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…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Spooky Coin for 2019
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmFollowing the successful release of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Haunted Canada coins issued between 2014 and 2016, the Mint has designed a new coin. The Spooky Canada: HI Ottawa Jail Hostel coin is the ideal spooky coin that you can add to your collection. The coin depicts a renowned ghost story from the HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, where to this very day a ghost is said to haunt. Like the previous coins released in the Haunted Canada series, this lenticular coin has a spooky secret,and in order to see it, you must tilt it side to…
Beauty of Canada in Displayed on 2019 Royal Canadian Mint Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmCanada is a country that is known to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world. With an abundance of natural beauty and populated with a vast array of wildlife, it’s a place that has a feel of magic about it. The home of natural and man-made wonders, such as Mount Rundle, the Northern Lights and the impressive St. Lawrence Seaway, Canada boasts beauty from coast to coast…to coast. In 2019, Royal Canadian mint coins celebrates the beauty of Canada on 4 special coins, depicting some of Canada’s most beautiful…
2017 Royal Canadian Mint Coin Sets for Hockey Fans to Collect
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmWhen you think of Canada. you think of hockey. In fact, it’s presumed, somewhat half-jokingly, that an all-consuming passion for the sport is part of what defines you as a Canadian. It’s ever-present regardless of where you live in Canada and hockey dominates television, even life, during winter. In 2017, Royal Canadian Mint released Passion to Play. A must-have 7-coin collection to celebrate Canada’s love for hockey. These popular coins featured colourways and insignias from some of Canada’s most loved teams such as Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames. The Beginnings of…
Find Unique Gifts and Jewellery at Colonial Acres Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmWith the many options available it is understandable that some shoppers could become overwhelmed when shopping for vintage jewellery and collectibles. There is one source though, that Canadians can trust- Colonial Acres. Colonial Acres Coins has a solid reputation for offering its clients only the best in collectibles and jewellery. Whether you are thinking about buying Estate jewellery or seeking Canadian coins for sale, they have the perfect item in their virtual and physical store just waiting for you. Shoppers are always impressed with the variety at Colonial Acres, reducing the need…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Coin Celebrating the Official Languages Act
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmCanada is a melting pot of cultures and is a multilingual country with French and English as the official languages. People embrace their spoken language as a symbol of their identity and the Royal Canadian Mint has honoured these languages through a new coin that celebrates the history of the Official Languages Act that came into effect in 1969. This coin stands out among Canadian coins for sale because of what it represents and here’s why. Canada’s Linguistic Situation and the Official Languages Act When the Official Languages Act was passed in…
