印有查理三世國王圖案的新版 1 英鎊硬幣開始流通

本週，近三百萬枚新設計的硬幣將透過郵局和銀行在英國各地分發。

The first £1 coins featuring King Charles III have entered circulation, heralding a historic shift in the nation's currency.

第一批印有查理三世國王頭像的 1 英鎊硬幣已進入流通，預示著該國貨幣的歷史性轉變。

Almost three million of the redesigned coins will be distributed this week to Post Offices and banks across the UK. The 'tails' side of the coin depicts a pair of British bees, symbolising the King's dedication to conservation and nature, while the 'heads' side features Charles' official effigy.

近三百萬枚重新設計的硬幣將於本週分發給英國各地的郵局和銀行。硬幣的“尾部”一側描繪了一對英國蜜蜂，象徵著國王對保護和自然的奉獻，而“頭部”一側則刻有查爾斯的官方肖像。

Rebecca Morgan, The Royal Mint's director of commemorative coin, said: "The Royal Mint has produced the circulating coinage for each of Britain's monarchs since Alfred the Great, and we are thrilled to announce that King Charles III's £1 coin is now in circulation."

英國皇家造幣廠紀念幣總監麗貝卡·摩根(Rebecca Morgan) 表示：「皇家造幣廠為自阿爾弗雷德大帝以來的歷任英國君主生產了流通硬幣，我們很高興地宣布查理三世國王的1 英鎊硬幣現已開始流通。

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She added: "We anticipate a buzz of excitement among collectors and the public as they eagerly try to obtain this unique piece of history in their change. We hope the designs on all denominations will inspire conversations about the conservation of these crucial species."

她補充說：“我們預計收藏家和公眾會興奮不已，因為他們急切地試圖在自己的變化中獲得這段獨特的歷史。我們希望所有面額的設計都能激發有關保護這些重要物種的對話。”

A total of 2.975 million £1 coins are being issued, which will co-circulate with those displaying the effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II, eventually replacing them as they become damaged or worn.

總共發行了 297.5 萬枚 1 英鎊硬幣，這些硬幣將與那些展示已故女王伊麗莎白二世肖像的硬幣共同流通，最終在損壞或磨損時更換它們。

The £1 coin is one of eight designs, inspired by flora and fauna to reflect King Charles III's environmental commitment, which are set to become the new standard for most official currency.

這枚 1 英鎊硬幣是八種設計之一，靈感來自動植物群，反映了查理三世國王的環保承諾，這將成為大多數官方貨幣的新標準。

Following the release of commemorative coins featuring the King's portrait, the first definitive Charles III coin - a 50p piece depicting an Atlantic salmon - was released in November 2023.

繼發行印有國王肖像的紀念幣後，第一枚正式的查理三世硬幣——一枚描繪大西洋鮭魚的 50 便士硬幣——於 2023 年 11 月發行。

The other designs, which will be introduced as demand dictates, include a 1p coin with a hazel dormouse, a 2p coin with a red squirrel, a 5p coin with an oak tree leaf, a 10p coin with a capercaillie grouse, a 20p coin with a puffin, and a £2 coin featuring national flowers the rose, daffodil, thistle and shamrock.

其他設計將根據需求推出，包括帶有榛睡鼠的 1 便士硬幣、帶有紅松鼠的 2 便士硬幣、帶有橡樹葉的 5 便士硬幣、帶有鬆雞的 10 便士硬幣、帶有一隻海雀，以及一枚印有國花玫瑰、水仙、薊和三葉草的2 英鎊硬幣。

A public poll conducted by the Royal Mint revealed that the £1 bee coin was the favourite, closely followed by the 2p red squirrel coin.

英國皇家造幣廠進行的一項民意調查顯示，1 英鎊的蜜蜂硬幣最受歡迎，緊隨其後的是 2 便士的紅松鼠硬幣。

Each coin also features a repeating pattern of three interlocking Cs, a nod to history through the cypher of Charles II.

每枚硬幣還具有三個互鎖的 C 的重複圖案，透過查理二世的密碼向歷史致敬。

The number depicting the value of each coin has been enlarged to assist children in developing their counting skills.

描述每枚硬幣價值的數字已放大，以幫助孩子發展他們的計數技能。

Banknotes featuring the King's portrait were circulated in June, marking the first time the sovereign has been changed on the Bank of England's notes.

印有國王肖像的紙幣於六月流通，標誌著英格蘭銀行紙幣上的主權首次改變。