The Jack Pine by Tom Thomson – 1 kilo Pure Gold Coin
The Jack Pine by Tom Thomson – 1 kilo Pure Gold Coin
About
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.
Special features
- A masterpiece of Canadian art. Discover the beauty of Tom Thomson’s The Jack Pine, one of Canada’s most iconic artworks, exquisitely captured in 99.99% pure gold.
- Renewed appreciation for details. 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.
- Tribute to Tom Thomson. Though his career was brief, Thomson greatly influenced Canadian art: he inspired the Group of Seven who pioneered a distinctly Canadian visual language, while his paintings—especially The Jack Pine—are among the most iconic images of Canada.
- A limited masterpiece. With only 75 coins minted, this pure gold collector’s item is more than a rare collectible—it represents a piece of Canada’s cultural heritage.
- Gold and silver. Struck here in 99.99% pure gold, 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 serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- No GST/HST.
Packaging
Your 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.
Features
A more textural approach
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.
Special packaging
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.
Specifications
Design & Artist
Reverse
Tom Thomson
Obverse
Steven Rosati
Your coin’s reverse features an engraved interpretation of one of Canada’s most well-known paintings, The Jack Pine by Canadian artist Tom Thomson (1877-1917). A lone, windswept pine is shown rising from rocky ground, silhouetted against a sunset over a lake in the Ontario wilderness. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
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