On 6 April 1966, one of Australia's most extraordinary unexplained events unfolded in Westall, Victoria, when more than 200 students, teachers and local residents reportedly witnessed a mysterious flying object in the sky near Westall High School.

The object was described as a silver, saucer-shaped craft that moved rapidly across the sky before reportedly descending into a nearby field. Despite numerous eyewitness accounts and decades of speculation, the Westall UFO encounter remains one of Australia's most famous and enduring mysteries.

2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Westall UFO encounter, commemorating six decades of intrigue, investigation and fascination surrounding this remarkable event in Australian history.

This special Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin brings the mystery to life, featuring a striking holographic UFO hovering above a group of schoolchildren, surrounded by historic newspaper headlines from the time. The holographic finish creates a captivating rainbow effect across the spacecraft, adding an extraordinary visual element to the design.

A unique commemorative release celebrating the 60th anniversary of an event that continues to capture imaginations and remains one of Australia's most talked-about UFO encounters.