Royal Canadian Mint

Royal Canadian Mint proud to report profits and performance for Q2 2018

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
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The financial results are for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report available at www.mint.ca .

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  • The financial results are for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report available at www.mint.ca .
  • In June 2018, the Mint signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Department of Finance which is effective as of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2021.
  • Operating expenses decreased 20% quarter over quarter to $23.0 million (2017 - $28.6 million) as the Mint continues to carefully manage expenses.
  • (in CAD $ millions for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017)

Finely crafted coins recall Canada's finest military moments in the Royal Canadian Mint's latest numismatic offering

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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Also remembered are the dates August 8 to November 11, 1918 on the 2018 $20 Fine Silver Coin First World War Battlefront Series: Canada's Hundred Days.

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  • Also remembered are the dates August 8 to November 11, 1918 on the 2018 $20 Fine Silver Coin First World War Battlefront Series: Canada's Hundred Days.
  • This time, it has produced its first stamp-shaped 2018 $20 Fine Silver Coin Canada's Historical Stamps: Parliament Building 1927 Confederation.
  • The coins are also available at the Royal Canadian Mint's boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg, as well as through our global network of dealers and distributors, including participating Canada Post outlets.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Royal Canadian Mint continues to honour history and heritage on new collector coins

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Thursday, July 5, 2018
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OTTAWA, July 5, 2018 /CNW/ -The Royal Canadian Mint has released two finely crafted tributes to unforgettable chapters in our military history.

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  • OTTAWA, July 5, 2018 /CNW/ -The Royal Canadian Mint has released two finely crafted tributes to unforgettable chapters in our military history.
  • Both these coins, as well as a diverse selection of exceptional keepsakes are now available for purchase.
  • The Mint has also fashioned a new "Filigree Gate Technology" coin to mark one of its own milestones on the 2018 $30 Fine Silver Coin 110th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Real meteorite lands on Royal Canadian Mint collector coin

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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TORONTO, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has created a truly out-of-this-world collectible by adding a genuine meteorite fragment to limited edition silver coins marking the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

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  • TORONTO, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has created a truly out-of-this-world collectible by adding a genuine meteorite fragment to limited edition silver coins marking the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
  • This vividly illustrated coin, unveiled at a special ceremony in Toronto attended by RASC officials and former Canadian astronaut Dave Williams.
  • "One hundred and fifty years of research, education and discovery by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is an engaging story to share with Canadians," said Sandra Hanington, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Real meteorite lands on Royal Canadian Mint collector coin

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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TORONTO, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has created a truly out-of-this-world collectible by adding a genuine meteorite fragment to limited edition silver coins marking the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

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  • TORONTO, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has created a truly out-of-this-world collectible by adding a genuine meteorite fragment to limited edition silver coins marking the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
  • This vividly illustrated coin, unveiled at a special ceremony in Toronto attended by RASC officials and former Canadian astronaut Dave Williams.
  • "One hundred and fifty years of research, education and discovery by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is an engaging story to share with Canadians," said Sandra Hanington, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Royal Canadian Mint issues first coin minted of pure Nunavut gold

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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OTTAWA, June 26, 2018 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to issue its first collectible coin crafted entirely of Nunavut-sourced gold.

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  • OTTAWA, June 26, 2018 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to issue its first collectible coin crafted entirely of Nunavut-sourced gold.
  • "From the responsibly-mined gold, to the artist and his design, Canadians can be proud of this 100% Canadian coin."
  • The coin is crafted from 99.99% pure gold, mined in Nunavut at the TMAC Resources' mine at Hope Bay and by Agnico Eagle Mines' Meadowbank mine, near Baker Lake, Nunavut.
  • "We are honoured that gold from our Meadowbank mine is part of the Royal Canadian Mint's special Symbols of the North collectible gold coin", said Sean Boyd, Vice-Chair and CEO of Agnico Eagle Mines.

The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the gift of friendship with panda-themed silver coin

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Saturday, June 2, 2018
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"The Mint is delighted to celebrate the irresistible giant pandas who will call Calgary home for the next five years," said Sandra Hanington, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.

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  • "The Mint is delighted to celebrate the irresistible giant pandas who will call Calgary home for the next five years," said Sandra Hanington, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • "This is a great opportunity to showcase precious wildlife while creating a coin which, like Calgary's newly-adopted giant panda family, is a genuine gift of friendship."
  • Twin cubs Jia Panpan (Canadian Hope) and Jia Yueyue (Canadian Joy) were born in Toronto, during the first half of their decade-long visit.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the gift of friendship with panda-themed silver coin

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Saturday, June 2, 2018
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"The Mint is delighted to celebrate the irresistible giant pandas who will call Calgary home for the next five years," said Sandra Hanington, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.

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  • "The Mint is delighted to celebrate the irresistible giant pandas who will call Calgary home for the next five years," said Sandra Hanington, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • "This is a great opportunity to showcase precious wildlife while creating a coin which, like Calgary's newly-adopted giant panda family, is a genuine gift of friendship."
  • Twin cubs Jia Panpan (Canadian Hope) and Jia Yueyue (Canadian Joy) were born in Toronto, during the first half of their decade-long visit.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

The Mint goes big on national pride with collector coins celebrating superhero Captain Canuck and many other homegrown icons

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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This all-Canadian collectable, along with many other keepsakes celebrating the constantly unfolding story of our country, is available as of today.

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  • This all-Canadian collectable, along with many other keepsakes celebrating the constantly unfolding story of our country, is available as of today.
  • All of these products can be ordered directly from the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada,
    1-800-268-6468 in the US, or online at www.mint.ca .
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.
  • For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca .