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Visions Of Canada Silver Coin Released in 2022

August 26, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Introducing the 2022 Visions of Canada Silver Coin Canada is a vast nation with a varied landscape. Wherever you travel in the country, whatever the season, you can see breathtaking vistas. The rich variety of landscapes is part of what makes Canada special and unique, but it presented a challenge to the Royal Canadian Mint when it set out to create a coin that celebrates the nation's rich biodiversity. The RCM found an artist that could meet the challenge in Canadian artist Claire Watson, and the result was the Visions of Canada silver coin, released in 2022 and now among...

How Is A Canadian Coin Minted?

August 24, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Commemorative Canadian Coins: How Are They Made? The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned worldwide as a reputable producer of quality engravings and technical coin designs. The process by which these Canadian coins are minted is also one-of-a-kind. From considering ideas collectors will want to invest in and hiring expert designers to paying special attention to detail during the minting process, the mint produces truly long-lasting and unique coins. Generating Ideas for the Coin The process often begins with determining what story or theme the coin represents. Some of the popular themes among collectors have focused on commemorating anniversaries of national...

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...

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Visions Of Canada Silver Coin Released in 2022

How Is A Canadian Coin Minted?

Helpful Guide to Determine if Your Vintage Jewellery is Authentic

Find All the Coin Collecting Supplies You Need at Colonial Acres

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

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