Last updated on April 14th, 2021 at 03:47 amLast Updated on April 14, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint is an institution that has certainly done its share of supplying domestic and world collectors with exquisite and beautiful specimens for their collections. However, one demographic that has traditionally not been as interested in coins are youngsters. That is why this year the Mint offers several masterfully crafted editions of coins that are guaranteed to appeal to the youngest population. Coin collecting has traditionally been a hobby reserved for adult connoisseurs. That is not the case anymore. The…
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Archives for November 2017
The Royal Canadian Mint NHL Coin Set: A Great Gift for Young Fans
Last updated on May 28th, 2018 at 02:53 amLast Updated on May 28, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins It is often said that Canadian toddlers start reaching for the hockey stick as soon as they start walking. This comes as no surprise, as hockey is as much a symbol of Canada as the maple leaf. The Royal Canadian Mint takes great pride in celebrating this age-old Canadian tradition with its Learning to Play: Pure Silver Coloured 7-Coin Subscription. Every True Hockey Lover Deserves This Limited Edition Canadian Coin Set When it comes to Canadian coins, there’s hardly a better…
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The Royal Canadian Mint Releases a Highly-anticipated Coin
Last updated on June 7th, 2018 at 12:51 pmLast Updated on June 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Taking pride in one’s history is one of the rare things that cannot be exaggerated. 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the great nation of Canada and it makes perfect sense to mark the occasion in every way possible. Numerous Canada 150 coins already exist in circulation and as collector items. However, there is always room for one more, and this particular Royal Canadian Mint coin was well worth the wait. Feast your eyes on the 5 oz. Pure Silver Coloured…
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Royal Canadian Mint Offers The “Spirit Of Canada” Coin
Last updated on May 28th, 2018 at 02:08 amLast Updated on May 28, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins For many Canadians, the feeling of patriotism and pride in their country is the most important thing in the world. That’s understandable, given that Canada is a country with a long history and plenty to be proud of. Celebrating its spirit can be done in a lot of different ways, and the Spirit of Canada Pure Silver Coin is among the best of them. This Royal Canadian Mint coin promises to grow into a highly sought-after piece of silver for both…
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Holiday Themed Coins Offered At Colonial Acres
Last updated on April 15th, 2020 at 07:22 amLast Updated on April 15, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Each holiday season, people search for ideal gifts for their friends and family. However, many gifts are subject to fashion trends and current popularity. When it comes to thoughtful holiday gifts that resist passing trends, Colonial Acres has 2 unique options to offer this season. Each of them is special in its own way: The 2017 Holiday 5-Coin Gift Set; The 2018 5 oz. Pure Silver Coin with Murano Glass – Holiday Splendour. 2017 Holiday 5-Coin Gift Set One of the…
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Colonial Acres: Your One-stop Shop for Coin Collecting Gifts
Last updated on October 22nd, 2018 at 09:40 amLast Updated on October 22, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Holiday season is the time of year when people are able to truly demonstrate how imaginative and creative they can be. At the same time, it is a perfect time for friends to test how well they know each other. If your goal this holiday season is to be both creative and unique in gifting to others, then Colonial Acres Coins is the place you want to shop at. Why Should I Shop For Holiday Gifts At Colonial Acres Coins? Regardless of…
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Canadian Paper Money: History Of Canadian Banknotes
Last updated on May 28th, 2018 at 02:23 amLast Updated on May 28, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Throughout its history, Canadian paper money has had numerous forms, shapes, colours, and sizes. Currently, Canadian dollars are issued in $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 paper denominations. Current notes are issued by the Bank of Canada, with its first series of notes going back as far as 1935. However, before the current series of polymer banknotes that are used today, there have been numerous iterations throughout history. British Army notes were the first paper money issued in Canada denominated in…
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An Extensive Look at the 1911 Canadian Silver Dollar
When it comes to collecting different items as a hobby or profession, there are typically possessions that range in value and availability. Usually, the rarer the object, the more sought after it is and the higher its value. When talking about collecting coins, it is common knowledge that these items number in the hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions. But, there is a true treasure among Canadian coins. Its name is the 1911 Canadian Silver Dollar and only three specimens were ever made. Why Is The Canadian Silver Dollar So Special? There is a number of reasons for that, actually:…
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