Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmThe year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Celebrated on May 8th and also known as V-E Day, this marks the occasion of Germany’s unconditional surrender in 1945 during World War II, which brought five years of fighting in Europe to an official end. The Royal Canadian Mint is marking the milestone with a seven-coin commemorative set featuring a 2020 Proof Dollar selectively plated with gold and designed to strike a balance between remembrance and celebration. History of V-E Day in Canada V-E Day was not the end…
A New Look for the Classic 2020 Uncirculated Proof Coin Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmThe Classic 2020 uncirculated proof coin set is now available, and this 6-piece set has the coin-collecting world talking. The coins that Canada mints are more than a form of currency — they are a representation of the legacy of the nation’s past, a remembrance of its achievements, and an appreciation for the natural beauty that Canada is known for. Features of the Proof Coins Set The set of coins was put together handsomely, with the serious collector in mind. The set offers many notable features: The coin packaging has been redesigned…
Royal Canadian Mint Offers Commemorative Gold Coin To Honour New France
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmThe New France Colony was founded in the early 17th century and endured for over 100 years. Ultimately, France yielded it to England in the Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Years’ War in 1763. The Royal Canadian Mint now pays homage to the colony of New France and its significance to Canadian history and culture with a stunning commemorative coin depicting the struggles involved during the early days following its establishment. Crafted from 99.99% pure gold, the coin is the third in a series of pieces depicting early Canadian history….
Tall Ships of Canada 2019 Silver Commemorative Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) strikes commemorative coins periodically to celebrate important moments in Canada’s history. These Canadian commemorative coins have celebrated everything from the nation’s centennial to the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway to sports victories. In 2019, the RCM struck a coin celebrating Canadian maritime history. Commemorating Canada’s Maritime History Canada has a rich history with the sea. Whaling, trade, exploration and other maritime activities have helped define Canadian history. To help celebrate this, two artists working with the RCM designed a half-kilogram coin which is divided into four…
Birds Among Nature’s Colours 2017 Silver Commemorative Coin Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmCanada is home to approximately 685 species of birds and 140 kinds of trees. The boreal forest found here is crucial habitat for breeding birds and is sometimes even referred to by experts as North America’s “bird nursery.” These 99.9% silver ten-dollar Canadian commemorative coins, first released in 2017, celebrate the connection between birds and their forest environment by showcasing five birds, each in their natural surroundings. The striking touch that makes this set truly unusual, however, is that the plants are shown in the vivid colors of spring, while the birds…
Royal Canadian Mint Superman Coin Celebrates 75 years
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmSuperman has captured the hearts and minds of fans for over 75 years and his popularity doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Beginning in 1938 as a comic book superhero in tights and a cape with a secret identity as Clark Kent, a mild-mannered reporter, Superman has evolved from a simple character in a child’s comic into an international icon featured in television, movies, toys, video games and Superman coins, among other things. With the exception of a green glowing rock from his home planet of Krypton, nothing can harm Superman. He…
A Memorable Newborn Baby Gift Idea
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmThe birth of a baby is a life-changing event worthy of celebration virtually everywhere in the world. In Japan, new mothers have a ritual of eating a sekihan dish (red rice and red beans) while resting in bed after the baby’s birth. In the Netherlands, guests visiting a new child receive cookies or licorice, and mothers from many cultures bury a baby’s placenta to symbolize the child’s connection to the Earth. Read more about Baby Coin Gift Sets. Common Newborn Gifts in the United States and Canada In North America, newborn photoshoots,…
The Shag Harbour Incident Captured in this Royal Canadian Mint Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmShag Harbour, a sleepy fishing village in rural Nova Scotia, plagued with a mystery still unsolved. On the night of October 4, 1967, several locals saw a well-lit flying object heading towards the village before diving and crashing into the dark sea then quickly sinking. Some of the witnesses instantly contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) while others hurried out to the site of the crash to search for any signs. What they discovered was disconcerting because there was absolutely nothing, no wreckage or material, the only discernible difference was a…
What is the Significance Behind the 2019 Canadian Equality Loonie?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pm1969 was a notable year for Canadians. It was the year that the then Justice-Minister Pierre Trudeau passed a legislation that changed many people’s lives, a legislation that was first introduced in 1967 and hotly debated. The legislation that decriminalized the act of homosexuality between two consenting people 21 years or older. This was a huge step towards the progressive country of Canada that we know and love today. This year we are celebrating 50 years since this famous act that changed many lives became reality. To commemorate such a momentous occasion,…
Taking a Closer Look at Canadian Paper Money from 1935
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmIn the year 1817 Canadian banks first produced and issued paper money, however, in 1935, a few years after the Bank of Canada was created, it changed how Canadian paper money was viewed in Canada. To celebrate this momentous year and the years following, Colonial Acres has a variety of these historical and sentimental notes available. We’re going to look at why 1935 is considered such an important year and who were the men who changed and made history. The year was 1933, and the Great Depression was in full effect, the…
