New Canadian Coin Glows in the Dark and Features an Unexplained Phenomenon

Royal Canadian Mint's latest design is out of this world: a $20 pure silver rectangular coin that glows in the dark.

The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled its latest design, and it's out of this world — literally.

The mint is now offering a $20 pure silver rectangular coin that glows in the dark, and it features a reverse design inspired by the Langenburg Event.

This unexplained phenomenon occurred on September 1, 1974, when a farmer swathing his fields near the town of Langenburg, Saskatchewan spotted five polished, steel-like objects shaped like saucers rotating and hovering above the ground. The objects then rose and disappeared.

An RCMP incident report noted that the objects left behind "five different distinct circles, caused by something exerting what had to be heavy air or exhaust pressure over the high grass."

Science writer and journalist Chris Rutkowski said that the 1974 event occurred years before "crop circles" were discovered in British fields several years later.

"RCMP investigation failed to definitively explain what the eyewitness had seen, nor what created the ‘UFO landing site,” Rutkowski added.

The incident drew local and international attention, and the new design is the latest addition to Canada's Unexplained Phenomena series. The seven coins are based on documented accounts of "strange encounters, occurrences and sightings across Canada."

Hepburn, the artist behind the coin's reverse design, said he tried to imagine the awe and disbelief the eyewitness must have felt as he went about his routine.

"The initial amazement must have quickly turned into fear as he grappled with the realization of what he was witnessing. Talk about a life-changing event," he said.

To add to the otherworldly effect, the coin also glows in the dark and comes with a backlight flashlight.

The obverse features King Charles III and was designed by Canadian portrait artist Steven Rosati.

Only 6,500 of these coins will be produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. If you want to own a small piece of Canada's extraterrestrial history, you can order the coin here for $139.95. Shipping starts on September 11.