皇家造币厂发行纪念币纪念罗莎琳德·富兰克林的遗产

为纪念英国化学家罗莎琳德·富兰克林 (Rosalind Franklin) 100 岁生日，推出了一枚 50 便士纪念币。该设计融合了富兰克林的名字和开创性的“照片 51”，展示了她在 1952 年拍摄的 DNA X 射线衍射图像。

Royal Mint Honors Rosalind Franklin with Commemorative Coin on Centenary

英国皇家造币厂向罗莎琳德·富兰克林百年纪念币致敬

In commemoration of what would have been British chemist Rosalind Franklin's 100th birthday, the Royal Mint has unveiled a commemorative 50p coin bearing her name and an iconic image.

为了纪念英国化学家罗莎琳德·富兰克林 (Rosalind Franklin) 的 100 岁生日，英国皇家造币厂推出了一枚印有她名字和标志性图像的 50 便士纪念币。

The coin features Franklin's name alongside Photograph 51, an X-ray diffraction image of DNA that she captured in 1952 with scientist Raymond Gosling at King's College London. This groundbreaking image played a crucial role in unraveling the double helix structure of DNA.

硬币上有富兰克林的名字和照片 51，这是她 1952 年与伦敦国王学院科学家雷蒙德·高斯林一起拍摄的 DNA X 射线衍射图像。这个开创性的图像在解开 DNA 双螺旋结构方面发挥了至关重要的作用。

The coin's design, crafted by Royal Mint graphic designer David Knapton, captures the essence of the era through meticulous printing techniques. Knapton's ingenuity is evident in his creative adaptation of Photograph 51, ensuring its effective presentation on the currency.

该硬币的设计由皇家造币厂平面设计师 David Knapton 精心设计，通过细致的印刷技术捕捉了时代的精髓。 Knapton 的独创性体现在他对 Photo 51 的创造性改编，确保了其在货币上的有效呈现。

"A straightforward replication wouldn't have worked," Knapton explained. "I opted to emulate the printing methods of the time. Aligning the final letters of Rosalind and Franklin with the addition of an 'A' to form 'DNA' was a pivotal moment in the design process."

“简单的复制是行不通的，”纳普顿解释道。 “我选择模仿当时的印刷方法。将罗莎琳德和富兰克林的最后一个字母与添加的“A”对齐以形成“DNA”是设计过程中的关键时刻。”

Franklin's remarkable contributions to science included pioneering the use of X-ray diffraction and playing an instrumental role in the discovery of DNA's double helix structure. Her illustrious career was tragically cut short by ovarian cancer at the age of 37.

富兰克林对科学的杰出贡献包括率先使用 X 射线衍射，并在发现 DNA 双螺旋结构中发挥了重要作用。她辉煌的职业生涯在37岁时因卵巢癌不幸结束。

To honor Franklin's legacy, the Royal Mint has gifted her sister, Jenifer Glynn, with a silver proof edition of the coin. This commemorative gesture coincides with what would have been Franklin's 100th birthday on July 25.

为了纪念富兰克林的遗产，皇家造币厂向她的妹妹詹妮弗·格林赠送了精制银币。这一纪念活动恰逢 7 月 25 日富兰克林诞辰 100 周年。

This commemorative coin marks the second installment in the Royal Mint's Innovation in Science series, with the inaugural coin dedicated to renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.

这枚纪念币标志着皇家造币厂科学创新系列的第二枚，第一枚纪念币是献给著名物理学家斯蒂芬·霍金。

Clare Maclennan, Divisional Director of Commemorative Coin at the Royal Mint, hailed the significance of the tribute: "This 50p coin serves as a profound testament to a scientist whose work paved the way for one of the 20th century's most groundbreaking discoveries."

英国皇家造币厂纪念币部主任克莱尔·麦克伦南 (Clare Maclennan) 赞扬了此次致敬的意义：“这枚 50 便士的硬币是对一位科学家的深刻证明，他的工作为 20 世纪最具突破性的发现之一铺平了道路。”

Professor Ed Byrne, President and Principal of King's College London, where Franklin conducted her groundbreaking research, expressed his delight: "It is a tremendous honor for Rosalind to be formally recognized for her exceptional contributions. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of students and researchers at King's and beyond."

富兰克林在伦敦国王学院进行了开创性的研究，该学院院长兼校长埃德·伯恩教授表达了他的喜悦之情：“罗莎琳德因其杰出贡献而得到正式认可，感到非常荣幸。她的遗产继续激励着一代又一代的学生和研究人员在国王学院及其他地方。”

Rosalind Franklin's pioneering spirit and scientific brilliance have left an enduring mark on the world. This commemorative coin stands as a testament to her extraordinary achievements and the transformative impact of her work on our understanding of the fundamentals of life.

罗莎琳德·富兰克林的开拓精神和科学才华给世界留下了持久的印记。这枚纪念币证明了她的非凡成就以及她的工作对我们对生命基本原理的理解所产生的变革性影响。