Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins New Commemorative Coin Features Legendary Ghost Ship For at least 100 years, people in the Maritime Provinces along Canada’s Atlantic coast have reported seeing a mysterious apparition out on the water. People report seeing a sailing ship with three or four masts. The sails, and sometimes the entire ship, appear to be on fire. Most sightings occur off the shore of Northumberland and in Chaleur Bay. When people have sailed out to aid what appears to be a ship in distress,…
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How Were the Upper Canada Copper Tokens Used in History?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Living in the 1800s would be quite the experience for modern-day people. On a daily basis, you would face zero modern conveniences, lots of manual labour, and exposure to the elements. Life for merchants, farmers, bankers, and traders was also tricky, in that there was no set monetary standard for buying and selling. People would barter, coin their own money, or use any number of national, tribal, and international currencies to try and buy goods. The Upper Canada Bank Token was…
Visions Of Canada Silver Coin Released in 2022
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Introducing the 2022 Visions of Canada Silver Coin Canada is a vast nation with a varied landscape. Wherever you travel in the country, whatever the season, you can see breathtaking vistas. The rich variety of landscapes is part of what makes Canada special and unique, but it presented a challenge to the Royal Canadian Mint when it set out to create a coin that celebrates the nation’s rich biodiversity. The RCM found an artist that could meet the challenge in Canadian…
How Is A Canadian Coin Minted?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Commemorative Canadian Coins: How Are They Made? The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned worldwide as a reputable producer of quality engravings and technical coin designs. The process by which these Canadian coins are minted is also one-of-a-kind. From considering ideas collectors will want to invest in and hiring expert designers to paying special attention to detail during the minting process, the mint produces truly long-lasting and unique coins. Generating Ideas for the Coin The process often begins with determining what story…
Helpful Guide to Determine if Your Vintage Jewellery is Authentic
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Helpful Guide for Authenticating Vintage Jewellery Many people misunderstand what vintage jewellery is. It refers to a piece that is more than 20 years old and less than 100. This means that there are many different types of vintage jewellery with different values. For example, vintage costume jewellery brooches obviously wouldn’t be worth as much as vintage fine jewellery. Modern jewellery often takes inspiration for its designs from styles that were popular in the past. Therefore, it can be difficult to…
Find All the Coin Collecting Supplies You Need at Colonial Acres
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins 4 Must-have Coin Collecting Supplies at Colonial Acres Serious coin collectors know that this hobby is not just about finding the perfect coin. It’s also about keeping your coins safe, beautifully displayed, free of fingerprints, and having the right tools to inspect and appreciate them. When searching for coin collecting supplies near me, make sure your list includes coin albums, soft cotton gloves, magnifying glasses, and tweezers or coin tongs. Read more below to explore the benefits of each of these…
Check out the 2022 $20 Sparkle of the Heart Fine Silver Coin!
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Canadian pennies may have gone the way of the dinosaur, but that doesn’t mean coin collecting is a dying hobby. The way coins are being designed and minted is giving rise to creative and beautiful collectable coins that can be sparkling conversation pieces in your home in the present and a legacy to leave your family for the future. The Sparkle of the Heart series just added another spectacular coin. Learn more about this stunning coin and other Canadian coins for…
