英國皇家造幣廠將其評為「全國最具收藏價值的硬幣」——揭示了流通中最稀有的硬幣

英國皇家造幣廠的數據顯示了 2023 年每種硬幣的鑄造量，這表明最稀有的硬幣 15 年來首次發生變化。

The Royal Mint has named “the nation’s most collectable coin” - revealing which is the rarest in circulation.

英國皇家造幣廠將其命名為「全國最具收藏價值的硬幣」——表明這是流通中最稀有的硬幣。

figures from the Royal Mint show how many of each type of coin was minted in 2023, and the rarest coin has changed for the first time in 15 years.

英國皇家造幣廠的數據顯示了 2023 年每種類型硬幣的鑄造量，最稀有的硬幣 15 年來首次發生變化。

Since 2009 the “highly collectable” Kew Gardens 50p piece occupied the top spot as rarest count in circulation, with only 210,000 minted.

自 2009 年以來，「極具收藏價值」的邱園 50 便士硬幣一直佔據流通量最稀有的榜首，僅鑄造了 21 萬枚。

However as of 2023 that all changed after a run of coins was introduced by the Royal Mint to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation.

然而，到 2023 年，皇家造幣廠推出了一系列硬幣來慶祝國王查理三世加冕後，一切都改變了。

The Royal Mint often issues limited edition runs of coins into general circulation to mark special occasions or celebrate certain events.

皇家造幣廠經常發行限量版硬幣進行廣泛流通，以紀念特殊場合或慶祝某些事件。

The limited nature of these coins means they are often of great value to collectors - in the past rare 50 pence pieces have sold for as much as £950 to enthusiasts.

這些硬幣的限量性質意味著它們對收藏家來說往往具有巨大的價值 - 過去罕見的 50 便士硬幣對愛好者的售價高達 950 英鎊。

The publication of the 2023 mintage figures shows 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50p coins were minted, an even smaller run than the Kew Gardens 50p.

2023 年發行量​​數據顯示，大西洋鮭魚 50 便士硬幣的鑄造量為 20 萬枚，數量甚至比邱園 50 便士硬幣還要少。

New coins were minted across all denominations last year, from 1p up to £2 with designs highlighting Charles’ “passion for conservation and the natural world”.

去年鑄造了各種面額的新硬幣，從 1 便士到 2 英鎊不等，其設計強調了查爾斯「對保護和自然世界的熱情」。

The coin, a King Charles Atlantic Salmon 50p, has only been in circulation since November 2023 but its scarceness has proved a hit with collectors.

這枚硬幣是查爾斯王大西洋鮭魚 50 便士，自 2023 年 11 月才開始流通，但其稀缺性已受到收藏家的歡迎。

It is part of a set of eight new special coins released by the Royal Mint, reflecting the King's “passion for conservation and the natural world”.

它是皇家造幣廠發行的八枚新特殊硬幣中的一部分，反映了國王「對保護和自然世界的熱情」。

The coins featured the salmon, as well as a dormouse and bees, all favourites of the new monarch.

這些硬幣上有鮭魚、睡鼠和蜜蜂，這些都是新君主的最愛。

These were distributed to banks and post offices to make their way into the hands of the general public, the Independent reports.

據《獨立報》報道，這些錢被分發給銀行和郵局，然後進入公眾手中。

Atlantic Salmon 50p coins are currently selling on eBay for anywhere from £50 to well over £100.

目前，大西洋鮭魚 50 便士硬幣在 eBay 上的售價從 50 英鎊到 100 英鎊以上不等。

Rebecca Morgan, director of 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。”