Shag Harbour, a sleepy fishing village in rural Nova Scotia, plagued with a mystery still unsolved. On the night of October 4, 1967, several locals saw a well-lit flying object heading towards the village before diving and crashing into the dark sea then quickly sinking. Some of the witnesses instantly contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) while others hurried out to the site of the crash to search for any signs. What they discovered was disconcerting because there was absolutely nothing, no wreckage or material, the only discernible difference was a strange yellow-orange foam on the water. In order…
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Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Spooky Coin for 2019
Following the successful release of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Haunted Canada coins issued between 2014 and 2016, the Mint has designed a new coin. The Spooky Canada: HI Ottawa Jail Hostel coin is the ideal spooky coin that you can add to your collection. The coin depicts a renowned ghost story from the HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, where to this very day a ghost is said to haunt. Like the previous coins released in the Haunted Canada series, this lenticular coin has a spooky secret,and in order to see it, you must tilt it side to side to see the two different images. The…
Beauty of Canada in Displayed on 2019 Royal Canadian Mint Coins
Canada is a country that is known to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world. With an abundance of natural beauty and populated with a vast array of wildlife, it’s a place that has a feel of magic about it. The home of natural and man-made wonders, such as Mount Rundle, the Northern Lights and the impressive St. Lawrence Seaway, Canada boasts beauty from coast to coast…to coast. In 2019, Royal Canadian mint coins celebrates the beauty of Canada on 4 special coins, depicting some of Canada’s most beautiful and important gems. The Canadian Landscape Fine Silver…
2017 Royal Canadian Mint Coin Sets for Hockey Fans to Collect
When you think of Canada. you think of hockey. In fact, it’s presumed, somewhat half-jokingly, that an all-consuming passion for the sport is part of what defines you as a Canadian. It’s ever-present regardless of where you live in Canada and hockey dominates television, even life, during winter. In 2017, Royal Canadian Mint released Passion to Play. A must-have 7-coin collection to celebrate Canada’s love for hockey. These popular coins featured colourways and insignias from some of Canada’s most loved teams such as Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames. The Beginnings of the Game This iconic sport has been a…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Coin Celebrating the Official Languages Act
Canada is a melting pot of cultures and is a multilingual country with French and English as the official languages. People embrace their spoken language as a symbol of their identity and the Royal Canadian Mint has honoured these languages through a new coin that celebrates the history of the Official Languages Act that came into effect in 1969. This coin stands out among Canadian coins for sale because of what it represents and here’s why. Canada’s Linguistic Situation and the Official Languages Act When the Official Languages Act was passed in 1969 it represented a tremendous move in the…
Zodiac Series: 2019 $5 Libra Silver Coin
Zodiac coins have found a place in the hearts of coin collectors everywhere. Since zodiac coins have such a powerful personal appeal, they are also adored outside of the coin collecting circles. Royal Canadian Mint’s Chinese Lunar coins, therefore, make great gifts as they add beauty, variety and appeal to any collection. Chinese Lunar coins are appealing to collectors because, along with their financial value, they hold deep sentimental value. Their connection with birthdates makes them great gift ideas and is the key reason behind their sentimental value. For people whose astrological sign is Libra, the Mint has released $5…
What Makes Superman A Popular Collector Item
When the Royal Canadian Mint first introduced the silver Superman coins in 2011, fans rushed to get theirs. It was clear that the Mint had made a good choice. But what makes superman coins so popular? Much of the attraction lies in the appeal of the Man of Steel himself. Superman Shows Us Who We Want to Be As a superhero, Superman appeals to the best in humanity. This is the core reason behind his popularity. His selfless acts represent the deep desires of people to do good and to prevent evil. That’s right, when it comes right down to…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Transforming Optimus Prime Coins
When the Transformers burst onto the entertainment world in the 80’s, fans went wild with excitement. That passion was reignited when the first of many live-action films was released in 2007. The movies has since gone on to accumulate a huge fan base around the world. In 2019 two beautiful Transforming Optimus Prime coins joined the existing collection of Canadian coins for sale at Colonial Acres. The Transformer Movies The movie drew millions into theatres around the world, anxious to witness the spectacular showing of strength, jaw-dropping transformations, and captivating action. The movie in all its editions delves into the…
Unique Silver Coin – A Snapshot in Time
On June 6, 1944, the world was forever changed, for the better when Allied forces stormed the beaches in Normandy France, bringing to an end four years of German occupation. This event, known globally as D-day would signal the end of World War Two and usher in an era of peace and recovery. It is no wonder that Canadian forces were part of the invasion as the country has a long-standing reputation for supporting and promoting peace. Today, the Royal Canadian Mint honours the allied forces who stood for peace on that day and celebrates the contribution of those brave…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases Popular Meteorological-Themed 3-Coin Series!
Lovers of nature rejoice! Royal Canadian Mint has released a coin set that can truly be described as an ode to the awesomeness of Nature. This set of three 99.99 percent pure silver coins is designed to reflect three magnificent natural phenomena that occur in Canada’s sky. Canadian Natural Wonders Captured on Coins The coins’ magnificent artistry directs your attention to the wonder that is the Canadian sky. These wonders include; the starry night sky devoid of clouds and the fire rainbow. The latter is neither a rainbow nor fire despite its suggestive name. In fact, fire rainbows are circumhorizontal…
