Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmThe Nobel Peace Prize is a coveted award bestowed upon the people who do the most to establish peace between various nations. In 1957, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Lester Bowles Pearson, a Canadian man who maintained peace between the Soviet Union and Great Britain, Israel and France. The Royal Canadian Mint issued a coin that commemorates Pearson’s heroic peacekeeping efforts, and if you’re interested in collecting Canadian coins that have a rich history, this is one you must add to your collection. The History Lester Bowles Pearson was a…
Polar Bear $2 Canadian Coin Is the Latest in the “Bigger Picture” Series
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmEvery image on the back of the circulation coins from the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story. However, it does not necessarily tell the entire story. The “Bigger Picture” Canada mint coins take the familiar images from the reverse of Canadian circulation coins and place them in a broader context so the viewer can understand more about the image and why it is significant. The newest addition to the Bigger Picture series is a five-ounce coin in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating, and it celebrates the polar bear on the…
Learn more About the Royal Canadian Air Force Red Knight Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmIf you are interested in either Canadian coins or aerobatics, you are probably already familiar with the commemorative coins celebrating the Snowbirds and the Golden Hawks. The Red Knight was an air display team that predated the former and outlasted the latter, but since the cancellation of the program in 1970, fewer Canadians are familiar with it. In 2022, the Royal Canadian Mint released a pure silver $30 coin commemorating the Red Knight for the first time. It is likely to be popular with both aviation enthusiasts and those who appreciate Canadian…
Colonial Acres Is Always Buying! Here Are Some Tips When Selling Jewellery
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmEstate jewellery presents a tremendous financial opportunity for owners willing to part with it. Of course, the term covers such a broad range of items that determining what’s valuable and what isn’t can be challenging. Colonial Acres Coins shares some selling tips to help customers get a fair price for their estate jewellery in Canada. Why Sell Estate Jewellery in Canada? Jewellery tends to pile up over the years, and if your tastes change, you may want to declutter. Offering estate jewellery for sale is an excellent way to fund future purchases…
Chinese Zodiac Coins: January Garnet Birthstone
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmJanuary’s birthstone, the garnet, is a beautiful red stone that symbolizes truth and faith. Legend has it that Noah used a garnet stone as a light on the ark. In Rome, in the third and fourth centuries, warriors would wear a garnet when they went into battle for protection. Ancient Egyptians wore garnets to protect against bad dreams. The different zodiac birthstone coin sets are the perfect gift for anyone born in January or those who want to expand their coin collection. Below we will highlight some of the sets that the…
What Is Fashion Jewellery?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmIf you’re a jewellery enthusiast, it’s important to understand the difference between fashion and fine varieties. While many people think that costume and fashion jewellery are synonymous, this is not entirely true. The definition of costume jewellery is inexpensive jewellery made of fake gemstones and inexpensive metals, and fashion jewellery is much higher in quality. Fine jewellery is similar in composition, but it is usually reserved for special occasions. There are many pieces of fine or fashion vintage jewellery to choose from at Colonial Acres Coins and here is some tips to…
The Quest for Queen Elizabeth Keepsakes and Collectible Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmAt the time of her death on Sept. 8th, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch in the history of the British throne. Her death is one of the most significant world events of the year. Queen Elizabeth has appeared on Canadian paper money and coins since she acceded to the throne, and in some cases, even before. Interest in purchasing Queen Elizabeth coins has increased substantially since her death. Why Has Interest in Queen Elizabeth Coins For Sale Increased? Queen Elizabeth II’s reign lasted over 70 years. She has been…
Magic of the Seasons $50 Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmFor children, there is nothing as wonderful as the fun of waking up on Christmas morning and seeing what surprises Santa Claus has left for them. Some people say that Santa Claus isn’t real, but even if some of the stories about him are embellished, he was based on a historical figure, so the legend has a basis in fact. The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates Santa Claus and the joy his storied exploits have brought to children for hundreds of years with a commemorative $50 silver coin that offers its own special…
Check out These Royal Canadian Mint Winter-Themed Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmOne of Canada’s best features is that all four seasons can be fully enjoyed. If you agree with Robert Frost, who said, “You can’t get too much winter in the winter,” celebrate your love of all things snow with Canadian coins that make great gifts for the holidays. These beautiful coins also make a great addition to your own collection to remember the winter months when you’re sweltering in the midst of summer. 2012 25-cent Birds of Canada – Evening Grosbeak The evening grosbeak is considered an “irregular migrant,” which means they…
$30 100th Anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmThe largest indoor agricultural and equestrian event in the world has taken place in Canada for a century and continues to this day. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair began in 1922 and has taken place in Toronto almost every year since then. The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 100th anniversary of the fair with a new $30 silver coin. Events at the Fair The purpose of the fair is to allow farmers and producers to exhibit crops and livestock, as well as crafts, such as jams and pickles, that they have made…
