China Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archive/June2004/22/c7529.html BC boy wins National Coin Design Contest Canada Day Coin to be given to new Canadians during Celebrate Canada Week OTTAWA, ON, June 22 /CNW/ - Mr. Tim Spiegel, Member, Board of Directors, Royal Canadian Mint, was in Brentwood Bay, BC, today to unveil the 2004 Canada Day Coin, which will be given to all new Canadians sworn in during Celebrate Canada Week Nick Wooster, aged 11, of Saanichton, British Columbia, submitted the winning design in a contest held earlier in the year and was also on hand to witness the public introduction of his design. The contest was held in partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Interestingly, Citizenship and Immigration Minister, the Honourable Denis Coderre, had launched the national contest at Bayside Middle School in October of 2003. "The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted to launch its 2004 Canada Day Coin in Brentwood Bay, and to offer our congratulations to Nick Wooster, the young artist who won the design contest" said Mr. Spiegel. "The playful design celebrates and emphasizes a playful humour, which is shared among all Canadians through kindness, regardless of language, culture or religion". When thousands of new Canadians receive their citizenship certificates next week, they will also receive the 2004 Canada Day coin. Since 2001, all new Canadians sworn in during Celebrate Canada Week (the week leading up to Canada Day) have received the limited edition Canada Day coins. The 2004 Canada Day 25-cent collector coins can be purchased directly from the Royal Canadian Mint by calling 1-800-267-1871, online at the Mint's Web site at www.mint.ca and at over 6,500 participating Canada Post outlets. They are also available from the Royal Canadian Mint's global network of dealers and distributors. The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown Corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Royal Canadian 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 That's pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancalagon the Black Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Is it just me or do most non-American currencies look as though they were designed by 11-year-olds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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