OTTAWA,
ON, Sept. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian
Mint is unveiling a special two–dollar circulation coin honouring
Jean Paul Riopelle, one of the most
influential artists of the mid-20th century, in
Canada and the world. The launch
of this new coin, featuring Riopelle's celebrated work will take
place at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, which will later host Riopelle:
Crossroads in Time, an exhibition coinciding with the
centennial celebrations of Jean Paul
Riopelle's birth.
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Where:
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National Gallery of
Canada
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380 Sussex
Drive
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OTTAWA ON
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When:
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Tuesday, October 3,
2023
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Media and guest
arrival: 10:00 a.m.
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Remarks and unveiling:
10:30 a.m.
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Who:
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Marie
Lemay, President and CEO, Royal Canadian
Mint
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Michael Audain, Chair
of the Riopelle Foundation
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Jean-François Bélisle,
Director and CEO of the National Gallery
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About the Royal Canadian
Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for
the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is one of
the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing
award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as
well as Canada's prestigious
military and civilian honours. As an established London and COMEX Good Delivery refiner, the
Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold and silver
refining services. As an organization that strives to take better
care of the environment, to cultivate safe and inclusive workplaces
and to make a positive impact on the communities where it operates,
the Mint integrates environmental, social and governance practices
in every aspect of its operations. For more information on the
Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint
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SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint