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Calling all Superhero Fans! Why These Coins are Perfect for Your Collection

November 19, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

For many of us, superheroes are beloved characters from childhood. Who doesn’t have memories of wearing a towel as a cape while pretending to save the world? As adults, we still love watching Superman battle the forces of evil and win. That’s what makes a collectible Superman coin from Colonial Acres Coins the perfect gift for almost everyone. With striking images of favourite characters, superhero coins are a wonderful addition to any collection. Avid collectors will appreciate the beauty and detail of these pieces. They’re also a great gift to introduce someone to the rewarding hobby of coin collecting. If...

2021 $200 Maple Leaf Celebration Piedfort Pure Gold Coin!

November 17, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

In 1996, a proclamation officially established the maple tree as the national arboreal emblem of Canada. However, the maple leaf had appeared as a symbol on Canadian coins long before that. Indeed, the proclamation specifically cited the importance of the maple tree to Canada's historical development as a reason for making the existing association official. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the maple tree's official recognition as Canada's national arboreal emblem. To celebrate, the Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a piedfort coin in 99.99% pure gold bearing a maple leaf design. How Did Maple Trees Become Associated With Canada?...

Finding the Perfect Gift this Christmas at Colonial

November 15, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Shopping for the perfect gift can be frustrating in normal times. With shipping delays and a supply chain disruption, it could add to the difficulty in finding gifts for everyone on your list. Colonial Acres Coins guarantees items will arrive by Christmas if ordered by December 9th within Canada and December 2nd within the United States. See more here about our shipping methods. Stop stressing over your holiday shopping list and choose Canadian coins for the ones you love. Here are a few reasons why coins make great gifts. Coin Collecting Is an Exciting Hobby If you’ve ever browsed through...

2021 $20 Silver Unexplained Phenomenon Coin: The Montreal Incident

November 11, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

It is common to see a Canadian silver dollar that commemorates a unique event from the nation's history. The fourth proof coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's Unexplained Phenomena series re-creates the Montreal Incident, one of the most well-documented UFO sightings in Canadian history. What Happened During the Montreal Incident? A female tourist was swimming in the Hotel Bonaventure's rooftop pool on the evening of November 7, 1990. Suddenly, the sky was lit up by a series of light beams in yellow and green. They seemed to be coming from a large object floating in the sky that appeared to...

Is Buying Gifts Online Just a Popular Trend?

November 8, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

More and more people are buying gifts online. There are a lot of reasons to consider shopping online for your gifts this holiday season. However, the sudden recent surge begs the question: is this a revolution that is here to stay or a passing fad? At Colonial Acres Coins, we are seeing an increasing number of people order Royal Canadian Mint coins and more, so we have some useful insight. Gift Giving in the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has had enormous impacts on almost every aspect of daily life. For many people, the 2020 holiday season presented a challenge because...

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Calling all Superhero Fans! Why These Coins are Perfect for Your Collection

2021 $200 Maple Leaf Celebration Piedfort Pure Gold Coin!

Finding the Perfect Gift this Christmas at Colonial

2021 $20 Silver Unexplained Phenomenon Coin: The Montreal Incident

Is Buying Gifts Online Just a Popular Trend?

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