Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 12:16 pmLast Updated on June 14, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Are you fascinated by astrology and the fact that each sign is aligned to the stars in the sky? Well, according to millennials, astrology is getting more popular than ever and people are searching for interesting jewellery, different figures or coins with zodiac elements to collect. You can show your interest in astrology by purchasing a new set from the Mint: a 12 coin zodiac set with Swarovski Crystals. Collectibles such as these Canadian silver dollars have never been more elegant-looking…
Archives for February 2019
Celebrating Viola Desmond – Canada’s New $10 Bill
Last updated on November 2nd, 2021 at 02:36 amLast Updated on November 2, 2021 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins It is no secret that Canadian paper money notes tend to feature prominent individuals from Canadian history. In accordance with such a tradition, the new face on the $10 bill is going to be Viola Desmond. Born in Nova Scotia, Viola Desmond was a famous and prominent fighter for civil rights, and on top of that, a renowned businesswoman. That is exactly why Viola Desmond is the first Canadian woman to be featured on a regular banknote. This came as a…
A Set Fit For Legends – The Viking Ship Coins By The Mint
Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 11:15 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins If you were to take a look at the new coin set from the Mint, you would notice that the story of the Vikings is beautifully featured on all three coins by three talented artists who managed to create a combined Norse artistry. Collectors can visualize the voyages that the Vikings partook in as well as their exploration and settlement in various parts of Canada. All three pieces in this set serve the purpose of re-imagining the arrival of Viking ships…
An Incredibly Rare Coin Found By Canadian Collector
Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 10:56 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins There is a newcomer among the exquisite society of rare coins. Purchased unknowingly by an anonymous Canadian dealer, it was a part of a larger bullion collection. A two-ducat coin originating from Saxony, the piece is actually so rare that even reference books couldn’t provide any info about it. The dealer decided to ask for help and contacted Peter McDonald, a recipient of the 2018 Charles D. Moore Professional Numismatic Award. As Peter McDonald later discovered, the coin carried a mint mark…
2019 Special Edition Pure Silver Coin From The Mint
Last updated on June 6th, 2023 at 11:50 amLast Updated on June 6, 2023 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When talking about originality and novelty, the Royal Canadian Mint always has something new in store for passionate collectors. This time it is the 2019 Special Edition Pure Silver Coin with the first-ever rhodium-plated maple. The sugar maple leaf design stands out on the coin and celebrates the 30th anniversary of the famous silver bullion piece. Canadians are able to enjoy the beautiful edition made by the Mint and show their pride in the coin that is well known to numerous…
10 Interesting Things About Paper Money Part 2
Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 04:49 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins When paper money is in question, you may be surprised by how little we actually know about it. We have mentioned several interesting things in the first part and are bringing you part 2 of the list. Paper money, in general, is a wildly interesting topic, so in part two we will be discussing: The largest banknote in the world. A banknote with the largest value. An ATM that does not charge a fee. Replacing the banknotes. How did the dollar…
How to Know if Old and Rare Canadian Coins are Valuable
Do you know what makes a coin valuable? Is it worth only what someone is willing to pay for it? The answer would be – no. This is too simple a way to determine the value of a coin. You need to take other things into consideration since the numismatic marketplace is more complex than that. Of course, we all know that if something is not easily acquired, it has greater value- the same is with coins. If you would like to have in your possession rare Canadian coins, you will most likely need to prepare a larger sum of…
Scenes of Canada Paper Money from 1969-1979
Last updated on July 18th, 2019 at 07:00 amLast Updated on July 18, 2019 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins ‘The Scenes of Canada’ contain 7 pieces and each of them is special in its own way. What makes this particular series exquisite is its colour. It is quite pleasing to just look at this multicoloured series and see how the geometric patterns on them twist and sway around the edges. To learn more about Canadian paper money and this particular series, keep on reading. The $1 note Originally issued in June 1974 and printed by both British American Bank Note…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Coin: 2019 Year of the Pig
Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:02 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins As winter days come around, we start feeling festive since we become aware that the holiday season is almost here. Of course, one of everyone’s favourite holidays is New Year’s Eve. This is the night we are looking forward to and many of us even start questioning ourselves whether the current year has been productive enough and whether we have realized all the plans we made a year ago. In addition to this, we are also trying to find the best…
Avoid Cleaning your Collector Coins, Here’s Why?
If you collect some of the valuable coins of Canada, then you know that taking good care of them is crucial for their longevity. If you happen to have some very old coins, especially ones which were in circulation, cleaning them is something many believe should be done in order to get rid of all the impurities. But you don’t want to use products or methods of cleaning that might potentially ruin your coins. That is why cleaning your coins is not always advised, or if absolutely required, best left to an experienced professional. Continue reading to learn why you…