2023 Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card – 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean Paul Riopelle

Through works that reveal a lifelong love of nature, and mosaics that reflect his belief in unconstrained creative expression, illustrious artist Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002) used his art to push boundaries and command the attention of critics and art lovers worldwide. His monumental fresco, L’Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg, is highlighted on the 2023 $2 commemorative circulation coin that is twice featured in each Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card, where they pay homage to this Montréal-born 20th century artist. This seven-piece set includes BOTH versions of the $2 tribute to Jean Paul Riopelle. Special features

• Add the Mint’s adaptation of Riopelle’s L’Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg to your collection. The 2023 $2 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean Paul Riopelle coin celebrates the life and legacy of visual artist Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002), one of the most globally revered Canadian artists of the 20th century.
• Features the transitional effigy. The 2023 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean Paul Riopelle coin is one of the few 2023-dated circulation coins to feature the transitional effigy and be destined for general circulation.
• Exceptionally rare for 2023. Your Keepsake Card also gives you 2023-dated versions of Canada’s classic $2, $1, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢ coins—a rarity in a year when these are only available as non-circulation coins (legal tender but not intended for general circulation).
• All are uncirculated coins. These coins have never been circulated: they all have a newly minted quality.
• Collect, keep and share. With 50,000 available and priced at just $24.95, this Keepsake Card is a great addition to any collection. It’s also an affordable introductory piece that makes it easy to share your interest in the theme, and in coin-collecting, with others.

Packaging Your coins come packaged in a colourful, informative, ready-to-display collector card. 2023 $2 Commemorative Circulation Coin - 100th Anniversary of the birth of Jean Paul Riopelle

• Composition: Outer ring: Three-ply nickel-plated steel; Inner core: Three-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze
• Weight: 6.99 g
• Diameter: 28 mm
• Edge: Interrupted serrations
• Finish: Circulation
• Artist: Jean Paul Riopelle (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2023 $2 Commemorative Circulation Coin with Colour - 100th Anniversary of the birth of Jean Paul Riopelle

• Composition: Outer ring: Three-ply nickel-plated steel; Inner core: Three-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze with selective colour
• Weight: 6.99 g
• Diameter: 28 mm
• Edge: Interrupted serrations
• Finish: Circulation
• Artist: Jean Paul Riopelle (reverse);Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2 Dollars

• Composition: Outer ring: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel; Inner core: Three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze
• Weight: 6.99 g
• Diameter: 28 mm
• Edge: Interrupted serrations

1 Dollar

• Composition: Three-ply brass plated steel
• Weight: 6.27 g
• Diameter: 26.5 mm
• Edge: Plain

25 Cents

• Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
• Weight: 4.4 g
• Diameter: 23.88 mm
• Edge: Serrated

10 Cents

• Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
• Weight: 1.75 g
• Diameter: 18.03 mm
• Edge: Serrated

5 Cents

• Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
• Weight: 3.95 g
• Diameter: 21.2 mm
• Edge: Plain