The world’s first glow-in-the-dark floating coin made from seven ounces of silver has been created by the Mint of Poland for use in Cameroon.
The coin, called UFO MP-1766, has a hidden motor that uses its specially designed base to generate a magnetic field, allowing it to float.
According to Lukasz Karda, director of the Mint of Poland’s Technical and Production Planning Department, the glow is the result of fluorescent paint cured with UV light.
The incredible coin, commissioned by the Bank of Cameroon, is expected to be worth 1,766 Cameroonian Francs (approximately £2.30).
But according to the Mint, “the actual value is significantly higher than the face value.”
The coin, named UFO MP-1766, has a hidden motor that generates a magnetic field with the specially designed base that allows it to float.
The incredible coin, commissioned by the Bank of Cameroon, is expected to be worth 1,766 Cameroonian Francs (approximately £2.30).
Karda said: ‘We cannot simply create a currency that goes into official circulation, because only central banks have the right to issue money.
“That’s why there is a business model to connect with somewhat exotic foreign banks, in this case the Bank of Cameroon.”
Karda continued: “Our coin is the result of the hard work of a broad group of experts from the Mint of Poland who are able to implement the most ambitious concepts.
‘We set the UFO in motion thanks to the engine hidden inside.
‘The electromagnetic field created between the special stand and the said motor creates a kind of tunnel in which our spaceship floats in the air.’
According to Lukasz Karda, director of the Mint of Poland’s Technical and Production Planning Department, the glow is the result of fluorescent paint cured with UV light
Karda said: ‘We cannot simply create a currency that goes into official circulation, because only central banks have the right to issue money. Therefore, there is a business model to connect with somewhat exotic foreign banks, in this case the Bank of Cameroon.”
Karda continued: “The Mint of Poland’s pioneering project took its creators to a completely different level of coin art, both in terms of the use of modern technology and artistic vision.
‘In addition to implementing an original solution, the form and design are also worth mentioning.
‘To better emphasize the aesthetic values, digital printing and selective copper plating were used in the production process.
‘At first it sounded like a good joke, but with each passing day it became clear that we were up to the task.
“We found the right technology and it worked.”