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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...

Celebrate the Discovery of Insulin with these Royal Canadian Mint Coins

September 30, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Special coins from the Royal Canadian Mint recognize significant accomplishments by exceptional Canadians. Two such Canadians were Frederick Banting and Charles Best, the researchers who discovered how to extract insulin for the treatment of diabetes. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Banting's discovery, and to pay homage to these brilliant and compassionate scientists, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing special $2 Canadian coins celebrating their discovery. What Does Insulin Do? Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. The stomach releases sugar produced by the breakdown of carbohydrates during digestion...

Canadian Great Lakes in Colour Featured on this Silver 50 Dollar Coin

September 29, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Collectively, the Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system in the world and one of the most recognizable features of the Canadian landscape. Four Great Lakes are located along the border between Canada and the United States while the fifth, Lake Michigan, lies completely within the U.S. The Great Lakes Region is home to approximately 8.5 million Canadians, with many more visiting on an annual basis. A new Canadian silver dollar pays tribute to the region with an authentically recreated and accurately scaled map created by a real cartographer. What Is Special About the Great Lakes and Surrounding Region? The...

Old Canadian Quarters Could Be Worth A Lot

September 28, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The goal of coin collecting is to find pieces that are rare. The less common a coin is, the more valuable it is. Mistakes in the minting of Canadian coins, including quarters, make them rarer. Quarters with errors can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars, even if they are relatively new. How can you tell if a coin has an error? In some cases, it is obvious because the shape or appearance of the coin is markedly different from the standard coins. If one side of the coin was blank or an image appeared twice, you would notice...

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The Big Loonie In Echo Bay

The 1954 Canadian Paper Money Landscape Series

Celebrate the Discovery of Insulin with these Royal Canadian Mint Coins

Canadian Great Lakes in Colour Featured on this Silver 50 Dollar Coin

Old Canadian Quarters Could Be Worth A Lot

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