Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by If you’re a Canadian coin enthusiast, the new 2021 Collector Set with $2 Coin and Bank Note is the perf ect addition to your coin collection. Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, this coin and banknote set celebrates the rich history of the Canadian toonie. Here’s everything you need to know about what makes this set so special. The History While Canadian currency has been around for centuries, it evolved to its current form notes was the $2 denomination. In 1996, the Canadian mint…
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Counterfiet Toonie? What Canadians Should Look For!
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by If you purchase rolls of Canadian two-dollar coins at your local bank, up to 2% of the coins you purchase could be counterfeit. According to an Ontario-based numismatics expert, suspected counterfeit toonies have been circulating since at least November of last year. Though the Royal Canadian Mint incorporates security features into the coins it produces, the alleged fakes have been showing up in the cash registers of unsuspecting businesses and in rolls of coins sold by local banks. Counterfeit Canadian coins are worthless copies….
Check Out This 2020 O Canada Silver 6 Coin Subscription Set
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by 2020 was a year unlike any other, to say the least. Among all the year’s ups and downs, the Royal Canadian Mint continued to release many spectacular and exciting collectible coins to commemorate this unique and unforgettable year. If you’re looking for a coin set that represents Canadian pride this 2020 O Canada 6-coin set is perfect. This subscription series features six spectacular designs created to highlight some of the most wonderful aspects of life in Canada. Learn About the 2020 O Canada! Coin…
A Walk Through the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by If you are interested in collecting coins, you likely know that examples can vary substantially in quality. Some look like they have come directly from the mint while others may be severely worn and even damaged. To help standardize the assessment of coin quality, numismatists use the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale. At first glance, this can seem very confusing. However, it is easier to learn than you may think. Standardizing Coin Grading When buying and selling coins, the parties need some way of evaluating…
A Look at the American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by Bullion coins are produced and purchased primarily for investment purposes, to keep valuable assets liquid in case of a crisis. You can purchase bullion from anywhere, including foreign countries. The Silver Eagle from the United States Mint is one of the most popular bullion coins in the world, with 600 million of them struck per year. The attrac hes to sell as collectables. History of the American Silver Eagle By the 1970s, the United States government had accumulated a huge amount of silver stored…
What To Do When You Inherit A Coin Collection?
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by If you’ve recently inherited a coin collection, you may be at a loss as to what to do next — particularly if you’re unfamiliar with the world of coin collecting. Should you sell the collection? Should you keep it and wait for it to increase in value? Should you sell part and keep part? Regardless of your ultimate decis Read on to learn more about each of these steps. Handle With Care: Coin Collecting 101 Most people touch and use coins every day and…
Why Investing in Silver Bullion is on the Rise?
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by The spread of COVID-19 around the world in 2020 changed many aspects of life. For collectors of coins and precious metals as well as newcomers to the investment arena, this included an increased de mand for silver bullion. At Colonial Acres Coins, we have been part of this development and watched with interest as suppliers and shops struggled to keep up with the explosive demand for silver. Usually silver rests in the shadow of gold bullion, but this passion for silver shows no signs…
Where You Can Find Canada’s Giant Toonie
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by If you’ve spent any time in Canada, the toonie is likely a familiar sight. Introduced in 1996, the two-dollar coin is one of the official Canadian coins used for normal circulation. A slightly less common sight, however, is the giant toonie. This unique item is a must-see for any numismatist in the Northumberland County area. Plus, it could make a perfect meeting spot for coin collecting enthusiasts! The Toonie Coin The toonie is one of the main coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint….
2021 Best Wishes On Your Wedding Day $20 Silver Coin
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:18 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by Traditionally, a wedding has been an occasion to gather family and friends to celebrate the commitment two people make to share their lives together. Unfortunately, such a celebration has been challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic because large gatherings in close spaces are exactly the environment in which the disease can travel best. Therefore, couples in Canada have had to postpone or scale down wedding plans to protect themselves and vulnerable family members. Nevertheless, according to a popular hashtag, love is not cancelled. Over the…
