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Royal Canadian Mint Coins Sharing the Beauty of Winter

January 5, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

As all Canadians know, winter can be challenging. Because the country is close to the North Pole, we are subjected to colder temperatures, fewer daylight hours, and greater snowfall amounts than countries that are closer to the equator, and the cold weather tends to last longer as well. Nevertheless, winter can be a magical time of transformation. In that respect, we are fortunate to be able to experience it in all its glory. The Royal Canadian Mint regularly issues commemorative coins celebrating all that is special about Canada. If you are interested in coin collecting, there are several pieces available...

Surprise A Star Trek Fan With A Gift Of Collectable Coins

January 4, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

"Star Trek" is a television series that premiered in the mid-1960s. Though it only lasted a few seasons, it has proven hugely influential. It still has an enthusiastic following of fans from around the world. If there are Trek fans on your holiday shopping list, collectable Star Trek coins from the Royal Canadian Mint make a thoughtful gift. The Original Series The original "Star Trek" was created by television producer Gene Roddenberry and debuted in 1966. Set approximately 300 years in the future, it told of the adventures of the crew of the Starship Enterprise. It only ran for three...

The Atlantic Provinces Coins Before the Confederation

January 3, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Part of the fun of collecting coins is finding out the fascinating history behind them. In 2018, the Royal Canadian Mint released a set of commemorative reproductions of Maritime coins used prior to the Atlantic Provinces joining the Confederation. They tell a story about the provinces' initial hesitancy to join the Confederation and attempts to maintain autonomy before eventually making the decision to join the federal union. The four-coin set includes reproductions of coins from each of the traditional Maritime Provinces—New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia—as well as Newfoundland and Labrador, which remained separate from Canada for nearly...

How Is Silver Mined in Canada?

December 29, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Silver bullion is an incredible investment. This bullion isn’t the same as the chicken bouillon cubes you use in soup. In this case, “bullion” refers to a highly concentrated form of precious metal. However, they aren’t so dissimilar; both derive from the French word for “boiling.” A chicken-flavoured bouillon cube is boiled to make broth. Silver bullion is formed by boiling silver, but how exactly does silver get from a pile of rocks to a boiling point? Let’s dig a little deeper into the silver mining process in Canada. Mining in Canada Most silver these days is excavated in North...

Colonial Acres Coins: 2021 $5 Moments to Hold Silver Coin

December 27, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases special, commemorative coins to mark important events and celebrate Canadian history, culture, nature and national pride. The 2021 Royal Canadian Mint releases included a series called “Moments to Hold.” These silver commemorative coins each represented something special about Canada. One of them marked the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the national colours. The History of Canada’s National Colours and the Maple Leaf There are few symbols that evoke the Canadian national identity more than the white and red maple leaf on the flag. The combination of these colours and icons can be...

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Royal Canadian Mint Coins Sharing the Beauty of Winter

Surprise A Star Trek Fan With A Gift Of Collectable Coins

The Atlantic Provinces Coins Before the Confederation

How Is Silver Mined in Canada?

Colonial Acres Coins: 2021 $5 Moments to Hold Silver Coin

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