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Learn the Story Behind Champlain and the Astrolabe $50 Silver Coin

October 25, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Special commemorative coins carry significant historical and cultural value. When you buy coins and bills from a dedicated retailer, we ensure that you receive a genuine and quality product to pass down through the generations. The limited-edition astrolabe silver coin, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and commemorating the explorer and cartographer Samuel de Champlain, is one exciting piece of history. Here is the story behind Champlain and the significance of the $50 astrolabe coin. Who Was Samuel de Champlain? Samuel de Champlain was born in France and began exploring North America in the early 1600s. He established the city...

Holiday Gift Set 2021

October 22, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The holidays are all about food, family, fun and gifts. It’s not just receiving gifts, it’s giving gifts specifically chosen for our loved ones. We give presents at the holidays for many reasons, but probably the most important thing is that we make people feel special with our gifts. It’s a way to let them know they are loved. Even shoppers who don’t like shopping often don’t mind as much through the holiday season. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or the winter solstice, the Royal Canadian Mint has some great options for your loved ones. Here’s why coins and...

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...

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Learn the Story Behind Champlain and the Astrolabe $50 Silver Coin

Holiday Gift Set 2021

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

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