Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins It is difficult to choose a particular favourite among the many 2018 Royal Canadian Mint coins that celebrate Canadian history. But, it is clear that the 2018 Captain Cook at Nootka Sound Canada Silver Dollar Set is going to be a top contender for that spot. Captain James Cook trekked across Canada’s West Coast in 1778 in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. His month-long stay left a legendary imprint on Canadian history and is memorialized once again by the remarkably…
Archives for July 2018
Royal Wedding $20 Silver Coin Keepsake
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When looking for the right way to describe the Royal Canadian Mint, it can be said that it never fails to commemorate an important historical or cultural event related to either Canada or the United Kingdom. The RCM continues this long standing tradition even today with the 2018 Canada $20 Fine Silver Coin –The Royal Wedding Of Prince Harry And Ms. Meghan Markle. This coin serves to mark the occasion of yet another royal wedding, so keep reading to learn what…
Celebrating Canada’s Aviation History With Special $20 Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Canadian Silver Dollar is a piece of coin history that has earned iconic status in Canada. Having featured a number of historically and otherwise important milestones, commemorations, and celebrations, it is important to mention the 1996 Canada $20 Aviation – Avro Arrow CF-105 Sterling Silver Coin. The coin is yet another example of the importance the Royal Canadian Mint places on the national pride of Canadians, as well as how much it values every single one of the nation’s achievements…
2018 Canada $20 Captain Canuck Fine Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins There are many icons in Canada’s comic book history, but surely one of the most famous is Captain Canuck. Having long overgrown the status of a homemade comic book hero, he embodies human qualities such as integrity, determination, and self-sacrifice, all the while doing so with simultaneous compassion and humility. The Royal Canadian Mint is paying homage to the Canadian pop-culture icon who wears the colours of the Canadian national flag while fighting for peace and justice with this uniquely designed…
Understanding Gold Prices – How Colonial Can Help
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The price of gold is something that varies in incredible intervals and it is often difficult to predict what the future holds for investors. If you’re a coin collector and are particularly fond of silver and gold Canadian coin currency, this is an issue that concerns you. It can be a difficult task to invest in gold or silver, especially if you have no experience. Here are some factors known to influence gold and silver prices: Uncertainty This is a pretty…
Ancient Coin Collecting For Beginners
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Be it coins of Canada or ancient coins, coin collecting is a fun and potentially lucrative hobby or profession. But, while Canadian coins are plentiful and the most gorgeous to look at or own, that is often not the case with ancient coins. Ancient coins are often mistaken for being too difficult to understand, too expensive to collect and too rare. While that is true in some cases, the majority of pieces are actually quite common. Many are also less expensive…
What To Know Before Selling Your Gold Or Silver Bullion
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When it comes to the trading of any kind, the “buy low, sell high” mantra is something everyone knows by default. Aside from investing in just precious metals, this is a form of timeless truth that can be equally applied throughout countless other industries. As brilliant a piece of advice as it is, another universal truth also applies in this case, “easier said than done.” The point is that buying low and selling high is no simple matter whether you’re trading…
History of Canada Displayed on Arctic Double Dollar Coin Collection
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Canadian Arctic Expedition (CAE) of 1913-1918 was an important event in the history of Canada, helping to map out its northern borders and explore its rich flora, fauna, and geology. It also served to preserve Canada’s sovereignty in the region and marked a significant turning point in the territorial history of the Canadian Arctic that helped shape Canada into a free and strong nation. The year 2013 marked 100 years of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, and the perfect way to…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Unique Collectible Silver Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When collecting coins, the first thing that many think about is getting their hands on old, antique or rare coin pieces because they believe such coins hold great value. While that’s certainly true in many cases – one example being the Canada Silver Dollar – one must not forget that new coins that are minted continuously, might be worth investing in now and stored away for the future. Such is the case with several 2018 coins, which include: 2018 $100 Canada…
How a Variety of Coins Can Help the Value of Your Collection
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Coin collecting can yield quite a bit of money, believe it or not. Many coins gain value as the years go by, making coin collecting the rare hobby where you can get your full investment back as you sell off your coins. You should also know that some of your coins will gain value as the metal prices go up. The value of the Canadian Silver Dollar is pretty high, and there are many more specimens out there that are worthy…
