圣乔治是英国硬币上家喻户晓的人物,在亨利八世当政时期所铸的金币上首次面世。经典的《圣乔治与龙》这一形象由贝纳德托•匹斯图西于1817年设计,自乔治三世起,这个设计几乎为历代王朝铸造的硬币增光添彩。英国皇家铸币局表示勒•布伦的创作采用了一种“动态新颖的方式来呈现这一经典传说。
Shane Bissett, director of commemorative coin and bullion at the Royal Mint said: 'The choice of the St George design to honor Prince George's birthday is an apt one - the name George has long had links with the British monarchy and its coinage, there having been six kings of that name during the Royal Mint's 1,000 year history. The choice of a silver £5 coin is significant too as the tradition of crossing the palm of a new born baby with silver is a way to wish them wealth and good health throughout their life.'
英国皇家铸币局金条与纪念币负责人肖恩•比赛特说,“用圣乔治的形象来纪念乔治王子生日是一个合适的选择。“乔治这一名字与英国君主和硬币有着久远的渊源,在英国皇家铸币局1000年的历史里就有六位君主使用过此名。按照传统,用银币在新生儿的手心里划个十字,可以给小宝宝的一生带来财富和健康,因此选择铸造面值5英镑的银币意义重大。
The silver £5 coin issued by The Royal Mint to mark the birth of Prince George in 2013 was so popular that its mintage of 10,000 coins sold out within days.
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