Description
This 2019 $20 fine silver rectangular coin is the second “Unexplained Phenomena” coin to be issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. On the night of October 4, 1967, residents of Shag Harbour, N.S. reported seeing four bright lights flashing in the sky. The strange object was flying low over the fishing village when it suddenly tilted to a 45-degree angle and dropped towards the water. What appeared to be a mysterious crash was labelled a UFO incident by Canadian authorities. Mintage is limited to just 4,000. GST/HST exempt.
The Design:
Black light-activated features set the mood for the Royal Canadian Mint’s re-telling of this unsolved mystery that prompted a government investigation. The vertical image is from the perspective of three fishermen who witness the incident. Experience the feeling of awe at the sight of the strange object crashing down off the coast of Nova Scotia, before disappearing and leaving only a trail of sulphurous-smelling yellow foam. With the use of the included black light flashlight the outline of a sci-fi worthy space craft is added to the four mysterious lights that were spotted in the sky.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
