1969 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, the Canadian Equality Loonie was released. Canadian Mint…
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Give Peace a Chance! Silver Canadian Coin of John Lennon and Yoko Ono
In 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 reality with the release of the Give Peace…
Canadian Coin Celebrates First Non-Stop Transatlantic Flight
Modern travel has definitely evolved to great heights… literally. Air travel was, for a long time, considered the imaginative musings of dreamers until it became reality. Afterwards, the question became, how far can one aircraft fly successfully? This led to the pushing of boundaries and subsequently the first transatlantic flight which took place in 1919. It is this tremendous feat that’s commemorated by the 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. Today, this commemorative treasure sits invitingly among Canadian coins for sale at Colonial Acres, waiting for savvy and lucky collectors to grasp its timeless…
10oz Pure Silver Gold Plated Coin Featuring Work of Robert Bateman
Coin collectors and enthusiasts everywhere, stop what you are doing and take note! Prepare to be awed and inspired as Royal Canadian mint, providers of high quality, authentic Canadian coins, presents to you the king of the jungle in regal form as a spectacular souvenir pure silver, gold plated coin. This coin is a true gem, standing out among others and offering you the very rare opportunity to grasp greatness right in the middle of your palms. About the Artist The artwork on the reverse of this coin is the product of renowned Canadian artist Robert Bateman. Bateman specializes in…
A Massive Coin Hunt is on in the US!
For the annual Nationwide Coin Week this year, top collectors and coin dealers will be celebrating a massive first of its kind coin hunt. Dubbed the “Great American Coin Hunt’, coin dealers will release into circulation thousands of collectible outdated coins. Firstly, a private dealer has revealed that coin dealers from around the country are planning to have collectible coins in circulation. The planned event is called the “Great America Coin Hunt” by Rob Oberth. According to Oberth, dealers will be seeding thousands of antique coins from the 19th century along with pocket change. These vintage coins scheduled for circulation…
First-Ever! Eternal Blessings Pysanka Egg Shaped Pure Gold Coin
History is filled with records of firsts – the first man to land on the moon, the first to circumnavigate the earth and the list goes on. Royal Canadian Mint has joined these lists of firsts with the production of their first coin designed to honour a Ukrainian staple symbol that has evolved to become a world favourite, the Pysanka egg. This gem, a true representation of the connection shared between Canada and Ukraine, is a must-have for any avid collector who is seeking valuable Canadian coins for sale. A Coin with Modern Significance but also Steeped in History These…
Beautiful Canadian Coin Features Queen Elizabeth Rose Blossoms
The strength, beauty and sheer elegance of the Rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth’ have wowed garden lovers since its 1957 introduction. Today, sixty-five years later, expert designers and producers of Canadian coins have taken this magnificence a step further by replicating its beauty on a coin celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s rose. The coin’s stunning design combined two precious metals in order to create an impressive souvenir. A Closer Look at the Rosa Queen Elizabeth Rosa Queen Elizabeth is a long-stemmed flower that grows to heights as far as 1.3 metres and thrives in the sun. It is a climbing flower that often adorns…
75th Anniversary of D-Day – Special Edition Silver Dollar Proof Set
Brave Canadian soldiers sacrificed all they had on the battlefields so that Canada and the world can experience freedom today. It is only fitting that these heroes and their sacrifices be acknowledged and lauded by future generations. They deserve to remain permanently etched in the memory of mankind forever. This is the primary motivation behind Royal Canadian Mint’s production of a set of Canadian silver coins commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. A Remarkable Moment in History D-Day is a very significant moment in the history of the world as it heralded the end of the second world war (1944)….
Looking Back at the Year the Dollar Coin was Introduced in Canada
In 1986 the Canadian government decided to replace the one dollar banknote with a new one dollar coin. This was not a particularly popular decision with the general public. There were a number of reasons for replacing the note with a coin but the predominant reason given by the government was that the notes only lasted a couple of years in circulation. Constantly replacing worn out one dollar notes was costly, however one dollar coins could last a couple of decades and save the country millions of dollars in printing costs. Once the new coin was introduced, the central bank…
Special Roll Collection Includes Classic Canadian 25-Cent Coin
The 2019 Special Wrap Roll Collection: First Strikes Every coin in the First Strike collection is one of the first 2019-dated Canadian circulation coins struck at the Mint facility in Winnipeg. Each of the uncirculated versions of the five denominations, including the classic Canadian 25-cent coin, comes in a special wrap roll that is rolled in a premium wrapper and sealed with a holographic label, a special touch introduced in 2019. The Five Designs Each design on the five denominations of Canadian coins was carefully chosen to represent Canada and a facet of the country’s history or culture. The Polar…
