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 Dubbed the “Great American Coin Hunt’, coin dealers will release into circulation thousands of collectible outdated coins.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…
Canadian Coins
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…
The Rich History of Coin Collecting
Coin collecting is one of the oldest hobbies on record. Coins as currency have been around for centuries and in Europe, it is not uncommon to find coins that date back to Roman times. But even more interesting than that is the fact that coin collecting also dates as far back as Roman times. Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, recognized the value of collecting rare and interesting coins and owned a collection of coins depicting the greatest generals of the classical world. The Italian poet Petrarch collected coins on his travels and in more modern times, King George III also…
New Canadian Silver 5 Cent Big Coin Series
The Royal Canadian Mint has released a number of impressive collections over the years. One newly added collection is the Big Coin Series, which replicates famous designs from Canadian circulation coins. These designs are bigger and more luxurious versions, to showcase their uniqueness. British artist G.E. Kruger-Gray’s well-known beaver design featured on the 5 cent coin is one of the most spectacular pieces in this series. A Unique Piece of a Set The 5 oz. pure silver, reverse gold plated 5 cent coin is part of a set of seven called the Big Coin Series. Each coin is beautifully crafted…
First Canadian Coin in the Second World War Battlefront Series
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a re-release second mintage of the Battle of Britain Silver Coin. This is a traditional coin minted as part of the Second World War Battlefront Series. The series goal is commemorating Canadian participation during the Second World War. It is one of the most patriotic series on the Royal Canadian Mints’ collection. If you are looking to add a historically charged piece to your personal collection and wish to use one of the most trusted Canadian coin dealers, Colonial Acres is your premier choice. Read more. The Battle of Britain Silver Coin The Second…
Canada Big Coin Series – Pure Silver 25-cents Coin
The 5oz 25-Cent Pure Silver Reverse-Gold Plating Coin is one of the 7 pieces belonging to the Big Coin Series released by the Royal Canadian Mint. This remarkable numismatic piece is a representation of the traditional Canadian 25-cent coin, as the whole series aims to bring back the life of classic Canadian circulation money. What is special about this coin? This amazing 25-cent pure silver coin features the iconic caribou design by Emanuel Hahn. The combination of the silver and gold makes this an instant classic, perfectly creating a feeling of luxury and grandeur. The caribou depiction is the work…
