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How Were the Upper Canada Copper Tokens Used in History?

August 29, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Living in the 1800s would be quite the experience for modern-day people. On a daily basis, you would face zero modern conveniences, lots of manual labour, and exposure to the elements. Life for merchants, farmers, bankers, and traders was also tricky, in that there was no set monetary standard for buying and selling. People would barter, coin their own money, or use any number of national, tribal, and international currencies to try and buy goods. The Upper Canada Bank Token was an attempted solution to this problem. An English explorer named John McTaggart adventured for three years in Canada and...

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...

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How Were the Upper Canada Copper Tokens Used in History?

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

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