2023 - Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card – 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean Paul Riopelle

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.


SPECIFICATIONS
Product Number 208343
Mintage 50,000
Packaging Gift card packaging

$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 with selective colour
Weight 6.99 g
Diameter 28 mm
Edge Interrupted serrations
Finish Circulation
Artist Jean Paul Riopelle (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

$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)

1 dollar
Composition Three-ply brass finish plated steel
Weight 6.27 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Edge Plain
Finish BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)

50 cents
Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight 6.9 g
Diameter 27.13 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Artist Alisha Giroux (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

25 cents
Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 23.88 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)

10 cents
Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight 1.75 g
Diameter 18.03 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)

5 cents
Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight 3.95 g
Diameter 21.2 mm
Edge Plain
Finish BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)