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Understanding Gold Prices – How Colonial Can Help

July 22, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe price of gold is something that varies in incredible intervals and it is often difficult to predict what the future holds for investors. If you’re a coin collector and are particularly fond of silver and gold Canadian coin currency, this is an issue that concerns you. It can be a difficult task to invest in gold or silver, especially if you have no experience. Here are some factors known to influence gold and silver prices: Uncertainty This is a pretty broad factor that typically includes political instability and/or uncertainty. The stock…

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Reasons Why Some Canadian Currencies are Endangered

June 22, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmFor better or worse, Canadian coin currency can be said to officially be on the endangered species list. There are many contributing factors for this, predominantly technological ones, as more and more people are opting for electronic forms of payment. Another instance is the new development of personal pay by fingerprint, where the user presses a finger or a thumb onto an appliance that identifies the purchaser and completes the required payment. Such technology doesn’t require any coins, cash or paper bills. Why Are People Switching Over To Electronic Forms Of Payment?…

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Selling The Coins That You’ve Inherited – Part 1

April 16, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIf you inherit a coin collection, you have two major options of what you can do with them. One, you could try to keep it and learn more about coins (if you’re not an enthusiast already) in order to expand it. Or two, you could do your best to sell it, hopefully for a profit. Most people who inherit a coin collection opt for selling it, but it can be a troublesome challenge. There are many ways you can get yourself taken advantage of and ripped off, which is why you’ll be…

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Real or Fake Currency? Guidelines to Follow

March 16, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmFor collectors and traders, the greatest threat is fake currencies circulating online. Finding out that you bought fake coins can be a frustrating and devastating experience. You have to be extra careful and pay attention to the coins or banknotes you’re buying. Detection methods that worked today may not work tomorrow, as fraudsters are always changing their techniques. Here are some ways to protect yourself from frauds regardless of whether you’re collecting Canadian coin currency or that of other countries: Thoroughly examine the print Be informed about different currencies Adopt an analytical mindset…

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The Story About The First Canadian Gold Coins

December 21, 2017 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmThe real story of the first Canadian gold coins goes back to 1853. That is when Canada adopted the gold standard. It was a bold move that simplified trade. At the same time, it required the country to have enough gold reserves to back its currency. Adopting this standard resulted in a growing interest in mint gold at a Canadian mint. An interest that would prove to be the birth of Canadian coin currency. Canadian Coin Currency: The Idea Behind Gold Coins At the time, Canadian miners lobbied for domestic refining capabilities….

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What You Need To Know About Coin Grading

December 15, 2017 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on June 15th, 2025 at 04:24 amBe it Canadian coin currency or that of other countries, coin grading is a process that sometimes creates much controversy. While it is an important aspect of coin collecting, it is not a process that gives identical results each time it is applied. In fact, grading is always done according to each individual opinion of each grader. Canadian Coin Currency: The Challenges Of Grading One way to go around the fact that it is human nature to be subjective about beauty is to create a system of grading accepted by all. When…

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