"With two years to go until 2010, the Mint is delighted to be launching its second wave of circulation coins to commemorate the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "Featuring the dynamic and energetic sport of snowboarding is a fantastic way to kick off 2008."
"The Canadian Snowboard Federation is honored to have our sport immortalized through the Royal Canadian Mint's snowboard coin," said Tom McIllfaterick, CEO of the Canadian Snowboard Federation. "We are also pleased to be working with
Up to 22 million 25-cent snowboarding coins will enter into circulation thi week and will be available exclusively at RBC and participating Petro-Canada gas stations. RBC is a Premier National Partner and Petro-Canada is a National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Canadians can also look for these special coins in their change. Participating Petro-Canada gas stations will also sell snowboarding sport cards, containing a uniquely painted version of the coin. The sport cards, which are now available, sell for $7.95 CAN.
Designed by Canadian artist Glenn Green of Vancouver, the snowboarding circulation coin features a snowboarder in the center, a stylized maple leaf and the words 'Vancouver 2010'. The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, rendered by Susanna Blunt.
Canadians can look forward to four more Olympic Winter Games themed circulation coins in 2008: three 25-cent coins will feature the sports of freestyle skiing (April 16th), figure skating (September 10th) and bobsleigh (October 29th), while the 2008 Lucky Loonie will be launched on July 23rd, prior to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
