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March 2, 2025 23 mins

🎙️ Welcome to The Palapa Pulse Podcast, where we explore the best of Ottawa! Today, we’re taking you inside one of Canada’s most fascinating institutions—the Royal Canadian Mint! 🏛️💰

More than just a place where coins are made, the Royal Canadian Mint is a hub of innovation, craftsmanship, and history. From striking Canada’s very first 50-cent coin in 1908 to producing world-class bullion and collector coins today, the Mint has played a major role in shaping the country’s financial and cultural landscape.

🌟 What’s Inside This Episode?

🏛️ A National Treasure – Discover how the Royal Canadian Mint went from producing coins in England to becoming a world leader in coinage and bullion production.

🪙 Beyond Spare Change – Learn how the Mint creates circulation coins for Canada and other countries, plus its role in bullion, medals, and secure storage.

🔬 Cutting-Edge Innovation – Did you know the Mint pioneered glow-in-the-dark coins, multi-ply plating, and coloured coin technology? We dive into how Canada is leading the way in minting advancements!

🚀 Gold, Silver & Investment Power – The Mint isn’t just for collectors—it’s a major producer of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion for investors worldwide!

🔒 Behind the Security Doors – With armed guards, X-ray machines, and some of Canada’s most valuable materials inside, we reveal just how secure the Mint’s Ottawa facility really is.

🎟️ Take the Tour! – The Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa offers fun, educational tours where you can see how coins are made and even hold a solid gold bar! 🏆 Plan your visit now: www.mint.ca

🚤 View the Mint from the Water! – Did you know you can cruise past the Royal Canadian Mint on a floating Tiki Bar? Book your Palapa Tour for a unique view of this historic landmark! 🌊🌴 www.ottawapalapa.tours

Whether you're a history buff, a coin collector, or just looking for an exciting new experience in Ottawa, the Royal Canadian Mint is a must-visit destination!

🎧 Tune in now & start planning your Mint adventure! 👉 www.palapa.live

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