1 oz 2023 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean Paul Riopelle Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

An ode to the renowned Quebec artist, crafted in Quebec-sourced gold.

One of the most globally revered Canadian artists of the 20th century, Jean Paul Riopelle’s artistic genius and spirit live on in his much-lauded body of work, which includes nearly 7,000 paintings, sculptures and other ambitious works. His final work, the monumental fresco L’Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg, is highlighted on the 2023 $2 commemorative circulation coin and on this limited collectible crafted in gold sourced exclusively from Quebec mines—a fitting tribute to an artist who brought global attention to Quebec art.

Own this limited 99.99% pure gold tribute to Jean Paul Riopelle.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Painter, engraver and sculptor. Celebrate the life and legacy of Montréal-born visual artist Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002), one of the most globally revered Canadian artists of the 20th century.
• Quebec-sourced gold. Your limited collectible has been exquisitely crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure gold sourced exclusively from Quebec mines.
• A prestigious collector version of the $2 coin. Designed for seasoned collectors and art lovers, this pure gold coin takes the engraved design from the 2023 $2 commemorative circulation coin and re-creates it on a covetable pure gold canvas.
• Extremely low mintage. Only 450 coins are available worldwide.

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black clamshell with black beauty box.

DID YOU KNOW?

Though he is widely known for his abstract mosaics, Jean Paul Riopelle worked with a variety of mediums throughout his career. His L’Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg features spray-painted silhouettes– including the emblematic birds seen on this coin – that form symbolic representations of the life he shared with his former companion.

AN ARTFULLY EXECUTED TRIBUTE

Resplendent in a mirror-like proof finish, the finely engraved design pays homage to Riopelle by re-creating elements of his L’Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg, an acrylic-and-spray-paint masterpiece distinguished by symbolic silhouettes — as seen on this coin.

A celebration of artistic genius, the coin’s reverse design re-creates elements of Panel 29 of L’Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg by artist Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002), and features the Riopelle Foundation’s “Riopelle100” logo created for the centenary celebration of the artist’s birth. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

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The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned for producing some of the highest quality and purity of gold and silver bullion coins and bars in the world. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.