新版 50 美分硬幣紀念 NAIDOC 成立 50 週年

澳洲皇家造幣廠今天推出了紀念全國原住民和島民日紀念委員會 (NAIDOC) 成立 50 週年的新版 50 分硬幣。

New 50 cent coins have been unveiled to mark the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC.

新版 50 美分硬幣已推出，以紀念 NAIDOC 成立 50 週年。

Despite not being released to the public just yet, the coins are already selling for a premium price online.

儘管尚未向公眾發行，但這些硬幣已經在網上以高價出售。

Aussies will be able to get their hands on the 2024 50 cent Coloured Frosted NAIDOC Week this week. Just 50,000 of the coins, which were designed by Dagoman, Wardaman, Gurindji artist Cortney Glass, have been minted.

澳洲人本週將能夠買到 2024 年 50 美分彩色磨砂 NAIDOC 週。由 Dagoman、Wardaman、Grindji 藝術家 Cortney Glass 設計的硬幣僅鑄造了 50,000 枚。

The obverse of the coin features the effigy of King Charles, while the reverse features the number 50, along with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and a gathering of 10 individuals in blue to represent the coming together of the committee.

硬幣的正面是查爾斯國王的肖像，反面是數字 50，以及原住民和托雷斯海峽島民的旗幟，以及 10 名身著藍色衣服的人聚集在一起，代表委員會的聚集。

Co-chair of the National NAIDOC Committee Aunty Lynette Riley said the coin was a special keepsake of the significant milestone.

國家 NAIDOC 委員會聯合主席 Lynette Riley 阿姨表示，這枚硬幣是紀念這一重要里程碑的特殊紀念品。

“Fifty years of NAIDOC being coordinated by an all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee is significant in the recognition and empowerment of Indigenous people to control the messages, through the themes we want Australia to focus on and learn about through our directions,” Riley said.

「五十年來，NAIDOC 由所有原住民和托雷斯海峽島民委員會進行協調，這對於承認原住民並賦予其權力來控制資訊具有重要意義，透過我們希望澳洲關注的主題並透過我們的指示來了解這些主題，」賴利說。

“The coin image selected by Cortney epitomises what NAIDOC is about, through the listing of all the themes from 1972, surrounded by artwork which emphasises culture as our foundation for who we are; and the ongoing struggles in fighting for Indigenous rights and that this is done in solidarity.”

「Cortney 選擇的硬幣圖像集中體現了 NAIDOC 的內涵，透過列出 1972 年以來的所有主題，周圍的藝術品強調文化是我們的基礎；以及為原住民權利而進行的持續鬥爭，這是團結一致完成的。

NAIDOC Week is observed annually from the first Sunday of July. It celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.

NAIDOC 週每年從 7 月的第一個星期日開始舉行。它慶祝原住民和托雷斯海峽島民的歷史、文化和成就。

The Royal Mint said the coins would serve as a “memento for Indigenous Australia”. Plus, as a “rarely produced” coloured 50 cent coin, the Mint said it would be a “must-have” for collectors.

皇家造幣廠表示，這些硬幣將作為「澳洲原住民的紀念品」。此外，作為一枚「罕見生產」的 50 美分彩色硬幣，造幣廠表示這將是收藏家的「必備品」。

The rarity and low mintage of the coin appears to have already pushed up prices.

硬幣的稀有性和低發行量似乎已經推高了價格。

The 50 cent coin is available to purchase for $20 but some sellers are offering them up for far more online.

50 美分的硬幣售價 20 美元，但一些賣家在網路上以更高的價格出售。

Despite not being released yet, the coins are being listed for up to $149 each on eBay as pre-sale purchases. That’s more than seven times their RRP.

儘管尚未發布，但這些硬幣在 eBay 上的預售價格為每枚 149 美元。這是他們建議零售價的七倍多。

From 8:30am today, Aussies can enter an online EQL ballot to go in the draw to buy one of the coins. The winners will be notified within 24 hours.

從今天上午 8:30 開始，澳洲人可以參加線上 EQL 投票，參加抽獎購買其中一枚代幣。獲獎者將在 24 小時內收到通知。

From 8:30am tomorrow, the coin will be available for sale through the Mint’s Contact Centre, coin shop and participating authorised distributors.

從明天上午 8:30 開始，硬幣將透過造幣廠聯絡中心、硬幣商店和參與的授權經銷商出售。