Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmGet ready to explore with us where art and metal come together to craft treasures infused with a deep sense of history. In this blog, we take you through an unusual but fascinating intersection of architecture and numismatics. We, your knowledgeable guides at Colonial Acres Coins, have carefully curated a collection of awe-inspiring coins that not only hold economic value but also form a tangible narrative of Canada’s exquisite architectural history. Explore architectural marvels such as the Notre Dame Basilica, CN Tower, Pengrowth Saddledome, Canadian Parliament Buildings, and the Library of Parliament,…
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The First Addition To The Wondrous Water Series: Pacific Coast $20 Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmIntroducing the first coin in the Royal Canadian Mint “Wondrous Waters” series. Join us as we explore the first coin from this awesome annual series introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2024, the $20 This is Canada: Wondrous Waters – Pacific Coast coin. Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique exploration of Canada’s remarkable bodies of water, and gain a greater understanding of what these coins truly symbolize. The first coin in this series is a stunning piece that beautifully represents the Pacific coast of British Columbia, home to majestic…
Check Out the 2023 Royal Canadian Mint $50 Silver Coin: The Monarch and the Bloom
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmSpringtime unfurls a vibrant tapestry of life, enveloping the world in an abundance of colours and the joyous symphony of rejuvenation. It’s a season that celebrates new beginnings, inviting us to witness the majestic dance of nature as it awakens from its winter slumber. The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a flawless coin capturing the essence of spring with the majestic Monarch Butterfly. This exquisite 2023 $50 5 oz silver coin features a stunning 3D design portraying the monarch gracefully fluttering around an aster flower. This blog is poised to take you on…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Spooky Coin for 2019
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmFollowing the successful release of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Haunted Canada coins issued between 2014 and 2016, the Mint has designed a new coin. The Spooky Canada: HI Ottawa Jail Hostel coin is the ideal spooky coin that you can add to your collection. The coin depicts a renowned ghost story from the HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, where to this very day a ghost is said to haunt. Like the previous coins released in the Haunted Canada series, this lenticular coin has a spooky secret,and in order to see it, you must tilt it side to…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases Popular Meteorological-Themed 3-Coin Series!
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmLovers of nature rejoice! Royal Canadian Mint has released a coin set that can truly be described as an ode to the awesomeness of Nature. This set of three 99.99 percent pure silver coins is designed to reflect three magnificent natural phenomena that occur in Canada’s sky. Canadian Natural Wonders Captured on Coins The coins’ magnificent artistry directs your attention to the wonder that is the Canadian sky. These wonders include; the starry night sky devoid of clouds and the fire rainbow. The latter is neither a rainbow nor fire despite its…
Royal Canadian Mint Honours Mother of Confederation, Queen Victoria
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmBorn on May 24, 1819, Victoria became queen at age 18 after the death of her uncle William IV on June 20, 1837. She immediately became popular. After her coronation on June 28, 1838, Victoria’s popularity continued to grow because of her full participation in court balls and other types of royal events. She had a deep interest in colonialism, which earmarked a new era not only for the monarchy but also for the development and expansion of British colonies. In redefining the monarchy, Queen Victoria has left many traditions which are…
Royal Canadian Mint: New Featured Coin Artist Peter McKinnon
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint is well known for showcasing Canadian creative talent and has worked with a number of highly skilled artists, illustrators and photographers over the years to produce some of their most unique and collectable coins. The Mint’s latest collaboration is with star photographer and video blogger Peter McKinnon, who has produced an innovative two-coin series featuring two of Canada’s most famous landscapes, Moraine Lake and Mount Rundle. Spectacular Shots of Moraine Lake and Mount Rundle Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park in Alberta, is one of Canada’s most iconic…
Royal Canadian Mint Pileated Woodpecker 6-Coin Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCoin collecting is an enjoyable hobby, and the newly released 6-Coin Pileated Woodpecker Specimen Set by the Royal Canadian Mint is a great set to add to your collection. It features a remarkable combination of coins with six different designs, each representative of the wonders of Canada. What does the set include? The Pileated Woodpecker 6-Coin Set is comprised of one of all the coins ranging from five cents to two dollars. Each coin features a representation of the Pileated woodpecker, which is an essential part of Canadian forests, and the largest…
Royal Canadian Mint Gold Coin Honours 100 Years of CN Rail
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCanada has a long and rich history. One capsule of Canadian history is our currency, which like many other nations’ currencies, reflect the growth and changes experienced by society through the passage of time. For Canadians, the Royal Canadian Mint has established a strong reputation for producing currency (coins) for the highlighting of Canada’s finest moments. Currently, 100 years of CN Rail history is marked by the mint gold coin which is more than deserving since CN Rail has served the people of Canada well during its 100 years of existence and…
New Coin Series From The Mint Highlighting Canadian Species
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmHome to the largest number of polar bears in the world, Canada takes pride in in sharing the land with these majestic animals. The polar bear is said to be the cultural icon and an animal that is quite playful despite its size. The Royal Canadian Mint managed to capture this softer side of polar bears by creating a coin with a touching image of two bears cuddling. The vivid colours in the background feature the stunning Arctic sunset and bring the image to life with top-notch engraving. With this coin, the…
