The 2010 film “Dear John,” starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, is based on the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name.
Coins play a significant role in the film’s narrative:
- John’s father (Mr. Tyree), is a coin collector: He shows Savannah a Bryan Dollar, a campaign token issued in opposition to William Jennings Bryan in the 1896 presidential race.
- The “mule coin”: John’s father finds a rare misstruck “mule coin,” a prop created for the movie and not an actual coin.
- Symbolism of the coins:
– Initially, collecting coins was a way for John and his father to connect, but as John became a difficult teenager, he distanced himself from the hobby.
– Savannah’s ability to connect with Mr. Tyree through his coin collecting also helps John understand his father better.
– John keeps the mule coin as a “lucky piece” and uses it to make decisions, even after selling the rest of his father’s collection to help with Tim’s cancer treatment.
- The “Dear John” letter: The film’s title refers to the type of letter John receives from Savannah, informing him of her marriage to Tim.
- Reunion: After Tim’s death, John, now a civilian, sees Savannah at a coffee shop and they reunite.
In essence, the coins in “Dear John” represent the passage of time, the complex relationship between a father and son, and the sacrifices made for love and duty.
What was the coin in Dear John?
John sells his father’s coin collection (except the valuable mule coin that he found with his father years ago) to raise money to help with Tim’s cancer treatment, then he returns to the military, carrying the mule coin with him as a good luck charm.
How much was the coin worth in the Dear John movie?
The magazine cover shows the coin to be worth $4000, but the dealer suggests that he keep the coin as a family heirloom.
Where can I watch the Dear John coin movie?
You can buy “Dear John” on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home as download or rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home online.