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There's a Different Dime in Your Change as the Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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This new design by Nova Scotia marine artist Yves Brub is being issued in celebration of Bluenose's 100th anniversary.

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  • This new design by Nova Scotia marine artist Yves Brub is being issued in celebration of Bluenose's 100th anniversary.
  • "When our circulation coins were re-designed in 1937 to celebrate Canada's favourite national symbols, Bluenose inspired the design of the 10-cent coin," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • Since January, the Mint has engaged in a year-long celebration of Bluenose's milestone anniversary through an extensive suite of collectibles .
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

$100 Million Display of Rare, Early American Coins and First Exhibit of World's Most Valuable Rare Coin at the Chicago World's Fair of Money® in Rosemont

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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During the first four days of the event, visitors can see the world's most valuable rare coin, a legendary 1933 Double Eagle ($20 denomination U.S. gold coin).

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  • During the first four days of the event, visitors can see the world's most valuable rare coin, a legendary 1933 Double Eagle ($20 denomination U.S. gold coin).
  • This is its first display since its record-smashing $18.9 million sale at auction earlier this year.
  • The public can also find out what their old coins and currency may be worth during the entire five-day show.
  • The museum-quality display of over 400 vintage U.S. coins from the privately owned Tyrant Collection is insured for $100 million.