1 kilo 2026 Tom Thomson: The Jack Pine Proof Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

The Jack Pine: A Canadian icon in relief.

In creating The Jack Pine (1916-17), Tom Thomson 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.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• 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.

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.

DID YOU KNOW?

Tom Thomson is considered a spiritual forerunner of Canada’s famed Group of Seven—he died three years (July 1917) before the group’s formation in 1920. Thomson’s work laid much of the stylistic groundwork for the Group of Seven, who shared his vision of a uniquely Canadian art style that celebrated Canada’s landscapes, framing them as central to our national identity.

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.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.