2 oz Pure Gold EHR Coin – Petit hibou by Jean Paul Riopelle - Royal Canadian Mint .9999 Au (275 Mintage)

Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002) drew wide acclaim for the abstract paintings that placed him at the cutting edge of several mid-20th-century modern art movements. Riopelle’s creative genius wasn’t limited to a single medium: in the 1960s, the Montréal-born artist dedicated himself to sculpture, creating works of art that underscored his connection to nature, which served as both a grounding force and muse.

One of those bronze-cast sculptures, Riopelle’s Petit hibou, is rendered in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) on this coin crafted in gold sourced exclusively from Quebec mines. On the coin’s reverse, Riopelle’s sculpted work reaches an incredible relief height of over 6 mm, which further accentuates all the dimpled details that are attributed to the artist’s hand and creative vision.

A work of art on a (numismatic) work of art.

Special features

• 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 is crafted in 99.99% pure gold, which was sourced exclusively from Quebec mines, making it a fitting tribute to an artist who brought global attention to Quebec art.
• A Riopelle original that fits in the palm of your hand. This is a coin that rewards repeat viewings, and it represents a unique opportunity to add Riopelle’s art to your collection.
• A highly desirable collectible. Just 250 coins are available to collectors worldwide.
• Includes a special insert. Along with a serialized certificate of authenticity, your coin comes with a 74 mm x 74 mm card featuring an image of the sculpture and detailed information about the original artwork.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

Packaging

Accompanied by a special insert and a certificate of authenticity, your encapsulated coin is presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded wood case with a black beauty box.