Last updated on October 26th, 2018 at 01:14 amLast Updated on October 26, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins It is no secret that the Royal Canadian Mint is one of the most advanced and groundbreaking minting institutions on the planet. As such, it has crafted and minted some of the most incredible, rare and interesting coin pieces in existence today. Another thing it is famous for is the fact that it rarely misses the opportunity to celebrate Canadian identity and national spirit. Such is also the case with the 2018 Heraldic Emblems of Canada Fine Silver 14-Coin Set. Keep…
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Archives for September 2018
Canadian Coins That Were Never Released
Last updated on April 15th, 2020 at 06:47 amLast Updated on April 15, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins If you are a true numismatist, you surely wouldn’t want to miss out on a beautiful three-set piece by Emmanuel Hahn. This artist has previously come up with the concept for two silver dollars and is responsible for some of the popular designs that are still present on the coins of Canada today. The three-set piece is called “the coins that never were” and rightly so. Several interesting concepts that he offered for the new circulation coinage in 1936 were mostly…
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Latest Canadian Coin From The Mint Includes A Meteorite Piece
Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 04:47 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins There are coins that are nice-looking, there are ones that are unique and incredibly valuable, and then there are specimens that can be said to be truly out of this world. If this last category is what you’re currently looking to get your hands on, then you’re in luck. The Canadian Royal Mint has seen to it that every coin collector out there has an opportunity to get their hands on an actual piece of meteorite from outer space by simply…
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A Piece Of Canadian History Could Be In Your Coin Purse
Last updated on October 26th, 2018 at 01:17 amLast Updated on October 26, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Canadian coins exist in virtually countless different shapes, sizes, compositions and boasting an equally vast number of intricate and detailed designs. Among all of these, though, few have earned and achieved the legendary status that the “loonie” has reached. There are a number of reasons for this, but the fact remains that the loonie is today an outright symbol of Canada and stands for what it means to be truly Canadian. Few people are aware of the historical value this coin…
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Rare Error Coins from Canada
Last updated on October 26th, 2018 at 01:21 amLast Updated on October 26, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Coin collectors enjoy the challenge of searching for and buying those rare Canadian coins that they can add to their treasured collection. Some collectors are unaware of the value of some of the rare coins in their possession, especially those with an error on them. Even though for some, these pieces don’t really appeal to the eye, they can be pretty valuable. The price depends on the type of the defect and the rarity of the coin in question. For example,…
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Collecting Paper Money From Around The World
Last updated on October 26th, 2018 at 01:18 amLast Updated on October 26, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Going on vacation is something that everybody looks forward to – recharging your batteries, sleeping in late, not doing much else than exploring new countries and areas, these are all activities typical of a vacation. One integral part of every vacation is buying souvenirs from whichever place you visit. This is something that sounds very nice at first, until you realize how big of a toll it can take on your wallet. Instead, why not consider using all that paper money…
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A Closer Look At The Canadian $1,000 Paper Money Hunt
Last updated on October 26th, 2018 at 01:17 amLast Updated on October 26, 2018 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint is one of the most advanced and highly praised minting institutions in the world, and with good reason. Not only is the technologically used some of the most advanced, but it also excels in a number of other ways. For example, at one time, the Mint actually manufactured $1,000 bills, many of which are today still mysteriously present even though they have been out of circulation for nearly two decades. Canadian paper money, in general, exists in…
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Nature’s Light Show: Silver Canadian 50 Dollar Coin
Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 02:43 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins It is often said that a coin collection is incomplete without at least one specimen of a Canadian Silver Dollar. The Royal Canadian Mint is no stranger to crafting repeated examples of this coin, each time with a new and interesting twist. This time the Mint has truly outdone itself. The first in a brand new series of coins, the 2018 Canada $50 Nature’s Light Show – Stormy Night Fine Silver coin stands proudly as a pioneer of a coin series…
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Colonial Acres Coins: Trusted Canadian DNA Dealer
Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 11:15 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint is a world-renowned minting institution that has been at the forefront of coin and paper money production ever since it was established. Few other institutions across the world have ever come close to the legendary status of the RCM, and the reason for that is the fact that the Mint continuously improves and pushes the boundaries of what is possible and considered standard when it comes to minting circulation and non-circulation coins. The latest addition to its…
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The Effects of Removing the Canadian Penny From Circulation
Last updated on September 13th, 2022 at 10:27 amLast Updated on September 13, 2022 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins It’s been ten years since the last Canadian penny was minted on May 4th, 2012. This passage of time allows us to gain a better understanding of how the de-circulation of the penny has affected the Canadian economy. In general, the population has handled taking the penny out of circulation very well. However, removing the penny from circulation has also shown how beneficial digital currency can be and made pennies a rare commodity for collectors. How Do People Feel About Not…
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