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A Look at Five $20 Coins from the 2015 Face Value Series

October 20, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Every year, the Mint releases a variety of commemorative and collector coins that are intended for enthusiasts and will never be used in circulation. Typically, these coins’ face values are irrelevant. However, the Royal Canadian Mint has occasionally released commemorative coins for their face values. As part of this series, the 2015 Royal Canadian Mint releases included five must-have coins. The Face Value Series Typically, when the Royal Canadian Mint (or any other mint) releases a commemorative coin, it is available for a price above its face value (its stamped value as currency), sometimes significantly more. These coins continue to...

Why Do People Collect Coins from Around the World?

October 8, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Collecting of any kind requires a commitment, and that commitment needs to be motivated by interest. Your interest in world coins or foreign coin collecting does not need to make sense to anyone but you. Think of a child collecting rocks, going out in their front yard, and picking up colourful stones that have no real value except for the excitement and joy it brings to them. Coins do have value, but more important is the pleasure they bring to you as a collector. (and don’t worry, it makes sense to us too). Why You Might Want to Collect World...

The Different Styles of Vintage 1980s Jewellery

October 7, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Individuality and personal expression were very important to people in the 1980s. Big shapes and bold colours were a way to make a strong impression on others, so '80s fashions embraced them in clothing and jewellery. While today's styles tend to be more subtle than in the '80s, you can still make a strong statement by incorporating a vintage piece from this period into your outfits. You may find vintage '80s pieces as part of estate jewellery sales. Punk Style Much of the individualistic expression of this decade grew out of the punk counterculture. This anti-establishment ideological movement first arose...

The Big Loonie In Echo Bay

October 5, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Countless coin dealers and other retailers around the world proudly offer a variety of collectible Canadian coins for sale, but not many places allow coin enthusiasts to see one of Canada’s most beloved coins recreated on a gigantic scale. The Loon Dollar Monument in Echo Bay, Ontario, offers just that experience, drawing tourists from miles around to view this unique attraction. Canadian Coins 101: What’s a Loonie? In 1987, the Royal Canadian Mint dramatically changed the design of the Canadian one-dollar coin. The redesigned one-dollar coins were created to replace paper dollars in response to pressure from manufacturers of coin-operated...

The 1954 Canadian Paper Money Landscape Series

October 4, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Since both Canadian paper money and currency have traditionally borne a portrait of the reigning monarch, the Royal Canadian Mint started planning a new series of banknotes in 1952 following the death of King George VI and the ascension of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. The bills were due for an update since the ornate borders and allegorical figures featured at the time reflected a more Victorian sensibility. It was decided that the bills should be redesigned to reflect a more distinctly Canadian character. A series of rural images from around Canada was chosen for the reverse of each...

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A Look at Five $20 Coins from the 2015 Face Value Series

Why Do People Collect Coins from Around the World?

The Different Styles of Vintage 1980s Jewellery

The Big Loonie In Echo Bay

The 1954 Canadian Paper Money Landscape Series

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