Canada is home to more lakes and ponds than any other country in the world. Water borders many of Canada’s provinces, from rivers and streams to lakes and oceans. Water is important to our economy. Canadians canoe and fish when the weather permits. Ice skating and hockey are popular winter sports around water. The love of water is ingrained into our very nature. Here are six sets of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint that highlight water creatures. Celebrating Underwater Life in Canada From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and all the two million lakes in between, there…
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A Look at Some Royal Canadian Mint Coins Featuring the Majestic Bison
Strong, powerful, imposing, significant, and majestic are just a few of the adjectives typically used to describe the bison. The largest and heaviest land animal in Canada, the bison is sometimes referred to as “buffalo,” but this is a misnomer as true buffalo species only live in Asia and Africa. The bison plays a vital role in Canadian geography, history, and culture. The Royal Canadian Mint has acknowledged its contribution in the past with multiple commemorative coins featuring its likeness. In 2022, it honours the bison further with a new $30 coin made of pure silver. A Keystone Species A…
Learn More About the Royal Canadian Mints New Coin Featuring the Ghost Ship
New Commemorative Coin Features Legendary Ghost Ship For at least 100 years, people in the Maritime Provinces along Canada’s Atlantic coast have reported seeing a mysterious apparition out on the water. People report seeing a sailing ship with three or four masts. The sails, and sometimes the entire ship, appear to be on fire. Most sightings occur off the shore of Northumberland and in Chaleur Bay. When people have sailed out to aid what appears to be a ship in distress, it seems to vanish. Many stories have developed in an attempt to identify the ghost ship, and scientific explanations…
Visions Of Canada Silver Coin Released in 2022
Introducing the 2022 Visions of Canada Silver Coin Canada is a vast nation with a varied landscape. Wherever you travel in the country, whatever the season, you can see breathtaking vistas. The rich variety of landscapes is part of what makes Canada special and unique, but it presented a challenge to the Royal Canadian Mint when it set out to create a coin that celebrates the nation’s rich biodiversity. The RCM found an artist that could meet the challenge in Canadian artist Claire Watson, and the result was the Visions of Canada silver coin, released in 2022 and now among…
How Is A Canadian Coin Minted?
Commemorative Canadian Coins: How Are They Made? The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned worldwide as a reputable producer of quality engravings and technical coin designs. The process by which these Canadian coins are minted is also one-of-a-kind. From considering ideas collectors will want to invest in and hiring expert designers to paying special attention to detail during the minting process, the mint produces truly long-lasting and unique coins. Generating Ideas for the Coin The process often begins with determining what story or theme the coin represents. Some of the popular themes among collectors have focused on commemorating anniversaries of national…
Check out the 2022 $20 Sparkle of the Heart Fine Silver Coin!
Canadian pennies may have gone the way of the dinosaur, but that doesn’t mean coin collecting is a dying hobby. The way coins are being designed and minted is giving rise to creative and beautiful collectable coins that can be sparkling conversation pieces in your home in the present and a legacy to leave your family for the future. The Sparkle of the Heart series just added another spectacular coin. Learn more about this stunning coin and other Canadian coins for sale at Colonial Acres. 2022 Canada $20 Sparkle of the Heart Fine Silver Coin This $20 coin is the…
Summer Coins to Collect Featuring Canadian Flowers
Five Summer Collectors’ Coins With Canadian Flowers Summer is one of the most colourful seasons in Canada, especially for those who love to create a garden lush with flowers. These five Canadian coins for sale are just as vibrant and picturesque as the flowers themselves. Collectors will love these unique colour palettes beyond the traditional silver and gold hues. 2013 25-Cent Flower and Fauna Purple Coneflower and Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly It’s an iconic summer moment: as purple petals lift themselves toward the sun, a lilting butterfly lands gently in the center. In this coin, the pastel blue of the Eastern…
Coins that Share the Beauty of Canadian Lakes
It’s estimated that 9% of Canada’s land is covered by freshwater lakes. While Lake Louise, Moraine Lake or Garibaldi Lake might be the most well-known, there are over 2 million lakes throughout the country. The Royal Canadian Mint understands the popularity of Canada’s lakes and has designed some special coins that can be part of your coin collection. Coin collecting is a nice way to showcase your love of nature. 2013 Autumn Bliss Silver $20 Coin This $20-coin made of 99.99% fine silver is a beautiful addition to any coin collection. Artist Tony Bianco designed a stunning scene of a…
Celebrate Canada Day With These Coins to Collect
Celebrate Canada Day With These Coins to Collect On July 1, Canada turns 155 years old. Canada Day is not just a day off from work to light sparklers and enjoy a picnic. Canada Day is a day to reflect on the past and remember where we’ve been and think about the future to know where we’re going. One great way to celebrate Canada is coin collecting. Keeping coins that recall what makes Canada great is a fun way to honour different holidays and events. Here are five coin sets that would make excellent gifts for everyone in your family…
5 Anniversary Coin Rolls that Celebrate Canadian Moments
Canada has been a federation for over 150 years, and its history goes back even further than that. During that time, it has experienced some significant events and made great contributions to the betterment of the world. The Royal Canadian Mint produces coins that commemorate some of these watershed moments in our shared history. Purchasing Canadian coin rolls is a good way to collect them. Here are five coin rolls and coin roll sets that celebrate significant moments in Canadian history. 1. Canada’s 150th Anniversary The year 2017 marked the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, an event that created…
