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Royal Canadian Mint’s “Million Dollar Coin” on Display at CNA Convention

The world-record 100-kg, 99.999% pure gold maple leaf bullion coin will be displayed at the 2008 annual convention of the Canadian Numismatic Association

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint (left) and Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint unveil the world's first 100-kg, 99999 pure gold bullion coin with a $1 million face value. (2007. CNW Group/Royal Canadian Mint)Media representatives and the general public are invited(*) to a one-day showing of the world’s largest, purest and highest denomination gold coin at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ottawa on Saturday, July 19, 2008.

The Royal Canadian Mint will display its 100-kg, 99999 pure Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin with a $1 million face value at its booth located on the floor of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s 2008 Convention.

The Mint will also exchange coins with visitors to its booth, in return for a 2008 $2 circulation coin commemorating the 400th anniversary of Quebec City.

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