皇家造币厂发行 2 英镑纪念币纪念国家美术馆二百周年

英国皇家造币厂发行了一枚新的 2 英镑硬币，以纪念伦敦国家美术馆成立二百周年。这枚硬币由埃德温娜·埃利斯 (Edwina Ellis) 设计，上面刻有画廊深受喜爱的柱子和铭文“Maiorvm Gloria Posteris Lvmen Est”，意思是“我们祖先的荣耀是我们后代的光明”。这句话刻在美术馆的天花板上，象征着过去伟大的艺术家为未来的创作者提供的灵感。

Royal Mint Unveils Commemorative £2 Coin to Celebrate Bicentenary of London's National Gallery

皇家造币厂推出 2 英镑纪念币，庆祝伦敦国家美术馆二百周年

London - The Royal Mint has announced the release of a new commemorative £2 coin, designed by Edwina Ellis, to mark the bicentenary of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London.

伦敦 - 皇家造币厂宣布发行由埃德温娜·埃利斯设计的新版 2 英镑纪念币，以纪念伦敦特拉法加广场国家美术馆成立二百周年。

The coin features the Gallery's iconic columns and an inscription around the edge, "Maiorvm Gloria Posteris Lvmen Est," signifying the belief that the legacy of great artists inspires future generations. The same phrase is inscribed on the ceiling of the Gallery.

这枚硬币的特色是画廊的标志性柱子和边缘的铭文“Maiorvm Gloria Posteris Lvmen Est”，象征着伟大艺术家的遗产激励子孙后代的信念。同样的短语也刻在画廊的天花板上。

Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at the Royal Mint, expressed delight at the collaboration with the National Gallery. "This coin serves as a fitting tribute to the gallery's two centuries of preserving and showcasing world-renowned paintings," she said. "We hope collectors will cherish this miniature work of art."

英国皇家造币厂纪念币总监丽贝卡·摩根 (Rebecca Morgan) 对与国家美术馆的合作表示高兴。 “这枚硬币是对画廊两个世纪以来保存和展示世界著名画作的适当致敬，”她说。 “我们希望收藏家能够珍惜这件微型艺术品。”

For two centuries, the National Gallery has been a renowned destination for art enthusiasts and artists alike. The bicentenary celebrations will include the inclusion of the £2 coin in a time capsule to be laid as part of the NG200 festivities.

两个世纪以来，国家美术馆一直是艺术爱好者和艺术家的著名目的地。二百周年庆祝活动将包括将 2 英镑硬币放入时间胶囊中，作为 NG200 庆祝活动的一部分。

The coin will be available in various versions, including gold, silver, and brilliant uncirculated, priced from £13. It is currently available for purchase on the Royal Mint website. Additionally, it was previously included in the Royal Mint's 2024 annual sets.

该硬币有多种版本，包括金币、银币和未流通的明亮币，售价 13 英镑起。目前可以在皇家造币厂网站上购买。此外，它还曾被纳入皇家造币厂 2024 年年度套装中。

This commemorative £2 coin joins the Royal Mint's range of coins celebrating significant British cultural institutions. In recent years, the Mint has issued coins commemorating the British Museum, the Royal Opera House, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, among others.

这枚 2 英镑纪念币加入了皇家造币厂纪念英国重要文化机构的硬币系列。近年来，造币厂发行了纪念大英博物馆、皇家歌剧院、皇家莎士比亚剧团等的硬币。

The release of the National Gallery £2 coin highlights the enduring significance of the arts in British society and the Royal Mint's commitment to preserving and celebrating the nation's cultural heritage.

国家美术馆 2 ​​英镑硬币的发行凸显了艺术在英国社会中的持久重要性以及皇家造币厂对保护和庆祝国家文化遗产的承诺。