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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...

Storytime: How the Chinese Zodiac Animals Signs Get Chosen?

November 29, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued several series of Chinese zodiac coins. The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle based on the traditional lunar calendar. Every year has an animal associated with it. The animalic Chinese zodiac symbols are representative of certain traits, and people born during that year are said to have the characteristics of that animal. An ancient story explains why each animal is included in the Chinese zodiac and why they follow a specific order. What Animals Are Included in the Chinese Zodiac? Chinese zodiac symbols comprise the following 12 animals, here presented in alphabetical order rather...

The 2021 Australia Kookaburra 1oz Silver Coin

November 26, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Most people who buy silver bullion in Canada aren't collectors but investors. They want to convert their wealth to precious metals that are liquid and easily portable. You can purchase bullion from countries other than the one you live in, and many Canadian investors purchase gold and silver from countries such as the United States or Australia. However, the Australian Silver Kookaburra coin is an example of a bullion coin that also attracts the attention of collectors. For over 30 years, the reverse of the coin has undergone a design change for each new annual minting. It always features a...

How Much Could The Canadian $1 Bill Be Worth Now?

November 24, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Current Canadian paper currency has security features that help prevent counterfeiting. Older, discontinued bills lack these features. In an effort to curb counterfeiting, these discontinued Canadian banknotes can no longer be used in transactions. This doesn't mean that they do not have value, however. If you have discontinued bills in denominations of $1,000, $500, $25, $2, or $1, you can return them to the Bank of Canada and redeem them for the face value. However, before you remit a Canadian one-dollar bill, take a close look at it. If it is in very good condition or bears other rare features,...

Coin Commemorates 125 Years Since the Klondike Gold Rush

November 22, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

In 1896, the Yukon was forever changed when a group of mining hopefuls struck gold. Their find marked the beginning of the Klondike Gold Rush. 125 years ago, 100,000 people raced toward the Great White North in search of riches. To mark the anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint has released collectible coins in limited quantities. Own a piece of history with a keepsake set, coin rolls, or gold and silver coins Canadians will cherish for years to come. Your gold rush coins will have you eager to learn more about this frenzied time. Here is just a snapshot of the...

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When Did Women Start Wearing Wedding Rings?

Storytime: How the Chinese Zodiac Animals Signs Get Chosen?

The 2021 Australia Kookaburra 1oz Silver Coin

How Much Could The Canadian $1 Bill Be Worth Now?

Coin Commemorates 125 Years Since the Klondike Gold Rush

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