將硬幣放在墓碑上的傳統

隨著陣亡將士紀念日週末的開始

Memorial Day weekend kicks off on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10:15 AM EDT, and as families head to cemeteries, they may notice coins placed on the headstones of fallen soldiers. This longstanding tradition carries deep significance for military families and veterans.

陣亡將士紀念日的周末將於2025年5月24日（星期六）上午10:15開始，當家人前往墓地時，他們可能會注意到落在墮落士兵的墓碑上的硬幣。這種長期以來的傳統對軍人家庭和退伍軍人具有深厚的意義。

Coins left on gravesites convey specific messages: a penny signifies a visit, a nickel indicates shared boot camp training, a dime denotes having served together, and a quarter signals the visitor was present when the soldier died.

留在墓地上的硬幣傳達了特定的信息：一分錢表示訪問，鎳表示共享的訓練營訓練，一毛錢表示一起服務，而四分之一的信號表示士兵去世時訪客在場。

Coins placed on the headstones of fallen soldiers in Arlington National Cemetery are a common sight, and this practice, which dates back to the Roman Empire, has been covered in several news articles and documentaries. The tradition is said to have gained prominence in the U.S. during the Vietnam War amid political divisions, offering a discreet way to honor the deceased without family disputes or engage in heated political arguments.

在阿靈頓國家公墓的墮落士兵的墓碑上的硬幣是一個普遍的景象，這種做法可以追溯到羅馬帝國，在幾篇新聞文章和紀錄片中都涵蓋了羅馬帝國。據說這一傳統在政治部門的越南戰爭期間在美國獲得了突出，提供了一種謹慎的方式來紀念死者而沒有家庭糾紛或​​進行激烈的政治論點。

Coins left on gravesites convey specific messages: a penny signifies a visit, a nickel indicates shared boot camp training, a dime denotes having served together, and a quarter signals the visitor was present when the soldier died.

留在墓地上的硬幣傳達了特定的信息：一分錢表示訪問，鎳表示共享的訓練營訓練，一毛錢表示一起服務，而四分之一的信號表示士兵去世時訪客在場。

Coins collected from national and state veterans’ cemeteries are used to maintain the grounds or cover burial costs for indigent veterans. Some Vietnam veterans also left coins as a symbolic “down payment” for a future beer or card game with their fallen comrades.

從國家和州退伍軍人的墓地收集的硬幣用於維持貧困退伍軍人的理由或支付葬禮。一些越南退伍軍人也將硬幣作為像徵性的“首付”，用於未來的啤酒或紙牌遊戲，他們的同志們。

Earlier this week, it was announced that the U.S. Mint will be phasing out penny production by early 2026 due to the rising costs of making the copper-plated zinc coins. As the saying goes, "they don't make them like they used to."

本週早些時候，由於製作銅鍍鋅硬幣的成本上升，美國造幣廠將在2026年初淘汰一分錢生產。俗話說：“他們不會像以前那樣使他們像以前一樣。”

However, existing coins remain legal tender and usable for this purpose. Though the tradition may evolve with the phasing out of the penny, rendering it capable of covering the ultimate price that some paid for freedom.

但是，現有硬幣仍然是法定貨幣，可用於此目的。儘管這種傳統可能會隨著一分錢的淘汰而發展，從而使其能夠覆蓋某些人為自由支付的最終價格。

This Memorial Day, as families gather to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, the sight of coins on headstones continues to reflect a quiet, enduring tribute.

這個陣亡將士紀念日，隨著家庭聚會以紀念那些做出最終犧牲的人，墓碑上的硬幣的景象繼續反映出一個安靜，持久的致敬。