Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Silver bullion is an incredible investment. This bullion isn’t the same as the chicken bouillon cubes you use in soup. In this case, “bullion” refers to a highly concentrated form of precious metal. However, they aren’t so dissimilar; both derive from the French word for “boiling.” A chicken-flavoured bouillon cube is boiled to make broth. Silver bullion is formed by boiling silver, but how exactly does silver get from a pile of rocks to a boiling point? Let’s dig a little…
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Colonial Acres Coins: 2021 $5 Moments to Hold Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases special, commemorative coins to mark important events and celebrate Canadian history, culture, nature and national pride. The 2021 Royal Canadian Mint releases included a series called “Moments to Hold.” These silver commemorative coins each represented something special about Canada. One of them marked the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the national colours. The History of Canada’s National Colours and the Maple Leaf There are few symbols that evoke the Canadian national identity more…
Celebrate Canada’s Provincial & Territorial Flags With This Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Canada’s strength lies in its unified diversity. The Maple Leaf flag is an important symbol in which all Canadians can justly take pride. Nevertheless, each individual province and territory also has its own unique history, culture, and traditions, reflected in its individual flag. The Royal Canadian Mint has recently released a new commemorative silver coin that shows all the flags of the provinces and territories in a colourful and attractive collage that demonstrates the richness and vibrancy of the country as…
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Lenticular Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases a variety of spectacular commemorative coins. These celebrate the history, nature, people and culture of Canada. Among the 2022-dated Royal Canadian Mint releases is a truly eye-catching piece intended to mark both the holiday season and support a fundraising effort by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The Canadian Pacific Railway The Canadian Pacific Railway is a historic railway that stretches from Montreal to Vancouver and north to Edmonton as well as south into the United…
2021 Canadian Bluenose 100th Anniversary Keepsake Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins For many people, part of the fun of coin collecting is getting to celebrate the history that the coins represent. Whether you opt for historical coins or commemorative coins, you can engage with history in a new way. The Royal Canadian Mint released some special coins in 2021 to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of Bluenose, an iconic Nova Scotian schooner. About the Bluenose Bluenose was a gaff rig schooner that was used for fishing and racing. She was…
2021 $20 Wreath of Remembrance Silver Canadian Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint regularly releases commemorative Canadian coins to celebrate different aspects of Canada. Some of these mark moments of joy and unity. Others remember more tragic occurrences. One of the 2021 Royal Canadian Mint releases was aptly named “Lest We Forget.” The 2021 $20 Wreath of Remembrance silver coin marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy flower becoming the Flower of Remembrance, a tradition that helps remember and celebrate the sacrifices of Canadian military personnel who have died in…
When Did Women Start Wearing Wedding Rings?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Beyoncé’s 2008 supposition that if you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it is nothing new. People have been wearing wedding rings for over 3,000 years. The diamonds, jewels, rocks, and ice gems, respectively, that come with engagement rings are an entirely separate history that runs a little shorter; the church-sanctioned ideology behind the practice of wearing engagement rings as a precursor to wedding rings dates back to only the 12th century. Estate jewellery provides much history about…
