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The Royal Canadian Mint announced the issuing of a new two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

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The Royal Canadian Mint announced the issuing of a new two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

 

The new two-dollar coin is stamped with it’s special paint during the manufacturing process.

The new two-dollar coin is stamped with it’s special paint during the manufacturing process.

The new two-dollar coin is stamped with it's special paint during the manufacturing process.
The new two-dollar coin is stamped with it's special paint during the manufacturing process.

 

The coin recalls the signing of the historic peace treaty ending the First World War on November 11, 1918.

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Jennifer Camelon, Interim President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint during the unveiling of the new coin.
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Jennifer Camelon, Interim President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint during the unveiling of the new coin.
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Alex Reeves, Senior Advisor, External Communications, Royal Canadian Mint is interviewed by media during the unveiling of the new coin.
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Alex Reeves, Senior Advisor, External Communications, Royal Canadian Mint is interviewed by media during the unveiling of the new coin.
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Mike Deal started freelancing for the Winnipeg Free Press in 1997. Three years later, he landed a part-time job as a night photo desk editor.

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