The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates NHL's return with Winnipeg Jets coins

Prime minister Stephen Harper unveils the new Winnipeg Jets coin.

After a 15-year absence, the NHL® is returning to the City of Winnipeg and the Royal Canadian Mint is thrilled to celebrate this occasion by producing two special commemorative coins: a 2011-2012 Winnipeg Jets™ 50-cent commemorative coin and a 2011-2012 Winnipeg Jets™ $20 commemorative pure silver coin.

The 50-cent coin was unveiled Sunday at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Royal Canadian Mint Chair of the Board James B. Love and Winnipeg Jets owner Mark Chipman.

Hockey fans across Canada can order both commemorative coins, featuring the new logo of the Winnipeg Jets and the date 2011-2012 to celebrate their inaugural season, by visiting the mint's website at www.mint.ca. 

The 50-cent coin, produced at the Mint's Winnipeg facility with nickel-plated steel, retails for $14.95 and is available for online purchase now, as well as at the Mint's boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg while quantities last.

The 99.99 per cent pure silver $20 coin has a limited mintage of 15,000 and retails for $94.95. While customers can pre-order the $20 coin online immediately, delivery will begin in early November.

Look for these coins through the Mint's global network of dealers and distributors including participating Canada Post outlets, who will soon be selling these products.