Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmHoliday season is the time of year when people are able to truly demonstrate how imaginative and creative they can be. At the same time, it is a perfect time for friends to test how well they know each other. If your goal this holiday season is to be both creative and unique in gifting to others, then Colonial Acres Coins is the place you want to shop at. Why Should I Shop For Holiday Gifts At Colonial Acres Coins? Regardless of how quirky or unusual the hobbies and interests of your family…
Canadian Paper Money: History Of Canadian Banknotes
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmThroughout its history, Canadian paper money has had numerous forms, shapes, colours, and sizes. Currently, Canadian dollars are issued in $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 paper denominations. Current notes are issued by the Bank of Canada, with its first series of notes going back as far as 1935. However, before the current series of polymer banknotes that are used today, there have been numerous iterations throughout history. British Army notes were the first paper money issued in Canada denominated in dollars. Ranging in denominations from $1 to $400, they were emergency…
An Extensive Look at the 1911 Canadian Silver Dollar
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmWhen it comes to collecting different items as a hobby or profession, there are typically possessions that range in value and availability. Usually, the rarer the object, the more sought after it is and the higher its value. When talking about collecting coins, it is common knowledge that these items number in the hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions. But, there is a true treasure among Canadian coins. Its name is the 1911 Canadian Silver Dollar and only three specimens were ever made. Why Is The Canadian Silver Dollar So Special? There…
2017 $20 Gilded Silver Maple Leaf Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmOne could argue that symbolism is in the very core of humanity; we look to symbols for help on a daily basis. From road signs to school work to the economy and money, we are surrounded by them. Canada is a country that is symbolic of prosperity, peace and good living. Similarly, many things are symbolic of Canada – elks, the great outdoors, nature, industry, economy and the like. But, perhaps the greatest symbol of all when it comes to Canada is the maple leaf – something Royal Canadian Mint coins have…
2018 The Year of The Dog
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmIf you believe in the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 will be the Year of the Dog. As Royal Canadian Mint coins often have a habit of celebrating the most diverse symbols belonging to its many cultures joined under the Canadian flag, it comes as no surprise that the Mint has decided to celebrate the traditional Chinese-Canadian culture with these coins. There are a total of three new coins so far to represent the 2018 year of the dog: two made from silver and one from gold. All those born under the sign of…
Collector Tips On How To Properly Care For Paper Money
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmAs captivating and rewarding as collecting Canadian paper money is, there’s a huge downside to it. That downside is the fact that all paper money – and paper products in general – suffer from the effects of time. If you lack the adequate tools to preserve your collection, it’s bound to perish. Therefore, if you’re aiming to keep your treasure in pristine condition, you’d be wise to brush up on the proper preservation techniques and storage options, some of which are as follows. 1. Everything Starts With Adequate Storage When talking about…
Colonial Acres Coins: 25 Years And Still Going Strong
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmInnovation is a great thing – typically speaking. Without it, the human race would not have achieved the benefits we have now, such as technology, engineering, healthcare and so on. The world will undoubtedly continue to move forward; however, such progress often comes at the expense of something else. Think about it – the birth of Amazon drove thousands of small bookstores to ruin. So, there are two sides to every coin. In this day and age, when all everybody seems to talk about is creating something new and exciting, many lose…
Estate Sale? Colonial Acres Is Here To Help
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmThe responsibility of determining what is merely sentimental and what is valuable is often overwhelming for most estate executors, so it’s not strange at all if you’re feeling that way. After all, evaluating and then liquidating everything can be a daunting task. Often enough, you might come across a coin collection during your evaluation, and liquidating an estate coin collection only adds to the already significant pressure. That’s why Colonial Acres is here to help. In addition to performing in-house appraisals, Colonial Acres also has a chief appraiser on-site, whose professional focus…
History of the Canadian Silver Dollar
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmWhen it comes to collecting coins as a hobby or, in many cases, a day job, it pays to get to know the history of a trade down to the tiniest detail. However, considering the fact that money as a means of exchange has been around for many centuries, it makes sense that knowing everything about every currency is impossible. Yet, in the case of many countries around the world – Canada included – we’re in luck, as the Canadian Silver Dollar has a very clear and well-known history. It is important…
Is Coin Collecting A Good Investment?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmOne’s hobbies are dictated largely by innate affinities and tastes, though for most of us, they are heavily influenced by the place/country we live in, current market conditions, the economy and, overall, numerous other day-to-day factors. Many undoubtedly have an affinity for vintage Aston Martins, for example, which, at the same time, doesn’t translate into billions of people collecting them. However, if you’re into collecting coins, especially Canadian currency, you’re on the right track with Colonial Acres. The fact to the matter is – no one can predict the future with 100%…
