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Celebrate Canada’s Provincial & Territorial Flags With This Coin

December 23, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canada's strength lies in its unified diversity. The Maple Leaf flag is an important symbol in which all Canadians can justly take pride. Nevertheless, each individual province and territory also has its own unique history, culture, and traditions, reflected in its individual flag. The Royal Canadian Mint has recently released a new commemorative silver coin that shows all the flags of the provinces and territories in a colourful and attractive collage that demonstrates the richness and vibrancy of the country as a whole. What Is the Significance of the Different Provincial and Territorial Flags? Each of the 10 Canadian provinces...

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Lenticular Coin

December 22, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases a variety of spectacular commemorative coins. These celebrate the history, nature, people and culture of Canada. Among the 2022-dated Royal Canadian Mint releases is a truly eye-catching piece intended to mark both the holiday season and support a fundraising effort by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The Canadian Pacific Railway The Canadian Pacific Railway is a historic railway that stretches from Montreal to Vancouver and north to Edmonton as well as south into the United States. This stretch of rail covers seven of Canada’s provinces. Built between 1881 and 1885, the railway is both...

2021 Canadian Bluenose 100th Anniversary Keepsake Coins

December 21, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

For many people, part of the fun of coin collecting is getting to celebrate the history that the coins represent. Whether you opt for historical coins or commemorative coins, you can engage with history in a new way. The Royal Canadian Mint released some special coins in 2021 to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of Bluenose, an iconic Nova Scotian schooner. About the Bluenose Bluenose was a gaff rig schooner that was used for fishing and racing. She was built in Nova Scotia in 1921 and, during her racing, earned the nickname the “Queen of the North Atlantic.”...

2021 $20 Wreath of Remembrance Silver Canadian Coin

December 20, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint regularly releases commemorative Canadian coins to celebrate different aspects of Canada. Some of these mark moments of joy and unity. Others remember more tragic occurrences. One of the 2021 Royal Canadian Mint releases was aptly named “Lest We Forget.” The 2021 $20 Wreath of Remembrance silver coin marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy flower becoming the Flower of Remembrance, a tradition that helps remember and celebrate the sacrifices of Canadian military personnel who have died in the line of duty. The Remembrance Poppy November 11th is a date celebrated in many countries from every corner...

When Did Women Start Wearing Wedding Rings?

December 17, 2021 Posted by: Juphet

Beyoncé’s 2008 supposition that if you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it is nothing new. People have been wearing wedding rings for over 3,000 years. The diamonds, jewels, rocks, and ice gems, respectively, that come with engagement rings are an entirely separate history that runs a little shorter; the church-sanctioned ideology behind the practice of wearing engagement rings as a precursor to wedding rings dates back to only the 12th century. Estate jewellery provides much history about rings of the past. Learn more about when women started wearing wedding rings and just how far the humble...

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Celebrate Canada’s Provincial & Territorial Flags With This Coin

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Lenticular Coin

2021 Canadian Bluenose 100th Anniversary Keepsake Coins

2021 $20 Wreath of Remembrance Silver Canadian Coin

When Did Women Start Wearing Wedding Rings?

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