Because coins are produced to meet demand, poppy coins will also be available at financial institutions in the months following the coin's unveil. Tim Hortons, a distinctive Canadian enterprise, is the Mint's exclusive distribution partner for the poppy coin.

More importantly, I hope that the poppy coin will inspire Canadians to support the Legion's 2004 Poppy and Remembrance Campaign, which helps provide needed services and support for our veterans.'Д«eginning on October 21, 2004, the new poppy coin will be available from Tim Hortons locations across Canada. I want to thank the Royal Canadian Legion for allowing us to use the poppy image, and to congratulate our Mint production team for making this world first possible. 'The self sacrifice and courage symbolized by the poppy is universally understood by all Canadians and it also epitomizes Canada's pride of place in world history. 'The Mint felt very strongly about dedicating the world's first coloured circulation coin to Canada's war veterans,' said David C. 'This will serve to remind all Canadians every day of the importance of supporting the Legion's Poppy and Remembrance Campaign.' 'We owe our veterans a debt we can never repay and the Mint is to be congratulated for having the technical ingenuity to produce a coloured coin,' said Minister of National Revenue and Minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint, the Honourable John McCallum. I want to express my deep appreciation to the Royal Canadian Mint for designing a coin whose unique coloured design will make the 2004 Remembrance Day commemoration truly special.' 'As the guardian of the memory of lost comrades and friends, the Legion has a solemn responsibility to ensure that the poppy is always used in a dignified manner. 'The poppy is a hallowed symbol to our members and to all Canadians' said Mary Ann Burdett, Dominion President, The Royal Canadian Legion. On the eve of the 2004 Remembrance Day commemorations, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to launch a landmark coloured circulation coin that will remind Canadians in a singular way of our proud role in world history and to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom.

Each Remembrance Day, Canadians show their abiding respect for those who have freely given their lives for the cause of freedom, justice and peace by wearing a poppy. The red poppy is Canada's flower of remembrance. The 25-cent coin features a red poppy, the symbol that pays homage to the 117,000 brave Canadians that have died while in the service of the nation. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Octo-Today the Royal Canadian Mint together with the Royal Canadian Legion unveiled the world's first coloured circulation coin. The Royal Canadian Mint Launches The World's First Coloured Coin Commemorating The Poppy

Remembrance poppy display case