将硬币放在墓碑上的传统

随着阵亡将士纪念日周末的开始

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.

阵亡将士纪念日的周末将于2025年5月24日（星期六）上午10:15开始，当家人前往墓地时，他们可能会注意到落在堕落士兵的墓碑上的硬币。这种长期以来的传统对军人家庭和退伍军人具有深厚的意义。

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.

留在墓地上的硬币传达了特定的信息：一分钱表示访问，镍表示共享的训练营训练，一毛钱表示一起服务，而四分之一的信号表示士兵去世时访客在场。

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.

在阿灵顿国家公墓的堕落士兵的墓碑上的硬币是一个普遍的景象，这种做法可以追溯到罗马帝国，在几篇新闻文章和纪录片中都涵盖了罗马帝国。据说这一传统在政治部门的越南战争期间在美国获得了突出，提供了一种谨慎的方式来纪念死者而没有家庭纠纷或​​进行激烈的政治论点。

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.

留在墓地上的硬币传达了特定的信息：一分钱表示访问，镍表示共享的训练营训练，一毛钱表示一起服务，而四分之一的信号表示士兵去世时访客在场。

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.

从国家和州退伍军人的墓地收集的硬币用于维持贫困退伍军人的理由或支付葬礼。一些越南退伍军人也将硬币作为象征性的“首付”，用于未来的啤酒或纸牌游戏，他们的同志们。

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."

本周早些时候，由于制作铜镀锌硬币的成本上升，美国造币厂将在2026年初淘汰一分钱生产。俗话说：“他们不会像以前那样使他们像以前一样。”

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，现有硬币仍然是法定货币，可用于此目的。尽管这种传统可能会随着一分钱的淘汰而发展，从而使其能够覆盖某些人为自由支付的最终价格。

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.

这个阵亡将士纪念日，随着家庭聚会以纪念那些做出最终牺牲的人，墓碑上的硬币的景象继续反映出一个安静，持久的致敬。