印有查理三世國王圖案的新版 1 英鎊硬幣開始流通

對於硬幣收藏家和日常消費者來說，這是一個令人興奮的消息：第一批印有國王查理三世的 1 英鎊硬幣剛剛進入流通！

The first £1 coins featuring King Charles III have entered circulation, with 2.975 million of the coins being distributed to UK Post Offices and banks.

第一批印有查理三世國王頭像的 1 英鎊硬幣已進入流通，其中 297.5 萬枚硬幣已分發給英國郵局和銀行。

The new £1 coin showcases a striking design with King Charles III’s portrait on the “heads” side, while the “tails” features a beautiful pair of British bees, symbolising the importance of wildlife in our country - a cause close to the King’s heart.

新版1 英鎊硬幣設計引人注目，“頭部”一側為國王查理三世的肖像，“尾部”則為一對美麗的英國蜜蜂，象徵著野生動物在我國的重要性- 這是一項與國王心心相印的事業。

The designs were voted on in a poll by The Royal Mint, with the £1 coin design receiving nearly 30% of the votes.

英國皇家造幣廠對這些設計進行了投票，1 英鎊硬幣的設計獲得了近 30% 的選票。

The £1 coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II will still be in circulation for a while, and as these older coins become worn, they’ll be gradually replaced with the new ones featuring King Charles.

印有伊莉莎白二世女王圖案的 1 英鎊硬幣仍會流通一段時間，隨著這些舊硬幣的磨損，它們將逐漸被印有查爾斯國王圖案的新硬幣所取代。

This means there is no rush to swap your old coins for new ones, as the older coins will still be accepted.

這意味著不必急於將舊硬幣換成新硬幣，因為舊硬幣仍然會被接受。

The new £1 coin isn’t the first to feature King Charles III, as in November 2023, the first coin with his portrait was released - a 50p coin featuring an Atlantic salmon.

新的 1 英鎊硬幣並不是第一枚印有國王查理三世肖像的硬幣，2023 年 11 月，第一枚印有他肖像的硬幣發行了——一枚 50 便士硬幣，印有大西洋鮭魚。

The design includes a unique repeating pattern of three interlocking C’s, inspired by the cypher of Charles II, which unifies all the new coin designs.

該設計包括三個互鎖的 C 的獨特重複圖案，其靈感來自查理二世的密碼，它統一了所有新硬幣的設計。

Future coin designs will include various wildlife species, such as the Hazel Dormouse and Puffin, along with a £2 coin featuring national flowers.

未來的硬幣設計將包括各種野生動物物種，例如榛睡鼠和海雀，以及印有國花的 2 英鎊硬幣。

The new coins are sure to be popular with collectors and nature lovers alike.

新硬幣肯定會受到收藏家和自然愛好者的歡迎。

Banknotes featuring King Charles began circulating in June 2024, with the new £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes entering everyday use.

印有查爾斯國王頭像的紙幣於 2024 年 6 月開始流通，新版 5 英鎊、10 英鎊、20 英鎊和 50 英鎊紙幣開始日常使用。

While the portrait has changed, the designs and colours of the notes largely remain the same, making it easy for everyone to continue using them without any confusion.

雖然肖像發生了變化，但筆記的設計和顏色基本上保持不變，讓每個人都可以輕鬆地繼續使用它們而不會產生任何混亂。

The new coins also feature an enlarged number indicating their value, which can help children understand money more easily.

新硬幣還採用放大的數字來表示其價值，這可以幫助孩子更容易了解金錢。

This addition makes the coins not only beautiful but also practical, especially for young learners.

這一添加使得硬幣不僅美觀而且實用，特別是對於年輕的學習者來說。

For those interested in owning a piece of history, commemorative sets of the coins are available for purchase on The Royal Mint’s website, with prices starting from £34.

對於有興趣擁有歷史的人來說，可以在皇家造幣廠的網站上購買紀念幣套裝，價格從 34 英鎊起。

These sets offer a special way to celebrate the new era of British currency.

這些套裝提供了慶祝英國貨幣新時代的特殊方式。