Royal Canadian Mint to unveil circulation coin commemorating War of 1812 hero Charles-Michel de Salaberry

OTTAWA, March 13, 2013 /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:		Stewart Museum
		20 Chemin du Tour de l'îsle
		Île Ste Hélène
		Montreal  QC
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When:		Friday, March 15, 2013
		Arrival: 9:45 am
		Remarks and unveil: 10:00 am
Who:		Mr. Guy Dancosse, Director, Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors
		Mr. Guy Vadeboncoeur, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Stewart Museum

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SOURCE: Royal Canadian Mint

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