Figure Skating Depicted On Newly Released Vancouver 2010 Coin
The sport of figure skating is depicted on the Royal Canadian Mint's newest coin, which was launched yesterday in Vancouver. It's the ninth of 17 circulation coins to commemorate the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint said in a press release, "Canada has a very proud history in Olympic figure skating and the Mint is delighted to feature this popular winter sport in our extensive coin program. Saving this special coin, along with the other coins in the Vancouver 2010 collection, is a unique way to build momentum as we await the Games and to generate luck for our athletes who will be competing in this momentous event in our nation's history".
Up to 22 million 25-cent figure skating coins will enter into circulation Tuesday and will be available exclusively at RBC branches and participating Petro-Canada outlets. RBC is a Premier National Partner and Petro-Canada is a National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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