皇家造幣廠推出以紅箭和伊莉莎白女王為主題的新硬幣設計

收藏家們正在儘早關註一些將在兩年後為特殊紀念幣增光添彩的設計。

The Royal Mint has unveiled the designs for five new coins set to be released in 2025, featuring the Red Arrows and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

英國皇家造幣廠公佈了將於 2025 年發行的五枚新硬幣的設計，其中包括紅箭和伊麗莎白女王的母親。

Collectors are getting an early look at some of the designs that will grace special commemorative coins in two years’ time. The Royal Mint’s 2025 annual set, which enthusiasts can look forward to next week, presents fresh imagery for the 50p, £2 coin and £5 coin.

收藏家們正在儘早關註一些將在兩年後為特殊紀念幣增光添彩的設計。英國皇家造幣廠的 2025 年年度套裝為 50 便士、2 英鎊和 5 英鎊硬幣提供了新鮮的圖案，愛好者可以期待下週的到來。

Honouring a dual occasion, two 50p pieces will mark the 60th anniversary of the inaugural Red Arrows performance and pay tribute to key figures of the Second World War.

為了紀念雙重意義，兩幅 50 便士的作品將紀念紅箭樂隊首次演出 60 週年，並向第二次世界大戰的關鍵人物致敬。

Additionally, two novel £2 coins will observe both the bicentenary of the birth of modern railways and the establishment of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. A celebratory £5 coin aims to encapsulate the life and legacy of the Queen Mother.

此外，兩枚2英鎊的新穎硬幣將紀念現代鐵路誕生二百週年紀念和倫敦格林威治皇家天文台的建立。一枚 5 英鎊的紀念幣旨在紀念太后的一生和遺產。

Available from January 2 on the Royal Mint website, the 2025 collectable sets will come in various precious metal and base proof finishes, with prices opening at £39.50. Each coin will also be offered for individual purchase throughout the year of 2025.

2025 年收藏版套裝將於 1 月 2 日起在皇家造幣廠網站上發售，將採用各種貴金屬和底色飾面，起價為 39.50 英鎊。每枚硬幣也將在 2025 年全年可供個人購買。

"Highly anticipated by collectors, the 2025 annual set brings together a special selection of commemorative coins," said Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint.

英國皇家造幣廠紀念幣總監麗貝卡·摩根 (Rebecca Morgan) 表示：“2025 年紀念幣套裝匯集了一系列特別精選的紀念幣，受到收藏家的高度期待。”

"From celebrating the world-renowned Red Arrows for their precision flying and intricate formations to commemorating the life and legacy of the Queen Mother, each coin has been meticulously designed and crafted to serve as a permanent reminder of these moments in British history and can be treasured for generations."

「從慶祝世界著名的紅箭隊精確的飛行和複雜的隊形，到紀念太后的一生和遺產，每一枚硬幣都經過精心設計和製作，以永久提醒人們英國歷史上的這些時刻，世代珍藏。

The 2025 annual set designs include:

2025 年年度佈景設計包括：

– Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother £5 coin

– 伊莉莎白女王，太后 5 英鎊硬幣

Marking 125 years since the birth of the Queen Mother, the coin depicts a portrait that formed part of a design marking her 80th birthday in 1980.

這枚硬幣紀念太后誕辰 125 週年，其肖像是 1980 年紀念太后 80 歲生日設計的一部分。

– 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich £2 coin

– 格林威治皇家天文台成立 350 週年 2 英鎊硬幣

Commissioned by King Charles II in 1675, the Royal Observatory has been dedicated to improving sea navigation and timekeeping.

皇家天文台於 1675 年由國王查理二世委託建造，一直致力於改善海上導航和計時。

The coin’s design that features the Shepherd Gate Clock, the constellation Ursa Minor, the star Polaris and the Prime Meridian shown on a globe. The coin also includes the edge inscription: "Perfecting the art of navigation."

硬幣的設計以牧羊人門時鐘、小熊星座、北極星和地球儀上顯示的本初子午線為特色。硬幣還包括邊緣銘文：“完善航海藝術”。

– 200 years of the modern railway £2 coin

– 現代鐵路200年2英鎊硬幣

On September 27 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 transported hundreds of passengers in England for 26 miles between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton.

1825 年 9 月 27 日，喬治史蒂芬森 (George Stephenson) 的蒸汽機車 1 號在英格蘭運送了數百名乘客，往返於希爾登、達靈頓和斯托克頓之間 26 英里。

The coin’s design celebrates the journey 200 years ago and features the inscription: "Active locomotion No 1."

該硬幣的設計旨在慶祝 200 年前的旅程，並刻有銘文：「Active locomotion No 1」。

– Red Arrows 50p coin

– 紅箭 50 便士硬幣

Next year will mark 60 years since the first Red Arrows display, with a commemorative coin depicting the Red Arrows in flight, portraying their speed and agility.

明年將紀念紅箭首次展示 60 週年，紀念幣將描繪飛行中的紅箭，展現它們的速度和敏捷性。

The reverse side of the coin showcases three of the Red Arrows' BAE Systems Hawk T1 aircraft, complete with the colourful trails that are a signature of their aerial displays.

硬幣的反面展示了紅箭隊的三架 BAE Systems Hawk T1 飛機，其彩色軌跡是其空中表演的標誌。

The 50p coin, part of the Stories of the Second World War collection, features the 1939-45 star, defence medal and war medal.

這枚 50 便士硬幣是第二次世界大戰故事系列的一部分，上面有 1939-45 年的星星、國防獎章和戰爭獎章。

These medals, awarded to millions for their service during the war, symbolise the unique experiences of the Second World War, according to the Mint.

據造幣廠稱，這些獎章是頒發給數百萬人以表彰他們在戰爭期間的貢獻，象徵著第二次世界大戰的獨特經歷。

From January 4, visitors to the Royal Mint Experience in South Wales will have the chance to strike a £2 coin dated 2025.

從 1 月 4 日起，參觀南威爾斯皇家造幣廠體驗館的遊客將有機會鑄造一枚 2025 年 2 英鎊的硬幣。

This £2 coin is adorned with a rose representing England, a daffodil for Wales, a thistle for Scotland and a shamrock for Northern Ireland.

這枚 2 英鎊的硬幣上裝飾著代表英格蘭的玫瑰、代表威爾斯的水仙、代表蘇格蘭的薊花和代表北愛爾蘭的三葉草。