Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 11:01 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When talking about famous female artists, one cannot fail to mention the talented and renowned Emily Carr from Canada. She has managed to depict a variety of settings in the most beautiful landscape paintings and has been praised for her modern art as well. This time, she has put all her talent on the reverse of a new coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. The result is a unique piece with a variety of technologies and a special canvas effect. If…
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Archives for January 2019
10 Interesting Things About Money Part 1
Last updated on February 20th, 2019 at 06:36 amLast Updated on February 20, 2019 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When it comes to paper money, there are a lot of facts that you may not know about that can be very surprising. As you may know, the Royal Canadian Mint is one of the most renowned minting institutions in the world and is the author of countless valuable and interesting coin pieces. If you’d like to know more about some of its earlier works, as well as get a bit more information about the origins of money itself, here’s everything…
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Proper Storage Supplies for your Coin Collection
When you dedicate your pastime to collecting and organizing valuable Canadian coins, you definitely want to find proper storage to keep them in top condition for years to come. There are numerous storage boxes and holders to choose from, the key is to avoid soft plastic because of the risk of PVC damage and folders that can’t be neatly closed since coins will easily fall out. Some of the great storage options include coin capsules, albums, cardboard boxes, slabs or flips. There are many more options to choose from, depending on the type of the collection you own and how…
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Royal Canadian Mint: Thirteen Teachings from Grandmother Moon Collection
Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins For the Anishinaabe people, Grandmother Moon is a central figure. She is ever-present and she makes 13 appearances throughout the year. Grandmother Moon’s intention is to watch over Mother Earth’s children and to light up their paths. Because of her importance to the Anishinaabe people, the Royal Canadian Mint has decided to make 13 coins in her honour- one for each of her appearances. In case you would like to add them to your valuable collection, you can easily order some…
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Tips to Selling Rare Collectible Coins
Last updated on January 21st, 2019 at 06:49 amLast Updated on January 21, 2019 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Keeping in mind the time and dedication it takes to collect rare Canadian coins, every numismatist should strive to gain insight into the exact value of those collectibles. So, if you decide to sell your coins one day, knowing how much you can earn from a single coin or perhaps the entire collection is a great start to collecting. Collectors would be wise to learn about several tips and tricks to keep the coins in good condition so that they can…
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