印有查理三世国王图案的新版 1 英镑硬币开始流通

本周，近三百万枚新设计的硬币将通过邮局和银行在英国各地分发。

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国王头像的 1 英镑硬币已进入流通，预示着该国货币的历史性转变。

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.

近三百万枚重新设计的硬币将于本周分发给英国各地的邮局和银行。硬币的“尾部”一侧描绘了一对英国蜜蜂，象征着国王对保护和自然的奉献，而“头部”一侧则刻有查尔斯的官方肖像。

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."

英国皇家造币厂纪念币总监丽贝卡·摩根 (Rebecca Morgan) 表示：“皇家造币厂为自阿尔弗雷德大帝以来的历任英国君主生产了流通硬币，我们很高兴地宣布查理三世国王的 1 英镑硬币现已开始流通。 ”

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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."

她补充道：“我们预计收藏家和公众会兴奋不已，因为他们急切地试图在自己的变化中获得这段独特的历史。我们希望所有面额的设计都能激发有关保护这些重要物种的对话。”

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.

总共发行了 297.5 万枚 1 英镑硬币，这些硬币将与那些展示已故女王伊丽莎白二世肖像的硬币共同流通，最终在损坏或磨损时更换它们。

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.

这枚 1 英镑硬币是八种设计之一，其灵感来自动植物群，反映了查理三世国王的环保承诺，这将成为大多数官方货币的新标准。

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.

继发行印有国王肖像的纪念币后，第一枚正式的查理三世硬币——一枚描绘大西洋鲑鱼的 50 便士硬币——于 2023 年 11 月发行。

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.

其他设计将根据需求推出，包括带有榛睡鼠的 1 便士硬币、带有红松鼠的 2 便士硬币、带有橡树叶的 5 便士硬币、带有松鸡的 10 便士硬币、带有一只海雀，以及一枚印有国花玫瑰、水仙花、蓟和三叶草的 2 英镑硬币。

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.

英国皇家造币厂进行的一项民意调查显示，1 英镑的蜜蜂硬币最受欢迎，紧随其后的是 2 便士的红松鼠硬币。

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

每枚硬币还具有三个互锁的 C 的重复图案，通过查理二世的密码向历史致敬。

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

描述每枚硬币价值的数字已被放大，以帮助孩子们发展他们的计数技能。

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.

印有国王肖像的纸币于六月流通，标志着英格兰银行纸币上的主权首次发生变化。