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Royal Canadian Mints 2023 Greater Sage-Grouse Specimen Coin Set

June 21, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint has recently launched an exciting new coin that celebrates the remarkable greater sage-grouse. This stunning coin showcases the natural splendour of this unique bird and offers a fantastic opportunity for coin enthusiasts and nature lovers to appreciate the rich biodiversity of Canada. Each spring, the male greater sage grouse puts on an impressive courtship display to attract his mate. He puts on a show for the female greater sage grouse community, fanning out his plumage, popping his chest and strutting his stuff to get chosen. These displays are held on leks, a piece of bare ground...

2023 Special Wrap Coin Rolls Commemorating The Queens Reign

May 29, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

While there is no law specifying that Canadian coins have to bear the portrait of the current monarch, this has traditionally been the case. It appears that the tradition will likely continue as the Royal Canadian Mint has indicated that it does not plan to mint any circulation coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II dated 2023 – suggesting it does intend to release circulation coins featuring a new portrait of King Charles III later this year. Nevertheless, to commemorate the Queen's reign, the RCM is releasing a special Collector's Edition of non-circulation coins featuring her portrait. The coins can be purchased...

Collectable Coins That Feature Canadian Spring Activities And Sights

May 26, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

People throughout Canada experience spring differently. In the north, there is little to differentiate it. On the prairies and in the Canadian Rockies, spring is more distinctive but may come relatively late, while it comes early on the coasts. Nevertheless, the Royal Canadian Mint has released Canada collectable coins that identify and celebrate some of the most iconic signs of spring. Maple Leaves The maple tree has been a symbol of Canada recognized around the world for decades. Many Royal Canadian Mint coins depict maple leaves in one form or another. You may think first of the deep crimson of...

2023 St. Edwards Crown Coin Released In Gold And Silver

May 24, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Regardless of how you feel about the institution of the monarchy, there’s something to be said about tradition and rituals. The St. Edward’s Crown is the coronation crown, brought out only to be worn at the monarch’s crowning moment. The original crown is said to have been used since the crowning of Edward I in 1272, but the current crown was made from remnants of the original crown, which was broken up by order of Parliament in 1649. The crown was remade for the crowning of Charles II in 1661. It’s a very special crown in British history. Take a...

Colonial Acres Shares About The American Innovation $1 Coin Program

May 22, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The 2022 American Innovations $1 Coins A spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship is a national point of pride for the United States. The U.S. Mint's American Innovation dollar coin series honours that spirit throughout the country. Launched in 2018, the series involves the release of four coins per year until 2032, each depicting a significant innovation from one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories. The series introduces the coins in the order that each state was admitted to the Union. The four coins for 2022 represent Rhode Island, Vermont, Kentucky, and Tennessee....

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Royal Canadian Mints 2023 Greater Sage-Grouse Specimen Coin Set

2023 Special Wrap Coin Rolls Commemorating The Queens Reign

Collectable Coins That Feature Canadian Spring Activities And Sights

2023 St. Edwards Crown Coin Released In Gold And Silver

Colonial Acres Shares About The American Innovation $1 Coin Program

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