新版 2 美元流通硬币庆祝因纽特人努南加特

加拿大皇家造币厂正在发行新的 2 美元纪念流通硬币，邀请所有居住在加拿大的人们庆祝因纽特人努南加特 (Inuit Nunangat)

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $2 commemorative circulation coin as an invitation to all people living in Canada to celebrate Inuit Nunangat. This coin is also an invitation to learn more about the distinct ways of life and culture of Inuit thriving in this vast northern homeland. In a first for a Canadian circulation coin, four different artists, each representing one of the four regions of Inuit Nunangat, have collaborated on designing its reverse. On the coin, Inuit unity is symbolized through the four artists' joint representation of the story of Nuliajuk, spirit of the sea, and through an ulu representing each of their homes within the Inuit homeland. This coin will begin circulating as of today.

安大略省渥太华，2024 年 11 月 5 日 /美通社/ -- 加拿大皇家铸币厂正在发行新的 2 美元纪念流通硬币，邀请所有居住在加拿大的人们庆祝因纽特人努南加特 (Inuit Nunangat)。这枚硬币还邀请您更多地了解在这片广阔的北方家园蓬勃发展的因纽特人的独特生活方式和文化。这是加拿大流通硬币的第一次，四位不同的艺术家（各自代表因纽特努南加特四个地区之一）合作设计了背面。在硬币上，四位艺术家共同描绘了海洋之神努利亚朱克的故事，并用乌鲁代表了因纽特人家园中的每个家园，象征着因纽特人的团结。该硬币将从今天开始流通。

"Nuliajuk's story is one of the most important in Inuit culture, and we are excited that she will now be honored in Canadian currency, the way we have honored her in our hearts and imaginations since time immemorial. Congratulations on a beautiful design by Mary Okheena, Charlotte Karetak, Thomassie Mangiok, and Tegan Voisey. We are also proud of this work in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mint, who have collaborated with Inuit on this project in a genuine and respectful manner," said Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.

“Nuliajuk 的故事是因纽特文化中最重要的故事之一，我们很高兴她现在将以加拿大货币来纪念，这是我们自古以来在心中和想象中纪念她的方式。祝贺 Mary Okheena 的精美设计、夏洛特·卡雷塔克 (Charlotte Karetak)、托马斯西·曼吉奥克 (Thomassie Mangiok) 和泰根·沃伊西 (Tegan Voisey) 与加拿大皇家铸币厂合作开展这项工作，他们以真诚和尊重的方式与因纽特人合作，”因纽特人 Tapiriit 总裁 Natan Obed 说道。加那民。

"Walking the path of reconciliation includes honouring the rich cultural contributions of Indigenous Peoples," said the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. "Inuit have called the North home for time immemorial, and it is fitting that the toonie-whose iconic polar bear has long spotlighted the Arctic-will now share the vibrant Inuit culture and distinct ways of life in Inuit Nunangat with all Canadians."

“走和解之路包括尊重原住民丰富的文化贡献，”副总理兼财政部长克里斯蒂亚·弗里兰阁下说道。 “自古以来，因纽特人就将北方称为家园，而图尼——它的标志性北极熊长期以来一直是北极的焦点——现在将与所有加拿大人分享充满活力的因纽特文化和因纽特努南加特独特的生活方式，这是很合适的。”

The artwork appearing on the reverse of the 2024 $2 circulation coin celebrating Inuit Nunangat (ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᑦ) is the creation of Tegan Voisey (Makkovik, Nunatsiavut), Thomassie Mangiok (Ivujivik, Nunavik), Charlotte Karetak (Arviat, Nunavut) and Mary Okheena (Ulukhaktok, Inuvialuit Settlement Region). The inner core of the coin features an image of Nuliajuk, spirit of the sea, wearing an atigi (parka), and clockwise from Nuliajuk are a walrus, two beluga whales, a seal, and an arctic char. On the right of the outer ring appear four different artistic interpretations of uluit (knives), whose appearance is derived from the traditional shape for uluit found in each region, and that act as each of the artist's signatures. The inscription "Inuit Nunangat" appears on the left. The coin's obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

2024 年 2 美元流通硬币背面出现的庆祝因纽特人努南加特 (ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᑦ) 的艺术品是 Tegan Voisey (Makkovik, Nunatsiavut)、Thomassie Mangiok (Ivujivik, Nunavik)、Charlotte Karetak (Arviat, Nunavut) 和 Mary Okheena (乌鲁哈克托克，因纽瓦鲁特定居点）。硬币的内核是穿着 atigi（派克大衣）的海洋之神 Nuliajuk 的图像，从 Nuliajuk 顺时针方向是一只海象、两只白鲸、一只海豹和一条北极红点鲑。外圈右侧有四种不同艺术诠释的uluit（刀），其外观源自每个地区的uluit传统形状，并作为每个艺术家的签名。左侧刻有“因纽特人努南加特”字样。硬币的正面是加拿大艺术家史蒂文·罗萨蒂 (Steven Rosati) 创作的国王查理三世陛下的肖像。

More information on the meaning of these designs and the story of Inuit Nunangat can be found at www.mint.ca/IN.

有关这些设计的含义和因纽特人 Nunangat 故事的更多信息，请访问 www.mint.ca/IN。

"We are thankful to have been given the opportunity to work with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and four talented Inuit artists to celebrate Inuit Nunangat on a new circulation coin," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "Collaborating with the communities to tell their story is how we at the Royal Canadian Mint seek to engage all people living in Canada, and we are pleased to share Inuit stories far and wide by celebrating Inuit Nunangat in this way."

加拿大皇家造币厂总裁兼首席执行官玛丽·勒梅 (Marie Lemay) 表示：“我们很高兴有机会与因纽特人 Tapiriit Kanatami 和四位才华横溢的因纽特艺术家合作，在新的流通硬币上庆祝因纽特人努南加特 (Inuit Nunangat)。” “与社区合作讲述他们的故事是我们加拿大皇家造币厂寻求吸引所有居住在加拿大的人们的方式，我们很高兴通过这种方式庆祝因纽特人努南加特，与全世界分享因纽特人的故事。”

Limited to a mintage of three million coins, of which two million will be coloured, this new $2 circulation coin will begin circulating on November 7. It will reach Canadians through their change as bank branches and businesses replenish their inventories of $2 coins.

这款新的 2 美元流通硬币限量发行 300 万枚，其中 200 万枚为彩色硬币，将于 11 月 7 日开始流通。随着银行分行和企业补充 2 美元硬币的库存，加拿大人将通过找零的方式到达加拿大人手中。

The coloured and uncoloured circulation coin are also available in 15,000 coloured and 10,000 uncoloured limited-edition special wrap rolls of 25 uncirculated coins each, retailing for $79.95 CAD.

彩色和无色流通硬币还有 15,000 枚彩色和 10,000 枚无色限量版特殊包装卷，每卷 25 枚未流通硬币，零售价为 79.95 加元。

These collectibles can be ordered as of today by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or online at www.mint.ca. They are also available at the Royal Canadian Mint's Winnipeg boutique, as well as through the Mint's global network of dealers and distributors, including participating Canada Post outlets.

从今天起，您可以通过致电 1-800-267-1871（加拿大）、1-800-268-6468（美国）或在线访问 www.mint.ca 联系造币厂订购这些收藏品。它们还可以在加拿大皇家造币厂的温尼伯精品店以及造币厂的全球经销商和分销商网络（包括参与的加拿大邮政网点）购买。

About the Royal Canadian Mint

关于加拿大皇家造币厂

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as well as Canada's prestigious military and civilian honours. As an established London and COMEX Good Delivery refiner, the Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold

加拿大皇家造币厂是负责铸造和分销加拿大流通硬币的皇家公司。该造币厂是世界上最大、用途最广泛的造币厂之一，生产屡获殊荣的收藏币、市场领先的金银产品以及加拿大享有盛誉的军事和民用荣誉。作为一家成熟的伦敦和 COMEX 合格交割精炼厂，造币厂还提供全系列的一流黄金