The Royal Canadian Mint has introduced a first; a limited-edition silver coin with a FIRE AND ICE™ Canadian Diamond. This is a true collector’s item and each one of the 750 silver coins has a serialized certificate that guarantees its authenticity. A wonderful combination of beauty and technology There are plenty of Canadian coins for sale, but this coin is special. This spectacular coin was designed by Canadian artist, Anna Bucciarelli, and features a spiralling branch of acanthus leaves and Alberta wild roses engraved on the surface of the coin. What truly makes this coin stand out from the crowd…
Royal Canadian Mint
Royal Canadian Mint Pileated Woodpecker 6-Coin Set
Coin collecting is an enjoyable hobby, and the newly released 6-Coin Pileated Woodpecker Specimen Set by the Royal Canadian Mint is a great set to add to your collection. It features a remarkable combination of coins with six different designs, each representative of the wonders of Canada. What does the set include? The Pileated Woodpecker 6-Coin Set is comprised of one of all the coins ranging from five cents to two dollars. Each coin features a representation of the Pileated woodpecker, which is an essential part of Canadian forests, and the largest of the woodpecker species in the country. This…
Old Chinese Coin Found in the Canadian Yukon Wilderness
In December 2011, a Canadian found a rather rare Chinese coin while trekking through the Yukon wilderness. This is a historic discovery as it gives an insight into Canada’s trade relationships with China, which happened long before the Gold Rush of the 1890s. While this is not part of a traditional Canadian mint coins series, this coin will definitely attract the attention of collectors. What is the coin? This rare and very old Chinese coin was minted in the period between 1667 and 1671. During that time, China was under the rule of the Great Emperor Kangxi, which makes the…
Royal Canadian Mint Gold Coin Honours 100 Years of CN Rail
Canada has a long and rich history. One capsule of Canadian history is our currency, which like many other nations’ currencies, reflect the growth and changes experienced by society through the passage of time. For Canadians, the Royal Canadian Mint has established a strong reputation for producing currency (coins) for the highlighting of Canada’s finest moments. Currently, 100 years of CN Rail history is marked by the mint gold coin which is more than deserving since CN Rail has served the people of Canada well during its 100 years of existence and today stands proud as the country’s premier freight…
How Canadian Coins are Graded
Becoming a coin collector is one of the greatest hobbies one can choose. Coins can be invaluable considering their age, and the materials they are made from. An example of a great addition to any collection is Canadian mint coins, which have very characteristic designs, so their value increases exponentially over time. Learning the Basics There are several things you need to know before you delve into serious coin collecting. First, you must decide whether you want to collect circulated, uncirculated or both types of coins. Circulated coins are ones that have been produced in larger amounts and have been…
Royal Canadian Mint Coin Tribute: D-Day At Juno
As a tribute to the heroic battle at Juno Beach where brave Canadian soldiers fought to secure an Allied foothold, the Mint came up with a design that tells a story about this event. The 14-carat gold coin holds a face value of one hundred dollars and features an image of a boot print in the sand. This was a creative way of showing how even though the battle might have ended a long time ago, the memory of soldiers leaving their boot prints while fighting to liberate Western Europe still stands. The battle at Juno Beach was indeed a…
New Coin Series From The Mint Highlighting Canadian Species
Home to the largest number of polar bears in the world, Canada takes pride in in sharing the land with these majestic animals. The polar bear is said to be the cultural icon and an animal that is quite playful despite its size. The Royal Canadian Mint managed to capture this softer side of polar bears by creating a coin with a touching image of two bears cuddling. The vivid colours in the background feature the stunning Arctic sunset and bring the image to life with top-notch engraving. With this coin, the Mint managed to show the Arctic’s top predator…
Silver Canadian Dollar Set: Wings Of Hope
In order to pay tribute to the once-endangered species, the peregrine falcon, the Royal Mint introduced the stunning silver Canadian dollar set called ‘Wings of Hope.’ This set features two rectangular and one maple-leaf shaped coin with an engraved falcon and its wings spread out onto the other two pieces. The message of hope that is carried by this set shows how a bit of effort can save a beautiful species of birds and bring it back to Canadian cliffs where they belong. With the help of an amazing artist who was responsible for the reverse, this set came out…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases A Playing Card Coin Set: Find Out Why
If you aren’t familiar with the fact that playing cards were once used as currency in Canada, then you certainly must be confused by the Mint’s latest release. Cards were a simple solution in times of shortages and people used to write something on the back to indicate the value of cards and ensure a flawless exchange. The Royal Canadian Mint came up with a set of four coins that are inspired by the 17th and 18th century’s rectangular shape and style of playing cards. The flawless colourful design by Trevor Tennant and the impressive engraving job on these coins…
Finding The Right Coin Dealer For You
Collecting coins is quite a popular hobby- people have been interested in it for hundreds of years. A great majority of people tend to collect coins of significance, like gold coins, rare coins, coins with historical value and Canadian Royal Mint error coins. But some of these coins do not have great worth and this is precisely why you should have a reputable dealer by your side. One of the best choices, when this matter is in question, is by far Colonial Acres Coins – we are experienced and willing to share our knowledge with you. But, there are a…
