Last updated on April 14th, 2021 at 03:11 amLast Updated on April 14, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins It is said that the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has appeared on banknotes in every continent except Antarctica. Canada was the very first country to feature the Queen on its bills, featuring her portrait throughout her life and reign several times on Canadian paper money. Read on to learn about the times when Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait adorned paper money in Canada, which include: The 1935 Series The 1954 Canadian Landscape Series The 1967 Commemorative Note The 1969-1979 Scenes Of…
Read more
Archives for April 2018
What Is A United States Proof Set?
Last updated on April 8th, 2021 at 12:51 pmLast Updated on April 8, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The term “proof set” is one that often tends to confuse beginner coin collectors. It actually stands for a collection of proof coins from one particular year. The set can be individually assembled by a collector or dealer from proof coins purchased separately, or can be officially marketed by the issuing mint as a “set.” The most important part is that the coins included in a proof set are all special specimen strikings for exhibition, souvenir, presentation or some other numismatic…
Read more
Great Addition To Your Collection: Burrowing Owl Set
Last updated on April 15th, 2020 at 07:22 amLast Updated on April 15, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Starting off as a coin collector means not just investing one’s time in an interesting and potentially lucrative hobby; it also means having superb and refined taste. When it comes to Royal Canadian Mint coins, there are many that are intricately designed, beautifully detailed and masterfully crafted. But if you are looking for a unique way to inspire someones collecting interest, consider the remarkable 6-Coin Specimen Set – Burrowing Owl (2018). What Is So Special About The Burrowing Owl Coin Set?…
Read more
The Perfect Gift: Star Trek 3 Silver Coin Set
Last Updated on April 19, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Any true Star Trek aficionado will be able to name three of the most famous vessels in Starfleet history in the middle of the night. But, what’s the one thing better than being able to just name the vessels? It’s owning your very own Star Trek Iconic Starships – Pure Silver Glow-in-the-Dark 3-Coin Subscription (2018). Star Trek’s iconic starships have transported millions of imaginations deep into the final frontier whether encountering unusual phenomena or exploring new worlds. This makes them must-haves if you’re an avid Royal Canadian Mint coins…
Read more
Selling The Coins That You’ve Inherited – Part 1
Last updated on April 14th, 2021 at 03:37 amLast Updated on April 14, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins If you inherit a coin collection, you have two major options of what you can do with them. One, you could try to keep it and learn more about coins (if you’re not an enthusiast already) in order to expand it. Or two, you could do your best to sell it, hopefully for a profit. Most people who inherit a coin collection opt for selling it, but it can be a troublesome challenge. There are many ways you can get yourself…
Read more
Ask Colonial Acres: Consignment 101
If you happen to be a coin collector and are thinking about selling more than several coin pieces or perhaps your entire collection, it can be a difficult process. This goes especially if you’re inexperienced in selling coins, which means you could easily be tricked. Another possibility is that you don’t end up selling most or all of your coins at the right price, which creates a big problem if the reason for liquidating your collection is to get some quick funds. This is where consigning your collection or pieces to an experienced dealer like Colonial Acres can greatly come…
Read more
Everything You Need To Know About Coin Flips
Last updated on April 15th, 2020 at 07:04 amLast Updated on April 15, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Coin flips are small plastic, Mylar or PVC pockets that fold in half and are designed to hold coins. They usually measure five centimetres when folded, but can be found in an array of other different dimensions. A dealer or collector will typically take a coin and put it in the pocket on one side of the flip, and use a small piece of card or paper known as an insert to put in the other pocket to help identify the…
Read more
The Gold Rush Continues: Buy Bullion At Colonial
Last updated on April 15th, 2020 at 06:46 amLast Updated on April 15, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Precious metals can offer a great hedge against the volatility of investment markets in the long term. This is crucial information when it comes to looking at which investment strategy is right for you and when diversifying an existing investment portfolio to mitigate against risk. Narrowing your decision down to buying gold bullion or silver bullion bars or coins becomes a logical next step as gold continues to gain in today’s markets. The Popularity Of Gold & Silver Gold and silver…
Read more