Per the Royal Canadian Mint, the nurse described seeing a "large saucer-shaped craft with a glass-like dome top. Inside the object, which was estimated to be 50 feet (15 metres) in diameter and illuminated from the bottom, two male-like figures clad in dark cloth appeared to be standing in front of a large panel."
1 oz. Pure Silver Glow-in-the-Dark Coin – Canada’s Unexplained Phenomena: The Duncan Incident The Royal Canadian Mint
The coin's colour-over-engraved reverse depicts this very story and glimmers when viewed under a black light, which is included in your purchase.
Designed by Canadian artist Patrick Bélanger, the reverse of the rectangular Canadian coin features a stunned nurse looking out into the night sky only to be met with a brightly illuminated spacecraft. "The design ... is arguably one of my favourites so far," Bélanger said.
"The contrast of the drab hospital room against the bright lights outside the window gave the coin a mysterious feel to it... and I am loving it!"
1 oz. Pure Silver Glow-in-the-Dark Coin – Canada’s Unexplained Phenomena: The Duncan Incident The Royal Canadian Mint
The obverse of the Canadian coin features Susanna Blunt's effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.
With a mintage of 6,500, the coin weighs over 31 grams and has a diameter of 49.80 mm by 28.60 mm. While its face value is $20, it will cost you slightly more to get your hands on the new coin.
Canadian coin collectors can purchase the rectangular glow-in-the-dark coin on the Royal Canadian Mint's website for $139.95. When purchased, your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
1 oz. Pure Silver Glow-in-the-Dark Coin – Canada’s Unexplained Phenomena: The Duncan Incident The Royal Canadian Mint
Collectors have already gotten their hands on the new coin, calling it "very unique and wonderful."
"Took advantage of the Black Friday sale and treated myself to a little gift. I received this coin in the mail today, it arrived so fast! I didn't realize it also came with a blacklight which I thought was cool. My kiddo was super excited to turn off the lights and shine the UV on it," one reviewer wrote.
As of February 8, 2024, the collector's coin has been marked as "sold out."
This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
- Canada Has A New $1 Coin & The Loonie Is Made Up Of Pure Silver (PHOTOS) ›
- Canada Has A New $50 Coin Made Of Pure Gold & It's Gleaming (PHOTOS) ›
- Canada Has A New $250 Coin Made Of Pure Silver & It's A Monochromatic Dream (PHOTOS) ›
- Canada Has A New $200 Coin & It's Made Of Platinum Plated Pure Gold (PHOTOS) ›
- These 7 New Canadian Coins From The Mint Are Unlike Any Released Before - MTL Blog ›
1/4 oz. Pure Silver — Lunar Year of the DragonThe Royal Canadian Mint
1/4 oz. Pure Silver — Lunar Year of the DragonThe Royal Canadian Mint
1/4 oz. Pure Silver — Lunar Year of the DragonThe Royal Canadian Mint
$20 Pure Silver Hexagon CoinThe Royal Canadian Mint
$20 Pure Silver Hexagon CoinThe Royal Canadian Mint
$20 Pure Silver Hexagon CoinThe Royal Canadian Mint
The new $1 silver loonie. The Royal Canadian Mint.
The new $1 silver loonie. The Royal Canadian Mint.