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Understanding the Different Canadian Coin Finishes

October 9, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint offers many unique and beautiful finishes of special coins for collectors like you. Recent advances in minting technology have allowed for exact applications of textures and patterns, and today, there are many more coin finishes. Here, we take the opportunity to explain the different Canadian coin finishes and cover some of our products as examples. Deepening your knowledge of the finishes used to produce coins in your collection will deepen your appreciation for the coins themselves and connect you with the manufacturing process, allowing you to truly feel the "soul" of the coin. Brilliant Uncirculated The...

Why the Maple Leaf Was Chosen for the Silver Bullion Coins

October 3, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The maple leaf is a well-known symbol in Canada and is not only proudly featured on the National Flag but also has been appearing on Canadian coins since 1858. The Royal Canadian Mint had a stroke of brilliance by using the Maple Leaf design on its highly sought-after $5 1oz. silver coin, which entered the bullion market in 1988. Over the years, this coin has become a lasting symbol in Canadian currency, with various special editions for collectors. Considered some of the world's finest official silver bullion, these $5 coins are made of 99.99% pure silver. Their value can fluctuate...

Ancient Roman Coin Designs: Who Was Vespasian?

October 2, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Learning about ancient leaders and events is all the more exciting when you can have a personal connection to the information. Coin collecting makes ancient history come alive, allowing you to experience in person a tangible piece of the great economies, arts and communities that once existed. A Vespasian Roman coin from the first century is a great way to get into the coins of the distant past. These ancient Roman coins are almost 2,000 years old but still have plenty to offer modern coin collectors. Find out more about these ancient coins you can purchase at Colonial Acres in...

2024 Fractional Set: 45th Anniversary of the Gold Maple Leaf

September 25, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint's Gold Maple Leaf coin has long been treasured by collectors and investors alike. The first coin to achieve a .9999 grade for purity, these stunning coins are a valuable and striking piece of numismatic history. In celebration of the coin's sapphire anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a special 2024 offering. Introducing the 45th anniversary Gold Maple Leaf fractional set. Comprised of four coins of varying size and value, this limited-release set is certain to be highly sought after. Learn the History Behind the 45th Anniversary Gold Maple Leaf Fractional Set The Royal Canadian Mint introduced the...

Check Out the 2023 Royal Canadian Mint $50 Silver Coin: The Monarch and the Bloom

September 18, 2023 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Springtime unfurls a vibrant tapestry of life, enveloping the world in an abundance of colours and the joyous symphony of rejuvenation. It's a season that celebrates new beginnings, inviting us to witness the majestic dance of nature as it awakens from its winter slumber. The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a flawless coin capturing the essence of spring with the majestic Monarch Butterfly. This exquisite 2023 $50 5 oz silver coin features a stunning 3D design portraying the monarch gracefully fluttering around an aster flower. This blog is poised to take you on a delightful journey through the spring season, where...

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Understanding the Different Canadian Coin Finishes

Why the Maple Leaf Was Chosen for the Silver Bullion Coins

Ancient Roman Coin Designs: Who Was Vespasian?

2024 Fractional Set: 45th Anniversary of the Gold Maple Leaf

Check Out the 2023 Royal Canadian Mint $50 Silver Coin: The Monarch and the Bloom

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