Last updated on April 14th, 2021 at 03:48 amLast Updated on April 14, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The origin of the Franklin Mint In 1964 Joseph Segel founded a private mint in Wawa, Pennsylvania, to manufacture and sell Franklin Mint privately minted gold and silver commemorative rounds and medallions. The company expanded to include making jewelry, diecast vehicles, dolls, and other collectibles. Over the years the company has repeatedly been bought and resold, and presently under ownership by the Sequential brands group based in New York City. The Franklin Mint no longer exists and is only operational as…
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Archives for September 2017
Buying and Selling Silver Cutlery And Serving Pieces
Last updated on June 7th, 2018 at 12:30 pmLast Updated on June 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Silver or Sterling Silver, what is the difference? The content of items that are pure silver is 99.9% silver, whereas Sterling silver consists of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals. Pure silver retains its look even when exposed to the elements, while Sterling silver tends to tarnish easily and needs regular cleaning/ polishing to keep it looking good. Dealers that buy and sell silver cutlery will not usually buy silver plates as melting them down to extract the silver is…
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Buying and Selling World Gold Coins
Last updated on June 7th, 2018 at 12:36 pmLast Updated on June 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Selling world gold coins, know their value first Buying and selling world gold coins can be quite lucrative as long as you are well-informed and aware of the value of your collection. A good way for beginners is to go online and view the gold coins that are the most advantageous to collect for resale. Also, read books about collecting gold coins of the world, the various shapes, dates and the karat worth of the gold content. This is important for…
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Buying and Selling: How to take care of your coin collection
Last updated on June 7th, 2018 at 12:36 pmLast Updated on June 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Proper caring is necessary for your Coin Collection Proper storing and caring for your coin collection is important to avoid depreciating the value. Seeing a coin collection that is well-presented is a most impressive sight. Fine coins require the same care and storage as precious jewels do, so you must handle and store them in the correct way. Coins should be encased in acid-free paper sleeves or envelopes, presented in a good-looking album, or arranged in felt-lined drawers. However, folders are…
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Canada Rolls 1960 to present years
Last updated on June 7th, 2018 at 12:50 pmLast Updated on June 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Collectors of Canada coin rolls Since 1960, collectors of Canadian coin rolls have been able to find some interesting coin rolls to add to their collections. One of the most collectible coin rolls by hunters is the 1960 1- cent coin, featuring a maple leaf. Originally, there wasn’t so much of a call for dimes and quarters until 1968, when silver was discontinued and the introduction of silver-rejecting bank machines taking many of the silver coins out of circulation. For coin…
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Coin Collecting: Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own Set
Last updated on June 7th, 2018 at 01:59 pmLast Updated on June 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Deciding which coins you want to collect Coin collecting as a hobby can be very rewarding, especially when you come across a particular coin for your collection that you have been trying to find for ages. Before you begin to collect, learn about the various types of coins to find, and which ones interest you the most, such as historical and quality coins. Read books on collecting coins, how to grade, the value of a coin, and how to take care…
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Buying and Selling Montreal Olympic Coin Sets
Last updated on June 11th, 2018 at 09:18 amLast Updated on June 11, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Why the Royal Canadian mint produced the Montreal Olympic coins The Montreal Mayor in the initial stages of cost planning for the 1976 Olympic Games believed that most of the money to host the event could be raised through the sale of the Olympic coins, stamps, and lottery tickets. However, by the times the games were over, the cost had risen astronomically. The cost for the Olympic Stadium alone was $1.5 billion. At the government’s request in 1973, the Royal Canadian…
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Why you should sell gold coins or consign your items with us
Last updated on April 16th, 2020 at 06:54 amLast Updated on April 16, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Expertise and Professionalism is our specialty With more than 25 years of experience in the online auction industry, buying and selling gold and silver coins, jewelry, cutlery, and sculptured coins, we are proud to offer you our services. We are privileged to offer a team of five professional Numismatists to appraise and evaluate your items, who are all specialists in the various areas of numismatics. As well, we have a team for processing your consignments to us to ensure you’re achieving…
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How to Buy and Sell Silver Coins in Canada
Last updated on April 14th, 2021 at 03:49 amLast Updated on April 14, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins At Colonial Acres, we deal in the buying and selling of various precious metals including silver. For silver collectors, it is important to understand how the process works in Canada. By knowing how to buy and sell, you will be better equipped to make a profit on your collection. Our company buys silver coins throughout the world and can assist with the process of buying to help collectors invest in silver in a variety of ways. As a buyer of silver…
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Is it Worth it to Sell Silver Jewelry from Your Collection
Last updated on March 25th, 2021 at 03:23 amLast Updated on March 25, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Most every individual who has a jewelry collection has multiple pieces, from rings to necklaces and bracelets. Over time, there will be pieces that are not used and simply take up space. Instead of collecting piece after piece, or giving items away, you can actually make money by selling your old pieces. When it comes to silver jewelry, you can sell the pieces and make a pretty penny based on the silver content. Learn more about how to sell silver jewelry…
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