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Looking Back at the Year the Dollar Coin was Introduced in Canada

June 28, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 02:38 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins In 1986 the Canadian government decided to replace the one dollar banknote with a new one dollar coin. This was not a particularly popular decision with the general public. There were a number of reasons for replacing the note with a coin but the predominant reason given by the government was that the notes only lasted a couple of years in circulation. Constantly replacing worn out one dollar notes was costly, however one dollar coins could last a couple of decades…
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Royal Canadian Mint: New Featured Coin Artist Peter McKinnon

June 26, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 02:57 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint is well known for showcasing Canadian creative talent and has worked with a number of highly skilled artists, illustrators and photographers over the years to produce some of their most unique and collectable coins. The Mint’s latest collaboration is with star photographer and video blogger Peter McKinnon, who has produced an innovative two-coin series featuring two of Canada’s most famous landscapes, Moraine Lake and Mount Rundle. Spectacular Shots of Moraine Lake and Mount Rundle Moraine Lake, in…
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Special Roll Collection Includes Classic Canadian 25-Cent Coin

June 24, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The 2019 Special Wrap Roll Collection: First Strikes Every coin in the First Strike collection is one of the first 2019-dated Canadian circulation coins struck at the Mint facility in Winnipeg. Each of the uncirculated versions of the five denominations, including the classic Canadian 25-cent coin, comes in a special wrap roll that is rolled in a premium wrapper and sealed with a holographic label, a special touch introduced in 2019. The Five Designs Each design on the five denominations of…
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The Rich History of Coin Collecting

June 21, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last Updated on June 21, 2019 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Coin collecting is one of the oldest hobbies on record. Coins as currency have been around for centuries and in Europe, it is not uncommon to find coins that date back to Roman times. But even more interesting than that is the fact that coin collecting also dates as far back as Roman times.   Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, recognized the value of collecting rare and interesting coins and owned a collection of coins depicting the greatest generals of the classical world. The Italian poet Petrarch collected coins on…
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What is Silver Bullion? Finding Coins at Colonial

June 19, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:29 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Old western movies, heist films, and cartoons have all helped cement the image in our minds of bullion being bars of gold or silver. But in fact, bullion refers to precious metals in bulk and valued by weight, regardless of the shape or size. If you plan to invest in gold or silver bullion coins it is important to understand exactly what you are buying because it can take various forms and you may not end up with a large pile…
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Compelling Reasons to Invest in Silver Bullion

June 17, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 11:16 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Investors like to spread their risk and want to have diverse portfolios, and this means that it is important to understand various investment options and opportunities. Investing in silver bullion is one option that needs to be carefully considered when you make a decision about what to do with your money. There are currently a number of compelling reasons to add physical silver bullion to your investment portfolio. Silver is a real physical asset The modern world of investments is driven…
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Canadian Mint Coins Make a Unique Gift this Summer

June 14, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 11:07 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Birthdays, weddings, baby showers and anniversaries are wonderful occasions that should be marked with special gifts, but it can be difficult to find something that is beautiful, unique and will be treasured for years to come. The Canadian Mint has a wonderful selection of gift coins to celebrate every occasion. The perfect gift for the friend who has everything Some people have everything and finding a special birthday gift for them can be frustrating and time-consuming. But instead of spending fruitless…
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Mint First! Silver Coin with FIRE AND ICE Canadian Diamond

June 12, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 02:38 amLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint has introduced a first; a limited-edition silver coin with a FIRE AND ICE™ Canadian Diamond. This is a true collector’s item and each one of the 750 silver coins has a serialized certificate that guarantees its authenticity. A wonderful combination of beauty and technology There are plenty of Canadian coins for sale, but this coin is special. This spectacular coin was designed by Canadian artist, Anna Bucciarelli, and features a spiralling branch of acanthus leaves and Alberta…
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Controversy over the 1954 Canadian Dollar Paper Money Series

June 10, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 11:17 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The devils in the detail they say, or perhaps the detail is the devil in the case of the 1954 Canadian paper money series.   In the early 1950s, the Canadian government decided to print a new series of paper money bills for the country. This series of eight banknotes displaying Canadian landscapes were introduced in 1954 and was created to replace the notes featuring King George VI that dated back to 1937. The new notes were supposed to be a…
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New Canadian Silver 5 Cent Big Coin Series

June 7, 2019 by Colonial Acres Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a number of impressive collections over the years. One newly added collection is the Big Coin Series, which replicates famous designs from Canadian circulation coins. These designs are bigger and more luxurious versions, to showcase their uniqueness. British artist G.E. Kruger-Gray’s well-known beaver design featured on the 5 cent coin is one of the most spectacular pieces in this series. A Unique Piece of a Set The 5 oz. pure silver, reverse gold plated 5 cent coin is part of a set of seven called the Big Coin Series. Each coin is beautifully crafted…
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