Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmZodiac coins have found a place in the hearts of coin collectors everywhere. Since zodiac coins have such a powerful personal appeal, they are also adored outside of the coin collecting circles. Royal Canadian Mint’s Chinese Lunar coins, therefore, make great gifts as they add beauty, variety and appeal to any collection. Chinese Lunar coins are appealing to collectors because, along with their financial value, they hold deep sentimental value. Their connection with birthdates makes them great gift ideas and is the key reason behind their sentimental value. For people whose astrological…
What Makes Superman A Popular Collector Item
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmWhen the Royal Canadian Mint first introduced the silver Superman coins in 2011, fans rushed to get theirs. It was clear that the Mint had made a good choice. But what makes superman coins so popular? Much of the attraction lies in the appeal of the Man of Steel himself. Superman Shows Us Who We Want to Be As a superhero, Superman appeals to the best in humanity. This is the core reason behind his popularity. His selfless acts represent the deep desires of people to do good and to prevent evil….
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Transforming Optimus Prime Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmWhen the Transformers burst onto the entertainment world in the 80’s, fans went wild with excitement. That passion was reignited when the first of many live-action films was released in 2007. The movies has since gone on to accumulate a huge fan base around the world. In 2019 two beautiful Transforming Optimus Prime coins joined the existing collection of Canadian coins for sale at Colonial Acres. The Transformer Movies The movie drew millions into theatres around the world, anxious to witness the spectacular showing of strength, jaw-dropping transformations, and captivating action. The…
Unique Silver Coin – A Snapshot in Time
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmOn June 6, 1944, the world was forever changed, for the better when Allied forces stormed the beaches in Normandy France, bringing to an end four years of German occupation. This event, known globally as D-day would signal the end of World War Two and usher in an era of peace and recovery. It is no wonder that Canadian forces were part of the invasion as the country has a long-standing reputation for supporting and promoting peace. Today, the Royal Canadian Mint honours the allied forces who stood for peace on that…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases Popular Meteorological-Themed 3-Coin Series!
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmLovers of nature rejoice! Royal Canadian Mint has released a coin set that can truly be described as an ode to the awesomeness of Nature. This set of three 99.99 percent pure silver coins is designed to reflect three magnificent natural phenomena that occur in Canada’s sky. Canadian Natural Wonders Captured on Coins The coins’ magnificent artistry directs your attention to the wonder that is the Canadian sky. These wonders include; the starry night sky devoid of clouds and the fire rainbow. The latter is neither a rainbow nor fire despite its…
Why is the Price of Silver Bullion so Volatile?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmSince the advent of civilization and especially the development of trade, precious metals have been indispensable in the lives of people. Initially, precious stones and metals, like silver bullion, were merely possessions that represented one’s stature in society. Today they have evolved to the point where they are also considered investment tools used to secure the economic stability of individuals and nations. Silver, however, has a dubious position among precious metals. In fact, the question many budding investors tend to ask is what makes silver less desirable than gold as an investment…
The Role of Inflation on Collectible Gold & Silver Bullion
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmFor some people, coin collection is a mere hobby but for others, it’s a far more serious affair. Silver bullion coins make up a portion of most savvy investors’ portfolios. They are considered more secure than other options such as certain currencies or some stocks and bonds. Since inflation affects other investment tools it is reasonable to expect that it will also affect silver and gold bullion coins as well. Thankfully, for investors, this expectation does not reflect the reality as bullion responds differently to inflation. Inflation – The Basics Economists refer…
Rare Piece of History – 25 Cent Dominion of Canada Bank Note
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmCanada’s physical currency has a rather unique history much like the great nation itself. One of the interesting things about Canada’s history of currency is the use of two official notes, the Dominion of Canada banknotes and the Chartered banknotes. The 25 cents Dominion of Canada note stands out as a very interesting collector’s item. Dominion vs Charter? Canadian Note History at a Glance During the years 1870-1935, the main currencies in circulation were the ones released by Dominion. Alongside the dominion banknotes were chartered banknotes, which were issued on a regional…
Give Peace a Chance! Silver Canadian Coin of John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmIn the summer of 1969, the world-famous Beatles singer John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono held a unique demonstration as a peaceful objection to the Vietnam War which was taking place at the time. They hosted a ‘bed-in’ in Montreal at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, which involved making themselves available to the public (while reclining in bed together) to discuss matters pertaining to world peace. This is exactly the type of moment that deserves to be commemorated on Canadian silver coins and thanks to Royal Canadian Mint, this is now a…
Don’t Fall for these Coin Collecting Myths
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmCoin collecting is an intricate art, and like many similar activities, the industry has its own myths, some of which could derail a coin collector from the path of attaining that envy generating collection. Legitimate Canadian coin dealers will discourage the proliferation of these myths. In other words, a dealer who supports these myths is likely to either be a non-expert or a shady dealer. Either way that’s not the sort of person you want to be dealing with, especially when it comes to the delicate issue of those precious collectible treasures….
