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4 Basic Items That Every Coin Collector Needs

April 22, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Whether you’re just getting started in the world of coin collecting or you’ve amassed several binders’ worth of pieces, it is important to preserve your collection and keep the pieces safe and together. Colonial Acres offers a venue for purchasing your desired coins and the associated basic coin supplies that every collector needs. 1. Coin Tubes and Albums Coin tubes provide you with a way to store your Canadian coins in a secure space while also providing them with protection. If you’re not a collector who wants to display his or her collection, storing your coins in tubes may be...

Oh Canada – Celebrating the Nation With A Beautiful Coin

April 21, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

In January the Royal Canadian Mint released a new dollar coin that is the perfect way to celebrate Canada. At Colonial Acres Coins, we have both the Oh Canada dollar coin and the complete five-coin gift set. If you are looking for something that can be a beautiful addition to a coin collection and a lovely celebration of the nation, this is the right piece for you. The 2021 Oh Canada Dollar This special dollar coin is not available in circulation or even for retail purchase. It has been carefully removed from the gift set, meaning you are unlikely to...

Why Jewellery Is Still An Important Fashion Piece?

April 7, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Ever since the beginnings of human civilization, jewellery has played a part in the decorative arts and culture. Throughout history, scholars have looked to a society's jewellery designs to determine their values, the owners’ status and other details about how people lived. In the past, both men and women have enjoyed using jewellery to define their status and their role in the world. Fine jewellery used to only be accessible to the very rich, but today, jewellery continues to be popular with many. Colonial Acres Coins features a collection of sterling silver jewellery that is timeless and beautiful. Jewellery trends...

Why Collecting Small Cents Is A Good Idea?

April 2, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Coin collectors have many options for putting together a collection of coins. Some collectors search for coins from a specific era, such as the reign of King George VI from 1937 to 1952. Other collectors want specific denominations, such as Canadian quarters. Many collectors choose larger denominations, not only as a hobby but hoping that they find that rare coin that may bring them a large cash return. Pennies are no longer minted in Canada, but they are still legal tender. In general, pennies aren’t worth much. However, they do offer some great opportunities for collecting. Pennies Have History Although...

Which Karat Gold Is Best?

March 30, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Gold has been a treasured precious metal since the beginnings of human civilization. Today, it continues to be a popular choice for many different types of jewellery, including rings, earrings, necklaces, watches and bracelets. When buying a piece of gold jewellery, it's important to know what you're getting. There are different styles of gold pieces for sale, such as white gold, yellow gold and rose gold. Buyers also need to know the differences between gold plated and pure gold. Finally, before picking a piece of gold jewellery, you need to know the differences between each karat. At Colonial Acres Coins,...

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4 Basic Items That Every Coin Collector Needs

Oh Canada – Celebrating the Nation With A Beautiful Coin

Why Jewellery Is Still An Important Fashion Piece?

Why Collecting Small Cents Is A Good Idea?

Which Karat Gold Is Best?

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