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Queen of Canadian Paper Money

May 16, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch in Canadian history. In 2015, she broke the previous record set by Queen Victoria, her great-great-grandmother. Throughout her reign, and in fact, even before she became queen, her portrait has been prominent on Canada paper money. As the queen has aged, her portraits on Canadian banknotes have been updated to reflect her maturity. There are some remarkable stories about the Queen's portraits on Canada's paper money. What Denomination Does the Queen's Portrait Appear on? Altogether, the Queen's portrait has appeared on 18 different designs for Canadian banknotes. In the 1954 Canadian Landscape...

What Canadian Nickels are Worth Money?

May 13, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Which Canadian Nickels Are Worth Money? The 5-cent coin has existed in Canada in one form or another for over 160 years. Since the Canadian penny was discontinued in 2013, the nickel has been the smallest denomination of Canadian coins. It is only since the 20th century that the Canadian 5-cent coin has been known as the nickel since it was originally made from other materials. Generally speaking, a Canadian nickel is only worth five cents, but changes in the price of nickel, events in world history, and variations in minting have made some nickels worth much more. History of...

Camping Season is Here! Discover Coins that Feature the Great Outdoors

May 11, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

If you are lucky enough to live in a climate with four seasons, you understand how it feels when the season of spring comes. There are more than enough activities to enjoy during the cold winters but nothing feels better than consistent warm days with plenty of sunshine. Camping is a well loved experience many families participate in and is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Other activities that people enjoy throughout the year involving the outdoors are hiking, birdwatching, swimming and playing sports. From 2013 to 2017, the Royal Canadian Mint produced and sold four coins to...

What are Trade Dollar Tokens?

May 5, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Explore Canadian Trade Dollar Tokens This year has been an exciting one so far in the world of coin collecting, both here in Canada and around the world. Among the many Canadian coins for sale are various trade dollar tokens. Trade dollar tokens are coin-like mementos that can be exchanged at local shops for face value, just as you would use a monetary coin or bill. They are usually issued by municipal governments or sponsored by non-profit organizations in the area where they circulate. The value of a token depends on many factors, including its quality and rarity. History Behind...

A Canadian Celebration of Courage: 2022 Moments to Hold Coin Series

May 4, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint frequently releases Canadian coin series to commemorate special moments and important events from Canada’s history. This year the Mint is offering a special series dedicated to courage. The series is called, “2022 Moments to Hold.” This subscription series offers silver coins for collectors and history buffs. Here are some details about this iconic series of coins from the Mint. Background of the Royal Canadian Mint Series The coin series for the “2022 Moments to Hold” includes events from this year that Canadians can take pride in. Some of these events are anniversaries or milestones that show...

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Queen of Canadian Paper Money

What Canadian Nickels are Worth Money?

Camping Season is Here! Discover Coins that Feature the Great Outdoors

What are Trade Dollar Tokens?

A Canadian Celebration of Courage: 2022 Moments to Hold Coin Series

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