REGINA, January 13, 2005 -- The Royal Canadian Mint and the Saskatchewan Centennial Office will host a reception to announce a special coin initiative on Monday, January 17, 2005. The Honourable Ralph Goodale, PC., M.P., Minister of Finance , the Honourable Lorne Calvert, Premier of Saskatchewan and Mr. David C. Dingwall, President and CEO, Royal Canadian Mint, will be on hand and available for interviews. DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2004 LOCATION: DORIS KNIGHT HALL SASKATCHEWAN CENTRE FOR THE ARTS 200 LAKESHORE DRIVE REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN TIME: 1.30 P.M. CENTRAL STANDARD TIME A media release and images will be issued on the Canadian News Wire service and the Mint's download capable website at approximately 13:30. Event photographs and accompanying cutlines will be posted at approximately 14:30 CST. The Royal Canadian Mint, an ISO 9001-2000 certified company, is the Crown Corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. In operation since 1908, 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. For more information on the Royal Canadian Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca . - 30 - For further information: Chris Shauf Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 Tel.: (306) 787-1254 Cell: (306) 530-5775 Phil Taylor Royal Canadian Mint Tel.: (613) 993-9999 Cell.: (613) 797-9125
