Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 02:34 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Counterfeiting is a very old and fraudulent practice that occurs not just in Canada but all over the world. It involves the act of making unauthorized (illegal) versions of legitimate items, such as money. Since the establishment of money as currency and its subsequent popularity in use the practice of counterfeiting has also become prevalent. It is important to arm yourself with knowledge so that when fraudsters try to create counterfeit versions of Canadian paper money, you can protect yourself. If…
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Archives for April 2019
How Canadian Coins are Graded
Becoming a coin collector is one of the greatest hobbies one can choose. Coins can be invaluable considering their age, and the materials they are made from. An example of a great addition to any collection is Canadian mint coins, which have very characteristic designs, so their value increases exponentially over time. Learning the Basics There are several things you need to know before you delve into serious coin collecting. First, you must decide whether you want to collect circulated, uncirculated or both types of coins. Circulated coins are ones that have been produced in larger amounts and have been…
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Breathtaking 1 Kilogram Gold Canadian Coin
Every once in a while something truly magical falls within your grasp. When this happens, you can’t afford to let the opportunity slip by you. This is exactly true of the 1kg pure gold coin released by Royal Canadian Mint this year. This coin stands out among other Canadian coins as it is a symbolic representation of a pivotal moment in Canada’s rich history as it commemorates the merger of Britain’s two former colonies to create one political region by reflecting the seal that was used to represent the merged regions. The Moment that Demands Commemoration In the early nineteenth…
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Canadian Paper Money: Limited Edition $25 Commemorative Note
Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 11:08 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins If you are looking to add an interesting piece of Canadian paper money to your collection, think about finding a banknote that is of great value – the $25 commemorative note. This is a limited-edition note and it commemorates the silver jubilee of King George V. At the same time, there are many more interesting details related to this banknote that make it one-of-a-kind. In order to learn more, keep on reading. Interesting Facts You may not be aware of the…
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Why This Rare 1973 25 Cent Canadian Coin May Be Valuable
Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:29 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins If you are a passionate coin and paper money collector, you must know how exciting it is to search for rare Canadian coins that can be worth quite a lot of money. If you find some of these in your collection or come across one by chance, try to see if there’s some sort of error on it. The error makes it more valuable and the regular version is usually worth face value. This is the case with the rare 1973…
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