Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins If there’s one sport synonymous with Canada, it’s hockey. Canada dominated the Winter Olympics in hockey from 1920 to 1952. The Soviet Union took over in 1956, when they first entered the competition, winning 7 gold medals over the next 9 Olympic games. In 1972, Canada did not send a team to the Olympics. The team boycotted the games because the International Ice Hockey Federation opposed allowing professional players in international competitions. Instead, Canada organized eight games against the Soviet Union…
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Why Vintage Jewellery Is a Great Christmas Gift
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins “Vintage” is defined as being characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal, so it’s no wonder that vintage jewellery pieces are in high demand by those who enjoy the finer things in life. The look and style of classic items are hard to replicate with today’s mass-production techniques. If you’re in search of perfect presents for the special people on your Christmas shopping list this year, why not give them one-of-a-kind vintage and estate jewellery? Here are just a few reasons…
The Best Coins for Kids this Holiday Season
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The holiday season can be fun and exciting, especially for children. Nevertheless, if you have a child in your life, it can be challenging to choose a gift that he or she will truly love. This year, consider the range of collectible Canadian coins for sale when thinking about a gift for a child. There are many coin designs that align with children’s interests, and the gift may spark an interest in coin collecting that could last a lifetime. Here are…
New Brunswick Coin and Token History at a Glance
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins It’s easy to take our modern money system for granted. Imagine taking English and American money to the store and attempting to buy a car from a local merchant. Prior to Confederation, this was the situation in much of what is now Canada. New Brunswick Canadian tokens are part of the history of our nation. Learn more about the early economy of New Brunswick and how the coin token evolved into what we know today. Early European Settlers Indigenous peoples inhabited…
Commemorative Canadian Silver Coin Features Robert Bateman Snowy Owl Design
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Robert Bateman is a renowned Canadian artist who hopes to help people reconnect with nature through his paintings. The Royal Canadian Mint releases commemorative coins every year that celebrate people, places, plants, and animals that are significant to Canadian culture. By featuring the work of Bateman on the back of a 2022 $30 silver coin, it celebrates both Bateman himself and the natural world that inspires him. Who Is Robert Bateman? Born in 1930, Robert Bateman is an internationally renowned Canadian…
Collage Showing the Amazing Colours of Canada on this $50 Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Amazing Colours of Canada Featured on a Single Silver Coin Canada is a vast country filled with diverse landscapes and a wide array of wildlife. With help from a Montreal-based tattoo artist, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a new commemorative Canadian coin silver that seeks to show harmony in diversity through a collage that makes use of colour-over-engraving to showcase the many regions and landmarks of Canada at their most vibrant. The Design Behind the $50 Canadian Collage Silver Coin…
Moments To Hold Coin Set Commemorates Remembrance Day in Canada
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Canadians observe Remembrance Day every year on November 11th, the anniversary of the end of World War I. The observance is intended to honour all veterans who fought for Canada, sacrificing for the sake of others. The Royal Canadian Mint recognizes the importance of Remembrance Day by issuing special Canadian coins every year. This year, it has also included a Remembrance Day coin set in its Moments To Hold series. The Importance of Remembrance Day Nov. 11, 1919, was the first…
Cedar Waxwing Featured on the New $20 Colourful Bird Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmLast Updated on May 2, 2024 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins No matter where you travel in Canada, you are likely to see at least one cedar waxwing bird. Because the cedar waxwing likes to feed in flocks, you are likely to see more than one, perhaps in your own backyard. It is featured on the newest Canadian coins for sale in the Colourful Bird series, which is good news for those who like coin collecting and birdwatching alike. Where Does the Cedar Waxwing Bird Get Its Name? Cedar waxwings primarily feed…
