February 16, 2005 (TORONTO) -- The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) today announced plans for a commemorative Terry Fox circulation coin that will begin circulating on April 4, 2005, just in time for the 25th anniversary of the Marathon Of Hope. The coin will be unveiled on March 14, 2005, at an event in Vancouver, British Columbia. "The Terry Fox coin speaks directly to the heart of all Canadians, and its message is one of hope. The entire staff of the Mint takes great pride in crafting this accessible symbol that celebrates one of the truly remarkable individuals of our time", said David C. Dingwall, President and C.E.O. of the Royal Canadian Mint." "We are delighted with the new coin and impressed by the dedication, quality and design put forth by the Mint" said Darrell Fox, Terry's brother and National Director of the Terry Fox Foundation. "Through the Mint, Terry's hope and inspiration may be literally and metaphorically grasped by generations to come, immortalized on the timeless canvas of a circulating coin." Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope run in St. John's, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980. For 143 days Terry ran the equivalent of a marathon (42 kilometers / 26 miles) every day. His strength and determination turned an otherwise ordinary teenager into a national hero and launch an ongoing campaign that has raised more than $360 million dollars for cancer research. About The Royal Canadian Mint 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. About the Terry Fox Foundation The Terry Fox Foundation strives to maintain the heroic efforts and integrity that Terry himself embodied. It is a grassroots organization that relies heavily on the generosity of the private sector to support its activities. There is one national, and nine provincial Terry Fox Foundation offices in Canada. Currently, 87 cents of every dollar raised goes to fund cancer research. For more information, visit www.terryfoxrun.org -30- Pam Aung Thin Vice-President Communications Tel: (613) 993-5092 Tel: (613) 991-5342 Cellular: (613) 220-5096 E-mail: Aungthin@mint.ca
