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A Look at Edwardian Silver Jewellery

April 24, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

The beautiful, intricate silver jewellery of the Edwardian era delights people today as much as it did when it was created in the dawn of the 20th century. The age of Edward VII is the last time in history that an English monarch gave his name to a style of jewellery, and Edwardian pieces are still valued now. The Edwardian Era of Art Nouveau King Edward VII ruled England from 1901 to 1910, though the Edwardian era is usually considered to begin earlier, while Edward was still Prince of Wales, and to extend through to 1914 when World War I...

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...

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A Look at Edwardian Silver Jewellery

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?

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