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Re:The Royal Canadian Mint just announced a new alternative ... by kerryfalk on Wednesday April 04, 2012 @01:26PM (#3798663)
I am just as skeptical as you and am waiting for an official press release. This was posted on the 15th of March and claims there will be an official announcement on the 17th of April.

http://www.techvibes.com/blog/royal-canadian-mint-developing...

Re:The Royal Canadian Mint just announced a new alternative ... by burke on Wednesday April 04, 2012 @02:52PM (#3799191)
FWIW, we emailed an @mint.ca address asking if it is legitimate, and they confirmed.