Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmEver since the beginnings of human civilization, jewellery has played a part in the decorative arts and culture. Throughout history, scholars have looked to a society’s jewellery designs to determine their values, the owners’ status and other details about how people lived. In the past, both men and women have enjoyed using jewellery to define their status and their role in the world. Fine jewellery used to only be accessible to the very rich, but today, jewellery continues to be popular with many. Colonial Acres Coins features a collection of sterling silver…
Why Collecting Small Cents Is A Good Idea?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmCoin collectors have many options for putting together a collection of coins. Some collectors search for coins from a specific era, such as the reign of King George VI from 1937 to 1952. Other collectors want specific denominations, such as Canadian quarters. Many collectors choose larger denominations, not only as a hobby but hoping that they find that rare coin that may bring them a large cash return. Pennies are no longer minted in Canada, but they are still legal tender. In general, pennies aren’t worth much. However, they do offer some…
Which Karat Gold Is Best?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmGold has been a treasured precious metal since the beginnings of human civilization. Today, it continues to be a popular choice for many different types of jewellery, including rings, earrings, necklaces, watches and bracelets. When buying a piece of gold jewellery, it’s important to know what you’re getting. There are different styles of gold pieces for sale, such as white gold, yellow gold and rose gold. Buyers also need to know the differences between gold plated and pure gold. Finally, before picking a piece of gold jewellery, you need to know the…
The Difference Between A Mint Mark And A Privy Mark
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmEven if you are brand new to collecting coins or investing in precious metals, you are no doubt aware that the markings on coins are clues to both their place of origin and value. Two marks that are a bit confusing to distinguish at first are privy marks and mint marks. Here is an explanation of the difference between the two, and examples of the coins and bullion rounds that bear them. . Mint Marks The purpose of a mint mark has always been to identify the facility that produced it. For…
The Allure Of Art Deco Jewellery
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmApproximately 100 years after the Art Deco movement began, estate jewellery belonging to this era is still in very high demand. Because the demand is greater than the supply of these vintage pieces still in existence, authentic Art Deco jewellery can cost thousands of dollars, with larger or rarer pieces sometimes ranging in the tens of thousands. What makes Art Deco Jewellery so popular and sought after? In part, it is certainly the timeless beauty of the pieces, but there seems to be more to it than that. The Art Deco movement…
Newly Released Canadian Coins Celebrate Ukrainian Heritage
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmCanadian coins help us to celebrate different parts of the culture and history of Canada. As a beautiful and multicultural society, it is important to share what makes Canada such a wonderful place to live. To that end, the Royal Canadian Mint recently released the $250 Gold Pysanka Coin. This unique, egg-shaped coin celebrates the more than three million Canadians of Ukrainian heritage. Ukrainian Canadians and Pysanka People of Ukrainian descent have lived in Canada since at least 1891 (there may have been an unconfirmed settlement even earlier). Since then, the group…
New Silver Coin From The Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates Black History
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmFebruary is Black History Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions that Black communities have made to Canadian culture while simultaneously recognizing the obstacles and struggles that they continue to face. Appropriately, this last February marked the release of the third in a series of silver coins released by the Royal Canadian Mint to honour Black history in Canada. This most recent coin pays tribute to the Black Loyalists in the American Revolution who eventually settled in Nova Scotia. Who Were the Black Loyalists? During the War of American Independence,…
How To Spot Indigenous Sterling Silver Jewellery
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmHandcrafted pieces that are authentically constructed by individual artists are hot ticket items in the art, collectible and jewellery markets. One of the most treasured styles of jewellery is Native American pieces. Tribes in North America have artists who specialize in crafting unique pieces for buyers. Genuine Indigenous pieces may take many hours of handiwork to complete, which makes them more valuable to collectors. Unlike other mass-produced items, these handcrafted pieces offer quality and cultural significance. Unfortunately, there are some imposters out there trying to pass off mass-produced items as authentic pieces….
Have Your Out Of Print Paper Money Appraised Before Cashing In!
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmAs you may know, many Canadian paper money notes were officially removed from their legal tender status on January 1st, 2021. For the most part, this money can be cashed in for new paper money of the same value. However, you should consider getting your older bills appraised before you take the cash equivalent. Some of them may be worth more than they appear. Bank Notes Being Removed From Legal Circulation The Bank of Canada’s paper money only covers a few denominations at a time. Currently, only $5, $10, $20, $50 and…
2021 Coin Gift Sets Help Celebrate Any Occasion This Year
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:33 pmIf you or a loved one is celebrating a special occasion in 2021, coin gift sets are a great way to make it more memorable. This year, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing new gift sets for sale. Three are designed to mark specific occasions, while the fourth is more general. Each of the 2021 gift sets includes Brilliant Uncirculated coins in the following denominations: 5 cents 10 cents 25 cents Two dollars In addition, each set contains a special commemorative one-dollar coin with an exclusive design by Tony Bianco, a Canadian…
