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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....

A Walk Through the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale

July 24, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

If you are interested in collecting coins, you likely know that examples can vary substantially in quality. Some look like they have come directly from the mint while others may be severely worn and even damaged. To help standardize the assessment of coin quality, numismatists use the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale. At first glance, this can seem very confusing. However, it is easier to learn than you may think. Standardizing Coin Grading When buying and selling coins, the parties need some way of evaluating the relative value of one coin versus another. While concepts like “good,” “bad,” “pristine” and “worn”...

A Look at the American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin

July 23, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Bullion coins are produced and purchased primarily for investment purposes, to keep valuable assets liquid in case of a crisis. You can purchase bullion from anywhere, including foreign countries. The Silver Eagle from the United States Mint is one of the most popular bullion coins in the world, with 600 million of them struck per year. The attractive designs of the Silver Eagle coin make it popular with collectors as well, so the same design is also struck in Proof and Uncirculated finishes to sell as collectables. History of the American Silver Eagle By the 1970s, the United States government...

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