Dubbed the
"Montréal Incident," this famous UFO sighting has been re-created on the
Royal Canadian Mint's fourth Unexplained Phenomena coin. Its colourful,
glow-in-the-dark design transports you to the rooftop pool at the Hôtel
Bonaventure Montréal on the night of November 7, 1990, when a
mysterious object suddenly appeared in the sky. On the coin, the UFO's
light beams are enhanced with black light paint technology, which is
activated by the flashlight that comes with your coin. The Royal
Canadian Mint even engineered a Fresnel optical effect that alters that
way light reflects on the coin, depending on your viewing angle—tilt the
coin and you'll see!
November 7, 1990, 7:20 p.m.: A tourist was enjoying a relaxing swim in
the rooftop pool of the Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal, when suddenly, green
and yellow light beams emanating from a large, metallic object lit up
the night sky. The woman alerted the lifeguard, who called the hotel's
security guard; soon, guests, hotel staff and management had gathered to
view this anomalous aerial object, which continued to hover in place.
When the light beams suddenly became brighter, police were called in.
Baffled, the first officer on the scene contacted his superiors, and
before long, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian military
and even NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) were
reportedly looking into this strange object. Sometime after 10 p.m.,
dense cloud cover obscured the view of the UFO, but photographs taken by
a journalist provide compelling physical evidence of this unexplained
phenomenon.
The reverse design by Canadian graphic design artist Patrick Belanger
features the artist's rendition of an aerial UFO phenomenon that
occurred on November 7, 1990 in Montréal, Que. The colourful image shows
the event from the perspective of those who spotted the object from the
rooftop pool at the Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal. The object's bright
light beams are amplified by black light paint technology and an
engineered Fresnel effect, which varies the intensity of reflected light
depending on the viewing angle. The obverse features a field pattern
and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Specifications:
Composition: 99.99% pure silver, with selective colour, Fresnel engraving and black light paint technology
Mintage: 5,000
Weight*: 31.56 g
Diameter: 102.1 mm
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Plain
Artist: Patrick Bélanger
Special Features:
• A Mint First: Fresnel Beams! On your coin's reverse, the UFO's light
beams are enhanced by a Fresnel optical effect—a first for the Royal
Canadian Mint! An array of features has been engineered in a way that
alters the way the light reflects off the coin, so that it appears to
move in, out and across the beams depending on your viewing angle.
• Black Light Technology: The UFO's bright light beams colourfully lit
up the night sky, and they certainly do on your coin's reverse. Your
coin comes with a black light flashlight that activates the embedded
black light paint technology, which emphasizes the outline of the UFO
and adds an intense, colourful glow to the light beams that are also
reflected on the pool surface.
• Like the 2019 coin that depicted the Shag Harbour Incident, this 1
oz. 99.99% pure silver rectangular coin features a vertical orientation
that emphasizes height. It shows the UFO hovering in place above the
rooftop pool of the 17-storey building, high above Montréal's busy
downtown core.
• The obverse's engraved field pattern is a nod to the reverse design,
and to the mysterious light beams that were observed by multiple
witnesses on the night of November 7, 1990.
• Collectors love a good UFO story. The proof? All previous coins in
the series sold out, and with a mintage of 5,000, this one is also
expected to sell out quickly.
• Whether you're fascinated by UFOs, or you just love a colourful coin
that tells a great story, this coin is for you. Crafted from 1 oz. of
99.99% pure silver, this rectangular coin is a fun addition to any
collection and makes a great gift.
Packaging:
Coin comes encapsulated and presented in a wood case with a black beauty box.
INCLUDES A BLACK LIGHT FLASHLIGHT (3 AAA Batteries are included): The
artistry of your coin can be appreciated in any light, but viewing it
under a black light activates the special technology!
Please note: lithium batteries can only be shipped within Canada and to the U.S.A .
When it is shipped international, the batteries will be removed!