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5 Reasons to Buy Vintage Jewellery at Colonial Acres Coins

July 12, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

People often use the terms estate jewellery, vintage jewellery, and antique jewellery interchangeably, but they mean different things. Estate jewellery has had at least one owner, meaning that vintage jewellery and antique jewellery are both different types of estate jewellery. Antique jewellery is at least 100 years old, while vintage pieces are at least several decades old but less than 100. When shopping for that perfect and unique gift there are many excellent reasons to purchase vintage jewellery as opposed to new. Below we share some reasons why you should check out our wide selection of pieces at Colonial Acres...

Celebrate Canada Day With These Coins to Collect

June 30, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Celebrate Canada Day With These Coins to Collect On July 1, Canada turns 155 years old. Canada Day is not just a day off from work to light sparklers and enjoy a picnic. Canada Day is a day to reflect on the past and remember where we’ve been and think about the future to know where we’re going. One great way to celebrate Canada is coin collecting. Keeping coins that recall what makes Canada great is a fun way to honour different holidays and events. Here are five coin sets that would make excellent gifts for everyone in your family...

5 Anniversary Coin Rolls that Celebrate Canadian Moments

June 29, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canada has been a federation for over 150 years, and its history goes back even further than that. During that time, it has experienced some significant events and made great contributions to the betterment of the world. The Royal Canadian Mint produces coins that commemorate some of these watershed moments in our shared history. Purchasing Canadian coin rolls is a good way to collect them. Here are five coin rolls and coin roll sets that celebrate significant moments in Canadian history. 1. Canada's 150th Anniversary The year 2017 marked the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, an event that created...

Answering Common Questions About Canadian Money: Part 2

June 27, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Answering Common Questions About Canadian Money: Part 2 We recently published a blog post answering common questions that people have about Canada's paper money and Canadian coins. This post is a continuation of the previous one in which we answer some additional specific questions about what our money is made of, what it looks like, and how we use it. Why Is Canada Paper Money Made Out of Plastic? Plastic banknotes are a relatively new innovation. Just over ten years ago, they were a type of paper made of cotton. The Canadian Banknote Company switched to a synthetic polymer in...

Coin Collecting Themes: Summertime in Canada

June 24, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Winter may have the most popular Canadian sports, but summer is the prime season in Canada. Coin collecting is a great way to celebrate what you enjoy most about the summer months. Start a themed coin collection or give a gift that commemorates a special experience to someone you love by choosing one of these stunning coins that focus on what’s great about Canada. 2010 Canada $20 Maple Leaf Crystal Raindrop The maple leaf is probably the most recognizable symbol of Canada. This $20 coin made of fine silver is a unique rendition of the leaf, in bright green to...

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