Proper caring is necessary for your Coin Collection Proper storing and caring for your coin collection is important to avoid depreciating the value. Seeing a coin collection that is well-presented is a most impressive sight. Fine coins require the same care and storage as precious jewels do, so you must handle and store them in the correct way. Coins should be encased in acid-free paper sleeves or envelopes, presented in a good-looking album, or arranged in felt-lined drawers. However, folders are not suitable for storing valuable coins, but you can use small PVC-free plastic bags. These are also suitable for…
Canadian Coins
Canada Rolls 1960 to present years
Collectors of Canada coin rolls Since 1960, collectors of Canadian coin rolls have been able to find some interesting coin rolls to add to their collections. One of the most collectible coin rolls by hunters is the 1960 1- cent coin, featuring a maple leaf. Originally, there wasn’t so much of a call for dimes and quarters until 1968, when silver was discontinued and the introduction of silver-rejecting bank machines taking many of the silver coins out of circulation. For coin roll collectors this made silver difficult to find. From 1965 to 1981 nickels became popular with collectors as the…
Coin Collecting: Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own Set
Deciding which coins you want to collect Coin collecting as a hobby can be very rewarding, especially when you come across a particular coin for your collection that you have been trying to find for ages. Before you begin to collect, learn about the various types of coins to find, and which ones interest you the most, such as historical and quality coins. Read books on collecting coins, how to grade, the value of a coin, and how to take care of them. The more you learn, the more specialized you will become, and the less likely that you will…
Why you should sell gold coins or consign your items with us
Expertise and Professionalism is our specialty With more than 25 years of experience in the online auction industry, buying and selling gold and silver coins, jewelry, cutlery, and sculptured coins, we are proud to offer you our services. We are privileged to offer a team of five professional Numismatists to appraise and evaluate your items, who are all specialists in the various areas of numismatics. As well, we have a team for processing your consignments to us to ensure you’re achieving maximum exposure to the buying public. At Colonial Acres Coins, we have a successful selling rate of about 90%…
How to Buy and Sell Silver Coins in Canada
At Colonial Acres, we deal in the buying and selling of various precious metals including silver. For silver collectors, it is important to understand how the process works in Canada. By knowing how to buy and sell, you will be better equipped to make a profit on your collection. Our company buys silver coins throughout the world and can assist with the process of buying to help collectors invest in silver in a variety of ways. As a buyer of silver coins, we buy items from around the world. We look at the silver content value and also look at…
How to Buy Gold Coins in Canada
For centuries, gold has been considered an item of value. From gold coins to gold jewelry and gold bars, any form of gold could be used as payment for goods and services. In today’s society, gold is worn as a sign of wealth as well as collected and sold in many forms, such as gold coins. Collectors buy gold coins in order to amass a quality collection and then sell gold coins in order to make a quick profit or to invest in more gold. In Canada, there are proper steps to take when buying gold to be assured that…
2017 Canada Dragon Boat Festival Silver Coin: High Coin Collection Value, Cultural Meaning, and More
Canadian coin collectors are used to coins created by the Royal Canadian Mint featuring iconic symbols native to the country. This includes coins featuring the beaver, common loon, polar bear and many more. These symbols have become a staple in Canadian currency. However, there are times when coins are created to celebrate other things, such as other cultures embraced by Canadians. That is what you will find with the new 2017 Canada $25 Dragon Boat Festival Fine Silver coin. This coin is a representation of the cultural tradition of dragon boat racing, an activity enjoyed in Canada via Dragon Boat…
Canada’s 150th Coin Collection: Collector’s Item and Perfect Gift Idea
2017 marks the year that Canada turns 150 and to celebrate, the Royal Canadian Mint has created several coins, collections and proof sets in commemoration. Coin collectors will find that their coin collection value goes up by adding such pieces to their ever-growing collection of Canadian coins. Read on to see the most popular pieces minted in honour of this significant milestone. 2017 Proudly Canadian This piece is truly original as it actually glows in the dark! The 2017 Proudly Canadian coin is a $5 piece that celebrates the birthday of Canada in a fun way. The coin features the…
A look behind the designs of the five coins for Canada’s 150th year of independence
To commemorate the 150th anniversary celebrations of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint decided to create special coins for the occasion. A contest was held in 2015 to allow the public to take part and each 150th anniversary coin from this set has a unique design that was chosen as part of the contest. Known as My Canada, My Inspiration, this contest allowed individuals to take part in Canada 150 celebrations by creating new coin designs. The coin designs fit into five categories to coincide with five coins: Our Wonders, Our Achievements, Our Character, Our Passions and Canada’s Future. Canadians were…
The Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates Canada’s 150th Year of Independence by Releasing New Silver Coin
2017 is a big year for Canada. This year marks the Canada 150 celebration and to honour the occasion, the Royal Canadian Mint has decided to create several individual coins, sets and proofs to celebrate the anniversary. Coin collectors will love adding these unique coins to their collection. Many coins have colourful depictions of common Canadian symbols while some even glow in the dark! One coin that is particularly unique for the anniversary commemoration is the 150th Wild Swift Fox and Pups $10 Fine Silver Coin. This coin is a lovely addition to any collection and can be purchased individually…
