4443) The Jack Pine Painting by Tom Thomson (painted in 1916-17), Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has minted a $ 2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars - CAN), 1 Kilo Pure Gold Coin featuring the famous painting: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03/2026:
The Jack Pine Painting - by Tom Thompson:
The Jack Pine: A Canadian icon in relief.
In creating The Jack Pine (1916-17), Tom Thomson wasn’t
merely painting a tree—he was expressing the spiritual essence, beauty and
strength of the Canadian wilderness.
Over a century later, that image still
resonates, reminding us of the enduring relationship between Canadians and the
land.
In shimmering 99.99% pure gold, The Jack Pine glows like
a memory of sunset.
While colour is central to Thomson’s legacy, this
kilo-sized coin’s monochromatic format draws attention to the artist’s dynamic
composition, shapes, even his expressive brushwork.
The absence of colour
doesn’t diminish the impact: it deepens it, shifting the emphasis from the hues
of Canada to the enduring shape of its natural spirit.
From paint to metal, an enduring landscape reimagined:
- A masterpiece of Canadian art.
- Stripped of colour,
this engraved interpretation highlights the structure and emotional depth of
Thomson’s composition, offering a new perspective on one of Canada’s most
celebrated landscapes.
Though his career was brief, Tom Thomson is considered a spiritual forerunner of Canada’s famed Group of Seven—he died three years (July 1917) before the group’s formation in 1920.
Thomson’s work laid much of the stylistic groundwork for the Group of Seven, who shared his vision of a uniquely Canadian art style that celebrated Canada’s landscapes, framing them as central to our national identity.
A mix of engraving techniques were used to replicate some of the textures and movements of Thomson’s expressive brushstrokes, transforming a flat metallic canvas into a dimensional masterpiece while also preserving the emotion and energy of the original painting.
The Gold Coin:
The Reverse of the $2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars - CAN) features Jack Pine's Painting depicting a lone, windswept pine is shown rising from rocky ground, silhouetted against a sunset over a lake in the Ontario wilderness.
The Obverse of the $2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars - CAN) depicts a left facing effigy of Charles III.
Packaging:
- This pure gold kilo coin is encapsulated and presented in
a Royal Canadian Mint-branded wooden case with a black beauty box.
- It is
accompanied by a custom-made shadowbox, as well as a special insert card
featuring a reproduction of the original artwork and a quote from Katerina
Atanassova, Senior Curator of Canadian Art at the National Gallery of Canada in
Ottawa, where the iconic painting is on display.
- Each coin comes with a custom-made shadowbox that is
perfect for showcasing your new art acquisition. Presented in a wooden case,
your coin also comes with a special insert card featuring a reproduction of the
original painting, along with a quote from Katerina Atanassova, Senior Curator
of Canadian Art at the National Gallery of Canada.
The Specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Canada; Metal Composition: 99.99% pure gold; Mintage: 75 pieces; Weight: 1006.1 g; Diameter/Size: 101.6 mm; Edge: Serrated; Face Value: $2,500; Coin Quality/Finish: Proof (P); Packaging: Wood case with a black beauty box; Designers: Tom Thomson (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)
Gold and Silver:
The Jack Pine by Tom Thomson is also available as a 2 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin—two complementary expressions of the same national icon.
Includes serialised certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
Links:
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