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Celebrate Love With These Coins From Colonial Acres

February 14, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Charles M. Schulz said, "all you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” Chocolate makes a nice gift, but it’s almost immediately forgotten after Valentine’s Day. If you’re trying to find something a little more substantial than chocolate for your Valentine, look no farther than silver coins in Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint creates coins for all occasions. These three sets about love are a perfect way to demonstrate your love to your Valentine on the holiday and all year long. 2020 Canada $3 Celebration Of Love Fine Silver Coin This $3-coin is made of...

Vintage Jewelllery Styles from the 70s

February 11, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Fashion trends from the 1970s are coming back into vogue. With a unique mix of vibrant colours and natural materials, this style has something for everyone. Fans of estate jewellery will be especially pleased to hear that 1970s accessories are also hitting the mainstream fashion scene. What designs can we expect to see as the trend grows? Here are some of the most iconic pieces reemerging among vintage enthusiasts. Gold Estate Jewellery Yellow gold is a classic material, and there was plenty of it in the 1970s. From an economic standpoint, gold experienced rapid changes in value over the decade,...

Why Invest in Copper Bullion?

January 26, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

If you have even a passing interest in precious metal investments, you likely know that you can buy gold and silver bullion. However, you may never have thought about copper bullion as a possible investment vehicle. In reality, investing in copper can be a great way to both earn a return on investment and protect your wealth against the ebbs and flows of fiat currency. The History of Copper as a Valuable Good Historians believe that copper was first discovered around 9,000 BCE. During the Bronze Age, starting around 3,300 BCE, it became an important part of social, military and...

When Did Canada Stop Using Silver In Coins?

January 24, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint produces silver coins in Canada as bullion and for commemorative collectables, but when it comes to circulation coins, it no longer uses silver and hasn't for over 50 years. When and why did Canada stop minting silver circulation coins, and how did the decision affect their value today? Find out more about the economic factors that led to a discontinuation of the use of silver in Canadian coins. Why Did Canada Stop Using Silver for Circulation Coins? Essentially, silver coins in Canada became impractical because of fluctuations in the price of silver. This is a trend...

The Intrigue Behind Collecting Ancient Roman Coins Part 1

January 20, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Are you looking for a fun new hobby that dives into history and offers monetary value? If so, collecting ancient Roman coins may be the perfect option. Coin collecting is a common pastime but choosing coins from ancient Rome has an air of mystique. The Roman Empire was a massive realm spanning a millennium, with holdings from the British Isles to the Middle East. As a result, its coins are varied, and some collectors focus on a particular region or time period, while others try to find examples from each era. The wide range of coins also means there's a...

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Celebrate Love With These Coins From Colonial Acres

Vintage Jewelllery Styles from the 70s

Why Invest in Copper Bullion?

When Did Canada Stop Using Silver In Coins?

The Intrigue Behind Collecting Ancient Roman Coins Part 1

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