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 cold air, clear sky, and that crunch of snow under your boots. At the local pond, someone has already cleared the ice. A few kids wobble onto the rink, helmets a little too big, skates a little too loose.
This moment looks a lot like the 2011 Canada $10 Little Skaters fine silver coin, which shows kids learning to skate on an outdoor rink.
You can almost picture it:
- Parents holding out their hands while kids shuffle forward
- A few brave little skaters trying a spin (and wiping out)
- Laughter echoes across the ice
The scene is simple, but it feels real. If you love family time and outdoor skating, this coin is a nice reminder of those chilly mornings when everyone is just trying to stay upright.
Nearby, a quiet side street lined with snow-covered trees feels like the 2013 Canada $10 Winter Scene fine silver coin: calm, bright, and just a bit postcard-perfect.
Backyard Rinks & Future Hockey Stars
As the day goes on, the backyard rinks and community arenas start to fill. Kids in team jerseys race onto the ice, pretending they’re playing in the NHL. In Canada, it’s not just hockey. It’s part of winter culture.
The Royal Canadian Mint’s “Learning to Play” series captures that feeling perfectly. There are fine silver $10 coins featuring young players wearing the jerseys of Canadian NHL teams:
- Calgary Flames
- Vancouver Canucks
- Ottawa Senators
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Winnipeg Jets
- Montreal Canadiens
- Edmonton Oilers
Each coin shows kids practicing, learning to pass, shoot, and dream big. These are great hockey coins Canadian fans can enjoy, especially if your family cheers for one of those teams.
If your heart belongs to Toronto, there’s also the 2017 Canada $20 100th Anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs fine silver coin. It celebrates a century of one of the most famous hockey clubs in the country, making it a must-have for Leafs fans who love both the game and the history behind it.
These hockey-themed pieces fit naturally into a winter collection. They remind you of:
- Early morning practices when it’s still dark outside
- Hot chocolate in the rink lobby
- Kids are trying to copy their favourite players’ moves
And they look great together, especially if you’re building a small “hockey corner” in your collection.
Snowbanks, Toboggans & Pure Winter Fun
Not everyone spends winter on skates. For some families, the best part of the season is grabbing a sled, finding a hill, and hanging on tight.
That kind of “just for fun” energy shows up nicely on the 2016 Canada $25 Winter Fun ($25 for $25) fine silver coin, which features kids bundled up and enjoying a ride.
Think about a typical winter afternoon:
- Kids racing up and down the hill
- Sleds, crazy carpets, and toboggans everywhere
- Snow pants covered in snow from head to toe
- Someone is always yelling, “Just one more run!”
Coins like this are a fun way to remember those days, even after everyone has outgrown their snowsuits. They’re also great Christmas coin collectors can enjoy as part of their seasonal décor.
And if you love the idea of a Canadian snowflake coin, there are also Royal Canadian Mint issues with snowflake designs and frosty details that fit nicely alongside these playful winter pieces. You can find many of them at Colonial Acres, often mixed into winter-themed coins, holiday gift sets, and even colourized quarters.
Easy Ways to Display Winter-Themed Coins
Winter coins don’t have to stay hidden in a box. Because they work so well as seasonal art, they’re perfect to bring out when the snow flies.
Here are a few simple ideas to display your winter-themed coins:
- Small stands on a shelf or mantel
- Place a few of your favourite skating or hockey coins on clear stands.
- Add some battery-operated candles or fairy lights around them.
- Shadow box or frame
- Arrange coins like Little Skaters, Winter Scene, and Winter Fun in a shallow frame.
- Add a background of blue or white paper for a “snowy” look.
- Holiday display
- Mix winter coins with ornaments, pine cones, or mini hockey sticks.
- Use them as a centrepiece on a coffee table during December.
Because many of these pieces are fine silver, they also make great winter gifts. They’re more personal than a generic gift card and can become a special tradition to bring out every year.
Finding Winter Coins at Colonial Acres
If this is the kind of collection you’d like to build, Colonial Acres Coins makes it easy to find the pieces that match your favourite winter memories.
On the site, you can explore:
- Royal Canadian Mint issues for skating, hockey, and snowy scenes
- Gift Ideas and holiday-themed products for Christmas and winter gifting
- Mega Specials and Blowout Specials that sometimes include winter coins at reduced prices.
You can mix:
- Storytelling pieces like Little Skaters and Winter Scene
- Team-focused coins like the Learning to Play series and the Maple Leafs anniversary coin
- Fun, family-focused designs like Winter Fun
Together, they create a lighthearted, cozy winter set that reflects what people really do in Canada when the temperature drops: skate, play hockey, sled, shovel, and then finally warm up inside.
Warming Up Your Collection This Winter
Winter might be long, but it’s also full of small moments worth remembering: the first time a child skates without holding a hand, a backyard rink under the porch light, or that perfect sled ride down the hill.
With winter themed coins, you can keep those memories close all year long. Whether you’re drawn to hockey coins, peaceful winter scenes, or playful family designs, Colonial Acres has plenty of Royal Canadian Mint issues to choose from.
Build a little “Snowflakes & Skates” section in your collection this season. You’ll have something cheerful to enjoy on snow days, and your coin cabinet will feel just a bit more like home in a Canadian winter.
