We have a couple of items about the Royal Canadian Mint this week. Here's one about their new "100% Canadian" gold
coin. -Editor
The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to issue its first collectible coin crafted entirely of Nunavut-sourced gold. Designed by Inuk artist
Andrew Qappik, the reverse image highlights the walrus, ptarmigan, polar bear, bowhead whale and narwhal, all framed within the outline of a maple
leaf. The beautifully crafted coin is available for purchase as of today.
In another innovation, the 1/10 oz. gold coin is struck on newly developed blanks that are thinner and wider than usual, yet with the same relief,
allowing for a larger canvas for the Arctic-themed design. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
"In anticipation of Nunavut's 20th anniversary, the Mint is very pleased to celebrate the beauty and talent that Nunavut and its people
add to the Canadian fabric," said the Mint's Vice President of Sales Chris Carkner. "From the responsibly-mined gold, to the artist and
his design, Canadians can be proud of this 100% Canadian coin."
The coin is crafted from 99.99% pure gold, mined in Nunavut at the TMAC Resources' mine at Hope Bay and by Agnico Eagle Mines' Meadowbank
mine, near Baker Lake, Nunavut.
"We are honoured that gold from our Meadowbank mine is part of the Royal Canadian Mint's special Symbols of the North collectible gold
coin", said Sean Boyd, Vice-Chair and CEO of Agnico Eagle Mines. "Our Inuit employees, suppliers and partners can all take great pride in
knowing that they have participated in making this unique coin that celebrates their heritage and culture."
To read the complete article, see:
Canadian Mint issues
Nunavut gold coin (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/royal-canadian-mint-issues-first-coin-minted-of-pure-nunavut-gold-686557771.html)
Dick Hanscom forwarded a CBC News version of the story. Thanks. -Editor
To read the complete article, see: Canadian Mint crafts
coin from Nunavut gold before territory's 20-year anniversary
(http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/canadian-mint-nunavut-gold-coin-1.4722386)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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