Do you Believe in Luck? Royal Canadian Mint Issues 2008 Lucky Loonie
Ottawa, Ontario (PRWeb) July 23, 2008 -- With the Beijing Olympic Games and Beijing Paralympic Games just around the corner, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to issue the 2008 Lucky Loonie (http://www.mint.ca/goodluck), the latest in its extensive Olympic themed circulation coin program. The one-dollar coin, which features the familiar loon landing in water and the official emblem of the Canadian Olympic Team, enters into circulation today.
"Canadians from coast to coast can wish our athletes luck by keeping special coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, including the 2008 Lucky Loonie," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "The Mint has provided each member of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Teams competing in Beijing with a Lucky Loonie as their own personal good luck charm and through the launch of the coin, Canadians also have an opportunity to own a piece of the Olympic dream."
Ten million 2008 Lucky Loonies, designed by Quebec wildlife artist Jean-Luc Grondin, have been produced and will be distributed exclusively by RBC Royal Bank and are available at RBC branches across the country. RBC is a Premier National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Canadians can also look for these special coins in their change.
The Mint and RBC are also inviting the general public to obtain their very own 2008 Lucky Loonie by attending one of the following coin exchanges, to be held at RBC branches on July 29, 2008 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm:
? Royal Centre Branch, 1025 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
? Place Ville Marie Branch, 1 Place Marie, Montreal, QC
? Clayton Park Branch, 271 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS
Coin exchanges will also be held at Royal Canadian Mint boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg from July 25-27, 2008, during regular business hours.
In addition to the circulation coin, the Mint is also offering the following 2008 Lucky Loonie keepsakes, located at www.mint.ca/goodluck: a unique 2008 Lucky Loonie keychain ($11.95); a sterling silver collector version of the 2008 Lucky Loonie, featuring the painted official emblem of the Canadian Olympic Team ($49.95); the first day 2008 Lucky Loonie ($15.95); and the 2008 Lucky Loonie circulation coin roll ($44.95). These products are also available for purchase by calling 1-800-267-7000.
The Mint is also inviting Canadians from across the country to visit http://www.mint.ca/goodluck to share their own luck stories and enter a contest to win a one-ounce 2008 Gold Maple Leaf coin and other Royal Canadian Mint Olympic themed keepsakes. The website will also feature tales of good luck, submitted by 2008 RBC Olympians.
Background
In June, 2006, the Royal Canadian Mint became an Official Supporter of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with the signing of an agreement with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). The Mint has undertaken to produce the most extensive circulation coin program in relation to the Olympic Games ever conceived by any mint worldwide. The Mint has exclusive rights for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in the Minting of circulation, Precious Metal and Base Metal Numismatic and Bullion Coins product and service category and will also be responsible for minting the athlete medals.
During its three-year program, the Mint will put into circulation 17 coins in Canada featuring designs related to the 2010 Winter Games. Thirty-six limited mintage collector coins and sets will also be offered. Canadians from coast to coast can share in the pride and touch the Games by collecting and saving these special Canadian coins.
About the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint (http://www.mint.ca), which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2008, is the Crown Corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. An ISO 9001-2000 certified company, 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's history, its products and services, please visit http://www.mint.ca.
RBC's Sponsorship of Olympics and Amateur Sport
RBC sponsors amateur sport, from grassroots programs in local communities to national sport associations that support the development of amateur athletes who compete at home and abroad. As Canada's longest-standing supporter of the Canadian Olympic Team, since 1947, RBC continues this sponsorship through the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. RBC is also a Premier Sponsor of Hockey Canada, the Canadian Snowboard Federation, the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, Athletics Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
Lucky Loonie images are available by visiting ftp://communications:RCM2007@ftp.mint.ca.
For further information, please contact:
Christine Aquino
Director, Communication
Royal Canadian Mint
(613) 993-9999
aquino(at)mint.ca
###
Related Articles:
Links to Coin Dealers on the web
Coin Dealers trust Bullion Vault
Bullion Vault - the newest way to buy gold on the internet
Old US Coins - Are You Spending These Rarities As Common Change?
The hobby of collecting coins enjoys great popularity among many people. Collectors of all ages will find something of interest in this hobby. Generally speaking, the younger collectors find themselves attracted to usual coins, or coins which have a special aesthetic value for them. Older collectors are usually more interested in the worth of their collections as opposed to aesthetic considerations.
The Coin Collecting Handbook: What You Need To Know
Speaking literally, every coin collector can have all the essential information in the universe from the handbook.
How Should I Store My Coins?
There are two concerns when discussing the storage of coins. First, the storage of the individual coin, and Second, the storage of a group of coins, or an entire collection. Storage of a Coin Collection
Old US Coins - Are Valuable Coins Passing Through Your Hands Daily?
The hobby of collecting coins enjoys great popularity among many people. Collectors of all ages will find something of interest in this hobby. Generally speaking, the younger collectors find themselves attracted to usual coins, or coins which have a special aesthetic value for them. Older collectors are usually more interested in the worth of their collections as opposed to aesthetic considerations.
Coin Dealers
I hope that the next article will help you to better understand this topic. When somebody becomes concerned in collection coins they look for places and people who will be able to sell, and in some cases advise them about, coins. The best people to look for when you want to buy coins for a coin collection are coin dealers. These people are also interested in coins but their interest does not inevitably breed into collection these coins. A strike bargainers will actively look for diverse types of coins. They will make sure that the character of all the coins that they are thought of purchasing is of a high quality. The grading of coins that is exploited will be looked into as well before the coin dealers agree to purchase any coins. These co ...
A Guide To Playtech's 3-Reel And 5-Reel Slots
Slot machines are the most popular casino game in the world, both at land-based casinos and on Internet gambling sites Playtech, founded in 1999, is one of the major software providers for the online gambling industry
Russian Coins Phenomenon
Reading latest news you could see titles like ?Sale of Russian Ruble Paves the Way in Goldberg Coins Pre Long Beach Auction?, ?Russian Ruble (1714/3 PCGS EF-45) fetching $46,800? and going through Russian Coin forums, you will see topics, such as ?Russian Coins Prices are MAD? and ?This hobby is becoming too expensive?.
About Ancient Coins And Legal Tender
Getting Started with the Hobby of Numismatics and Collecting Coins.
Coin Shops
Knowing that you need to better realize this topic I recommend that you take Five minutes to read what we have to say. Coins are for the most part very gripping items to collect. And for the interested mint collector, this is one of the best way to sympathize the diverse conditions in history that resulted in the coins being minted. While there are many ways that you can purchase coins for a coin collection the best way to get good select coins in which to begin your mint collection is with coin shops. These coin shops will have lots of unlike coins that can be sold, displayed for personal or business reasons, and the coin chops will have people who are knowledgeable about coins. In some cases the person who is marketing and purchasing vari ...
Experience The Gold Rush With Gold Coins
A lot of people find collecting gold coins as not only an incredibly interesting hobby but a fairly lucrative one as well! Over time, your collection will accure value and parts of it can be sold if you desire. This way, you will have additional income for yourself later in life in addition to a fantastic collection of valuable coins.
Cleaning coins - Should you do it?
Allow me to guide through the aspects of Cleaning Coins.
What Can The Gold Coin Dealers Do For You?
Among all the links that form the chain of coin collection, gold coin dealers are the most important link. They buy coins from different sources and sell them to collectors or investors. A collector who wants to dispose off his collection to safe hands can also approach a gold coin dealer. These are the professionals in the sector of coin collection. They do it to make a living and the level of expertise gained by gold coin dealers can only be termed magnanimous.
Participate in Coin Collecting For Profits
Millions of people enjoy coin collecting People of every age enjoy this fun hobby