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…
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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…
Canadian Coin Commemorates the Battle of Chateauguay and Battle of Crysler
The Canada we know and love today was made possible by the sacrifices of those who paved the way before us. Among those trailblazers are the brave souls who fought in the Battle of Chateauguay and the Battle of Crysler. Canadian Mint coins are ideal for highlighting these world-changing events and ensuring that they do not fade into distant memories. This is precisely what the coin commemorating these two important battles seeks to do. How These Historic Events Helped Shape Modern Canada These two battles played a great role in determining the future of Canada we enjoy today as they…
Royal Canadian Mint Honours Mother of Confederation, Queen Victoria
Born on May 24, 1819, Victoria became queen at age 18 after the death of her uncle William IV on June 20, 1837. She immediately became popular. After her coronation on June 28, 1838, Victoria’s popularity continued to grow because of her full participation in court balls and other types of royal events. She had a deep interest in colonialism, which earmarked a new era not only for the monarchy but also for the development and expansion of British colonies. In redefining the monarchy, Queen Victoria has left many traditions which are still with us today. Today, her influence is…
Have You Ever Wondered Why It’s Called A Dollar?
Money is often taken for granted, even though it is used every day and facilitates much of the activities that occur around the world. But there is more to this medium of exchange than meets the eye. Canadian mint coins and paper currencies, for example, all fall under the umbrella name Canadian dollar. Have you ever wondered how the term ‘dollar’ came into being though? To find the answer, you’d have to take a journey through the disciplines of etymology and history Money Through the Ages Before money became a tool for making purchases, people engaged in a system called…
Limited Glow-in-the-dark Dinosaur Canadian Coin
The Royal Canadian Mint produces a large number and variety of coins every year. They are responsible for minting all the quarters, loonies, toonies and other coins that are used on a daily basis in Canada. But besides creating all the country’s currency, the Canadian Mint also produces collector’s coins and many of them are truly fascinating and unique. The latest innovation to come from the Mint is a one of a kind egg-shaped, glow-in-the-dark dinosaur coin made of pure silver. This Canadian coin will appeal to anyone who is looking for something different to add to their coin collection…
