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Tribute to Alexander Graham Bell With this Royal Canadian Mint Coin

March 28, 2022 by Colonial Acres Coins

Chances are that you carry around a piece of Alexander Graham Bell’s legacy in your pocket. Bell is credited as the inventor of the telephone, a device that revolutionized communication worldwide by allowing people to talk to one another at great distances in real time. Though he was born in Scotland and did much of his important work in the United States, he moved with his family to Canada as a young man and eventually died here.  The year 2022 marks the 175th anniversary of Bell’s birth, as well as the 100th anniversary of his death. In his honour, the…
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Sharing Stories Of History With Coins

March 25, 2022 by Colonial Acres Coins

Sometimes, it can feel as if it’s hard to talk to younger generations about the past, finding connections with which discuss history without it coming across as boring. If you’re looking for a way to commemorate your heritage and pass it on to your loved ones, coin collecting can be a way to leave your mark on your heirs and give them a way to engage with your life. Curate a Collection of Coins Modern coin collections can hold many different types of coins. There are all types of coins minted that celebrate different topics, from birds to military service….
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Learn More About the 5 Faces on the Back of Canada’s Paper Money

March 23, 2022 by Colonial Acres Coins

Since the Bank of Canada first started releasing its own banknotes in 1935, there have been seven series of Canada paper money, each with its own designs and overall theme. The most recent series, known as the Frontier series, has been in circulation since 2011. Each of the five denominations of this series bears a different portrait of a significant figure in Canadian history. Some of the portraits may be more readily recognizable than others, but each has contributed something important to the country and is therefore worth learning more about.  Sir John A. Macdonald John A. Macdonald was the…
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World Paper Money: What Is Notaphily?

March 22, 2022 by Juphet

People across the globe spend their free time collecting money. While some might think that collecting money encompasses keeping a checking or savings account, there’s so much more to currency than just banking. Collectors that clock serious time researching, seeking, and finding currency are called numismatists. Then there are those who specialize in collecting paper money and they are referred to as notaphilists. Find out more in this article about notaphily and how Colonial can help with starting or expanding your world paper money collection today. Notaphilists and Notaphiles  Those well versed in the history and collecting of paper currencies…
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Exploring More About Indigenous Culture with this 2018 Thunderbird Silver Coin

March 21, 2022 by Colonial Acres Coins

One of the good things about coin collecting is that it offers opportunities to learn more about the designs of the coins and the history behind them. For example, in 2018, the Royal Canadian Mint released a commemorative coin featuring an important mythological figure in the cultures of Indigenous peoples across Canada and the United States: the Thunderbird.  Coin’s Design The Thunderbird is a mythological creature that figures in the traditions of Indigenous peoples all across Canada and the United States, from the Northeast to the Plains to the Northwest. The design of the 2018 Thunderbird coin is by an…
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Celebrate A Birthday With This 2022 Canadian Coin Set

March 18, 2022 by Colonial Acres Coins

Coin collecting can be a fun and engaging hobby to enjoy by yourself. However, like many activities, it is even more enjoyable when it is shared. The Royal Canadian Mint’s gift sets are the perfect examples of this. They feature special, collectable coins but are intended primarily to be given as gifts. Following a now decades-long tradition, the RCM released a birthday gift set in 2022. The Royal Canadian Mint’s Birthday Coins The birthday gift sets are a fun way to mark a special day. Every year, the Mint produces a special coin, typically a Loonie, with a unique, commemorative…
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2022 Austria Euros Philharmonic Silver Coin

March 16, 2022 by Colonial Acres Coins

Some of the most beautiful coins in the world are silver bullion coins. At Colonial Acres Coins, we have a great selection of incredible coins from around the world. Although we are best known for the bullion Canada produces, we also carry examples from other countries, including Austria. One of the best Austrian coins is a silver bullion coin celebrating the nation’s philharmonic history. Austria’s Philharmonic History Austria was the home of many of the most recognizable and accomplished classical composers in the world. Perhaps most famously, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was Austrian. Other Austrian composers include Joseph Haydn, Gustav Mahler…
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3 Estate Jewellery Pieces To Buy From Colonial Acres

March 15, 2022 by Colonial Acres Coins

There’s something about putting on something sparkly that makes you feel like a million bucks. Looking in the mirror to fasten an earring and put on that last swipe of lipstick can signal the beginning of a great night. It may do wonders for your confidence, but quality jewellery isn’t always a friend to your wallet. Estate jewellery offers buyers a chance to feel luxurious without the considerable expense. But with so many new baubles on the market, why invest in old pieces? You Will Feel at Ease Wearing Your Jewels Many people never wear their hand-me-down jewels for fear…
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6 Reasons You Should Start Collecting Coins

March 14, 2022 by Colonial Acres Coins

Do you have an interest in old coins? Have you ever thought about seeking out Canadian coins for sale? If so, you are not alone. Millions of people in Canada and the U.S. collect coins, and it has become an even more popular hobby in Canada over the last three or four years.  There are many good reasons to start coin collecting. Here are just a few of them.  1. Rarity Part of what makes collecting appealing is the idea of owning something that is something that very few other people have. Rarity confers value, and owning something that is…
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$20 Underground Railroad Silver Coin: Honouring the Road to Freedom

March 9, 2022 by Colonial Acres Coins

February is Black History Month, during which both the struggles and the accomplishments of people of African descent are celebrated. In recognition of the observance, the Royal Canadian Mint recently released a coin commemorating the Underground Railroad, a movement in the mid-19th century that helped enslaved people in the Southern United States escape to freedom in Canada. What Was the Underground Railroad? By the early 1800s, most of the Northern states in the U.S. had abolished slavery. However, it still persisted in the Southern United States. Many people in the North were sympathetic to the plight of enslaved people. Feeling…
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