皇家薄荷以新的纪念硬币，价值庆祝音乐传奇 - 以及如何获得一枚

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John Lennon’s life and legacy are being celebrated with the release of a commemorative £5 coin.

约翰·列侬（John Lennon）的生活和遗产正在庆祝纪念5英镑的硬币。

Issued by the Royal Mint, the coin marks what would have been Lennon’s 85th birthday. He joins fellow music legends such as Sir Paul McCartney, Queen, David Bowie, and Dame Shirley Bassey in being honoured with a Royal Mint coin.

硬币由皇家造币厂发行，标志着列侬的85岁生日。他加入了音乐传奇人物，例如保罗·麦卡特尼爵士，皇后，大卫·鲍伊和雪莉·巴西夫人，以纪念皇家造币厂。

The Royal Mint’s “music legends” coin series continues to celebrate influential singers and songwriters. Coin designer Henry Gray placed Lennon’s portrait at the heart of the design.

皇家薄荷的“音乐传奇”硬币系列继续庆祝有影响力的歌手和词曲作者。硬币设计师亨利·格雷（Henry Gray）将列侬（Lennon）的肖像置于设计的核心。

Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: “Arguably one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time, Lennon’s achievements as an artist, activist and advocate for peace continue to live on and will now be forever remembered on a coin.

皇家造币厂纪念硬币总监丽贝卡·摩根（Rebecca Morgan）说：“可以说是有史以来最伟大的歌手和词曲作者之一，列侬（Lennon）作为艺术家，激进主义者和和平的倡导者的成就继续继续下去，现在将永远被记住。

“Lennon’s portrait has been captured in meticulous detail and in a fitting tribute will be released in the year which the artist would have celebrated his 85th birthday.

“列侬的肖像被细致地捕捉到，这是艺术家将庆祝他的85岁生日的那一年。

“Still admired by millions of people and generations worldwide, we hope this coin and its design will be treasured for many years to come.”

“我们仍然受到全世界数百万的人和世代的钦佩，我们希望这种硬币及其设计将在未来的许多年中珍惜。”

But what does the coin look like, how can you get your hands on it, and could it be worth more in the future? Here is everything you need to know about it.

但是，硬币是什么样的，您如何能够掌握它，并且将来可能会更有价值呢？这是您需要了解的一切。

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The design of the £5 coin showcases a portrait of the iconic Beatles member and solo artist, which is inspired by a photograph taken by renowned music photographer Bob Gruen.

5英镑硬币的设计展示了标志性甲壳虫乐队成员和独奏艺术家的肖像，其灵感来自著名音乐摄影师鲍勃·格鲁恩（Bob Gruen）拍摄的照片。

It captures a side profile of Lennon, snapped on the rooftop of his New York penthouse. Lennon’s name is displayed to the left of the portrait, with the word “Imagine” on the right, paying tribute to his iconic single and album.

它捕获了列侬的旁边，并在他的纽约顶层公寓的屋顶上抢了。列侬的名字在肖像的左侧显示，右边的“想象”一词，向他的标志性单曲和专辑致敬。

£5 coins are legal tender in the UK, but they are primarily issued for commemorative purposes. While they can technically be used for transactions, they are rarely used in everyday spending.

5英镑的硬币在英国是法定货币，但主要是出于纪念目的而发行的。尽管它们在技术上可以用于交易，但它们很少用于日常支出。

Without the mintage figures, it’s difficult to predict the exact rarity of the coin, as the number of coins produced will play a significant role in determining its scarcity.

如果没有铸币数字，就很难预测硬币的确切稀有性，因为所产生的硬币数量将在确定其稀缺性方面发挥重要作用。

However, commemorative coins like this one often vary in rarity based on factors like demand, design appeal, and the significance of the subject - in this case, John Lennon, a figure with a lasting cultural impact.

但是，像这样的纪念硬币通常会根据需求，设计吸引力和主题的意义等因素而在稀有性方面有所不同 - 在这种情况下，约翰·列侬（John Lennon）是具有持久文化影响的人物。

If the Royal Mint produces a limited run, the coin could potentially become more valuable over time, especially to collectors.

如果皇家造币厂产生有限的运行，随着时间的流逝，硬币可能会变得更加有价值，尤其是对于收藏家而言。

Coins that commemorate notable figures, especially in the music world, can appreciate in value as they become rarer and more sought after.

纪念著名人物的硬币，尤其是在音乐界，随着它们变得更稀有和受到追捧，可以欣赏其价值。

The presence of colour editions and precious metals may also add to the coin’s value, with gold or silver versions typically holding higher worth than standard designs.

颜色版本和贵金属的存在也可能增加了硬币的价值，金色或银色版本通常具有高于标准设计的价值。

In terms of future worth, assuming limited production and strong collector interest, the coin could appreciate modestly or significantly depending on its scarcity and how it is perceived within the broader collectible market.

就未来价值而言，假设生产有限和收藏家的兴趣有限，则该硬币可以谦虚或显着地欣赏其稀缺性以及在更广泛的收藏市场中如何看待它。

Commemorative coins linked to famous personalities often rise in value, but the extent of this is usually more apparent after several years or decades.

与著名人物相关的纪念硬币通常会增加价值，但是在数年或几十年后，通常更明显的是。

If you’re hoping to buy it as an investment, it would be best to keep an eye on any official announcements from the Royal Mint regarding mintage numbers.

如果您希望将其作为一项投资购买，那么最好关注Royal Mint上有关铸币局数字的任何正式公告。

Lennon enthusiasts and coin collectors can purchase the coins from the Royal Mint’s website starting at 9am on Monday, March 17.

列侬爱好者和硬币收藏家可以从3月17日星期一上午9点​​开始从皇家造币厂的网站购买硬币。

Coins will start from £18.50, with the coins available in various precious metals, including colour editions, according to the Mint.

根据薄荷，硬币将从18.50英镑起，其中包括各种贵金属，包括颜色版本。