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6 Reasons You Should Start Collecting Coins

March 14, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Do you have an interest in old coins? Have you ever thought about seeking out Canadian coins for sale? If so, you are not alone. Millions of people in Canada and the U.S. collect coins, and it has become an even more popular hobby in Canada over the last three or four years. There are many good reasons to start coin collecting. Here are just a few of them. 1. Rarity Part of what makes collecting appealing is the idea of owning something that is something that very few other people have. Rarity confers value, and owning something that is...

$20 Underground Railroad Silver Coin: Honouring the Road to Freedom

March 9, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

February is Black History Month, during which both the struggles and the accomplishments of people of African descent are celebrated. In recognition of the observance, the Royal Canadian Mint recently released a coin commemorating the Underground Railroad, a movement in the mid-19th century that helped enslaved people in the Southern United States escape to freedom in Canada. What Was the Underground Railroad? By the early 1800s, most of the Northern states in the U.S. had abolished slavery. However, it still persisted in the Southern United States. Many people in the North were sympathetic to the plight of enslaved people. Feeling...

Tips to Finding Coins in the Secondary Market

February 28, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canadian proof set coins are a beautiful addition to any coin collection, but how can you find great quality in the secondary market? The key is understanding coin collection terminology. For example, specific phrases describe how coins age, a natural process that affects their appearance and possibly their worth. While getting familiar with this jargon may initially feel intimidating, learning what each term means isn't as difficult as you may fear. In fact, we've broken down the most common phrases and offered a few tips on how to find interesting, authentic coins for your collection. Coins Tone Over Time "Toning"...

A Closer Look at the Heroes of 1812 Featured on These 4 Canadian Coins

February 25, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

In 2012, the Royal Canadian Mint marked the bicentennial of the War of 1812 with a special release of four $4 silver coins called the Heroes of 1812. These coins featured four people who played important roles in the war and helped to secure Canada’s future. Without the exploits of these four people, the Canada that we know and love today may not exist. That is certainly worthy of commemorative Canadian coins! Canada in the War of 1812 The War of 1812 was fought between the newly independent United States of America against Great Britain in North America. The main...

2022 Tuvalu $1 James Bond 007 Black Coloured Fine Silver Coin

February 24, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

James Bond has been a fixture in movie theatres since the release of Dr. No in 1962. Since then, six people have played the character in the main series, spanning 25 films. The release of No Time to Die in 2021 marked the end of the Daniel Craig era of Bond films. To help mark this occasion and to satisfy the interest of collectors, Tuvalu released a $1 silver bullion coin with a special 007 design. James Bond Originally a character from Ian Fleming’s series of spy novels, James Bond is best known today for his film appearances. The character...

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6 Reasons You Should Start Collecting Coins

$20 Underground Railroad Silver Coin: Honouring the Road to Freedom

Tips to Finding Coins in the Secondary Market

A Closer Look at the Heroes of 1812 Featured on These 4 Canadian Coins

2022 Tuvalu $1 James Bond 007 Black Coloured Fine Silver Coin

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