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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...

2022 $30 Multifaceted Animal Family Bald Eagles Silver Coin

June 16, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

2022 $30 Multifaceted Animal Family Bald Eagles Silver Coin Canada is home to some magnificent forms of wildlife, and the bald eagle is one of the most majestic. Though often associated with the United States, which claims it as its national bird, the bald eagle is also native to Canada and important to its ecosystem. Therefore, it makes sense that the Royal Canadian Mint has produced a coin to celebrate these fascinating raptors. The $30 Animal Family Bald Eagles coin depicts an aspect of the birds' lives that most people don't get to observe: raising their offspring. What Is Special...

The Risk and Rewards of Investing in Silver Bullion

May 31, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Risk and Rewards of Investing in Silver Bullion Precious metals have a high economic value because of their comparative rarity. Because of their intrinsic value, investing in precious metals is common. The most popular precious metals to invest in are platinum, gold, and silver. Silver bullion in Canada is intended specifically for purchase by investors in the form of either coins or bars. The potential rewards of investing in silver bullion are great, but there are also significant risks involved. Potential Risks of Investing in Silver Bullion When you buy bullion, it can be difficult to store. This is...

2022 Canada Conservation Stories: Swift Fox Specimen Set

May 30, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint is minting collectable coins to raise awareness about endangered Canadian species through its Conservation Stories series of specimen coin sets. This year marks the third set to be released as part of this series and it features the swift fox, a species that actually went extinct in Canada at one point but was later successfully reintroduced. How Can You Tell the Swift Fox Apart From Other Fox Species? Canada is home to several species of foxes in addition to the swift fox, including the grey fox, arctic fox, and red fox. The swift fox looks similar...

2022 First Strikes Canadian Coin Roll Collection

May 27, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

First impressions can be unforgettable, and in 2022, the Royal Canadian Mint gives you the opportunity to collect first impressions for yourself. In this context, "first impressions" refer to the first circulation coins to be struck for 2022 at the RCM facility in Winnipeg. Canadian coin rolls in each denomination are collected and displayed side-by-side in a special box for presentation. What Is the History Behind the Royal Canadian Mint's Winnipeg Location? Rising up majestically from the prairie surrounding it, the Winnipeg location for the Royal Canadian Mint is an impressive glass-panelled building that is roughly the shape of a...

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The History of Bank Of Montreal Paper Money

2022 $30 Multifaceted Animal Family Bald Eagles Silver Coin

The Risk and Rewards of Investing in Silver Bullion

2022 Canada Conservation Stories: Swift Fox Specimen Set

2022 First Strikes Canadian Coin Roll Collection

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