Attention News/Assignment Editors:

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

    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.

              A 2008 RBC Olympian will also be onsite to sign autographs.

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

    Where:    RBC Royal Bank
              Clayton Park Branch
              271 Lacewood Drive
              Halifax, NS

    Who:      Hugh Smith, 2007 National Championship Silver medalist in
              Gymnastics (Floor Exercises) and RBC Olympian

              Alex Duckworth, Olympic Hopeful, 2007 Canada Winter Games Gold
              medalist
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For further information: Christine Aquino, Director, Communications,
Royal Canadian Mint, (613) 993-9999, aquino@mint.ca; Trish Vardy, Advisor,
Public Affairs & Community Relations, RBC Royal Bank, (902) 421-4105,
trish.vardy@rbc.com