Monthly Archives: September 2016

Only 4000 pieces ever minted! Its a phenomenon that seems mysterious, elusive and almost magical; the sight of a fireflys (Lampyridae) glow lighting up the darkness on a hot summer night is enchanting, and often evokes childhood memories of trying to catch one by a lake or while camping in a forest. In a unique celebration of a remarkable natural phenomenon in Canadas wilderness, this beautifully coloured coin recreates the magic of a fireflys glimmer on a moonlit night with the use of glow-in-the-dark technology. The entire reverse image by Canadian artist Ervin Molnar combines rich colours and detailed engraving to recreate the beauty of a moonlit night in the Canadian wilderness. Twilight brings tranquility to the forest, where a canoe has brought campers to rest along the shore for the night. There is an added element of magic in the warm night air as fireflies take flight and intermittently light up the darkness. In the foreground, two fireflies can be viewed up close and in great detail, with colour recreating their delicate wings and markings along their abdomen. But the full effect of the coin is best viewed in the dark after placing it in a light source for 30 to 60 seconds; photo-luminescent technology transports the viewer into the coins campsite by recreating the only sources of light: the enchanting spark of light emitted by the fireflies, along with the campfires amber flames and the bright full moon that are reflected on the still surface of the water. Photo-luminescent elements recreate the magic of seeing a firefly on a moonlit night in the Canadian wilderness. Detailed engraving and the use of colour on the entire reverse create a dazzling image, while Royal Canadian Mint-first, multi-coloured, glow-in-the-dark technology with variable intensity adds a beautiful glow to the moon, the fire and the fireflies. The effect occurs after placing the coin in a light source for 30 to 60 seconds, then bringing it into the dark to experience the sight of fireflies at a campsite even visible through the capsule! Crafted from 99.99% pure silver with a limited mintage of 4,000 worldwide. Makes the perfect gift for a nature lover, or for those who will revel in the innovative use of glow-in-the-dark technology. Composition 99.99% pure silver. Mintage 4,000. Weight (g) 62.7. Diameter (mm) 54. Artist Ervin Molnar. Packaging Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box. Finished size 88 mm x 88 mm. The item “2015 Canada Glow-In-The-Dark Moonlight Fireflies Silver Coin SOLD OUT at RCM” is in sale since Wednesday, March 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “thegreatcoin” and is located in Scarborough, Ontario. This item can be shipped to Canada, to United States, to Australia, to United Kingdom, to Germany.