Calgary, Alberta, July 4, 2019 – The Royal Canadian Mint joins Calgarians in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Victory Stampede with the unveiling of a silver collector coin commemorating the historic rodeo honouring Canada’s First World War soldiers.
Note that the event has moved to an indoor venue due to weather conditions.
Where:
The Market
Front of BMO Centre Hall A
Stampede Park
When: Thursday, July 4, 2019
Media and guest arrival: 6:00 pm
Brief remarks and unveil: 6:15 pm
Who:
Ms. Phyllis Clark, Chair, Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors
Mr. Warren Connell, CEO, Calgary Stampede
Brigadier General Stephen Lacroix, Commander, 3rd Canadian Division/
Joint Task Force West and Honorary Stampede Parade Marshal
Ms. Michelle Grant, Victory Stampede Coin Designer
About the Royal Canadian Mint
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For more information, please contact:
Alex Reeves Jennifer Booth
Senior Manager, Public Affairs Manager, Public Relations
Royal Canadian Mint Calgary Stampede
Telephone: (613) 884-6370 Telephone: (403) 261-0327
reeves@mint.ca jbooth@calgarystampede.com
