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Royal Canadian Mint Coins That Celebrate Milestones For PEI And The Yukon

August 14, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canada's Prince Edward Island and the Yukon are both celebrating big milestones this year, and the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing two new milestone coins to commemorate them. If you're a history buff, numismatist or Canadian coin collector, you will be interested in these Prince Edward Island and Yukon coins. Each coin is beautifully designed with classic symbols of each location and its milestone. Continue reading to learn more about the significance behind these coins and what makes them a great collector's item. $20 Silver Coin Celebrates the Yukon’s 125th Anniversary Yukon, the westernmost territory in Canada, is also the...

The Raven Brings the Light Indigenous Creation Coin

August 9, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Indigenous creation story is legendary, and this new Royal Canadian Mint coin captures it on an iconic emblem with designs by two of British Columbia’s own—Alano Edzerza and Susanna Blunt. The two artists create a mural masterpiece that flies above other raven coins. Uniting Canadian governments and Indigenous groups, this beacon of light, hope, and eternity screams (as a raven might) of their bright future together. It’s a physical reminder that the stories that are passed on have more weight than silver or gold. Learn more here about the 2023 $250 Raven Brings the Light coin. The History Behind...

2023 Royal Canadian Mint Mosaic of Canadian Icons 6-Coin Set

July 31, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The 2023 Mosaic of Canada Icons 6-coin set is an extraordinary chance to lay hands on your favourite classic Canadian coin designs with a unique twist. The Royal Canadian Mint has decided to dedicate its efforts to honour the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022) and will not be issuing any standard 2023-dated Canadian circulation coins with her portrait, instead offering a limited collector’s edition for each of the six Canadian coin denominations. But wait, there's more! This special Collector's Edition is the ultimate tribute to our country's beloved symbols, official or not. The 50-cent piece has been modified to...

Check Out the 2022 Royal Canadian Mint Annual Collection Book

July 27, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Are you a coin collector, numismatist, or otherwise interested in Canadian currency? If so, here is something to be excited about the Royal Canadian Mint's Annual Collection book. This incredible volume features a stunning visual journey through the RCM coins that were released in 2022. Whether you're just starting your collection or already have some prized pieces of Canadian coinage in your possession, this annual collection book is perfect for any numismatic enthusiast! Commemorative coins are a great way for collectors to grow their collections with exciting and unique coins. The new Annual Collection Book released by the RCM is...

Collecting Royal Canadian Mint Coins Showcasing Canada’s Wildlife

July 24, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Collecting coins can be a gratifying hobby - not only do you get to see tangible pieces of history, but if you choose wisely, your collection could increase in value over time. Some collectors love to look for coins around a specific theme. A great place to start a new collection is with an animal theme. Canada is home to many incredible animals and you’ll find a wide selection of wildlife coins at Colonial Acres. In this post, we’ll explore some of the coins released over the years by the Royal Canadian Mint that showcase wildlife in Canada. 2019 Wildlife...

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