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Royal Canadian Mint Releases The 2021 Black & Gold Wolf Silver Coin

August 23, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canada is home to a number of remarkable creatures. One of these is the grey wolf, the largest member of the canine family in the world and the forebears of all domesticated dogs. The grey wolf is an apex predator with an important ecological role to play. Unfortunately, its unearned reputation as a vicious killer prone to attack humans has decreased its numbers to dangerous levels. Once ranging over most of North America, the grey wolf's habitat is largely limited to Canada and a few areas of the United States, particularly Alaska. Because of its dwindling numbers, the grey wolf...

Sudbury Is Home To The Worlds Largest Nickel

August 20, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Every coin tells a story and part of the fun of collecting coins is learning about the history of each and the significant landmarks associated with them. While the five-cent piece is the smallest denomination of Canada decimal coins currently in circulation, the largest coin in the world is a Canadian nickel, currently on display at the Dynamic Earth Science Museum in Sudbury, Ontario. This numismatic curiosity is commonly referred to as the "Big Nickel" and is one of the best-known tourist attractions in Canada. How Big Is the Big Nickel? The Big Nickel is approximately 64 million times larger...

The History Of The Two Dollar Canadian Bill

August 17, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canada discontinued its two-dollar bill 25 years ago and replaced it with the toonie coin. The government then pulled tender status from this and several other banknotes in 2021. Now, this piece of Canadian paper money can be worth up to tens of thousands of dollars for a rare and perfect note. Two-Dollar Creation The two-dollar bill came into circulation in the 1800s, before the Confederation of Canada. In 1886, the Province of Canada began printing its own Canadian paper money, which included the two-dollar denomination. Starting in 1901, the Dominion of Newfoundland also printed notes that included a two-dollar...

Collecting and Understanding Canadian Coin Rolls

August 10, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Coin collecting has many benefits. Some coins are collected simply for investment purposes. Historic coins can become worth a lot of money over time. Many coin collectors hunt for the thrill of it. It can be fun to look through pockets of change to find the coins from your birth year or another commemorative era. No matter why you collect coins, it’s always interesting to learn more about the monetary system. Canadian coin rolls are more about the hunt for coins than investing, but you may find that rare treasure when you collect Canadian coin rolls. What Is Canadian Coin...

What is Cameo Jewellery?

August 4, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

A cameo is a piece of jewellery featuring a gemstone or seashell with an image carved into it. Valued for their exquisite details and high-level workmanship, cameos have been popular for hundreds of years. The height of cameo popularity occurred during the Victorian Era, which lasted from 1837 until 1901. This is why you are most likely to see cameos in movies or television shows set in this period and amongst estate jewellery collections. Where Did Cameos Originate? Prehistoric people carved images into rocks called petroglyphs. These images feature iconography with symbolic and religious significance. Cameo jewellery originated in ancient...

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Royal Canadian Mint Releases The 2021 Black & Gold Wolf Silver Coin

Sudbury Is Home To The Worlds Largest Nickel

The History Of The Two Dollar Canadian Bill

Collecting and Understanding Canadian Coin Rolls

What is Cameo Jewellery?

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