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A Look at the Georgian Jewellery Era and Why Estate Jewellery is Special

February 12, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Estate jewellery spans many centuries. It can refer to Art Deco jewellery from the 1920s, retro jewellery from the 1940s or Georgian jewellery from the 1700s. At its essence, estate jewellery is just pre-owned jewellery, typically from a bygone era. Jewellery isn’t just an investment in precious metals and stones, it’s also a special way to commemorate the past and learn more about the fashion of bygone years. Georgian jewellery can be hard to find, because many jewellers would melt the pieces down to update them. When Was the Georgian Era? The Georgian era runs from about 1714 to 1837....

Bullion Coins 101: Understanding These Exciting Coins

February 10, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Bullion coins are some of the most interesting and useful coins made by the Royal Canadian Mint and other mints around the world. These are different from regular coins and other collectible coins. They can play a unique role in your numismatic undertakings. However, a lot of people don’t fully understand what they are or how to use them. The following information will help you get started with bullion coins. What Are Bullion Coins? Standard coins made for circulation have varying combinations of common and precious metals and are usually worth their face value. Collectible coins, including limited-run commemorative ones,...

Is Gold Jewellery Coming Back in Style?

February 8, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Fashion trends come and go, and they always will. What was popular yesterday might not be popular today, so don’t feel bad if that new ring you just bought will need to sit in storage for a while. The good news is the world just needs some time and then you can wear that same ring and be “in style.” Something that will never truly die out, although it does have its ups and downs, is gold. Today it’s starting to come back! Why is that? Value Even if the most popular person in Hollywood claims gold is ugly and...

Superman Then & Now Coin Set Is A Great Gift Idea

February 5, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

“Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.” If those words bring back fond memories of spending Saturdays with one of the most iconic superheroes, then you’ll want to get your hands on this Superman coin. Superman wasn’t the first superhero, but he is considered one of the most recognizable and it was his launch that started the Golden Age of Comic Books in the late 1930s. The Superman 50-cent coin was minted to honour the 75th anniversary of Superman. Why Superman? Superman was the best-selling superhero in American...

What are the Different Kinds of Coin Collectors?

February 3, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

There's a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction to be gained from the hobby of collecting coins. However, coin collectors have various reasons for taking it up. All of these reasons are completely valid, but your motivation for collecting may affect your approach, e.g., whether you buy coin rolls or look for individual pieces. Perhaps you have collected coins for years without really thinking about why you do it or what makes it enjoyable for you. It can be interesting to examine the different types of collectors to find out which category you fit in and what that says about you....

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A Look at the Georgian Jewellery Era and Why Estate Jewellery is Special

Bullion Coins 101: Understanding These Exciting Coins

Is Gold Jewellery Coming Back in Style?

Superman Then & Now Coin Set Is A Great Gift Idea

What are the Different Kinds of Coin Collectors?

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