On the obverse of the coin lays the effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Additionally, the outer ring bears the 'Riopelle100' centenary mark (which was courtesy of the Riopelle Foundation). On the new coin's reverse, the inner core recreates elements from his past work with two geese seemingly flying in the air.

The $2 colourized special wrap roll features two geese from one of Riopelle's masterpieces, L’Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg.Įach colourized special wrap roll contains 25 $2 coins, all of which bear a selectively coloured reverse, which per the Royal Canadian Mint, 'captures the spirit of both the original art and the artistic genius behind it.' This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.The Royal Canadian Mint has rolled out a brand new $2 coin in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Canadian artist Jean Paul Riopelle. When you purchase the new $20 coin, consumers and collectors will receive a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell beauty box as well as a black light flashlight. Although the coin is currently awaiting a re-stock online, it costs $115 to buy on the Royal Canadian Mint website. The Royal Canadian Mint created 7,500 of the Magic Of The Season coin, and while the face value is $20, it'll cost you a bit more to get your hands on the holiday coin. The new silver coin weighs 31 grams and has a diameter of 38 millimetres. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes a total of four pearls, all of which symbolize the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins throughout the reign of the Queen. On the obverse of the coin is none other than the effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. While the Christmas-themed coin offers festive colours when looking at it normally, it transforms into a nighttime moment when looked at under a black light, which activates a moonlight glow effect. The thrill and magic of the holiday season is brilliantly captured on the reverse of the fine silver coin where you can spot Santa Claus and his team of reindeer streaking across the night sky in the iconic sleigh, an image designed by Lisa Thomson-Khan. The Magic Of The Season coin is comprised of one ounce of pure silver and allows you to relive your holiday memories with Santa and his reindeer. The Royal Canadian Mint released a brand new $20 coin made up of pure silver and it features a holiday scene that glows in the dark.

New royal canadian mint coin