Description
Own both versions of the Jean Paul Riopelle commemorative $2 coin.
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