Royal Canadian Mint to Unveil Circulation Coin Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

Press Release

OTTAWA, ON, June 19, 2023 – The Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a special two–dollar circulation coin celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. The launch of this new coin, featuring the work of First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, will take place at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa on June 20, 2023.

Where:	National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Drive OTTAWA ON

When:	Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Media and guest arrival: 1:00 p.m. Remarks and unveiling: 1:30 p.m.

Who:	Marie Lemay, President and CEO, Royal Canadian Mint Dylan Whiteduck, Chief, Ogima – Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Natan Obed, President, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Cassidy Caron, President, Métis National Council Michelle Lavallee, Director, Department of Indigenous Ways and Decolonization, National Gallery of Canada Jennine Krauchi, Coin Artist Megan Currie, 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.

For further information: Alex Reeves, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Royal Canadian Mint, Telephone: (613) 884-6370, reeves@mint.ca

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