加拿大皇家造币厂推出纪念加拿大皇家空军成立 100 周年的流通硬币

这枚硬币描绘了上个世纪在支持加拿大皇家空军方面发挥重要作用的飞机，在温尼伯 17 Wing 举行的仪式上揭幕

A new circulation coin from the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The coin was unveiled at a ceremony held at 17 Wing Winnipeg, at Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg. It will begin circulating as of September 18, 2024.

加拿大皇家造币厂 (RCM) 推出了一款新的流通硬币，纪念加拿大皇家空军 (RCAF) 成立 100 周年。这枚硬币在加拿大温尼伯军事基地 17 Wing Winnipeg 举行的仪式上揭幕。它将于 2024 年 9 月 18 日开始流通。

“On the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, we pay tribute to the generations of Air Force members who dedicated their lives to defending our country and our freedom,” said Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

“在加拿大皇家空军成立 100 周年之际，我们向一代又一代为保卫我们的国家和自由而奉献一生的空军成员致敬，”副总理兼财政部长克里斯蒂亚·弗里兰 (Chrystia Freeland) 表示。

“I invite all Canadians to join in commemorating this proud history, the people who have served, and to celebrate the bright and promising future of the Royal Canadian Air Force.”

“我邀请所有加拿大人一起纪念这段光荣的历史，纪念那些服役过的人们，并庆祝加拿大皇家空军光明和充满希望的未来。”

“The Royal Canadian Air Force belongs to all Canadians and in our centennial year, we are pleased to partner with the Royal Canadian Mint to showcase some of the aircraft that have contributed to training and security at home and around the world,” said LGen Eric Kenny, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

“加拿大皇家空军属于所有加拿大人，在我们成立一百周年之际，我们很高兴与加拿大皇家造币厂合作，展示一些为国内和世界各地的训练和安全做出贡献的飞机，”LGen Eric 说肯尼，加拿大皇家空军司令。

“As Canadians go about their day, they will soon carry with them a reminder of the iconic aircraft that have carried our aviators past and present over the last century. Like a new coin, the future of Your Air Force is bright.”

“当加拿大人度过一天时，他们很快就会随身携带这架标志性的飞机，这些飞机在上个世纪载着我们的飞行员过去和现在。就像一枚新硬币一样，你们空军的未来是光明的。”

The reverse of this coin, designed by Canadian illustrator Pui Yan Fung, features stylized depictions of aircraft flown by RCAF personnel past and present.

这枚硬币的反面由加拿大插画家 Pui Yan Fung 设计，以风格化的方式描绘了过去和现在皇家空军人员驾驶的飞机。

The inner core features the RCAF roundel above a Model H of the CC-130 Hercules, which has been the mainstay of the RCAF transport fleet for over 60 years; the upward angle of the Hercules is a nod to the RCAF motto, Sic itur ad astra (“Such is the pathway to the stars”).

内核的特点是 RCAF 圆盘位于 CC-130 Hercules 的 H 型上方，CC-130 Hercules 60 多年来一直是 RCAF 运输机队的中流砥柱；大力神的向上角度是对 RCAF 座右铭 Sic itur ad astra（“这就是通往星星的道路”）的致敬。

The double dates “1924 2024” appear beneath the soaring CC-130H.

双日期“1924 2024”出现在翱翔的 CC-130H 下方。

Eight current and historical RCAF aircraft appear on the outer ring, from top to bottom: the Finch Mk. II, CSR-123 Otter, F-86 Sabre Mk. 6 and CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5 on the left side; and on the right, the CT-114 Tutor, CC-115 Buffalo, CF-188 Hornet and CH-146 Griffon helicopter.

外环上出现了八架当前和历史上的皇家空军飞机，从上到下：Finch Mk. II、CSR-123 水獭、F-86 军刀 Mk. II 6 和 CF-100 加纳克 Mk.6 5个在左侧；右边是 CT-114 Tutor、CC-115 Buffalo、CF-188 Hornet 和 CH-146 Griffon 直升机。

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Steven Rosati.

正面是由史蒂文·罗萨蒂设计的国王查理三世陛下的肖像。

“The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted to commemorate the RCAF’s first 100 years with a special circulation coin manufactured in Winnipeg, home to our circulation production facility and to one of the first air force bases in Canada,” said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.

“加拿大皇家造币厂很高兴通过在温尼伯制造的特殊流通硬币来纪念加拿大皇家空军成立 100 周年，温尼伯是我们的流通生产设施的所在地，也是加拿大第一个空军基地之一，”加拿大皇家造币厂总裁兼首席执行官 Marie Lemay 说道。加拿大皇家造币厂。

“We are proud to have crafted a coin designed to capture many different chapters of RCAF history and helps recognize its members’ past and current contributions to national security.”

“我们很自豪能够制作一枚硬币，旨在记录皇家空军历史的许多不同章节，并帮助表彰其成员过去和现在对国家安全的贡献。”

The formal creation of the RCAF on April 1, 1924, equipped Canada with a permanent full-time air force. In the century since, it has supported Canada’s defence, contributed to international peacekeeping efforts, and fostered innovation in aviation.

1924 年 4 月 1 日，加拿大皇家空军正式成立，为加拿大配备了一支永久的全职空军。在此后的一个世纪里，它支持了加拿大的国防，为国际维和努力做出了贡献，并促进了航空领域的创新。

Additionally, the RCAF continues to support search-and-rescue operations, serving as a lifeline for those in crisis in Canada and its surrounding waters. It has also supported domestic and international communities in the wake of natural disasters or other emergencies.

此外，加拿大皇家空军继续支持搜救行动，为加拿大及其周边水域陷入危机的人们提供生命线。它还在自然灾害或其他紧急情况发生后为国内和国际社会提供支持。

This press release was prepared and distributed by the Royal Canadian Mint.

本新闻稿由加拿大皇家造币厂准备和分发。