「無辜」收藏家發現網路上以 10 倍面值出售未流通的 Bluey 硬幣，倉庫工人被指控

據稱，價值 63 萬澳元的稀有 Bluey 硬幣從悉尼一輛卡車後部被盜，原定於 9 月通過澳大利亞郵政向公眾公佈

Rare Bluey coins allegedly stolen from the back of a truck in Sydney were due to be released to the public through Australia Post in September.

據稱，雪梨一輛卡車後部被盜的稀有 Bluey 硬幣將於 9 月透過澳洲郵政向公眾公佈。

Now, a warehouse worker has been charged after an "innocent" collector was found selling the uncirculated coins online for 10 times their face value.

現在，一名「無辜」收藏家被發現在網路上以 10 倍面值的價格出售未流通的硬幣後，一名倉庫工作人員被指控。

NSW Police allege the worker stole packages containing 63,000 limited edition coins from a Weatherill Park warehouse, in Sydney's west, on June 23.

新南威爾斯州警方稱，這名工人於 6 月 23 日從雪梨西部的 Weatherill Park 倉庫偷走了裝有 63,000 枚限量版硬幣的包裹。

The coins were produced by the Royal Australian Mint and were out for distribution when they were allegedly snatched.

這些硬幣是由澳洲皇家造幣廠生產的，據稱在被搶走時正準備分發。

Some of the 500-kilogram haul of $1 coins were allegedly "offloaded immediately" online, with police confirming they came across a collector selling them for $10 online.

據稱，部分重達 500 公斤、價值 1 美元的硬幣在網上“立即卸載”，警方證實他們遇到了一名收藏家，在網上以 10 美元的價格出售這些硬幣。

Police said the seller had "innocently come into possession" of the coins, which have now been seized.

警方表示，賣家「無意中擁有」這些硬幣，現已被沒收。

Yahoo Finance found several advertisements for the uncirculated coins on eBay for between $12 and $25.

雅虎財經在 eBay 上發現了幾則未流通硬幣的廣告，售價在 12 至 25 美元之間。

Bluey coins have already proved to be popular, with the coloured 2024 Bluey Dollarbucks released in June skyrocketing in value after selling out.

事實證明，Bluey 硬幣很受歡迎，6 月發行的 2024 年 Bluey Dollarbucks 彩色硬幣在售罄後價格飆升。

Fans and avid collectors expressed outrage when supply of the three colourful coins featuring the Heeler family far outstripped the limited supply.

當以希勒家族為主題的三枚彩色硬幣的供應遠遠超過限量供應時，粉絲和狂熱的收藏家表示憤怒。

"Great system, all the flippers already have them listed on eBay. Those of us who actually want to collect them still miss out,” one person said.

「很棒的系統，所有的翻轉者都已經在 eBay 上列出了它們。我們這些真正想收集它們的人仍然錯過了，」一位人士說。

“This whole thing is an absolute disgrace Why can't every child have the chance to have the coins not just the rich, they are already on eBay for hundreds of dollars,” another said.

另一位網友表示：“這整件事絕對是恥辱，為什麼不是每個孩子都有機會擁有這些硬幣，而不僅僅是富人，它們已經在 eBay 上以數百美元的價格出售了。”

'In-demand' Bluey coins to be sold again

「受歡迎」的 Bluey 硬幣將再次出售

A spokesperson for the Royal Australian Mint told Yahoo Finance they could not comment on the ongoing investigation but confirmed the allegedly stolen coins were not the coloured 2024 Bluey Dollarbucks.

澳洲皇家造幣廠發言人告訴雅虎財經，他們無法對正在進行的調查發表評論，但證實據稱被盜的硬幣不是 2024 年 Bluey Dollarbucks 彩色硬幣。

Individual coins had been available for $20 each, while a full set was $55.

單枚硬幣的售價為每枚 20 美元，全套售價為 55 美元。

However, Yahoo Finance found three-coin sets selling for as much as $375. That's more than six times the coin set’s original price.

然而，雅虎財經發現三枚硬幣套裝的售價高達 375 美元。這是該套硬幣原價的六倍多。

Expert and collector Matt Thompson, of Thompson Coins, told Yahoo Finance the coloured coins were so valuable as they had such a low mintage, along with the huge popularity of the children's television program.

湯普森硬幣的專家兼收藏家馬特湯普森告訴雅虎財經，這些彩色硬幣非常有價值，因為它們的發行量如此之低，而且兒童電視節目非常受歡迎。

"The coloured release only had 30,000, but the ones being released in Australia Post will have a much higher mintage," he said.

「彩色版本只有 30,000 枚，但在澳洲郵政發行的發行量將會高得多，」他說。

"[The September release] are not coloured so not quite as rare or collectable. But, anytime there is Bluey involved, there's going to be a lot of demand."

“[9 月發布] 沒有著色，因此不太稀有或具有收藏價值。但是，只要有 Bluey 參與，就會有很多需求。”

Australia Post said it could not comment on the ongoing police investigation. But Yahoo Finance understands the uncoloured Bluey coins will still be released in September.

澳洲郵政表示無法對警方正在進行的調查發表評論。但雅虎財經了解到，未著色的 Bluey 硬幣仍將在 9 月發行。

A leaked staff memo showed 10 different types of Bluey coins - featuring characters like Bluey, Bingo, Frisky, Rad, Stripe and Nana - will be sold individually in a collectable sleeve for $10 each.

一份洩漏的員工備忘錄顯示，10 種不同類型的 Bluey 硬幣——包括 Bluey、Bingo、Frisky、Rad、Stripe 和 Nana 等角色——將裝在收藏套中單獨出售，每枚售價 10 美元。

They can also be purchased in a 10-coin tube for $29. That comes with a collectable folder.

也可以以 29 美元的價格購買 10 枚硬幣的管裝。附帶一個可收藏的文件夾。

Thompson said collectable coins can emerge online prior to release when licensed providers leak them.

湯普森表示，當獲得許可的提供者洩露這些硬幣時，可收藏的硬幣可能會在發行之前出現在網路上。

"It's not unheard of for people to break embargo and sell stuff to customers before the actual release," he said.

「人們在實際發布之前打破禁運並向客戶出售產品的情況並非聞所未聞，」他說。

Warehouse worker's arrest

倉庫工人被逮捕

Police received a report on July 12 and established Strike Force Bandit to investigate.

警方於7月12日接獲報案，成立Strike Force Bandit進行調查。

The tongue-in-cheek name is a reference to a character - the father, Bandit.

這個半開玩笑的名字是指一個角色──父親，強盜。

NSW Police executed a search warrant in Sefton on 31 July, when they allegedly found 189 unreleased limited edition Bluey coins.

新南威爾斯州警方於 7 月 31 日在塞夫頓執行搜查令，據稱發現了 189 枚未發行的限量版 Bluey 硬幣。

On Wednesday, another home in Westmead was searched. A 47-year-old man was arrested.

週三，韋斯特米德的另一處住宅遭到搜查。一名47歲男子被捕。

He was taken to Granville Police Station and charged with three counts of break and enter for a serious indictable offence.

他被帶到格蘭維爾警察局，並被指控犯有三項闖入罪，犯下嚴重可公訴罪行。

The man was refused bail and will appear before Parramatta Local Court.

該男子被拒絕保釋，將在帕拉馬塔地方法院出庭。

Police allege the man sold the coins online just hours after they were stolen.

警方稱，該男子在硬幣被盜幾小時後就在網路上出售了這些硬幣。

Detective Superintendent Joseph Doueihi said only 1,000 coins had been accounted for.

偵探警司 Joseph Doueihi 表示，只找到了 1000 枚硬幣。

Police are still searching for two men.

警方仍在尋找兩名男子。

Investigations continue.

調查仍在繼續。