Attention News/Assignment Editors:

Media advisory - Do You Believe in Luck? - Public invited to obtain their very own 2008 Lucky Loonie in Montreal

    OTTAWA, July 24 /CNW Telbec/ -

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    What:      To coincide with the national launch of the 2008 Lucky Loonie
               one-dollar coin, the Royal Canadian Mint and RBC Royal Bank
               are hosting a coin exchange for the general public. Be among
               the first to obtain this special coin, which will be a good
               luck charm for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic Teams competing
               in the upcoming Beijing Games.

               2008 RBC Olympians will also be onsite to sign autographs.

    When:      Tuesday, July 29th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

    Where:     RBC Royal Bank
               Place Ville Marie Branch
               1 Place Ville Marie
               Montreal, QC

    Who:       Martine Albert, 2006 Olympian, over 30 Canadian and North
               American titles in Biathlon and RBC Olympian

               Sandra Lizé, 2000 Olympian, Canadian Championship Gold
               medalist in Water Polo and RBC Olympian
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For further information: Christine Aquino, Director, Communications,
Royal Canadian Mint, (613) 993-9999, aquino@mint.ca; Raymond Chouinard, Senior
Advisor, Public Affairs, RBC Royal Bank, (514) 874-6556,
raymond.chouinard@rbc.com