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Helpful Guide to Determine if Your Vintage Jewellery is Authentic

August 22, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Helpful Guide for Authenticating Vintage Jewellery Many people misunderstand what vintage jewellery is. It refers to a piece that is more than 20 years old and less than 100. This means that there are many different types of vintage jewellery with different values. For example, vintage costume jewellery brooches obviously wouldn't be worth as much as vintage fine jewellery. Modern jewellery often takes inspiration for its designs from styles that were popular in the past. Therefore, it can be difficult to tell whether a piece is truly vintage or is a copy of a previous style produced more recently. This...

Find All the Coin Collecting Supplies You Need at Colonial Acres

August 18, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

4 Must-have Coin Collecting Supplies at Colonial Acres Serious coin collectors know that this hobby is not just about finding the perfect coin. It's also about keeping your coins safe, beautifully displayed, free of fingerprints, and having the right tools to inspect and appreciate them. When searching for coin collecting supplies near me, make sure your list includes coin albums, soft cotton gloves, magnifying glasses, and tweezers or coin tongs. Read more below to explore the benefits of each of these must-have collector's supplies. 1. Coin Albums and Pages These are very similar to photo albums but custom-made for your...

Check out the 2022 $20 Sparkle of the Heart Fine Silver Coin!

August 12, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canadian pennies may have gone the way of the dinosaur, but that doesn’t mean coin collecting is a dying hobby. The way coins are being designed and minted is giving rise to creative and beautiful collectable coins that can be sparkling conversation pieces in your home in the present and a legacy to leave your family for the future. The Sparkle of the Heart series just added another spectacular coin. Learn more about this stunning coin and other Canadian coins for sale at Colonial Acres. 2022 Canada $20 Sparkle of the Heart Fine Silver Coin This $20 coin is the...

When Did Canada Switch to Plastic Money?

July 27, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Paper or Plastic? The Latter, Please Canada began printing plastic-like polymer banknotes in 2011 to update Canadian paper money. The change was needed due to the modern nature of banking, and its numerous benefits to the government and consumers. At Colonial Acres Coins, we carry a wide variety of banknotes available for purchase. Check out our website to start your own collection of paper money today. Read more here about the transition to polymer and why this was a positive move. Why Change Canada Paper Money To Plastic? Prior to 2011, Canada's banknotes were made of cotton and paper. This...

What to Do With My Old Canadian Paper Money

July 25, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

How To Tell Whether Old Canadian Banknotes Are Valuable Some denominations of Canada paper money have been discontinued for decades, meaning that at one point, the government stopped making them. However, until recently, they were still considered legal tender, meaning that you could use them for cash transactions. This changed as of 2021 as the government was worried that the old bills lack the security features to prevent counterfeiting that newer bills have. However, just because these bills are no longer considered legal tender doesn't mean that they no longer have any value. If you have a collection of old...

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