加拿大皇家鑄幣廠推出紀念加拿大皇家空軍成立 100 週年的流通硬幣

這枚硬幣描繪了上個世紀在支持加拿大皇家空軍方面發揮重要作用的飛機，在溫尼伯 17 Wing 舉行的儀式上揭幕

A new circulation coin from the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The coin was unveiled at a ceremony held at 17 Wing Winnipeg, at Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg. It will begin circulating as of September 18, 2024.

加拿大皇家鑄幣廠 (RCM) 推出了一款新的流通硬幣，紀念加拿大皇家空軍 (RCAF) 成立 100 週年。這枚硬幣在加拿大溫尼伯軍事基地 17 Wing Winnipeg 舉行的儀式上揭幕。它將於 2024 年 9 月 18 日開始流通。

“On the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, we pay tribute to the generations of Air Force members who dedicated their lives to defending our country and our freedom,” said Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

「在加拿大皇家空軍成立 100 週年之際，我們向一代又一代為保衛我們的國家和自由而奉獻一生的空軍成員致敬，」副總理兼財政部長克里斯蒂亞·弗里蘭 (Chrystia Freeland) 表示。

“I invite all Canadians to join in commemorating this proud history, the people who have served, and to celebrate the bright and promising future of the Royal Canadian Air Force.”

“我邀請所有加拿大人一起紀念這段光榮的歷史，紀念那些服役過的人們，並慶祝加拿大皇家空軍光明和充滿希望的未來。”

“The Royal Canadian Air Force belongs to all Canadians and in our centennial year, we are pleased to partner with the Royal Canadian Mint to showcase some of the aircraft that have contributed to training and security at home and around the world,” said LGen Eric Kenny, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

「加拿大皇家空軍屬於所有加拿大人，在我們成立一百週年之際，我們很高興與加拿大皇家造幣廠合作，展示一些為國內和世界各地的訓練和安全做出貢獻的飛機，」LGen Eric 說肯尼，加拿大皇家空軍司令。

“As Canadians go about their day, they will soon carry with them a reminder of the iconic aircraft that have carried our aviators past and present over the last century. Like a new coin, the future of Your Air Force is bright.”

「當加拿大人度過一天時，他們很快就會隨身攜帶這架標誌性的飛機，這些飛機在上個世紀載著我們的飛行員過去和現在。就像一枚新硬幣一樣，你們空軍的未來是光明的。

The reverse of this coin, designed by Canadian illustrator Pui Yan Fung, features stylized depictions of aircraft flown by RCAF personnel past and present.

這枚硬幣的反面由加拿大插畫家 Pui Yan Fung 設計，以風格化的方式描繪了過去和現在皇家空軍人員駕駛的飛機。

The inner core features the RCAF roundel above a Model H of the CC-130 Hercules, which has been the mainstay of the RCAF transport fleet for over 60 years; the upward angle of the Hercules is a nod to the RCAF motto, Sic itur ad astra (“Such is the pathway to the stars”).

內核的特點是 RCAF 圓盤位於 CC-130 Hercules 的 H 型上方，CC-130 Hercules 60 多年來一直是 RCAF 運輸機隊的中流砥柱；大力士的向上角度是對 RCAF 座右銘 Sic itur ad astra（“這就是通往星星的道路”）的致敬。

The double dates “1924 2024” appear beneath the soaring CC-130H.

雙日期“1924 2024”出現在翱翔的 CC-130H 下方。

Eight current and historical RCAF aircraft appear on the outer ring, from top to bottom: the Finch Mk. II, CSR-123 Otter, F-86 Sabre Mk. 6 and CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5 on the left side; and on the right, the CT-114 Tutor, CC-115 Buffalo, CF-188 Hornet and CH-146 Griffon helicopter.

外環上出現了八架當前和歷史上的皇家空軍飛機，從上到下：Finch Mk. II、CSR-123 水獺、F-86 軍刀 Mk. II 6 和 CF-100 加納克 Mk.6 5個在左側；右邊是 CT-114 Tutor、CC-115 Buffalo、CF-188 Hornet 和 CH-146 Griffon 直升機。

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Steven Rosati.

正面是由史蒂文·羅薩蒂設計的國王查理三世陛下的肖像。

“The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted to commemorate the RCAF’s first 100 years with a special circulation coin manufactured in Winnipeg, home to our circulation production facility and to one of the first air force bases in Canada,” said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.

“加拿大皇家造幣廠很高興通過在溫尼伯製造的特殊流通硬幣來紀念加拿大皇家空軍成立100 週年，溫尼伯是我們的流通生產設施的所在地，也是加拿大第一個空軍基地之一，”加拿大皇家造幣廠總裁兼執行長Marie Lemay 說。

“We are proud to have crafted a coin designed to capture many different chapters of RCAF history and helps recognize its members’ past and current contributions to national security.”

“我們很自豪能夠製作一枚硬幣，旨在記錄皇家空軍歷史的許多不同章節，並幫助表彰其成員過去和現在對國家安全的貢獻。”

The formal creation of the RCAF on April 1, 1924, equipped Canada with a permanent full-time air force. In the century since, it has supported Canada’s defence, contributed to international peacekeeping efforts, and fostered innovation in aviation.

1924 年 4 月 1 日，加拿大皇家空軍正式成立，為加拿大配備了一支永久的全職空軍。在接下來的一個世紀裡，它支持了加拿大的國防，為國際維和努力做出了貢獻，並促進了航空領域的創新。

Additionally, the RCAF continues to support search-and-rescue operations, serving as a lifeline for those in crisis in Canada and its surrounding waters. It has also supported domestic and international communities in the wake of natural disasters or other emergencies.

此外，加拿大皇家空軍繼續支持搜救行動，為加拿大及其周邊水域陷入危機的人們提供生命線。它還在自然災害或其他緊急情況發生後為國內和國際社會提供支援。

This press release was prepared and distributed by the Royal Canadian Mint.

本新聞稿由加拿大皇家鑄幣廠準備和分發。