The holidays are a time for joy, tradition, and creating lasting memories—and what better way to celebrate than with a collectible that brings both artistry and innovation to life? The Royal Canadian Mint’s 2025 50-Cent Whimsical Holiday Tree Lenticular Coin captures the magic of the season with a unique design and an engaging interactive feature. Available now at Colonial Acres Coins, this festive release is more than just currency—it’s a conversation piece, a keepsake, and the perfect gift for collectors and holiday enthusiasts alike. In this article, we’ll explore the details of this stunning new coin, explain the lenticular design…
Archives for September 2025
The Perfect Festive Keepsake: The 2025 Holiday Gift Set
Last updated on October 1st, 2025 at 10:27 pmLast Updated on October 1, 2025 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. Finding the perfect gift, one that captures the spirit of the season and can be treasured for years, is a cherished tradition. Each year, the Royal Canadian Mint helps us do just that with its annual Holiday Gift Set. The much-anticipated 2025 Holiday Gift Card Set is here, continuing a wonderful tradition of festive cheer and numismatic delight. This set is more than just a…
A True Canadian Icon: The 2025 RCM Beaver Coin
Some symbols are so deeply woven into the fabric of a nation’s identity that they become synonymous with the country itself. For Canada, few symbols are as iconic or historically significant as the beaver. This industrious creature, a master of engineering and a cornerstone of Canada’s early economy, is now being celebrated in a way that only the Royal Canadian Mint can deliver. The new 2025 $50 Canadian Symbol: The Beaver fine silver coin is a technical marvel and a stunning tribute to this beloved national emblem. For collectors who appreciate groundbreaking minting technology and pure Canadiana, this coin is…
The Ancestor Coin: A Kwakiutl Legend in Pure Silver
Art has the power to tell stories, carrying traditions and cultural heritage across generations. The Royal Canadian Mint has masterfully captured this spirit in its latest release, the 2025 $30 The Ancestor Fine Silver Coin. This exceptional piece is more than just a coin; it is a tribute to the rich artistic legacy of the Kwakiutl people and a stunning work of contemporary Indigenous art. This coin is the much-anticipated follow-up to the celebrated 2024 “The Hunter” coin. It continues the series’ exploration of Kwakwaka’wakw culture through the lens of artist Jason Hunt. For collectors who appreciate powerful storytelling, intricate…
A Dazzling Winter Wonder: The 2025 RCM Snowflake Coin
There is a unique magic to a Canadian winter, a quiet beauty found in the gentle fall of snow. Each tiny ice crystal is a masterpiece of nature, a fleeting work of art. The Royal Canadian Mint has brilliantly captured this ephemeral elegance in its highly anticipated Snowflake series. The newest release, the 2025 $20 Snowflake Hexagon Shaped Fine Silver Coin, continues this beloved tradition, offering collectors a stunning piece of numismatic art. For anyone who appreciates the fusion of natural wonder and masterful minting, this coin is an absolute must-have. It not only celebrates a quintessential Canadian symbol but…
New Tree of Life Coin: A 2025 RCM Collectible Must-Have
Last updated on September 11th, 2025 at 01:41 amLast Updated on September 11, 2025 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has once again captured the essence of deep-rooted symbolism and artistic brilliance with its latest release. The 2025 $10 Tree of Life Fine Silver Coin is a stunning piece that resonates with meaning, connection, and growth. For collectors who appreciate masterfully crafted coins with a powerful story, this new addition is an essential acquisition. It represents not just an investment in precious metal, but an ownership of art that carries a universal message. This blog post…
2026 Pure Gold $1: 30th Anniversary of Canada’s Arboreal Emblem
Last Updated on September 5, 2025 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins Canada’s love affair with the maple runs deep, from the leaf on our flag to the syrup on our pancakes. In 2026, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) is marking a very specific maple milestone: 30 years since Parliament proclaimed the maple tree (genus Acer) as Canada’s national arboreal emblem. We’re thrilled to offer the 2026 $1 Pure Gold Coin – 30th Anniversary of Canada’s Arboreal Emblem—a small, finely detailed tribute that delivers big on history, artistry, and collectability. (Justice Laws Website) Why this Coin Stands Out …
From Paper to Pocket Change: The Story of Canada’s $1 Coin
Last updated on September 5th, 2025 at 07:50 amLast Updated on September 5, 2025 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins If you’ve ever slipped a “loonie” into a parking meter or dropped one in a kid’s piggy bank, you’re holding a century-spanning story in the palm of your hand. At Colonial Acres Coins, we love that the $1 Canadian coin bridges everyday life and national history—from Depression-era silver dollars to today’s iconic loon. In this deep dive, we’ll trace how Canada moved from paper dollars to a durable, decimal one-dollar coin, what life looked like in the early 1930s when our…
