Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmHoliday season is the time of year when people are able to truly demonstrate how imaginative and creative they can be. At the same time, it is a perfect time for friends to test how well they know each other. If your goal this holiday season is to be both creative and unique in gifting to others, then Colonial Acres Coins is the place you want to shop at. Why Should I Shop For Holiday Gifts At Colonial Acres Coins? Regardless of how quirky or unusual the hobbies and interests of your family…
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2017 $20 Gilded Silver Maple Leaf Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmOne could argue that symbolism is in the very core of humanity; we look to symbols for help on a daily basis. From road signs to school work to the economy and money, we are surrounded by them. Canada is a country that is symbolic of prosperity, peace and good living. Similarly, many things are symbolic of Canada – elks, the great outdoors, nature, industry, economy and the like. But, perhaps the greatest symbol of all when it comes to Canada is the maple leaf – something Royal Canadian Mint coins have…
2018 The Year of The Dog
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmIf you believe in the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 will be the Year of the Dog. As Royal Canadian Mint coins often have a habit of celebrating the most diverse symbols belonging to its many cultures joined under the Canadian flag, it comes as no surprise that the Mint has decided to celebrate the traditional Chinese-Canadian culture with these coins. There are a total of three new coins so far to represent the 2018 year of the dog: two made from silver and one from gold. All those born under the sign of…
Estate Sale? Colonial Acres Is Here To Help
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmThe responsibility of determining what is merely sentimental and what is valuable is often overwhelming for most estate executors, so it’s not strange at all if you’re feeling that way. After all, evaluating and then liquidating everything can be a daunting task. Often enough, you might come across a coin collection during your evaluation, and liquidating an estate coin collection only adds to the already significant pressure. That’s why Colonial Acres is here to help. In addition to performing in-house appraisals, Colonial Acres also has a chief appraiser on-site, whose professional focus…
Is Coin Collecting A Good Investment?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmOne’s hobbies are dictated largely by innate affinities and tastes, though for most of us, they are heavily influenced by the place/country we live in, current market conditions, the economy and, overall, numerous other day-to-day factors. Many undoubtedly have an affinity for vintage Aston Martins, for example, which, at the same time, doesn’t translate into billions of people collecting them. However, if you’re into collecting coins, especially Canadian currency, you’re on the right track with Colonial Acres. The fact to the matter is – no one can predict the future with 100%…
History of the Lucky Loonie
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmThe Lucky Loonie is today one of the best-known symbols of Canada and it fares right up there with the maple leaf, maple syrup, great outdoors, hockey and numerous other things that make Canada so well-known around the world. However, few people are aware of how it was that the Loonie became part of Canadian lore. The Royal Canadian Mint produces the Loonie at its facility in Winnipeg. It is essentially a simple, gold-coloured Canadian one dollar coin introduced back in 1987. The reason for its name is the fact that it…
Sell Franklin Mint: Everything you Need to Know about the Mint
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmThe origin of the Franklin Mint In 1964 Joseph Segel founded a private mint in Wawa, Pennsylvania, to manufacture and sell Franklin Mint privately minted gold and silver commemorative rounds and medallions. The company expanded to include making jewelry, diecast vehicles, dolls, and other collectibles. Over the years the company has repeatedly been bought and resold, and presently under ownership by the Sequential brands group based in New York City. The Franklin Mint no longer exists and is only operational as a brand name. The empty Franklin Mint Museum is still seen…
Buying and Selling Montreal Olympic Coin Sets
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmWhy the Royal Canadian mint produced the Montreal Olympic coins The Montreal Mayor in the initial stages of cost planning for the 1976 Olympic Games believed that most of the money to host the event could be raised through the sale of the Olympic coins, stamps, and lottery tickets. However, by the times the games were over, the cost had risen astronomically. The cost for the Olympic Stadium alone was $1.5 billion. At the government’s request in 1973, the Royal Canadian Mint agreed to help with the financing of the Montreal Summer…
Celebrate Canada’s Independence with $200 and $250 Pure Gold Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmMany coin collectors choose to collect mint bullion due to the investment factor involved. The Royal Canadian Mint creates quality bullion products with strict security measures in place so collectors can be sure they are purchasing pure gold or silver coins. For 2017, Canada is celebrating their 150th birthday and the Royal Canadian Mint has created new gold coins to commemorate this occasion. Below are two examples of such coins and more about how security measures are used in order to ensure the coins are authentic and contain pure gold. 2017 $200…
Celebrating Canada 150th with Special $10 and $30 Silver Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmCanada is celebrating their 150th birthday this year, with the entire year focusing on celebrations and honouring this special occasion. The Royal Canadian Mint has gotten in on the celebration fun by creating unique coins depicting images that show the true nature and love of Canada. Coin collectors can choose from a nice selection of individual coins as well as sets and proofs to add to their collection that represent the special anniversary of the country. Below are a few examples of silver coins you can purchase to commemorate the occasion. 2017…