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Polar Bear $2 Canadian Coin Is the Latest in the “Bigger Picture” Series

January 19, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Every image on the back of the circulation coins from the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story. However, it does not necessarily tell the entire story. The "Bigger Picture" Canada mint coins take the familiar images from the reverse of Canadian circulation coins and place them in a broader context so the viewer can understand more about the image and why it is significant. The newest addition to the Bigger Picture series is a five-ounce coin in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating, and it celebrates the polar bear on the back of the Canadian two-dollar coin, or Toonie....

Learn more About the Royal Canadian Air Force Red Knight Coin

January 16, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

If you are interested in either Canadian coins or aerobatics, you are probably already familiar with the commemorative coins celebrating the Snowbirds and the Golden Hawks. The Red Knight was an air display team that predated the former and outlasted the latter, but since the cancellation of the program in 1970, fewer Canadians are familiar with it. In 2022, the Royal Canadian Mint released a pure silver $30 coin commemorating the Red Knight for the first time. It is likely to be popular with both aviation enthusiasts and those who appreciate Canadian coins. Origins The Canadian International Air Show is...

Colonial Acres Is Always Buying! Here Are Some Tips When Selling Jewellery

January 11, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Estate jewellery presents a tremendous financial opportunity for owners willing to part with it. Of course, the term covers such a broad range of items that determining what's valuable and what isn't can be challenging. Colonial Acres Coins shares some selling tips to help customers get a fair price for their estate jewellery in Canada. Why Sell Estate Jewellery in Canada? Jewellery tends to pile up over the years, and if your tastes change, you may want to declutter. Offering estate jewellery for sale is an excellent way to fund future purchases while cleaning out the closet. Selling unwanted items...

Chinese Zodiac Coins: January Garnet Birthstone

January 6, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

January’s birthstone, the garnet, is a beautiful red stone that symbolizes truth and faith. Legend has it that Noah used a garnet stone as a light on the ark. In Rome, in the third and fourth centuries, warriors would wear a garnet when they went into battle for protection. Ancient Egyptians wore garnets to protect against bad dreams. The different zodiac birthstone coin sets are the perfect gift for anyone born in January or those who want to expand their coin collection. Below we will highlight some of the sets that the Royal Canadian Mint has released over the years....

What Is Fashion Jewellery?

December 21, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

If you're a jewellery enthusiast, it's important to understand the difference between fashion and fine varieties. While many people think that costume and fashion jewellery are synonymous, this is not entirely true. The definition of costume jewellery is inexpensive jewellery made of fake gemstones and inexpensive metals, and fashion jewellery is much higher in quality. Fine jewellery is similar in composition, but it is usually reserved for special occasions. There are many pieces of fine or fashion vintage jewellery to choose from at Colonial Acres Coins and here is some tips to tell the difference between fine and fashion jewellery...

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