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2022 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Diadem Fine Silver $20 Coin

June 23, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Queen Elizabeth II joined an elite group of monarchs in 2022 when she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service on Britain’s throne. It’s been a special year for the Queen. The Royal Canadian Mint honoured Her Majesty with a special $20-coin. Only four other monarchs have ever celebrated that anniversary, Louis XIV of France, Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein, Sobhuza II of Swaziland and Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. What Makes This Coin Special? As with every Canadian coin, the obverse of the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s the reverse of the coin that...

Check Out The SilverTowne Pony Express Silver Bullion Bar

June 22, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Check Out the Pony Express Silver Bullion Bar From SilverTowne Silver bullion is a way to add tangible assets to your investment portfolio. You do not need to purchase only Canadian bullion if you are Canadian. Bullion is available for purchase from any country, including the United States. Bullion comes in several different forms, including coins and bars. Even amongst silver bullion bars, there are many variations. For example, the bars come in different sizes and weights. Some are cast, while others are machine stamped. Even if you are primarily collecting silver bullion for its investment value, the aesthetics of...

Introducing The Bigger Picture Pure Silver Six-Coin Series

June 21, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Introducing the Bigger Picture Six-Coin Set From the Royal Canadian Mint Starting in 2015, the Royal Canadian Mint produced and sold a "Big Coin" set. It featured all the designs found on the six denominations of Canadian coinage, but the diameter had been increased to 65 millimetres. The silver coins each weighed five ounces. This allowed collectors to get a better look at the designs that grace the reverse of Canadian coins. Further sets followed each year through 2019. The Big Coin set proved to be remarkably popular, and in 2022, the Royal Canadian Mint is following up its previous...

Jewellery Trends From The 2000’s

June 20, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

7 Jewellery Trends from the 2000s Fashions tend to follow 20-year cycles. Therefore, trends that were popular in the year 2000, also known as Y2K, are just beginning to see a nostalgic comeback. At Colonial Acres Coins, we offer many examples of estate jewellery. We encourage you to shop with us for fun and interesting pieces from the first decade of the 21st century, also known as the Aughts. Here is a guide to help you know exactly what you are looking for. 1. Colourful, Candy-Inspired Pieces In the 1990s, candy necklaces were popular amongst children and young teens. By...

The History of Bank Of Montreal Paper Money

June 17, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Bank of Montreal stands as the Canadian colonies’ first successful creation of standardized currency. In Canada, paper money revolutionized commerce and trade by allowing for a transparent and efficient way to measure the value of goods and services. Read more below about the history of the barter system, why the Bank of Montreal was created, and how Colonial Acres helps collectors build an even more unique portfolio of historical currency. The Barter System and Its Limitations During the days of European explorers' first contact with the Indigenous tribes of Canada, and during their interactions with other international explorers, commerce...

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