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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...

The Quest for Queen Elizabeth Keepsakes and Collectible Coins

December 19, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

At the time of her death on Sept. 8th, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch in the history of the British throne. Her death is one of the most significant world events of the year. Queen Elizabeth has appeared on Canadian paper money and coins since she acceded to the throne, and in some cases, even before. Interest in purchasing Queen Elizabeth coins has increased substantially since her death. Why Has Interest in Queen Elizabeth Coins For Sale Increased? Queen Elizabeth II's reign lasted over 70 years. She has been the only monarch most Canadians have ever known....

Magic of the Seasons $50 Silver Coin

December 16, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

For children, there is nothing as wonderful as the fun of waking up on Christmas morning and seeing what surprises Santa Claus has left for them. Some people say that Santa Claus isn't real, but even if some of the stories about him are embellished, he was based on a historical figure, so the legend has a basis in fact. The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates Santa Claus and the joy his storied exploits have brought to children for hundreds of years with a commemorative $50 silver coin that offers its own special holiday surprise. The Origins of Santa Claus The...

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