Paper or Plastic? The Latter, Please Canada began printing plastic-like polymer banknotes in 2011 to update Canadian paper money. The change was needed due to the modern nature of banking, and its numerous benefits to the government and consumers. At Colonial Acres Coins, we carry a wide variety of banknotes available for purchase. Check out our website to start your own collection of paper money today. Read more here about the transition to polymer and why this was a positive move. Why Change Canada Paper Money To Plastic? Prior to 2011, Canada’s banknotes were made of cotton and paper. This…
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Archives for July 2022
What to Do With My Old Canadian Paper Money
How To Tell Whether Old Canadian Banknotes Are Valuable Some denominations of Canada paper money have been discontinued for decades, meaning that at one point, the government stopped making them. However, until recently, they were still considered legal tender, meaning that you could use them for cash transactions. This changed as of 2021 as the government was worried that the old bills lack the security features to prevent counterfeiting that newer bills have. However, just because these bills are no longer considered legal tender doesn’t mean that they no longer have any value. If you have a collection of old…
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Summer Coins to Collect Featuring Canadian Flowers
Five Summer Collectors’ Coins With Canadian Flowers Summer is one of the most colourful seasons in Canada, especially for those who love to create a garden lush with flowers. These five Canadian coins for sale are just as vibrant and picturesque as the flowers themselves. Collectors will love these unique colour palettes beyond the traditional silver and gold hues. 2013 25-Cent Flower and Fauna Purple Coneflower and Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly It’s an iconic summer moment: as purple petals lift themselves toward the sun, a lilting butterfly lands gently in the center. In this coin, the pastel blue of the Eastern…
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Coins that Share the Beauty of Canadian Lakes
It’s estimated that 9% of Canada’s land is covered by freshwater lakes. While Lake Louise, Moraine Lake or Garibaldi Lake might be the most well-known, there are over 2 million lakes throughout the country. The Royal Canadian Mint understands the popularity of Canada’s lakes and has designed some special coins that can be part of your coin collection. Coin collecting is a nice way to showcase your love of nature. 2013 Autumn Bliss Silver $20 Coin This $20-coin made of 99.99% fine silver is a beautiful addition to any coin collection. Artist Tony Bianco designed a stunning scene of a…
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2022 Signs of Zodiac Glow in the Dark Silver Canadian Coin
The Royal Canadian Mint is full of surprises. If you have never seen a glow-in-the-dark coin used as official currency, be impressed with this item from the 2022 collection. Unique designs, cosmic meaning, 21st-century technology, and authoritative design merge to make this a rare collectible gift. Unique Designs From the Royal Canadian Mint Illustrated glyphs inspired by the night sky’s constellations are just the beginning. Emphasizing a high colour contrast between the midnight blue background and bright, brassy tones in the inlay, this coin features all 12 signs of the zodiac in evenly-dispersed 30-degree segments. The centre of the coin…
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5 Reasons to Buy Vintage Jewellery at Colonial Acres Coins
Last updated on July 13th, 2022 at 01:29 pmLast Updated on July 13, 2022 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins People often use the terms estate jewellery, vintage jewellery, and antique jewellery interchangeably, but they mean different things. Estate jewellery has had at least one owner, meaning that vintage jewellery and antique jewellery are both different types of estate jewellery. Antique jewellery is at least 100 years old, while vintage pieces are at least several decades old but less than 100. When shopping for that perfect and unique gift there are many excellent reasons to purchase vintage jewellery as opposed to…
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