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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Yukon Encounter
2022 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.56 g |
| Size | 49.80 × 28.60 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#344575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
A large UFO hovering above a snow packed roadway. The depiction highlighted a 1996 unidentified flying object encounter that took place in Yukon, Canada and was observed by 31 witnesses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CANADA
Designer: Neil Hamelin
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 1996 Yukon "mothership" incident is our fifth UFO-themed story.December 11, 1996: On a clear, cloudless evening, a motorist driving along Fox Lake (Kwätän 'aya) on the Klondike Highway noticed an unusual bright light. As he approached, he saw a set of rectangular halos moving eastward across the sky. About half an hour later, motorists in two different cars also spot these rows of lights and get out of their vehicles to get a clearer view. Within minutes, the UFO was almost directly above one of the people watching, who recalled a great streak of white light emanating from the center of an object the size of a soccer field! Two other observers travelling in the other direction provide a similar description (to which flashing lights are added), while a sixth person speaks of multicoloured glows.
Earlier in the evening, four people heading north towards Carmacks had seen a UFO with three flashing orange lights and several small white glows forming an ellipse - a description consistent with that of a family of five who spotted the UFO from their home in Carmacks.
Near the village of Pelly Crossing, a trapper reported seeing the same rows of lights, as well as a luminescent green beam and two others that were rotating. Four women from a community college see the UFO during their break, and two other local witnesses compare the length of the beams to the width of the Great Cauldron.
Finally, in the village of Mayo, eight other people see the strange lights, including tourists staying at the hotel and several teenagers who also depicted the mysterious object as immense.
What did these people see? All we know is that a huge UFO, one of the most colossal ever reported, was seen by numerous witnesses that evening, and in a short space of time.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a black double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case is accompanied by a black protective box.
Interesting fact
The Yukon Encounter coin features a unique design that showcases the natural beauty of Yukon, Canada, with an image of a majestic moose in the foreground and a stunning mountain range in the background. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side highlights the Yukon's breathtaking landscape. This coin is a must-have for collectors and outdoor enthusiasts alike, serving as a reminder of the beauty and majesty of Canada's natural wonders.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Yukon Encounter) 2022 coin.
