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The Atlantic Provinces Coins Before the Confederation

January 3, 2022 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Part of the fun of collecting coins is finding out the fascinating history behind them. In 2018, the Royal Canadian Mint released a set of commemorative reproductions of Maritime coins used prior to the Atlantic Provinces joining the Confederation. They tell a story about the provinces' initial hesitancy to join the Confederation and attempts to maintain autonomy before eventually making the decision to join the federal union. The four-coin set includes reproductions of coins from each of the traditional Maritime Provinces—New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia—as well as Newfoundland and Labrador, which remained separate from Canada for nearly...

How Is Silver Mined in Canada?

December 29, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Silver bullion is an incredible investment. This bullion isn’t the same as the chicken bouillon cubes you use in soup. In this case, “bullion” refers to a highly concentrated form of precious metal. However, they aren’t so dissimilar; both derive from the French word for “boiling.” A chicken-flavoured bouillon cube is boiled to make broth. Silver bullion is formed by boiling silver, but how exactly does silver get from a pile of rocks to a boiling point? Let’s dig a little deeper into the silver mining process in Canada. Mining in Canada Most silver these days is excavated in North...

Colonial Acres Coins: 2021 $5 Moments to Hold Silver Coin

December 27, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases special, commemorative coins to mark important events and celebrate Canadian history, culture, nature and national pride. The 2021 Royal Canadian Mint releases included a series called “Moments to Hold.” These silver commemorative coins each represented something special about Canada. One of them marked the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the national colours. The History of Canada’s National Colours and the Maple Leaf There are few symbols that evoke the Canadian national identity more than the white and red maple leaf on the flag. The combination of these colours and icons can be...

Celebrate Canada’s Provincial & Territorial Flags With This Coin

December 23, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canada's strength lies in its unified diversity. The Maple Leaf flag is an important symbol in which all Canadians can justly take pride. Nevertheless, each individual province and territory also has its own unique history, culture, and traditions, reflected in its individual flag. The Royal Canadian Mint has recently released a new commemorative silver coin that shows all the flags of the provinces and territories in a colourful and attractive collage that demonstrates the richness and vibrancy of the country as a whole. What Is the Significance of the Different Provincial and Territorial Flags? Each of the 10 Canadian provinces...

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Lenticular Coin

December 22, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases a variety of spectacular commemorative coins. These celebrate the history, nature, people and culture of Canada. Among the 2022-dated Royal Canadian Mint releases is a truly eye-catching piece intended to mark both the holiday season and support a fundraising effort by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The Canadian Pacific Railway The Canadian Pacific Railway is a historic railway that stretches from Montreal to Vancouver and north to Edmonton as well as south into the United States. This stretch of rail covers seven of Canada’s provinces. Built between 1881 and 1885, the railway is both...

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The Atlantic Provinces Coins Before the Confederation

How Is Silver Mined in Canada?

Colonial Acres Coins: 2021 $5 Moments to Hold Silver Coin

Celebrate Canada’s Provincial & Territorial Flags With This Coin

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Lenticular Coin

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