from March 6-9, 2016 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Booth #6801N, Trade Show North
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03/05/2016 11:52 am
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".....A more accurate "historically commemorative" recognition of female suffrage in Canada would require the Mint to issue a boxed set of at least a dozen coins reflecting vast discrepancies, provincially and federally, in who received the vote and when......" http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/...table-truth/Interesting article in Macleans. In 1916 it was woman in the 4 Western provinces who were given the right to vote, provincial elections only. |
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Later today..... WINNIPEG, March 7, 2016 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint will hold an unveiling of a new $1 circulation coin celebrating the 100th anniversary of a milestone in the history of women's right to vote in Canada. The coin will be unveiled at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The ceremony will be followed by a public coin exchange where visitors can trade their change for the new commemorative circulation coin. Where: Canadian Museum for Human Rights 85 Israel Asper Way Winnipeg, MB When: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Arrival: 2:15 pm Remarks and unveil: 2:30 pm Coin Exchange: 3:00-4:00 pm Likely will be available on the Mint website soon after. Mintage is reported as 5M. |
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CC: Thanks for the heads up!
I guess I'm going to make my way home a different route and hopefully catch the tail end of the coin exchange.... hopefully I can pick up more than just 1!
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Today apparently is International Woman's Day. I had a hunch that might coincide with this release. In case any of you are wondering, this year International Men's Day is November 19th. Maybe you might get a special coin too, just so it's equal?  |
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/\ /\ Bah-ha-ha!
I'm sure that will happen(spoken with heavy sacrastic tone), just like celebration of caucasian pride.... NOT!!
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On the web site for order now
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Ordered, but I so dislike the 1 per household. Makes it hard when both kids want this for their collections.
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If anyone makes it to a coin exchange, is there a collector card available?
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