Royal Canadian Mint to unveil circulation coin commemorating War of 1812 hero

OTTAWA, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint will make an announcement to unveil a circulation coin honouring a key historical figure from the War of 1812.

Where:	Fort George National Historic Site (Flag Bastion) 51 Queens Parade Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
When:	Friday, October 12, 2012 Arrival: 9:45 am Remarks and unveil: 10:00 am
Who:	The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
	Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO, Royal Canadian Mint

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SOURCE: Royal Canadian Mint

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