I believe this to be the least desirable of the Group of 7 coins to date. The beautiful red leafs in the painting look like icicles or snow drifs in for foreground of the coin

deek

calgary, AB

I did not like this coin when i first saw it on the website. But after seeing it in person and in context with the painting. I like it, it makes more sense. They did a nice job of capturing enough of the painting and detail to capture the essence of MacDonald's painting.

A Wozney

British Columbia

At last, a welcome rooting--better in silver than in my lawn and garden--a superb glistening specimen, true to the artist's painting--indeed one of the finest designs in the series thus far!

Bob the Gardener

Rochester, NY

I have collected all 6 coins so far. I was a bit disappointed with number 5 and after reading some of the comments I was prepared to be disappointed again but when I saw this coin up close I actually find the rendition of this work quite pleasing. I certainly wouldn't rate it 3 or less but then art is in the eye of the beholder. I hope that #7 will top the first 6

DP

Mississauga

f one appreciates art in general, that person will realize that beautiful art is "in the eye of the beholder." Yes, the first few coins in the series were absolutely spectacular...it makes sense the first coin in a series will be special, and secondary market prices reflect that too. it also makes sense that perhaps some of the less spectacular, but still quality coins would not make first issue. This coin could certainly be categorized as abstract but still represents J.E.H.McDonald's impressionistic elements of the fall sumac...one of autumn's brilliant red trees. Art has many different styles and I believe the RCM is trying to diversify the series just as the Group of Seven produced several different styles. I bought this coin to keep my series complete. Sumacs is not spectacular but still artistic frosted silver.

Silver Horse

Winnipeg, Manitoba

I love the coin and I happen to love sumacs. They are absolutely beautiful trees, perhaps a weed tree, that grows fast and where you don't always want it but when the Fall arrives the colours are magnificent and their candles attract and feed the birds. Their red hot poker leaves are a delight to the eye, which I believe is why JEH MacDonald liked them so much. This coin doesn't have bright red leaves but I do see them when I look at this coin. To me, the coin honours the sumacs and the artist who painted them. Perhaps like to sumac itself, this coin is a bit of a weed coin and doesn't belong in this collection, but I am very glad it's there.

TKS

St. John's NL

Cannot believe the fall off in quality in this series. I have the first ones and love them and have given the Varley as a gift but the Guardian Coin was a mess and who knows what this is even supposed to be. Acorns ? A bowl of Raisin Bran ?

Snikt21

Ottawa, Canada

I personally don't find these coins attractive, you are better off buying the 1 ounce silver O Canada coins, they are more attractive in my opinion.

Aaron

Mississauga, ON

Another beautiful replication of Canada's ever-growing popular Group of Seven works of art. Each coin in this seven series set has been strikingly artistic and original. And, while this Sumacs coin (like previous coins )does not capture the entire original - it is a faithful reflection of the painter's rendition. The entire series to-date has been impressive, and a fantastic tribute to Canada's iconic Algonquin school of artists.

Alpha Collector

Toronto

This and the previous "Group of Seven" coins are not so attractive as the first few coins. This is the 6th of the 7 coins set. A bit disappointed about the overall design on these silver coins. Hope to see the last coin turn out more attractive. One good thing though is the Mint has kept these coin the same price.

Akela

Mississauga, ON