皇家鑄幣廠發行 2 英鎊紀念幣紀念國家美術館二百週年

英國皇家造幣廠發行了一枚新的 2 英鎊硬幣，以紀念倫敦國家美術館成立二百週年。這枚硬幣由埃德溫娜·埃利斯(Edwina Ellis) 設計，上面刻有畫廊深受喜愛的柱子和銘文“Maiorvm Gloria Posteris Lvmen Est”，意思是“我們祖先的榮耀是我們後代的光明” 。這句話刻在美術館的天花板上，象徵著過去偉大的藝術家為未來的創作者提供的靈感。

Royal Mint Unveils Commemorative £2 Coin to Celebrate Bicentenary of London's National Gallery

皇家鑄幣廠推出 2 英鎊紀念幣，慶祝倫敦國家美術館二百週年

London - The Royal Mint has announced the release of a new commemorative £2 coin, designed by Edwina Ellis, to mark the bicentenary of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London.

倫敦 - 皇家造幣廠宣布發行由埃德溫娜·埃利斯設計的新版 2 英鎊紀念幣，以紀念倫敦特拉法加廣場國家美術館成立二百週年。

The coin features the Gallery's iconic columns and an inscription around the edge, "Maiorvm Gloria Posteris Lvmen Est," signifying the belief that the legacy of great artists inspires future generations. The same phrase is inscribed on the ceiling of the Gallery.

這枚硬幣的特色是畫廊的標誌性柱子和邊緣的銘文“Maiorvm Gloria Posteris Lvmen Est”，象徵著偉大藝術家的遺產激勵子孫後代的信念。同樣的短語也刻在畫廊的天花板上。

Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at the Royal Mint, expressed delight at the collaboration with the National Gallery. "This coin serves as a fitting tribute to the gallery's two centuries of preserving and showcasing world-renowned paintings," she said. "We hope collectors will cherish this miniature work of art."

英國皇家造幣廠紀念幣總監 Rebecca Morgan 對與國家美術館的合作表示高興。 「這枚硬幣是對畫廊兩個世紀以來保存和展示世界著名畫作的適當致敬，」她說。 “我們希望收藏家能夠珍惜這件微型藝術品。”

For two centuries, the National Gallery has been a renowned destination for art enthusiasts and artists alike. The bicentenary celebrations will include the inclusion of the £2 coin in a time capsule to be laid as part of the NG200 festivities.

兩個世紀以來，國家美術館一直是藝術愛好者和藝術家的著名目的地。二百週年慶祝活動將包括將 2 英鎊硬幣放入時間膠囊中，作為 NG200 慶祝活動的一部分。

The coin will be available in various versions, including gold, silver, and brilliant uncirculated, priced from £13. It is currently available for purchase on the Royal Mint website. Additionally, it was previously included in the Royal Mint's 2024 annual sets.

該硬幣有多種版本，包括金幣、銀幣和未流通的明亮幣，售價 13 英鎊起。目前可以在皇家造幣廠網站上購買。此外，它還曾被納入皇家造幣廠 2024 年年度套裝中。

This commemorative £2 coin joins the Royal Mint's range of coins celebrating significant British cultural institutions. In recent years, the Mint has issued coins commemorating the British Museum, the Royal Opera House, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, among others.

這枚 2 英鎊紀念幣加入了皇家造幣廠紀念英國重要文化機構的硬幣系列。近年來，造幣廠發行了紀念大英博物館、皇家歌劇院、皇家莎士比亞劇團等的硬幣。

The release of the National Gallery £2 coin highlights the enduring significance of the arts in British society and the Royal Mint's commitment to preserving and celebrating the nation's cultural heritage.

國家美術館 2 英鎊硬幣的發行凸顯了藝術在英國社會中的持久重要性以及皇家造幣廠對保護和慶祝國家文化遺產的承諾。