Bluenose

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT WINS TWO COIN OF THE YEAR AWARDS, CAPTURING "BEST CROWN" AND "BEST CIRCULATION" COIN CATEGORIES

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Friday, January 20, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured to have won Coin of the Year Awards in two of the 10 categories in which mints from around the world compete for recognition in the most coveted awards program for excellence in coin design and manufacturing.  The 2021 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Black and Gold: The Grey Wolf was named "Best Crown", while the Mint's first coloured 10-cent circulation coin issued in 2021 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bluenose was crowned "Best Circulation" coin.

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  • "The Mint is passionate about finding new ways to showcase Canada on coins that represent the highest levels of craftsmanship, design and innovation," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • The annual Coin of the Year competition receives nominations from an international consortium of mint representatives and numismatists.
  • The judging is conducted by an international panel of the world's leading mint officials, medalists, journalists, central bank and museum officials.
  • The winners were selected from among 100 finalists spanning ten categories.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT WINS TWO COIN OF THE YEAR AWARDS, CAPTURING "BEST CROWN" AND "BEST CIRCULATION" COIN CATEGORIES

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Friday, January 20, 2023

"The Mint is passionate about finding new ways to showcase Canada on coins that represent the highest levels of craftsmanship, design and innovation," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.

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  • "The Mint is passionate about finding new ways to showcase Canada on coins that represent the highest levels of craftsmanship, design and innovation," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • The annual Coin of the Year competition receives nominations from an international consortium of mint representatives and numismatists.
  • The judging is conducted by an international panel of the world's leading mint officials, medalists, journalists, central bank and museum officials.
  • The winners were selected from among 100 finalists spanning ten categories.

SECOND GUEST SAILS FREE ON ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES' ANTARCTICA EXPEDITIONS

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Monday, August 29, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica expedition this winter with Atlas Ocean Voyages and take advantage of the yacht-style cruise line's Second Guest Sails Free offer. Travelers can choose among 20 expeditions aboard World Navigator and Atlas' newest ship, World Traveller, departing November 18, 2022, through March 22, 2023, on nine- to 12-night itineraries, cruising roundtrip from Ushuaia, Argentina. Aboard the 11- and 12-night expeditions, guests also cross the Antarctic Circle and join the Order of the Blue Nose. Travelers can also choose a special nine-night Chilean Fjords expedition, departing December 12, 2022. Additionally, all guests enjoy a complimentary, roundtrip charter flight between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Ushuaia, and receive an Atlas expedition parka as part of their all-inclusive luxurious expedition. Atlas' Second Guest Sails Free offer is applicable for all new bookings made with deposit from August 31 through September 6, 2022, in a Veranda- or Horizon-category stateroom. Expedition fares start at $7,499 per stateroom. For more information, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.

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  • Travelers Enjoy Unprecedented Savings with Limited-time, Week-long Labor Day Offer
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica expedition this winter with Atlas Ocean Voyages and take advantage of the yacht-style cruise line's Second Guest Sails Free offer.
  • Atlas' Second Guest Sails Free offer is applicable for all new bookings made with deposit from August 31 through September 6, 2022, in a Veranda- or Horizon-category stateroom.
  • All guests are responsible for government taxes and port fees and the Second Guest Sails Free offer is not combinable with other promotions.
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages is the ultimate way to experience the world in comfortable luxury on yacht-style expeditions and cruises.

ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES OPENS 2023-24 ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION SEASON FOR SALE

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages opened its winter 2023-24 Antarctica season for sale today, offering experienced travelers more once-in-a-lifetime expeditions to this remote and bucket-list destination for a third season. From November 2023 through March 2024, small luxury expedition ships World Navigator and World Traveller will return to the Seventh Continent to deliver breathtaking landscapes, penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, and other wildlife that can only be witnessed there. Travelers can choose among 23 voyages, ranging from nine to 20 nights, nearly all departing round-trip from Ushuaia, Argentina. World Navigator will offer Antarctic Peninsula voyages while World Traveller embarks on more comprehensive Antarctic regional expeditions. For more information about Atlas Ocean Voyages' new winter 2023-24 season, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.

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  • For more information about Atlas Ocean Voyages' new winter 2023-24 season, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com .
  • "World Navigator and World Traveller offer the perfect combination of adventure and luxury on an Antarctica expedition," said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages.
  • With Atlas, travelers can start at the top of their bucket list for an immersive and transformative expedition to Antarctica."
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages is a luxe-adventure, expedition cruise line designed for discerning, fun-seeking travelers to immerse in unique and awe-inspiring moments in remote and captivating destinations.

The Mint Kicks Off The New Year by Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The annual $100 Pure Gold Coin and Proof Silver Dollar share the thrilling story of an impeccably crafted schooner.

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  • The annual $100 Pure Gold Coin and Proof Silver Dollar share the thrilling story of an impeccably crafted schooner.
  • The first of an exquisite suite of Bluenose collector coins are available today.
  • I am a proud Nova Scotian, but the familial connection to the story makes it that much more special," said Joan Rou, great-granddaughter of Bluenose architect William James Rou.
  • "The ingenuity behind Bluenose is synonymous with Canadian innovation and know-how, and a matter of national pride that spans generations."

The Mint Kicks Off The New Year by Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The annual $100 Pure Gold Coin and Proof Silver Dollar share the thrilling story of an impeccably crafted schooner.

Key Points: 
  • The annual $100 Pure Gold Coin and Proof Silver Dollar share the thrilling story of an impeccably crafted schooner.
  • The first of an exquisite suite of Bluenose collector coins are available today.
  • "The ingenuity behind Bluenose is synonymous with Canadian innovation and know-how, and a matter of national pride that spans generations."
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Operation Bluenose: Virtual Vigil Community Participation Grows

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

HALIFAX, NS, July 21, 2020 /CNW/ -Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across the globe have been challenged in many ways, during this time Nova Scotia has suffered some profoundly difficult losses.

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  • HALIFAX, NS, July 21, 2020 /CNW/ -Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across the globe have been challenged in many ways, during this time Nova Scotia has suffered some profoundly difficult losses.
  • Operation Bluenose is a three-night virtual vigil that will showcase structures illuminated in blue light to recognize the strength of Nova Scotians and to honour those first responders, military members, and community citizenswe have lost this year.
  • New venues have been added to a growing list of participants in Operation Bluenose which coincides with the first sailing weekend of Bluenose II ,July 24-26.
  • Participating communities and organizations will illuminate at dusk this coming weekend between 9 and 11 pm local time.