皇家造幣廠發行紀念幣紀念羅莎琳德富蘭克林的遺產

為紀念英國化學家羅莎琳德富蘭克林 (Rosalind Franklin) 100 歲生日，推出了 50 便士紀念幣。該設計融合了富蘭克林的名字和開創性的“照片 51”，展示了她在 1952 年拍攝的 DNA X 射線衍射圖像。

Royal Mint Honors Rosalind Franklin with Commemorative Coin on Centenary

英國皇家鑄幣廠向羅莎琳德富蘭克林百年紀念幣致敬

In commemoration of what would have been British chemist Rosalind Franklin's 100th birthday, the Royal Mint has unveiled a commemorative 50p coin bearing her name and an iconic image.

為了紀念英國化學家羅莎琳德富蘭克林 (Rosalind Franklin) 的 100 歲生日，英國皇家造幣廠推出了一枚印有她名字和標誌性圖像的 50 便士紀念幣。

The coin features Franklin's name alongside Photograph 51, an X-ray diffraction image of DNA that she captured in 1952 with scientist Raymond Gosling at King's College London. This groundbreaking image played a crucial role in unraveling the double helix structure of DNA.

硬幣上有富蘭克林的名字和照片 51，這是她 1952 年與倫敦國王學院科學家雷蒙德·高斯林一起拍攝的 DNA X 射線衍射圖像。這個開創性的圖像在解開 DNA 雙螺旋結構方面發揮了至關重要的作用。

The coin's design, crafted by Royal Mint graphic designer David Knapton, captures the essence of the era through meticulous printing techniques. Knapton's ingenuity is evident in his creative adaptation of Photograph 51, ensuring its effective presentation on the currency.

該硬幣的設計由皇家造幣廠平面設計師 David Knapton 精心設計，透過細緻的印刷技術捕捉了時代的精髓。 Knapton 的獨創性體現在他對 Photo 51 的創意改編，確保了其在貨幣上的有效呈現。

"A straightforward replication wouldn't have worked," Knapton explained. "I opted to emulate the printing methods of the time. Aligning the final letters of Rosalind and Franklin with the addition of an 'A' to form 'DNA' was a pivotal moment in the design process."

「簡單的複製是行不通的，」納普頓解釋道。 “我選擇模仿當時的印刷方法。將羅莎琳德和富蘭克林的最後一個字母與添加的“A”對齊以形成“DNA”是設計過程中的關鍵時刻。”

Franklin's remarkable contributions to science included pioneering the use of X-ray diffraction and playing an instrumental role in the discovery of DNA's double helix structure. Her illustrious career was tragically cut short by ovarian cancer at the age of 37.

富蘭克林對科學的傑出貢獻包括率先使用 X 射線衍射，並在發現 DNA 雙螺旋結構中發揮了重要作用。她輝煌的職業生涯在37歲時因卵巢癌不幸結束。

To honor Franklin's legacy, the Royal Mint has gifted her sister, Jenifer Glynn, with a silver proof edition of the coin. This commemorative gesture coincides with what would have been Franklin's 100th birthday on July 25.

為了紀念富蘭克林的遺產，皇家造幣廠向她的妹妹珍妮佛格林贈送了精製銀幣。這場紀念活動恰逢 7 月 25 日富蘭克林誕辰 100 週年。

This commemorative coin marks the second installment in the Royal Mint's Innovation in Science series, with the inaugural coin dedicated to renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.

這枚紀念幣標誌著皇家造幣廠科學創新系列的第二枚，第一枚紀念幣是獻給著名物理學家史蒂芬‧霍金。

Clare Maclennan, Divisional Director of Commemorative Coin at the Royal Mint, hailed the significance of the tribute: "This 50p coin serves as a profound testament to a scientist whose work paved the way for one of the 20th century's most groundbreaking discoveries."

英國皇家造幣廠紀念幣部主任克萊爾·麥克倫南(Clare Maclennan) 讚揚了此次致敬的意義：「這枚50 便士的硬幣是對一位科學家的深刻證明，他的工作為20 世紀最具突破性的發現之一鋪平了道路。

Professor Ed Byrne, President and Principal of King's College London, where Franklin conducted her groundbreaking research, expressed his delight: "It is a tremendous honor for Rosalind to be formally recognized for her exceptional contributions. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of students and researchers at King's and beyond."

富蘭克林在倫敦國王學院進行了開創性的研究，該學院院長兼校長埃德·伯恩教授表達了他的喜悅之情：「羅莎琳德因其傑出貢獻而得到正式認可，感到非常榮幸。她的遺產繼續激勵著一代又一代的學生和研究人員在國王學院及其他地方。

Rosalind Franklin's pioneering spirit and scientific brilliance have left an enduring mark on the world. This commemorative coin stands as a testament to her extraordinary achievements and the transformative impact of her work on our understanding of the fundamentals of life.

羅莎琳德·富蘭克林的開拓精神和科學天賦為世界留下了持久的印記。這枚紀念幣證明了她的非凡成就以及她的工作對我們對生命基本原則的理解所產生的變革性影響。