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How Is Silver Mined in Canada?

December 29, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Silver bullion is an incredible investment. This bullion isn’t the same as the chicken bouillon cubes you use in soup. In this case, “bullion” refers to a highly concentrated form of precious metal. However, they aren’t so dissimilar; both derive from the French word for “boiling.” A chicken-flavoured bouillon cube is boiled to make broth. Silver bullion is formed by boiling silver, but how exactly does silver get from a pile of rocks to a boiling point? Let’s dig a little deeper into the silver mining process in Canada. Mining in Canada Most silver these days is excavated in North...

Colonial Acres Coins: 2021 $5 Moments to Hold Silver Coin

December 27, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases special, commemorative coins to mark important events and celebrate Canadian history, culture, nature and national pride. The 2021 Royal Canadian Mint releases included a series called “Moments to Hold.” These silver commemorative coins each represented something special about Canada. One of them marked the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the national colours. The History of Canada’s National Colours and the Maple Leaf There are few symbols that evoke the Canadian national identity more than the white and red maple leaf on the flag. The combination of these colours and icons can be...

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.”...

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How Is Silver Mined in Canada?

Colonial Acres Coins: 2021 $5 Moments to Hold Silver Coin

Celebrate Canada’s Provincial & Territorial Flags With This Coin

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Lenticular Coin

2021 Canadian Bluenose 100th Anniversary Keepsake Coins

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