Winter in Canada doesn’t sneak in. One day, the ground is bare, and the next it’s covered in snow, the kind that crunches under your boots and sticks to your eyelashes. For coin collectors, winter isn’t just cold weather. It’s also a chance to enjoy coins with winter scenes and wildlife, like the ones you can find at Colonial Acres Coins. Let’s walk through a simple winter day in Canada and see how these coins fit right into the story. Morning: Fresh Snow and a Quiet Ski Chalet The day starts early. The sky is pale, and the snow on…
Archives for December 2025
Snowflakes & Skates: Winter-Themed Canadian Coins to Warm Up Your Collection
Winter in Canada means three things: snow, skates, and a lot of layers. Streets get quieter, rinks get busier, and suddenly every hill becomes a sledding hill. For coin collectors, winter is also a great time to enjoy winter-themed coins, especially ones that show skating, hockey, and classic snowy scenes. Colonial Acres Coins has a bunch of Royal Canadian Mint issues that feel like little snapshots of a Canadian winter day. Let’s take a fun walk through the season and see how some of these coins fit right in. Lacing Up: Little Skaters on the Pond The day starts with…
New Year, New Collection: 5 Fresh Coin Collecting Ideas for 2026
A new year is the perfect time to explore fresh hobbies or refresh an existing one. For coin enthusiasts, January 2026 offers the opportunity to start a new project, expand a current collection, or explore an exciting theme. Whether you are a seasoned collector or someone considering beginning a hobby, these ideas can inspire you to take action and enjoy the thrill of collecting throughout the year. Suppose you are looking for new ways to approach coin collecting in the new year. In that case, this guide can spark your imagination while showing how Colonial Acres Coins can help you…
Organize, Protect, Collect: Setting Up Your Coin Collection for the New Year
A new year brings renewed motivation and the perfect time to refresh your hobbies. If you’re a coin collector, January is an excellent opportunity to reorganize your collection, review what you’ve gathered, and set new goals for the months ahead. Winter naturally encourages indoor activities, so why not use that time to assess your coins, plan for future acquisitions, and protect the pieces you already own? With a fresh system in place, you can enjoy your collection more fully and ensure your coins remain in their best condition for years to come. Why Winter is the Ideal Season for Coin…
Collecting Olympic Coins: Celebrate the Games in Your Coin Collection
Every two years, as the Olympic Games return—Summer and Winter—the world comes together to cheer on its athletes. Jerseys change, host cities rotate, but one tradition has quietly grown into a global hobby: collecting Olympic coins. From the early modern commemoratives struck for Helsinki in 1951–52 to the massive multi-coin programs for cities like Montreal, Moscow, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Beijing, London, Rio and beyond, host nations have used coins to share the spirit of the Games with collectors at home and around the world. With Milano Cortina 2026 on the horizon (February 6–22, 2026) and Los Angeles 2028 following soon…
Starter Coin Collections and Kits: Perfect Holiday Gifts for New and Young Collectors
The best holiday gifts don’t just get opened — they get used, loved, and remembered for years. A starter coin collection or coin collecting kit for kids does exactly that. It’s fun, educational, and can spark a lifelong hobby that grows right along with your child or grandchild. At Colonial Acres Coins, you’ll find plenty of beginner-friendly options in the Young Collectors and Holiday Gift Ideas sections, including starter kits, paper note packs, coin banks, and entry-level Canadian decimal sets. If you’re looking for gifts for young coin collectors or just want to encourage beginner coin collecting in Canada, this…
Protect Your Holiday Haul: Must-Have Coin Storage & Supplies
Last Updated on December 4, 2025 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins The holidays are a fantastic time to grow your collection. Between new Royal Canadian Mint issues, auction wins, and special offers, your “holiday haul” of coins can add up quickly. But if those new treasures get tossed into a drawer or stacked in loose flips, you could be inviting scratches, toning, and lost value. That’s where the right coin-collecting supplies come in. If you’re wondering how to store coins properly and keep them safe for years to come, Colonial Acres Coins has everything you need in one place, from…
