Royal Canadian Mint circulating L.M. Montgomery commemorative coin [Video]

Coin collectors and Anne of Green Gables fans may want to attend Winnipeg’s Royal Canadian Mint this weekend.

From Friday to Sunday, the Mint is hosting a coin exchange where Winnipeggers will get the chance to add the $1 commemorative coin of the 150th birthday of L.M. Montgomery to their collection.

The commemorative circulation coin was unveiled last month and features a profile portrait of Montgomery, her signature and an image of Anne Shirley.

“I love the book and I was very excited to be here today, because she’s a classic in terms of the book for young readers,” said Venetia Bourrier who attended the coin exchange on Friday.

“It’s such a classic story and it’s a beautiful story.”

A per-person coin limit is in place at the event, continuing while supplies last.

The Mint notes that coin exchanges are cash-only transactions. Any Canadian circulation coin or banknote denomination will …