Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmWinter may have the most popular Canadian sports, but summer is the prime season in Canada. Coin collecting is a great way to celebrate what you enjoy most about the summer months. Start a themed coin collection or give a gift that commemorates a special experience to someone you love by choosing one of these stunning coins that focus on what’s great about Canada. 2010 Canada $20 Maple Leaf Crystal Raindrop The maple leaf is probably the most recognizable symbol of Canada. This $20 coin made of fine silver is a unique…
2022 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Diadem Fine Silver $20 Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmQueen Elizabeth II joined an elite group of monarchs in 2022 when she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service on Britain’s throne. It’s been a special year for the Queen. The Royal Canadian Mint honoured Her Majesty with a special $20-coin. Only four other monarchs have ever celebrated that anniversary, Louis XIV of France, Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein, Sobhuza II of Swaziland and Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. What Makes This Coin Special? As with every Canadian coin, the obverse of the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth…
Check Out The SilverTowne Pony Express Silver Bullion Bar
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmCheck Out the Pony Express Silver Bullion Bar From SilverTowne Silver bullion is a way to add tangible assets to your investment portfolio. You do not need to purchase only Canadian bullion if you are Canadian. Bullion is available for purchase from any country, including the United States. Bullion comes in several different forms, including coins and bars. Even amongst silver bullion bars, there are many variations. For example, the bars come in different sizes and weights. Some are cast, while others are machine stamped. Even if you are primarily collecting silver…
Introducing The Bigger Picture Pure Silver Six-Coin Series
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmIntroducing the Bigger Picture Six-Coin Set From the Royal Canadian Mint Starting in 2015, the Royal Canadian Mint produced and sold a “Big Coin” set. It featured all the designs found on the six denominations of Canadian coinage, but the diameter had been increased to 65 millimetres. The silver coins each weighed five ounces. This allowed collectors to get a better look at the designs that grace the reverse of Canadian coins. Further sets followed each year through 2019. The Big Coin set proved to be remarkably popular, and in 2022, the…
Jewellery Trends From The 2000’s
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pm7 Jewellery Trends from the 2000s Fashions tend to follow 20-year cycles. Therefore, trends that were popular in the year 2000, also known as Y2K, are just beginning to see a nostalgic comeback. At Colonial Acres Coins, we offer many examples of estate jewellery. We encourage you to shop with us for fun and interesting pieces from the first decade of the 21st century, also known as the Aughts. Here is a guide to help you know exactly what you are looking for. 1. Colourful, Candy-Inspired Pieces In the 1990s, candy necklaces…
The History of Bank Of Montreal Paper Money
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmThe Bank of Montreal stands as the Canadian colonies’ first successful creation of standardized currency. In Canada, paper money revolutionized commerce and trade by allowing for a transparent and efficient way to measure the value of goods and services. Read more below about the history of the barter system, why the Bank of Montreal was created, and how Colonial Acres helps collectors build an even more unique portfolio of historical currency. The Barter System and Its Limitations During the days of European explorers’ first contact with the Indigenous tribes of Canada, and…
2022 $30 Multifaceted Animal Family Bald Eagles Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pm2022 $30 Multifaceted Animal Family Bald Eagles Silver Coin Canada is home to some magnificent forms of wildlife, and the bald eagle is one of the most majestic. Though often associated with the United States, which claims it as its national bird, the bald eagle is also native to Canada and important to its ecosystem. Therefore, it makes sense that the Royal Canadian Mint has produced a coin to celebrate these fascinating raptors. The $30 Animal Family Bald Eagles coin depicts an aspect of the birds’ lives that most people don’t get…
The Risk and Rewards of Investing in Silver Bullion
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmThe Risk and Rewards of Investing in Silver Bullion Precious metals have a high economic value because of their comparative rarity. Because of their intrinsic value, investing in precious metals is common. The most popular precious metals to invest in are platinum, gold, and silver. Silver bullion in Canada is intended specifically for purchase by investors in the form of either coins or bars. The potential rewards of investing in silver bullion are great, but there are also significant risks involved. Potential Risks of Investing in Silver Bullion When you buy bullion,…
2022 Canada Conservation Stories: Swift Fox Specimen Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint is minting collectable coins to raise awareness about endangered Canadian species through its Conservation Stories series of specimen coin sets. This year marks the third set to be released as part of this series and it features the swift fox, a species that actually went extinct in Canada at one point but was later successfully reintroduced. How Can You Tell the Swift Fox Apart From Other Fox Species? Canada is home to several species of foxes in addition to the swift fox, including the grey fox, arctic fox,…
2022 First Strikes Canadian Coin Roll Collection
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmFirst impressions can be unforgettable, and in 2022, the Royal Canadian Mint gives you the opportunity to collect first impressions for yourself. In this context, “first impressions” refer to the first circulation coins to be struck for 2022 at the RCM facility in Winnipeg. Canadian coin rolls in each denomination are collected and displayed side-by-side in a special box for presentation. What Is the History Behind the Royal Canadian Mint’s Winnipeg Location? Rising up majestically from the prairie surrounding it, the Winnipeg location for the Royal Canadian Mint is an impressive glass-panelled…
