{"product_id":"clearance-2015-20-fine-silver-coin-tom-thomson-spring-ice-1916","title":"2015 1oz $20 TOM THOMSON: SPRING ICE FINE SILVER COIN (1916)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough distinctive brush strokes and bold colours, the oil paintings of Canadian artist Tom Thomson (1877-1917) transformed how Canada’s northern landscape was perceived at home and abroad. The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates one of Canada’s most influential artists of the early twentieth century by recreating details from this famous painting Spring Ice (1916).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SRP: $114.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Item Number: 150535\u003cbr\u003e UPC: 6-23932-07268-8\u003cbr\u003e Composition: 99.99% pure silver\u003cbr\u003e Mintage: 8,500\u003cbr\u003e Weight (g): 31.39\u003cbr\u003e Diameter (mm): 38\u003cbr\u003e Face Value: $20\u003cbr\u003e Finish: Proof with gold plating\u003cbr\u003e Edge: Artist\u003cbr\u003e Serrated: Tom Thomson\u003cbr\u003e Packaging: Maroon clamshell with standard beauty box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is only the second time that Thomson’s artwork is featured on a coin, and a rare opportunity to own expertly engraved renditions of well-known Thomson paintings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach brushstroke from the painting has been recreated through expert engraving, which exemplifies the Royal Canadian Mint engravers’ extraordinary level of precision and craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful and valuable addition to any nature-,Canadian art- or history-themed collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA magnificent gift or collectible item for art appreciators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This coin offers an engraved recreation of Tom Thomson’s landscape paintings: a one-ounce 99.99% fine silver coin featuring Spring Ice (1916). These smaller-scale renditions boast an astonishing amount of detail. Precision engraving masterfully recreates every brushstroke from the original canvases, with beautiful detailing and raised elements that recapture the depth and subtleties of Thomson’s work: the crispness of a spring day in the wilderness lends itself well to the silver coin, with leafless trees set against the open water that still carries some icy evidence of winter on its surface.\u003cbr\u003e Tom Thomson, Spring Ice (1916)\u003cbr\u003e Photo © National Gallery of Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176258076804,"sku":"150535","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/20_Silver_Tom_Thomson_REV__53542.1440467260.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759527527","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/clearance-2015-20-fine-silver-coin-tom-thomson-spring-ice-1916","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}