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New Silver Coin From The Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates Black History

March 22, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

February is Black History Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions that Black communities have made to Canadian culture while simultaneously recognizing the obstacles and struggles that they continue to face. Appropriately, this last February marked the release of the third in a series of silver coins released by the Royal Canadian Mint to honour Black history in Canada. This most recent coin pays tribute to the Black Loyalists in the American Revolution who eventually settled in Nova Scotia. Who Were the Black Loyalists? During the War of American Independence, the British forces recruited thousands of people of...

How To Spot Indigenous Sterling Silver Jewellery

March 20, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Handcrafted pieces that are authentically constructed by individual artists are hot ticket items in the art, collectible and jewellery markets. One of the most treasured styles of jewellery is Native American pieces. Tribes in North America have artists who specialize in crafting unique pieces for buyers. Genuine Indigenous pieces may take many hours of handiwork to complete, which makes them more valuable to collectors. Unlike other mass-produced items, these handcrafted pieces offer quality and cultural significance. Unfortunately, there are some imposters out there trying to pass off mass-produced items as authentic pieces. At Colonial Acres Coins, you can find a...

Have Your Out Of Print Paper Money Appraised Before Cashing In!

March 19, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

As you may know, many Canadian paper money notes were officially removed from their legal tender status on January 1st, 2021. For the most part, this money can be cashed in for new paper money of the same value. However, you should consider getting your older bills appraised before you take the cash equivalent. Some of them may be worth more than they appear. Bank Notes Being Removed From Legal Circulation The Bank of Canada’s paper money only covers a few denominations at a time. Currently, only $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills are issued. However, typically, notes that...

2021 Coin Gift Sets Help Celebrate Any Occasion This Year

March 17, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

If you or a loved one is celebrating a special occasion in 2021, coin gift sets are a great way to make it more memorable. This year, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing new gift sets for sale. Three are designed to mark specific occasions, while the fourth is more general. Each of the 2021 gift sets includes Brilliant Uncirculated coins in the following denominations: 5 cents 10 cents 25 cents Two dollars In addition, each set contains a special commemorative one-dollar coin with an exclusive design by Tony Bianco, a Canadian artist, created especially for 2021. The coin gift...

A Look at the World’s Most Secure Silver Bullion Coin

March 12, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The new 2021 Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin is here and it is the most secure coin of its kind. The Royal Canadian Mint has gone over and above to protect the authenticity and value of this coin with the latest technology. Read more about its state-of-the-art features and some of the most compelling reasons to invest in this coin. Struck to Last The 2021 bullion coin features a new technology called Mintshield surface protection, which was developed in 2018 to fix an ongoing issue that has long plagued coin enthusiasts. Determined to solve the problem of coins losing their...

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