Hundreds in B.C. wait in line for chance to purchase new Canadian coins [Video]

A Royal Canadian Mint event at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond, B.C., drew hundreds of people willing to wait in line for a chance to buy new limited edition Canadian coins at face value.

The mint put a limit on the number of coins each person could buy because the demand was so high.

“It’s a bit overwhelming. We would have preferred to bring a lot more coins to serve everybody,” said Rob Alain, the mint’s precious metals sales manager. “Obviously the demand is through the roof and we’ll have to come back to greet these people in this city, as well.”

The event was held at a Canada Post office inside a store called Oomomo over three days – with coin collectors lining up five hours before the store opened on Sunday which was the final day.

Maria Shystko said she was waiting in line to purchase coins for a …