Royal Canadian Mint Closes Boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg

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Mar 13, 2020, 16:22 ET

OTTAWA and WINNIPEG, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint wishes to advise the public it has decided to close its boutiques in Winnipeg and Ottawa, effective Saturday, March 14 until further notice.

The decision was taken in line with guidance from the Government of Canada on reducing the risk of transmitting COVID-19.

Our Customer Solutions Centre remains open to take orders, answer questions and provide information at 1-800-267-1871. The Mint will re-open its boutiques as soon as possible, and will notify the public at www.mint.ca as well as its social media platforms.

The Mint regrets the impact of this decision on customers and those who intended to tour the facilities over the next few weeks.

About the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is recognized as one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high quality coinage products and related services on an international scale. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint