VE Day 50p硬幣設計特色

VE Day 50p硬幣設計的特色是一件和平的鴿子，也可以從薄荷的網站購買硬幣

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new 50p coin design to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day.

皇家造幣廠已推出了新的50便士硬幣設計，以紀念VE 80週年（歐洲勝利）。

The design, which features a dove of peace and the inscription “In peace goodwill”, pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the generation who secured peace in Europe in May 1945.

該設計以和平和銘文為“和平善意”，向1945年5月在歐洲獲得和平的一代人的勇氣，犧牲和韌性表示敬意。

The coin, which is now available to buy from the Mint’s website, will be available in a range of finishes, from brilliant uncirculated versions to silver and gold.

現在可以從Mint的網站購買的硬幣將以各種飾面提供，從出色的未流通版本到銀色和金色。

On May 8 2025, the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the Mint will also be striking a special gold edition of the coin.

2025年5月8日，即VE日80週年紀念日，造幣廠還將擊中該硬幣的特殊黃金版。

To mark the launch of the new design, the Mint invited guests from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans to its premises.

為了紀念新設計的推出，薄荷邀請了從出租車慈善機構的軍人退伍軍人到其場所的客人。

Veterans Ron Horsey, aged 98, and Richard Pelzer, 101, who are both from Swansea and served with the Royal Engineers, had a behind-the-scenes tour of the manufacturing site in South Wales and were invited to take part in coin striking.

98歲的退伍軍人羅恩·馬西（Ron Horsey）和101歲的理查德·佩爾澤（Richard Pelzer）都來自斯旺西（Swansea），並與皇家工程師（Royal Engineers）一起服務，他們在南威爾士（South Wales）的製造廠進行了幕後巡迴演出，並被邀請參加Coin Strikiking。

Mr Horsey said: “I’m incredibly proud to have been invited to the Royal Mint to strike this coin. VE Day holds such meaning for me and many others, and to be able to strike this design representing peace on to a coin all these years later is truly moving.

Horse先生說：“我為能夠被邀請到皇家造幣廠襲擊這枚硬幣感到非常自豪。Day對我和其他許多人的意義都具有這種意義，並且能夠在這些年以後能夠實現這一設計代表和平的硬幣。

“I hope this coin reminds people of the freedom we enjoy today and the cost at which it came.”

“我希望這種硬幣能使人們想起我們今天享有的自由以及它的成本。”

The Taxi Charity provides outings and social events for veterans of World War II and the Korean War, and the guests were able to meet some of the chauffeurs who volunteer their time and Classic London Taxis to transport veterans to events and outings.

出租車慈善機構為第二次世界大戰和朝鮮戰爭的退伍軍人提供了郊遊和社交活動，客人能夠遇到一些志願服務時間的司機和經典的倫敦出租車，以將退伍軍人運送到活動和郊遊。

The chauffeurs also shared their own family stories of service in the war.

司機還分享了他們在戰爭中服務的家庭故事。

Vice president of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans Dick Goodwin described the visit as “a wonderful experience”.

出租車慈善機構副總裁迪克·古德溫（Dick Goodwin）將這次訪問描述為“美好的經歷”。

He added: “It was a privilege to meet the chauffeurs and hear their stories of service. We are grateful to the Royal Mint for inviting us and for the work they do to keep British history alive.”

他補充說：“與司機見面並聽取他們的服務故事是一種榮幸。我們感謝皇家造幣廠邀請我們以及他們為使英國歷史保持活力所做的工作。”

Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: “The VE Day coin pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the generation who secured peace in Europe in May 1945 and it was fitting to welcome Ron and Richard to site to strike one of the first coins.

皇家造幣廠紀念硬幣主任麗貝卡·摩根（Rebecca Morgan）表示：“ VE Day Coin向1945年5月在歐洲獲得和平的勇氣，犧牲和韌性表示敬意，這很合適，歡迎Ron和Richard贏得第一批硬幣之一。

“We are also grateful to the chauffeurs from the Taxi Charity for joining us today. Their volunteer work provides a vital service to keep the memories of the war generation alive.”

“我們還感謝出租車慈善機構的司機今天加入我們的行列。他們的志願者工作提供了至關重要的服務，以使戰爭一代的記憶保持活力。”

The Mint has a tradition of marking significant events in history. Recent coins include a Red Arrows 50p, which sold out in record time, and a Stories of the Second World War 50p.

薄荷具有標誌著歷史上重大事件的傳統。最近的硬幣包括紅色箭頭50便士，該箭頭在創紀錄的時間內售罄，以及第二次世界大戰50便士的故事。

The 80th anniversary of D-Day was also marked with a 50p coin, which was launched earlier in the year.

D-Day成立80週年也標有50便士硬幣，該硬幣是在今年早些時候推出的。

Prices for the new 50p coin will start at £14.50 for a brilliant uncirculated version in a presentation case and an e-certificate of authenticity.

新的50p硬幣的價格將在演示案例中出色的未流通版本和電子認證的真實性開始為14.50英鎊。

A 10-coin 80th anniversary of VE Day set in a presentation case with an e-certificate of authenticity will also be available for £1,640.

在介紹案例中設置了10週年80週年，其真實性也將以1,640英鎊的價格使用。

The limited-edition gold coin, struck on May 8 2025, will be priced at £1,725.

限量版金幣於2025年5月8日銷售，價格為1,725英鎊。