Last updated on February 7th, 2018 at 03:53 pmLast Updated on February 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When it comes to money, you’d be surprised to know that some items can be worth a lot. Money can be worth much more than face value and that’s often why so many people choose to collect coins and paper money. Coin collecting is something that has been in existence for many years. Some people love to collect different coins that represent different eras in our history, while others collect them purely for what they are worth. We take a look…
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Archives for December 2017
How to Keep Your Coin Collection in Mint Condition
Last updated on June 7th, 2018 at 12:39 pmLast Updated on June 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins If you are collecting coins, you’ll know just how important it is to make sure that you keep them in good condition. The Royal Canadian Mint has a lot of valuable information on rare coins, coin collections, and more. It also produces all of Canada’s circulation coins, so it’s a great place to start if you are interested in coins, what they are worth, and how to start coin collecting on your own. It’s a great resource for anyone looking for…
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The Story About The First Canadian Gold Coins
Last updated on June 7th, 2018 at 12:50 pmLast Updated on June 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The real story of the first Canadian gold coins goes back to 1853. That is when Canada adopted the gold standard. It was a bold move that simplified trade. At the same time, it required the country to have enough gold reserves to back its currency. Adopting this standard resulted in a growing interest in mint gold at a Canadian mint. An interest that would prove to be the birth of Canadian coin currency. Canadian Coin Currency: The Idea Behind Gold…
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The Story Behind the 1974 Canadian Two Dollar Banknote Image
Last updated on April 16th, 2020 at 07:04 amLast Updated on April 16, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins During 1974 until 1979, the image on the $2 bill was one of Joseph Idlout and his family, preparing boats for a hunt. Most Canadians might remember this image on their Canadian paper money, or may still even have one of these bills. There is quite an interesting story behind this image. Who Was Joseph Idlout? Joseph Idlout was the grandfather of Canadian musician Lucie Idlout. She revealed to CBC Radio program DNTO recently, where the image of her grandfather and…
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What You Need To Know About Coin Grading
Last updated on April 14th, 2021 at 03:35 amLast Updated on April 14, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Be it Canadian coin currency or that of other countries, coin grading is a process that sometimes creates much controversy. While it is an important aspect of coin collecting, it is not a process that gives identical results each time it is applied. In fact, grading is always done according to each individual opinion of each grader. Canadian Coin Currency: The Challenges Of Grading One way to go around the fact that it is human nature to be subjective about beauty…
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What Supplies Do I Need For My Coin Collection?
Last updated on February 7th, 2018 at 03:30 pmLast Updated on February 7, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Regardless of whether you are a beginner or experienced coin collector, there are several supplies you need in order to practice your interesting hobby. The purpose of these coin supplies is to help keep your coins in pristine condition and away from damage. Also, they help you to properly display and store your coin collection. Here are the basic supplies you will want to get your hands on: Coin holders Soft cloth/pad Gloves Light & magnifier Coin albums and folders Flat…
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