It is common to see a Canadian silver dollar that commemorates a unique event from the nation’s history. The fourth proof coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s Unexplained Phenomena series re-creates the Montreal Incident, one of the most well-documented UFO sightings in Canadian history. What Happened During the Montreal Incident? A female tourist was swimming in the Hotel Bonaventure’s rooftop pool on the evening of November 7, 1990. Suddenly, the sky was lit up by a series of light beams in yellow and green. They seemed to be coming from a large object floating in the sky that appeared to…
Royal Canadian Mint
Is Buying Gifts Online Just a Popular Trend?
More and more people are buying gifts online. There are a lot of reasons to consider shopping online for your gifts this holiday season. However, the sudden recent surge begs the question: is this a revolution that is here to stay or a passing fad? At Colonial Acres Coins, we are seeing an increasing number of people order Royal Canadian Mint coins and more, so we have some useful insight. Gift Giving in the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has had enormous impacts on almost every aspect of daily life. For many people, the 2020 holiday season presented a challenge because…
New Generations Series: Inuit Nunangat $20 Silver Canadian Coin
Among the First Peoples of Canada, telling stories is a way for one generation to set an example for the next one by sharing traditional knowledge. The expectation is that the person who hears the stories will remember them and share them with others. Starting in 2021, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a new coin series that pays tribute to the art of Indigenous storytellers, known as the Generations series. Each represents a particular region of Canada and tells a story that is important to the Indigenous people of that region. The first coin in the series features the…
Learn the Story Behind Champlain and the Astrolabe $50 Silver Coin
Special commemorative coins carry significant historical and cultural value. When you buy coins and bills from a dedicated retailer, we ensure that you receive a genuine and quality product to pass down through the generations. The limited-edition astrolabe silver coin, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and commemorating the explorer and cartographer Samuel de Champlain, is one exciting piece of history. Here is the story behind Champlain and the significance of the $50 astrolabe coin. Who Was Samuel de Champlain? Samuel de Champlain was born in France and began exploring North America in the early 1600s. He established the city…
Holiday Gift Set 2021
The holidays are all about food, family, fun and gifts. It’s not just receiving gifts, it’s giving gifts specifically chosen for our loved ones. We give presents at the holidays for many reasons, but probably the most important thing is that we make people feel special with our gifts. It’s a way to let them know they are loved. Even shoppers who don’t like shopping often don’t mind as much through the holiday season. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or the winter solstice, the Royal Canadian Mint has some great options for your loved ones. Here’s why coins and…
A Look at Five $20 Coins from the 2015 Face Value Series
Every year, the Mint releases a variety of commemorative and collector coins that are intended for enthusiasts and will never be used in circulation. Typically, these coins’ face values are irrelevant. However, the Royal Canadian Mint has occasionally released commemorative coins for their face values. As part of this series, the 2015 Royal Canadian Mint releases included five must-have coins. The Face Value Series Typically, when the Royal Canadian Mint (or any other mint) releases a commemorative coin, it is available for a price above its face value (its stamped value as currency), sometimes significantly more. These coins continue to…
The Big Loonie In Echo Bay
Countless coin dealers and other retailers around the world proudly offer a variety of collectible Canadian coins for sale, but not many places allow coin enthusiasts to see one of Canada’s most beloved coins recreated on a gigantic scale. The Loon Dollar Monument in Echo Bay, Ontario, offers just that experience, drawing tourists from miles around to view this unique attraction. Canadian Coins 101: What’s a Loonie? In 1987, the Royal Canadian Mint dramatically changed the design of the Canadian one-dollar coin. The redesigned one-dollar coins were created to replace paper dollars in response to pressure from manufacturers of coin-operated…
Celebrate the Discovery of Insulin with these Royal Canadian Mint Coins
Special coins from the Royal Canadian Mint recognize significant accomplishments by exceptional Canadians. Two such Canadians were Frederick Banting and Charles Best, the researchers who discovered how to extract insulin for the treatment of diabetes. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Banting’s discovery, and to pay homage to these brilliant and compassionate scientists, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing special $2 Canadian coins celebrating their discovery. What Does Insulin Do? Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. The stomach releases sugar produced by the breakdown of carbohydrates during digestion…
Add This 50 Cent Limited Edition Wrap Roll To Your Collection
The Canadian 50 cent coin is no longer commonly found in circulation. The Royal Canadian Mint only produces it in limited quantities each year to be sold directly in coin sets and rolls. Since 1937, the reverse of the 50-cent piece has borne the Canadian coat of arms. Because this year marks the coat of arms’ 100th anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint is selling a limited edition re-creation of the original 1937 coat of arms 50-cent piece in special wrap rolls in addition to the standard 2021 50-cent coins. What Is the History of Canada’s Coat of Arms? The tradition…
2022 Lunar Year of the Tiger Silver Coin
The Chinese Zodiac is based on the traditional lunar calendar used to determine holidays in China and some nearby Asian countries. The lunar calendar is a 12-year cycle in which each year is represented by a different animal sign. The Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a new series of collectable Chinese zodiac coins starting in 2022. For the next 12 years, a new coin will be released annually featuring the animal sign for that year. The zodiac animal for 2022 is the tiger, and the first coin in the series reflects the importance of the animal in Chinese culture. How…
