OTTAWA, March 8, 2005 -- The Royal Canadian Mint will unveil the new Terry Fox commemorative circulation coin on March 14th, 2005 in Burnaby, British Columbia. The special event will take place at Simon Fraser University - Terry's Alma Mater - and will be celebrating the life and legacy of one of Canada's greatest heroes. The new commemorative Terry Fox circulation coin will be unveiled in front of 400 special guests and will begin circulating on April 4, 2005, just in time for the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. What: A public event to commemorate Terry Fox - the Royal Canadian Mint will unveil its newest circulation coin. Media interviews available upon request. When: Monday, March 14th, 2005 10:00 a.m. PST arrival 10:30 a.m. PST start Where: S.F.U. Theatre Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby BC Parking available in Lot B Who: The Honourable John McCallum, P.C., M.P. Minister of National Revenue, Minister responsible for The Royal Canadian Mint The Honourable David C. Dingwall, P.C., Q.C., President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint The Fox Family Live webcast: www.mint.ca/webcast/ - 30 - For further information and to RSVP: Phil Taylor Manager, Communications (613) 993 9999 (613) 991 5342 Fax: (613) 991 2628, Cellular: (613) 797-9125 E-mail: taylorp@mint.ca Jennifer Field Hill & Knowlton, (613) 786-9956 E-mail: jennifer.field@hillandknowlton.ca
