2023 年 11 月鑄造的稀有大西洋鮭魚 50 便士硬幣現在是英國最受歡迎的硬幣

這枚硬幣背面刻有查爾斯國王肖像上的魚圖案，首次擊敗了極具收藏價值的 2009 年英國邱園 50 便士硬幣，首次登上榜首。

A Blackburn resident has listed one of the UK’s “most sought-after” coins on eBay for just £150.

一位布萊克本居民在 eBay 上列出了英國「最受歡迎」的硬幣之一，售價僅為 150 英鎊。

Minted in November 2023, the Atlantic Salmon 50p coin is now the rarest in circulation - with only 200,000 created.

大西洋鮭魚 50 便士硬幣於 2023 年 11 月鑄造，目前僅發行 20 萬枚，是流通中最稀有的硬幣。

It depicts the fish on the back of a portrait of King Charles, knocking the highly collectable 2009 Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot for the first time.

它在查爾斯國王肖像的背面描繪了這條魚，首次將極具收藏價值的 2009 年邱園 50 便士從冠軍寶座上擠了下來。

The eBay description states: “This rare 50p coin from 2023 features the Atlantic Salmon and is a must-have for any serious collector.

eBay 的描述稱：「這枚 2023 年發行的稀有 50 便士硬幣以大西洋鮭魚為特色，是任何嚴肅收藏家的必備品。

“With only 200,000 mintages, this coin is one of the most sought-after in decades.

「這枚硬幣的發行量僅為 20 萬枚，是幾十年來最搶手的硬幣之一。

“This coin is a great addition to any collection. Don’t miss your chance to own this stunning piece of British currency.”

「這枚硬幣是任何收藏的絕佳補充。不要錯過擁有這枚令人驚嘆的英國貨幣的機會。

The coin saw a major increase in value between June and December as its rarity became more well-known amongst coin collectors.

六月至十二月期間，隨著硬幣收藏家對它的稀有性越來越了解，該硬幣的價值大幅上漲。

And the prices continue to rise as collectors are becoming less willing to part with their historic coin.

隨著收藏家越來越不願意放棄他們的歷史硬幣，價格繼續上漲。

The 50p is the most collectable coin and has seen more than 100 different designs appear on its reverse (tails) since its introduction.

50 便士是最具收藏價值的硬幣，自推出以來，其反面（背面）出現了 100 多種不同的設計。

The Atlantic Salmon is the UK's rarest 50p (Image: Royal Mint/PA Wire)

大西洋鮭是英國最稀有的 50 便士（圖片來源：Royal Mint/PA Wire）

These include special designs for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and milestone Royal Occasions such as the King’s Coronation.

其中包括為 2012 年倫敦奧運會和殘奧會以及國王加冕典禮等具有里程碑意義的皇家場合進行的特別設計。

Rebecca Morgan, director of the commemorative coin at The Royal Mint said: “The releasing of mintage figures is an eagerly anticipated event among the coin collecting community – and this year is particularly exciting as we reveal the Atlantic Salmon as the rarest 50p in circulation.

英國皇家造幣廠紀念幣總監麗貝卡·摩根(Rebecca Morgan) 表示：「發行量數據的發布是硬幣收藏界熱切期待的事件，今年尤其令人興奮，因為我們公佈了流通中最稀有的50便士大西洋鮭魚版。

“For the first time in 15 years, the highly collectable Kew Gardens 50p loses its top spot as the rarest in circulation with the Atlantic Salmon 50p splashing its way to number one.

「15 年來，極具收藏價值的英國皇家植物園 50 便士首次失去了流通量最稀有的第一名，而大西洋鮭魚 50 便士則躍居第一。

“2023 marked pivotal changes for the nation’s coinage, including the introduction of coins celebrating King Charles III’s coronation entering circulation.

「2023 年標誌著國家硬幣的關鍵變化，包括慶祝國王查理三世加冕的硬幣進入流通。

"Finding these special designs, like the Atlantic Salmon, in your change is a win for all collectors.”

“在你的改變中找到這些特殊的設計，比如大西洋鮭魚，對所有收藏家來說都是一個勝利。”

Prices increased by £69.10 from £14.50 in June to £83.60 in December, a 477 per cent increase.

價格從 6 月的 14.50 英鎊上漲到 12 月的 83.60 英鎊，上漲了 69.10 英鎊，漲幅為 477%。

It is currently listed for £150 with a £3.50 delivery fee, which will be tracked.

目前標價為 150 英鎊，其中包括 3.50 英鎊的送貨費，具體費用將被追蹤。