Iron Maiden，Eddie和The Royal Mint：在硬幣中慶祝的金色禧年

Iron Maiden成立50週年的標誌是由Albert“ Akirant” Quirantes設計的Eddie的皇家薄荷硬幣。這是金屬和金屬的獨特融合！

Alright, metalheads and coin collectors! Get ready to bang your heads and empty your wallets because Iron Maiden, the legends themselves, are celebrating 50 years of pure, unadulterated metal with a commemorative coin from the UK's Royal Mint. And it’s all about Eddie, the band's iconic mascot.

好吧，金屬頭和硬幣收藏家！準備敲打頭並清空錢包，因為傳說本身鐵少女（Iron Maiden）慶祝了50年的純淨，純淨的金屬，並帶有英國皇家薄荷的紀念硬幣。這一切都與樂隊的標誌性吉祥物Eddie有關。

Eddie Lands on Legal Tender

埃迪（Eddie）登陸法定貨幣

Designed by the talented Albert 'Akirant' Quirantes, the coin isn't just a piece of metal; it's a mini-encyclopedia of Maiden history. According to Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood, Akirant packed “little nods to virtually every chapter of our journey as a band” into the design. From album art to world tours, this coin is a treasure trove for any die-hard fan.

由才華橫溢的Albert'Akirant'Quirantes設計的硬幣不僅是一塊金屬。這是少女歷史的迷你百科全書。根據Iron Maiden經理Rod Smallwood的說法，Akirant擠滿了“小點頭，幾乎是我們作為樂隊的旅程的每一章點點頭”。從專輯藝術到世界巡迴演唱會，這枚硬幣是任何頑固迷的寶庫。

“Having Eddie on an official UK coin is a continuation of his incredible odyssey since we unearthed him back in 1980,” says Smallwood. Stamps, beer bottles, plane tails, and now legal tender? Eddie’s living the high life!

“自從我們在1980年發掘出他以來，讓埃迪（Eddie）加入英國官方硬幣是他令人難以置信的奧德賽（Odyssey）的延續。”郵票，啤酒瓶，飛機尾巴和現在的法定招標？埃迪（Eddie）過著高昂的生活！

A Collector's Dream (and a Bank Account's Nightmare)

收藏家的夢想（和銀行帳戶的噩夢）

Rebecca Morgan, The Royal Mint’s director of Commemorative Coin, calls it “the perfect fusion of metal on metal.” And she’s not wrong. These aren't your average pocket-change coins. We’re talking about a range of options, from the £18.50 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin to the eye-watering £7520 2oz Gold Proof Coin. Decisions, decisions…

皇家造幣廠的紀念硬幣總監麗貝卡·摩根（Rebecca Morgan）稱其為“金屬上金屬的完美融合”。她沒錯。這些不是您的平均口袋變換硬幣。我們談論的是一系列選擇，從18.50英鎊的輝煌的未流通硬幣到令人陶醉的7520英鎊2盎司的金幣硬幣。決策，決定…

More Than Just a Coin

不僅僅是硬幣

But the golden jubilee celebrations don't stop there. Maiden is currently tearing up stages on their Run For Your Lives tour, and there's a lavish visual history book and an upcoming documentary in the works. The documentary, set to hit cinemas later this year, will feature interviews with band members (past and present), famous fans like Javier Bardem and Lars Ulrich, and even the final interview with original singer Paul Di’Anno. Plus, brand new animated sequences starring Eddie himself!

但是黃金禧年的慶祝活動並不止於此。 Maiden目前正在為您的生活巡迴演出而撕毀舞台，其中有一本豪華的視覺歷史書籍和即將上映的紀錄片。這部紀錄片將於今年晚些時候上電影院，將與樂隊成員（過去和現在）的採訪，Javier Bardem和Lars Ulrich這樣的著名歌迷進行採訪，甚至是對原創歌手Paul Di'anno的最後採訪。另外，由埃迪本人主演的全新動畫序列！

My Two Cents (or Maybe £7520?)

我的兩分錢（或7520英鎊？）

Honestly, this coin is a brilliant move. It’s not just about celebrating a band’s anniversary; it’s about immortalizing a cultural icon in a way that appeals to both metalheads and collectors. The level of detail in the design, the multiple variations to suit different budgets, and the overall sense of fun make this more than just a commemorative item – it’s a piece of rock history.

老實說，這枚硬幣是一個了不起的舉動。這不僅僅是慶祝樂隊的周年紀念日；這是關於以一種吸引金屬頭和收藏家的方式使文化偶像永生。設計中的細節水平，適合不同預算的多種變化以及整體樂趣的感覺不僅僅是一個紀念性的項目 - 這是一部搖滾歷史。

And let's be real, who wouldn't want to pay for a pint with an Eddie-emblazoned coin? (Okay, maybe don't actually spend the £7520 gold one). While King Charles might be on the flipside, Eddie's the real royalty here.

讓我們成為現實，誰不想用埃迪（Eddie）裝飾的硬幣為品脫付費？ （好吧，也許實際上不會花7520英鎊的金色）。雖然查爾斯國王可能會在另一面，但埃迪是這裡的真正皇室。

So, What’s Next?

那麼，下一步是什麼？

If you're thinking about grabbing one of these coins, head over to The Royal Mint’s website. Just try not to max out your credit card. And while you're at it, crank up some Iron Maiden, raise your horns, and celebrate 50 years of metal madness. Up the Irons!

如果您想抓住其中一枚硬幣，請前往皇家造幣廠的網站。只需盡量不要最大限度地發出信用卡即可。當您使用它時，請提高一些鐵少女，抬高角，慶祝50年的金屬瘋狂。上鐵！