新版 $2 流通硬幣慶祝因紐特人努南加特

加拿大皇家造幣廠正在發行新的 2 美元紀念流通硬幣，邀請所有居住在加拿大的人們慶祝因紐特人努南加特 (Inuit Nunangat)

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $2 commemorative circulation coin as an invitation to all people living in Canada to celebrate Inuit Nunangat. This coin is also an invitation to learn more about the distinct ways of life and culture of Inuit thriving in this vast northern homeland. In a first for a Canadian circulation coin, four different artists, each representing one of the four regions of Inuit Nunangat, have collaborated on designing its reverse. On the coin, Inuit unity is symbolized through the four artists' joint representation of the story of Nuliajuk, spirit of the sea, and through an ulu representing each of their homes within the Inuit homeland. This coin will begin circulating as of today.

安大略省渥太華，2024 年11 月5 日/美通社/ -- 加拿大皇家鑄幣廠正在發行新的2 美元紀念流通硬幣，邀請所有居住在加拿大的人們慶祝因紐特人努南加特(Inuit Nunangat )。這枚硬幣也邀請您進一步了解在這片廣闊的北方家園蓬勃發展的因紐特人的獨特生活方式和文化。這是加拿大流通硬幣的第一次，四位不同的藝術家（各自代表因紐特努南加特四個地區之一）合作設計了背面。在硬幣上，四位藝術家共同描繪了海洋之神努利亞朱克的故事，並以烏魯代表了因紐特人家園中的每個家園，象徵著因紐特人的團結。該硬幣將從今天開始流通。

"Nuliajuk's story is one of the most important in Inuit culture, and we are excited that she will now be honored in Canadian currency, the way we have honored her in our hearts and imaginations since time immemorial. Congratulations on a beautiful design by Mary Okheena, Charlotte Karetak, Thomassie Mangiok, and Tegan Voisey. We are also proud of this work in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mint, who have collaborated with Inuit on this project in a genuine and respectful manner," said Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.

「Nuliajuk 的故事是因紐特文化中最重要的故事之一，我們很高興她現在將以加拿大貨幣來紀念，這是我們自古以來在心中和想像中紀念她的方式。祝賀 Mary Okheena 的精美設計、夏洛特·卡雷塔克(Charlotte Karetak)、托馬斯西·曼吉奧克(Thomassie Mangiok) 和泰根·沃伊西(Tegan Voisey) 與加拿大皇家鑄幣廠合作開展這項工作，他們以真誠和尊重的方式與因紐特人合作，」因紐特人Tapiriit 總裁Natan Obed 說。加那民。

"Walking the path of reconciliation includes honouring the rich cultural contributions of Indigenous Peoples," said the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. "Inuit have called the North home for time immemorial, and it is fitting that the toonie-whose iconic polar bear has long spotlighted the Arctic-will now share the vibrant Inuit culture and distinct ways of life in Inuit Nunangat with all Canadians."

「走和解之路包括尊重原住民豐富的文化貢獻，」副總理兼財政部長克里斯蒂亞·弗里蘭閣下說道。 「自古以來，因紐特人就將北方稱為家園，而圖尼——它的標誌性北極熊長期以來一直是北極的焦點——現在將與所有加拿大人分享充滿活力的因紐特文化和因紐特努南加特獨特的生活方式，這是很合適的。

The artwork appearing on the reverse of the 2024 $2 circulation coin celebrating Inuit Nunangat (ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᑦ) is the creation of Tegan Voisey (Makkovik, Nunatsiavut), Thomassie Mangiok (Ivujivik, Nunavik), Charlotte Karetak (Arviat, Nunavut) and Mary Okheena (Ulukhaktok, Inuvialuit Settlement Region). The inner core of the coin features an image of Nuliajuk, spirit of the sea, wearing an atigi (parka), and clockwise from Nuliajuk are a walrus, two beluga whales, a seal, and an arctic char. On the right of the outer ring appear four different artistic interpretations of uluit (knives), whose appearance is derived from the traditional shape for uluit found in each region, and that act as each of the artist's signatures. The inscription "Inuit Nunangat" appears on the left. The coin's obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

2024 年2 美元流通硬幣背面出現的慶祝因紐特人努南加特(ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᑦ) 的藝術品是Tegan Voisey（努納齊亞武特地區Makkovik）、Thomassie Mangiok（努納伊武吉未克）、維克伊武吉未克）、維克伊武吉未克Charlotte Karetak（努納武特地區阿爾維亞特）和Mary Okheena（烏魯哈克托克，因紐瓦魯特定居點）。硬幣的內核是穿著 atigi（派克大衣）的海洋之神 Nuliajuk 的圖像，從 Nuliajuk 順時針方向是一隻海象、兩隻白鯨、一隻海豹和一條北極紅點鮭。外圈右側出現四種不同藝術詮釋的uluit（刀），其外觀源自於每個地區的uluit傳統形狀，並作為每位藝術家的簽名。左側刻有「因紐特人努南加特」字樣。硬幣的正面是加拿大藝術家史蒂文·羅薩蒂 (Steven Rosati) 創作的國王查理三世陛下的肖像。

More information on the meaning of these designs and the story of Inuit Nunangat can be found at www.mint.ca/IN.

有關這些設計的含義和因紐特人 Nunangat 故事的更多信息，請訪問 www.mint.ca/IN。

"We are thankful to have been given the opportunity to work with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and four talented Inuit artists to celebrate Inuit Nunangat on a new circulation coin," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "Collaborating with the communities to tell their story is how we at the Royal Canadian Mint seek to engage all people living in Canada, and we are pleased to share Inuit stories far and wide by celebrating Inuit Nunangat in this way."

加拿大皇家造幣廠總裁兼執行長瑪麗·勒梅(Marie Lemay) 表示：「我們很高興有機會與因紐特人Tapiriit Kanatami 和四位才華橫溢的因紐特藝術家合作，在新的流通硬幣上慶祝因紐特人努南加特(Inuit Nunangat)。 「與社區合作講述他們的故事是我們加拿大皇家造幣廠尋求吸引所有居住在加拿大的人們的方式，我們很高興透過這種方式慶祝因紐特人努南加特，與全世界分享因紐特人的故事。

Limited to a mintage of three million coins, of which two million will be coloured, this new $2 circulation coin will begin circulating on November 7. It will reach Canadians through their change as bank branches and businesses replenish their inventories of $2 coins.

這款新的2 美元流通硬幣限量發行300 萬枚，其中200 萬枚為彩色硬幣，將於11 月7 日開始流通。的方式到達加拿大人手中。

The coloured and uncoloured circulation coin are also available in 15,000 coloured and 10,000 uncoloured limited-edition special wrap rolls of 25 uncirculated coins each, retailing for $79.95 CAD.

彩色和無色流通硬幣還有 15,000 枚彩色和 10,000 枚無色限量版特殊包裝卷，每卷 25 枚未流通硬幣，零售價為 79.95 加幣。

These collectibles can be ordered as of today by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or online at www.mint.ca. They are also available at the Royal Canadian Mint's Winnipeg boutique, as well as through the Mint's global network of dealers and distributors, including participating Canada Post outlets.

從今天起，您可以致電 1-800-267-1871（加拿大）、1-800-268-6468（美國）或在線訪問 www.mint.ca 聯繫造幣廠訂購這些收藏品。它們還可以在加拿大皇家造幣廠的溫尼伯精品店以及造幣廠的全球經銷商和分銷商網路（包括參與的加拿大郵政網點）購買。

About the Royal Canadian Mint

關於加拿大皇家鑄幣廠

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as well as Canada's prestigious military and civilian honours. As an established London and COMEX Good Delivery refiner, the Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold

加拿大皇家造幣廠是負責鑄造和分銷加拿大流通硬幣的皇家公司。該造幣廠是世界上最大、用途最廣泛的造幣廠之一，生產屢獲殊榮的收藏幣、市場領先的金銀產品以及加拿大享有盛譽的軍事和民用榮譽。作為一家成熟的倫敦和 COMEX 合格交割精煉廠，造幣廠還提供全系列的一流黃金