Last Updated on March 31, 2023 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Easter is a Christian holiday, and has many traditions from pagan cultures. Many people celebrate Easter by attending church services, participating in egg hunts, decorating eggs, and enjoying special meals with family and friends. Easter is also associated with the arrival of spring and the renewal of life, which is symbolized by the egg and the bunny. Even if you aren’t religious, there is a popular tradition where many families enjoy preparing an egg hunt for their children. Each child takes their basket and fills it with coloured eggs…
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Archives for March 2023
What Are The Factors That Determine the Value of US Coins?
Numismatists collect coins for many reasons, from a historical point of view to an artistic one and as a way of creating value for the future. Valuing coins as a means of investment can be difficult. In most cases, there’s no way to know which coins produced today will increase in value or how much they will increase. This 1857 Flying Eagle one-cent coin is now valued at over $1000. Although this 1928 Silver Dollar has a higher denomination than a one-cent coin, it is worth less, at around $750, today. Here are some things to know about United States…
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Royal Canadian Mint’s Celebrating Black History Series: No. 2 Construction Battalion Coin
It was only through determination and perseverance that Canadian Black men were granted the opportunity to serve their country during the First World War. The No. 2 Construction Battalion was the largest Black battalion-sized unit in the history of the Canadian military. A new series of commemorative Canadian coins pays tribute to their contribution to the Allied victory in World War I and to Black Canadians’ proud tradition of military service. How Did the No. 2 Construction Battalion Come To Be? When war was declared in August 1914, thousands of men from across Canada attempted to enlist for military service,…
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Royal Canadian Mint 2023 Heavenly Dragon Pure Gold Coin
In Chinese mythology, dragons are wise, powerful creatures. Unlike in Western mythology, they do not bear humans ill will and, in fact, try to help them. There are many different kinds of dragons in Chinese mythology, each with a specific role to fulfill. This year, a new commemorative series of Royal Canadian Mint coins honours Tianlong, the heavenly dragons, and offers a wish for good fortune and prosperity. Legends of Chinese Dragons Chinese dragons in Chinese mythology are powerful creatures. They are believed to control the weather, and farmers would appeal to them to send rain for their crops. Dragons…
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How to Start a Collection of Canadian Coin Rolls
To make a distribution to financial institutions easier, the Royal Canadian Mint gathers coins of the same denomination in standard quantities and wraps them in paper or plastic. These Canadian coin rolls may seem purely practical at first, but some collectors also take an interest in them. If you are interested in collecting coin rolls, you need to know what is out there and how to differentiate from the options available because some are more valuable than others. Original Wrap Rolls Original wrap rolls consist of circulation coins packaged by the RCM for distribution. The outer wrapping features standard markings….
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A Sense of Duty, A Life of Service $20 Commemorative Coin
When Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022, she had reigned for 70 years, the longest reign of any British monarch. At the age of 21, she pledged herself to a life of service to the people of the Commonwealth, a pledge that she renewed upon her coronation in 1953. She fulfilled that promise over the course of her many decades on the throne, and the Royal Canadian Mint honours her commitment with a new $20 commemorative silver coin called A Sense of Duty, a Life of Service. A Symbol of Unity Queen Elizabeth’s life of service began when…
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What Is the Role of Canadian Paper Money in the World of Numismatics?
Last Updated on March 10, 2023 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins While the jingle of precious metals may have an irresistible appeal to those with a passion for money, coin collectors are not the only numismatists out there. Paper money enthusiasts are another group who experience the joys of preserving historical currency, but instead do so with large, colourful bank notes. Learn why Colonial Acres’ extensive selection of Canadian paper money is a great way to begin this fascinating hobby. Why Become a Notaphilist The practice of collecting banknotes has the official name of notaphily, and doing so gives you…
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Highlighting Coins Featuring Canadian Women In Honour of International Women’s Day
On March 8, 2023, International Women’s Day, people around the world will celebrate the contributions of women to society. The Royal Canadian Mint remembers some of the most iconic women in Canada’s history with these very special coins. Women’s Right To Vote The right to vote was a turning point for women’s equality. In 2016, the Royal Canadian Mint issued this 5-coin set of $1 coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the women’s right to vote in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Each coin depicts a woman casting her vote while her daughter watches on. This coin reminds us not…
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