新的皇家铸币厂硬币庆祝国王对自然和野生动物的热情

英国皇家造币厂推出了八枚新硬币,灵感来自国王对保护环境和自然世界的热情。

这些新设计将出现在从1便士到2英镑的硬币上,很快就会出现在英国各地人们的零钱上。

这些设计也受到了动植物的启发,比如红松鼠、榛睡鼠和蜜蜂。

£2 – Natio<em></em>nal flowers
The coin features a rose for England, a daffodil for Wales, a thistle for Scotland and a shamrock for Northern Ireland.

Inspired by the King’s inaugural address on September 9 2022, the edge ins<em></em>cription reads: “In servitio omnium”, meaning: “In the service of all.”
Pic:Royal Mint £1 – Bees
These industrious insects play a pivotal role in pollinating many plants and fruiting trees
They are commo<em></em>nly found in gardens, parks, woods, orchards and meadows – and now on the reverse of the UK £1 coin
Pic:Royal Mint

鲜花和橡树叶子也被描绘在八枚新硬币上,这些硬币已经得到了国王的批准。

每一枚硬币都得到了英国皇家园艺学会(RHS)和英国皇家鸟类保护协会(RSPB)的支持。

50p – Atlantic salmon

Wild populations are low due to factors such as river pollution, habitat loss, river heating and overfishing.

They can be found in clean rivers in Scotland and Wales along with those in North and South West England. 20p – Puffin 
Classed as a Red List species, there is hope for the puffin if action is taken to protect their nesting sites and food supply
PicRoyal Mint

造币厂预计第一批硬币将在2024年底前进入流通。

该公司表示,新设计——官方称为最终设计——标志着国王向铸币过渡的最后篇章。

这八种新设计将取代2008年伊丽莎白女王二世引入的盾牌编队。

10p – Capercaillie

Found in a small part of Scotland, the capercaillie is the world’s largest grouse and features on the reverse of the UK 10p coin.

After becoming extinct o<em></em>nce before, in the mid-18th century, the species is now at risk of becoming extinct for the second time
Pic:Royal MInt 5p – Oak tree leaf
The UK 5p coin displays a leaf taken from an oak tree, signifying its role as a rich habitat for biodiversity in woodland areas.

Supporting more life than any other native tree species in the UK, the oak tree has a long association with monarchies, as ancient kings of Britain and Roman Emperors wore crowns of oak leaves.
Pic:Royal Mint

以已故女王为头像的硬币将在人们的变革中继续存在,与以国王为头像的硬币共同流通。

造币厂表示,新硬币的图案由三个互锁的c形图案统一,其灵感来自历史和查理二世的密码,而植物和动物则展望未来和自然世界的重要性。

2p – Red squirrel
The red squirrel’s distinctive colouring blends perfectly with the reddish hue of the UK 2p coin
Pic:Royal Mint 1p – Hazel dormouse

Small in stature, the hazel dormouse is a fitting presence on the UK 1p coin.
Mostly found in southern England in the UK, the hazel dormouse population in the UK has halved since 2007
Pic:Royal Mint

新版2英镑硬币的边缘铭文是由国王挑选的,上面写着:“In service tio omnium”,意思是“为所有人服务”。这句话摘自2022年9月9日国王的就职演说。

阅读更多:
新版50便士硬币上印着狮子、女巫和魔衣橱
标记硬币的硬币查理三世的国家开始流通

皇家造币厂首席执行官安妮·杰索普说:“这是一个罕见的历史性时刻,因为整套英国硬币都在改变,以庆祝新君主登基。”

“这些引人注目的设计已经被国王陛下看到,反映了他对保护自然世界的承诺,以及对英国工艺的庆祝。”

Pic: Casey Gutteridge/Royal Mint

皇家造币厂首席雕刻师戈登·萨默斯说:“动植物在英国铸币历史上有着深厚的渊源,但这是第一次全部八枚硬币都以自然和野生动物为主题。”

“在1便士或1英镑硬币这么小的画布上创作艺术需要很高的技巧。皇家造币厂在1100多年的时间里磨练了我们的专业知识,我们迫不及待地想看到国民手中的新硬币。”

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