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What is Cameo Jewellery?

August 4, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

A cameo is a piece of jewellery featuring a gemstone or seashell with an image carved into it. Valued for their exquisite details and high-level workmanship, cameos have been popular for hundreds of years. The height of cameo popularity occurred during the Victorian Era, which lasted from 1837 until 1901. This is why you are most likely to see cameos in movies or television shows set in this period and amongst estate jewellery collections. Where Did Cameos Originate? Prehistoric people carved images into rocks called petroglyphs. These images feature iconography with symbolic and religious significance. Cameo jewellery originated in ancient...

New Book Featuring the 2020 Released Canadian Coins

August 2, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases various coins. These include the year’s latest currency for circulation as well as a variety of special coins for collection and commemoration. Whether 2020 was an important year for you or you just love collecting coins, the Mint’s new book may be right for you. It is a great way to celebrate all the coins of 2020. The Book The Annual Collection book is a great way to see all the different coins that were released in 2020 and learn more about the significance behind each design. Most designs are intended only for...

New 2021 Collector Set With $2 Coin & Bank Note

July 30, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

If you're a Canadian coin enthusiast, the new 2021 Collector Set with $2 Coin and Bank Note is the perfect addition to your coin collection. Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, this coin and banknote set celebrates the rich history of the Canadian toonie. Here's everything you need to know about what makes this set so special. The History While Canadian currency has been around for centuries, it evolved to its current form starting in the 1850s, when Canada decided to adopt a currency system that resembled the one the United States used. The government issued both coins and (from...

Counterfiet Toonie? What Canadians Should Look For!

July 28, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

If you purchase rolls of Canadian two-dollar coins at your local bank, up to 2% of the coins you purchase could be counterfeit. According to an Ontario-based numismatics expert, suspected counterfeit toonies have been circulating since at least November of last year. Though the Royal Canadian Mint incorporates security features into the coins it produces, the alleged fakes have been showing up in the cash registers of unsuspecting businesses and in rolls of coins sold by local banks. Counterfeit Canadian coins are worthless copies. It is important for you to be able to recognize fake coins to protect your investment...

Check Out This 2020 O Canada Silver 6 Coin Subscription Set

July 26, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

2020 was a year unlike any other, to say the least. Among all the year’s ups and downs, the Royal Canadian Mint continued to release many spectacular and exciting collectible coins to commemorate this unique and unforgettable year. If you're looking for a coin set that represents Canadian pride this 2020 O Canada 6-coin set is perfect. This subscription series features six spectacular designs created to highlight some of the most wonderful aspects of life in Canada. Learn About the 2020 O Canada! Coin Series The O Canada Series celebrates the iconic and quintessential symbols of Canadian heritage and pride....

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