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Why Microfibre Cloths Should Not be Used to Clean Coins?

November 4, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

In addition to being fun and educational, coin collecting can be a lucrative hobby, with some rare coins being worth hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. In many cases, the value of the coin depends on the condition. You may think that this means you have to clean your coins to maintain their condition, but this isn't necessarily true. In fact, some methods of cleaning coins that are popular or seem like they should work can actually decrease their value. These include both abrasive and non-abrasive methods. Abrasive Methods If a coin is badly soiled or tarnished, you might be...

What Was The First Country to Use Paper Money?

November 2, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

When most people think about collecting currency, coins are typically the first thing to come to mind. However, paper money’s rich and diverse past makes it popular with collectors, as well. Canadian paper money holds an especially important distinction in the history of the world’s paper money. As societies begin to consider transitioning to cashless economies, preserving and appreciating paper money is more important than ever. Chinese Paper Money Early societies evolved from a system of gifts and debts as the means of exchange to one in which commodities, like shells or barley, were used as money. The Chinese appear...

Vintage Jewellery Styles From The 1960’s

October 28, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The 60s may not seem that long ago, but from a collecting perspective, fine and costume jewellery from that decade is increasingly desirable and, yes, vintage. Unlike the vintage bracelets, necklaces, and earrings from earlier decades, however, estate jewellery from the 1960s was bold and experimental, as transformative as the time itself. The jewellery designers looked at those classic, understated styles that defined the 50s and took accessories in a new, modern direction, boldly going where no jewellery had gone before. What makes 60s jewellery worth your time and money? Let’s look at some of the styles that stand out...

New Generations Series: Inuit Nunangat $20 Silver Canadian Coin

October 26, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Among the First Peoples of Canada, telling stories is a way for one generation to set an example for the next one by sharing traditional knowledge. The expectation is that the person who hears the stories will remember them and share them with others. Starting in 2021, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a new coin series that pays tribute to the art of Indigenous storytellers, known as the Generations series. Each represents a particular region of Canada and tells a story that is important to the Indigenous people of that region. The first coin in the series features the...

Learn the Story Behind Champlain and the Astrolabe $50 Silver Coin

October 25, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Special commemorative coins carry significant historical and cultural value. When you buy coins and bills from a dedicated retailer, we ensure that you receive a genuine and quality product to pass down through the generations. The limited-edition astrolabe silver coin, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and commemorating the explorer and cartographer Samuel de Champlain, is one exciting piece of history. Here is the story behind Champlain and the significance of the $50 astrolabe coin. Who Was Samuel de Champlain? Samuel de Champlain was born in France and began exploring North America in the early 1600s. He established the city...

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