Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmWhen purchasing precious metals, it is important to determine whether they came from a government mint or a private mint. If you are an investor, knowing where your purchase comes from helps build confidence in the brand and its purity, even though the value of the products that each produces is probably going to be similar. If you are a collector, your purchase’s provenance might be meaningful to you. In either case, it is always a good idea to understand what you are buying beforehand. Private Mints Private mints are owned by…
Part 2 : Taking a Look at Some Major Bullion Brands
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmWhen investors or collectors want to buy quality gold and silver bullion, they often turn to the Royal Canadian Mint. But coin dealers and collectors can also acquire coins and bullion from other solid sources. Here are three other companies that also specialize in bullion – Sunshine Mint, SilverTowne and Johnson Matthey. When the team at Colonial Acres sees bullion from these brands, they trust its quality. Here is some more information about these dependable major bullion brands. Sunshine Mint …
Is Canadian Paper Money Making a Comeback?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmWhen the COVID-19 outbreak forced more people to stay at home and turn to online sources for most purchases, many experts predicted that the pandemic would just accelerate the world’s march toward the death of cash. Surprisingly, however, Canada has seen a significant post-pandemic increase in the amount of paper money in circulation. In this blog, we’ll look at how this cash comeback occurred and why the demand for Canadian paper money has increased. The Push for Paperless For decades, people in Canada and much of the rest of the world have…
2021 Pure Silver 4 Coin Set Featuring Stunning Canadian Animal Portraits
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmCollecting coins can be a wonderful hobby that promotes education, history and culture. Whether you’re looking for U.S. 50 State Quarters or Canadian pennies from each year, the hunt to find the coins to fill out your collection can be invigorating and educational. The Royal Canadian Mint offers beautiful collector’s coins each year as a special way to commemorate events and heritage. These four silver coins that feature Canadian animals make a great gift or addition to a coin collection. They’re a must-have for nature and animal lovers. Coins Featuring Animal Portraits…
Fine Silver Coins Celebrates 40 Years for Canadas National Anthem
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmWhenever there is a national event or just a moment of particular Canadian pride, you are likely to hear the song ‘O Canada,’ the national anthem. This patriotic piece was officially adopted in 1980. So, in 2020, the Royal Canadian Mint released a special coin to commemorate the passage of the National Anthem Act. This beautiful coin could make an excellent addition to any collection. ‘O Canada’ The Canadian national anthem is a patriotic song intended to represent the spirit of the nation. Interestingly, despite 2020 being the 40th anniversary of the…
How to Properly Store Your Silver Coins to Avoid Aging
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmCoin collecting is an exciting hobby and also can be an investment that people enjoy throughout Canada and around the world. It’s easy to see why: collecting coins is exciting, challenging, and maybe even a little addictive. Plus, your coin collection can be a valuable asset that has the potential to deliver big returns on your investment. Of course, to maintain the beauty and value of your collection, it’s important to handle and store your coins properly. The term “mint condition” originated with coin collectors, and a coin’s condition is especially important…
Is it Worth Collecting and Saving Canadian Tire Money?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmOver the years when you made purchases at a local Canadian Tire store, you would receive coupons in the form of Canadian Tire money redeemable for in-store purchases. Canadian Tire money is recognizable by its bright colours and the popular images of Sandy McTire, the tam-wearing Scotsman. Though the denominations are smaller, it closely resembles Canadian paper money in many respects. At one point, Canadian Tire money was even printed on similar stock. As a Canadian institution since 1958, it is sometimes viewed as the country’s unofficial second currency. At Canadian Tire…
Part 1 : Taking a Look at Some Major Bullion Brands
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmWhen buying bullion, many people default to the Royal Canadian Mint or other national mints. However, there are many other brands that offer excellent bullion products, despite being less well known. Colonial Acres Coins carries a wide variety of bullion rounds, bars, coins and more. Our catalogue is the perfect place to find the right bullion for your collection. Why Buy Bullion? For centuries, bullion was the standard for transferring wealth. All coins had a set precious metal content that gave them an intrinsic value beyond being currency. Today, that is no…
Varieties of Minting Errors
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmGenerally speaking, Royal Canadian Mint coins are intended to be uniform in size, shape, and appearance. In most cases, that is the end result of the minting process. However, occasionally something goes wrong during the production of coins. Sometimes one shows up that is different from the rest. In some cases, these error coins are not discovered right away and enter circulation with the rest of their mintage. You might think that these coins would be worthless, but in fact, the opposite is true. Because error coins are unique, they are more…
What is Modernist Jewellery
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmSome jewellery-making traditions are timeless, likely to continue forever. For example, gold and silver jewellery will probably always be popular, not only because of the value of the materials but for their attractive sparkle. Nevertheless, jewellery goes through fashion trends along with clothing. Because the prevailing ideas and philosophies of the day tend to influence artists, these are often reflected in jewellery trends. As a result, a critical examination of jewellery from a particular era may reveal something about the historical period in which it was created. Modernism occurred roughly during the…
