Last updated on July 7th, 2020 at 01:00 pmLast Updated on July 7, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Multiple cultures, both Eastern and Western, hold traditions that certain stones bestow luck or other benefits on people born during a certain period. In addition to the ongoing series of Chinese zodiac coins, in 2020, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a 12-coin set of pure silver coins, one for every month of the year, featuring a Swarovski crystal representing that month’s birthstone. Understanding what birthstones mean in different cultures may give the set even greater significance. Birthstones in the Eastern…
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Archives for May 2020
Quebec Blue Flag Iris Is First Coin in the Floral Emblems of Canada Set
Last updated on July 7th, 2020 at 04:14 pmLast Updated on July 7, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint has released the first coin in the new Floral Emblems of Canada set. This 13-coin series will present the floral emblem of each of Canada’s provinces and territories. The first coin to be released in this handsome collection is the blue flag iris for Quebec. Coin Features The Quebec floral emblem coin has Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side and a colored image of the iconic blue flag iris on the reverse. Set in…
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Largest Liberation of the Netherlands Commemorative Coin Released
Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:45 pmLast Updated on June 26, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins In celebration of Victory in Europe Day, a stunning pure silver, gold-plated coin has been released to commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands and Operation Manna. Thanks to the heroic efforts of the Royal Canadian Air Force and those who supported them, Operation Manna saved countless lives and knit Canada and Holland together in unity during the close of World War II. This tribute also brings to mind all of the Canadian men and women who responded to the call to…
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A Closer Look at the 100th Anniversary of WWI Silver Dollar Proof Set
Last updated on July 7th, 2020 at 11:55 amLast Updated on July 7, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins As part of the Empire, Canada stood “shoulder to shoulder with Britain,” in the words of Prime Minister Robert Borden, by entering the conflict that came to be known as World War I in 1914. Four years later, at the end of the war, Canada emerged with newfound national identity. With its separate signature on the document that brought a formal end to the war, the Treaty of Versailles, Canada gained recognition as an independent country. Canada’s efforts in advancing the…
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Exploring the Connecting Canada Coin Gift Set
Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 04:12 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The beauty of the Canadian wild is celebrated in this 2020 three-coin set from the Royal Canadian Mint. There is much to highlight about the second-largest country in the world with the longest coastline, and artist Terry Bianco does it beautifully in the artwork on the reverse of these coins. GPS coordinates are included on each coin depicting spots on the 152,100 miles of Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic coasts. Placed together, the reverse of the coins creates a map connecting the…
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The Past and Future of the Canadian $5 Banknote
Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 04:13 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The first series of Canadian paper money was issued in 1935 after an act of Parliament created the Bank of Canada. Since then, there have been seven series of Canadian banknotes, each superseding the previous one. Unlike some denominations of paper money, the $5 denomination has been included in every series. The Bank of Canada started issuing the latest series of banknotes in 2018. The $5 denomination will still be included, but it is about to go through some significant changes….
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Silver Bullion Creatures of the North Series: Beware of the Kraken
Last updated on June 25th, 2020 at 04:15 pmLast Updated on June 25, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint regularly releases a new series of coins for collection and circulation. Many of these feature symbols of the country, its nature, and history. In the most recent series, the Royal Canadian Mint took a trip to the depths of the ocean by releasing a coin featuring the Kraken, a mythological beast said to inhabit northern waters. The Creatures of the North Series Although the first coin of the series has only just been released, the Creatures of…
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Choosing Vintage Pieces for Your Silver Jewellery Collection
Last updated on August 28th, 2020 at 03:20 pmLast Updated on August 28, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Most collectables made of precious metals like silver are displayed on a shelf and rarely handled. You can certainly choose to display your vintage silver jewellery in this manner, but these pieces were intended to be worn. The purpose of collecting vintage jewellery is not only to own something beautiful and valuable, but it is also an opportunity to express your own creativity by combining different styles to create something unique and personal to you. If you’re new to buying vintage…
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