Royal Canadian Mint to Launch Circulation Coin Design Contest to Mark Canada's 150th Anniversary

OTTAWA, March 6, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - The Royal Canadian Mint will kick off the nation-wide My Canada, My Inspiration circulation coin design contest with a live competitive painting event with Art Battle Canada in Ottawa. 

Where:	Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts   310 St. Patrick Street  Ottawa, ON
When:	March 11, 2015  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  Event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

About the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown Corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. An ISO 9001-2008 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, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca.

SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint

For further information: Christine Aquino, Director, Communications and Public Affairs, Royal Canadian Mint, Telephone: [phone], [e-mail]