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150th Anniversary Of TransAtlantic Cable Silver Dollar Coin

August 30, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 04:42 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Transatlantic cable, the Royal Canadian Mint took the opportunity to issue a special-edition silver dollar. This Canadian silver dollar celebrates a feat of engineering that is remembered today as a monument to perseverance. The cable provided vital communication between the continents of North America, Europe and the world over. Its eventual implementation managed to connect both sides of the Atlantic Ocean via telegraph just before the invention of the telephone and was an…
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Paper Money: A Look Back At The Canadian $5 Bill

August 28, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Canadian paper money, including the interesting five-dollar bill, has been regulated by the Bank of Canada ever since 1934. Since then, the banknotes of Canada have undergone many changes including the language and their design. For example, the banknotes were unilingual at first and usually had the picture of either the member of the royal family or the Prime Minister. The five-dollar bill has been particularly popular among collectors who aim at gathering them all. Read on to find out how it has evolved throughout the years and why you should consider one for your collection: The First Three Series…
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The Mint’s Missing Million Dollar Coin

August 26, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on October 22nd, 2018 at 08:32 amLast Updated on October 22, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When it comes to milestones in minting, the Royal Canadian Mint is a world-renowned facility that has produced countless incredibly valuable specimens that continue to exist as truly impressive feats of coin minting. Among the most interesting is the world’s first million-dollar coin which weighs 100 kilograms and has a face value of $1 million. Minted in 2007, the intention was to use the coin as an exclusive centerpiece that would promote the Mint and their new line of pure 1…
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Royal Canadian Mint $20 Coin: Falcon Lake Incident

August 24, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 04:48 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When it comes to unique collectable coins, the Royal Canadian Mint has a history of minting some of the most recognizable and impressive coin pieces on the planet. Over the course of its long existence, the RCM has produced countless specimens that celebrate important Canadian milestones, historical events, and pop culture icons. One such coin is the remarkable $20 Coin: Falcon Lake Incident, which marks one of the most peculiar and mysterious occurrences in recent Canadian history. Here is everything you…
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4 Simple Steps To Start Your Own Coin Collection

August 22, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on August 23rd, 2018 at 09:05 amLast Updated on August 23, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Whether you’ve made the decision to start a coin collection on a personal level or you believe that it can be a lucrative activity, one thing is certain – it is guaranteed to be fulfilling. There is so much history and beauty to be found behind every single coin series. It doesn’t matter where you start – trying to discern the legendary Canadian 50 cent coin value or taking up an interest in an old coin that’s been in your family…
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$2 Special Wrap Roll: The Battle Of Vimy Ridge

August 20, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on March 25th, 2021 at 03:18 amLast Updated on March 25, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins During the First World War, The Battle Of Vimy Ridge is one of the most celebrated military victories of Canada. It is today viewed as a symbol of the birth of Canadian national awareness and pride. Between April 9 and 12, 1917, four divisions of the Canadian corps, fighting together for the first time, attacked the ridge and managed to capture it from the German army. During the assault, more than 10,500 Canadians were wounded or killed. Today an iconic white…
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Legacy Of The Canadian Nickel: 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin

August 5, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 04:48 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Canadian 5 Cent coin has had a number of iterations throughout its history. It is widely regarded as one of the most popular and longest-standing circulated coins in Canada. That fact alone makes it completely understandable why an institution as legendary as the Royal Canadian Mint would come up with the idea to issue a special recreation of Canada’s 5-cents coin originally designed by artist William James Henry Blakemore in 1922. Here’s everything you need to know about this coin….
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Good Luck Charms: 2018 Five Blessings Gold Coin

August 3, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 04:47 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When looking to make a good investment in silver or gold bullion, it’s always good to have some good luck sitting on your shoulder just in case. Combining a great investment and good luck at the same time can be done all at once by getting your hands on the 2018 Good Luck Charms: Five Blessings Gold Coin of the Royal Canadian Mint. If you’re interested in learning more about this enormous pure gold coin, keep reading. The Meaning Behind the…
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The Mint’s Call Of The Wild Gold Coin Series

August 1, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last Updated on August 1, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint has produced many coins of Canada to date that commemorate important historical milestones and celebrate countless Canadian symbols. The “Call of the Wild” series is one such series of gold coins launched in 2014 that features designs dedicated to the expansive and untamed wilderness of Canada. With one coin launched annually, each one is composed of .99999 fine gold, making them the purest gold bullion available in the world. 2018 will see the release of the Golden Eagle Gold Coin, but let’s take a closer…
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