While the first image is striking, it only gets better. A second image, one that only reveals itself under a blacklight, takes you back in time. The image transforms into a view of the meteorite that created the crater on its collision course with prehistoric Canada.
"It was an incredible amount of fun designing this coin and telling the story of pre and post impact of the Pingauluit Crater. I hope this coin will have a similar impact," Hamelin said.
The coin's reverse side in regular light (left) and under a blacklight (right).Royal Canadian Mint
The obverse of the coin features an effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. It also bears four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins over the years as well as the date range of her reign.
In order to view the meteorite, a blacklight flashlight is technically required. Luckily, the Royal Canadian Mint includes one with every purchase of the 2023 glow-in-the-dark coin. "Each coin comes with a black light flashlight: simply point the light at the coin for a few seconds to activate the embedded paint technology, and watch as the blue lake suddenly appears," says the Mint's website.
The coin's reverse side (left) and obverse side (right).Royal Canadian Mint
Collectors can also bask in further details of the coin, including a view of the moon with the Milky Way behind it, all of which glow when the blacklight technology is activated.
The coin itself is made up of 99.99% pure silver, with blacklight paint technology. It has a weight of 157.6 grams and a diameter of 65.25 millimetres.
While its face value is $50, it'll definitely cost you a bit more than that to get your hands on this special Canadian coin. The coin can be purchased via the Royal Canadian Mint website for $649.95.
This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
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The Canadian loonie and toonie with the new King Charles III effigy. The Royal Canadian Mint
The Canadian nickel and quarter featuring the effigy of King Charles III. The Royal Canadian Mint
A $50 pure silver commemorative Silver Maple Leaf (SML) bullion coin.
A $50 pure silver commemorative Silver Maple Leaf (SML) bullion coin.
The 2023 $50 1 ounce 99.99%Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single-Source Mine bullion coin.The Royal Canadian Mint.
The 2023 $50 1 ounce 99.99%Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single-Source Mine bullion coin.The Royal Canadian Mint.