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Canadian Coins Featuring the Iconic Oscar Peterson

October 13, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canadian Coins Featuring the Iconic Oscar Peterson Duke Ellington called him the “Maharaja of the Keyboard.” He won seven Grammys and a lifetime achievement award from the organization. It would take another page or two to list his other awards, which include a UNESCO Music Prize, honorary degrees from more than 10 universities and multiple awards for pianist of the year, and others. Who is this paragon of the piano? It’s Oscar Peterson, noted jazz pianist and composer. Louis Armstrong called Peterson “the man with four hands,” for his style, speed and dexterity when playing piano. Peterson is considered a...

2023 $15 Lunar Year of the Rabbit Fine Silver Coin

October 11, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year astrological cycle, with each year represented by a different animal. The Royal Canadian Mint started a series of commemorative coins celebrating the Chinese Zodiac starting in 2022, the Year of the Tiger. The series continues with a 2023 coin for the Year of the Rabbit. What Is the Significance of the Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac? According to the story, the Jade Emperor invited the animals to his palace for a party. He told them that the order in which they arrived would determine their position in the Chinese Zodiac. The Rabbit knew that...

5 Popular Vintage Bracelet Styles

October 7, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Fashion is cyclical, which is why vintage jewellery is such an investment — old trends are bound to come back into style, and when they do, you'll have a unique piece to show off. Lovers of historical jewelry may be especially intrigued by bracelets, which come in hundreds of styles with rich roots in ancient traditions. Which ones should you check out? Here are our top five bracelet styles for vintage fashionistas. 1. Gemstone Bracelets The origin of gemstone bracelets is unknown, as the earliest pieces can be traced back millennia. Ancient cultures all over the world integrated gemstones into...

Lower Canada Tokens and the Rebellion in 1837

September 29, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

1837 isn’t a particularly noteworthy year in the archives of history. Yet in Canada, which was not officially Canada at the time, two rebellions took place that were part of the events that led to the country’s nationhood. Lower Canada tokens are part of the history of that time frame, but they don’t tell the whole story of the uprisings. Here’s the importance of these tokens that represent what was happening in Lower and Upper Canada. Historical Context For The Rebellions of 1837 The United States had recently been born. Britain was not very popular in the original 13 American...

Is the 1856 Nova Scotia Mayflower Token the Most Beautiful Design Ever Created?

September 27, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

1856 isn’t necessarily a notable year. In March, the British Empire’s Crimean War ended and the Treaty of Paris was signed. Dallas, Texas was incorporated as a city. The Second Opium War began in China. And in a little territory on the Atlantic coast of what would become Canada, a small token, or coin, was minted with the blessing of the British government. The 1856 Nova Scotia Mayflower Token is often considered one of the most beautiful coins ever designed. Here’s some history about this Canadian half penny. A Brief History of Currency in Nova Scotia The modern economy runs...

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