Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmKathleen Blake Coleman, also known professionally as Kit Coleman, was a pioneer in Canadian journalism: the first syndicated woman columnist in Canada, the first accredited female war correspondent in North America, and the first president of the Canadian Women’s Press Club, which she helped establish. In 2023, she features on two new coins, a silver dollar and a $100 gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint in honour of her perseverance in the face of challenge and her contributions to Canadian history. The Journalist Over the course of her life and journalistic…
Bullion Coins Packaged and Ready For Any Special Occasion Gift!
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmIf you are looking for a great gift to mark a special occasion, gold and silver bullion coins make great options. Not only are these coins practical, but they are also valuable and help people diversify their assets. Certain silver and gold bullion coins from Colonial Acres Coins come in commemorative packaging, making them ideal gifts for both coin collectors and investors. Benefits of Gifting Coins Gold and silver coins are great alternatives when you are tired of giving random gifts to the people you love for special occasions. Unlike fad items,…
Will Canadian Coins and Banknotes have King Charles on Them in the Future?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmA portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has appeared on Canadian coins since 1953, a year after she came to the throne. Her Majesty started appearing on Canada paper money even before that, as a young member of the royal family (but not, at that point, an heir to the throne) on the first series of bills in 1935. For decades, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued coins commemorating certain landmark events in Her Majesty’s life, including one for her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, that Canadians could purchase and keep as keepsakes. Now…
New 2023 Royal Canadian Mint Silver Coin Celebrates Love
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmValentine’s Day is a celebration of love. Most people take the occasion to celebrate romantic love, but there are so many other forms of love that are all equally worthy of celebration: the bond between parents and children, brothers and sisters, extended family members, and friends. The Royal Canadian Mint is releasing new commemorative Canadian coins in 2023 that celebrate love in all its forms. The selectively gold-plated, 99.99% fine silver, $20 Celebrate Love coin would make an excellent gift for someone who is close to you and to whom you would…
Why Invest in Gold Bullion
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmIf you’re interested in investing money to improve your financial health, gold bullion is an option for many people. Gold can be an expensive investment, but carries the potential for profit and greater financial stability for the savvy investor choosing to buy gold bullion in Canada. Here are six reasons you should consider investing in gold bullion to enrich your future. Diversify Your Portfolio Every investor knows that diversifying his or her portfolio is essential for success. Any type of investment, even gold, comes with a certain level of risk, and if…
The Significance Behind the 2022 Peace Dollar Rose Gold Plated Coin
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…
