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Highlighting Coins Featuring Canadian Women In Honour of International Women’s Day

On March 8, 2023, International Women’s Day, people around the world will celebrate the contributions of women to society. The Royal Canadian Mint remembers some of the most iconic women in Canada’s history with these very special coins. Women’s Right To Vote The right to vote was a turning point for women’s equality. In 2016, the Royal Canadian Mint issued this 5-coin set of $1 coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the women’s right to vote in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Each coin depicts a woman casting her vote while her daughter watches on. This coin reminds us not…
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2022 Honouring the Late Queen Elizabeth II $2 Black Ring Coin

Royal Canadian Mint coin collecting is a fun hobby to enjoy and pass down to future generations. The RCM releases coins to commemorate special events and even memorialize historical figures and heads of state, including Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in September of 2022. A new coin has been issued that simultaneously mourns the late monarch while celebrating her life and connection to Canada. Purchasing this coin is an excellent way to preserve a small bit of history for future generations. A Look At The $2 Coin of Mourning Design The Royal Canadian Mint produced a special circulatory $2…
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2023 Coin Gift Sets Are Memorable and the Perfect Keepsake

If you’re looking for the perfect gift, consider a coin set from the Royal Canadian Mint. These commemorative coins are specifically designed to celebrate important life moments and also bear the year of their minting. Serious coin collectors and newcomers to the hobby can appreciate these beautiful and unique gifts. Baby Five-Coin Gift Card Set Whether you’re looking for a baby shower gift, a present for new parents or the perfect first birthday surprise, you can’t go wrong with the Baby Gift Card Set. This package contains five coins in denominations of $1, $2, 5 cents, 10 cents and 25…
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2023 Royal Canadian Mint Coins: Who is Kathleen “Kit” Coleman?

Who Was Kathleen “Kit” Coleman, and Why Does She Feature on Two Commemorative Coins in 2023? Kathleen Blake Coleman, also known professionally as Kit Coleman, was a pioneer in Canadian journalism: the first syndicated woman columnist in Canada, the first accredited female war correspondent in North America, and the first president of the Canadian Women’s Press Club, which she helped establish. In 2023, she features on two new coins, a silver dollar and a $100 gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint in honour of her perseverance in the face of challenge and her contributions to Canadian history. The Journalist…
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Bullion Coins Packaged and Ready For Any Special Occasion Gift!

If you are looking for a great gift to mark a special occasion, gold and silver bullion coins make great options. Not only are these coins practical, but they are also valuable and help people diversify their assets. Certain silver and gold bullion coins from Colonial Acres Coins come in commemorative packaging, making them ideal gifts for both coin collectors and investors. Benefits of Gifting Coins Gold and silver coins are great alternatives when you are tired of giving random gifts to the people you love for special occasions. Unlike fad items, gold and silver never go out of style….
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