The United Kingdom’s Royal Mint is releasing a new coin honoring George Orwell on the 75th anniversary of his death. The £2 (roughly $2.45) piece pays homage to Nineteen Eighty-Four, Orwell’s famous dystopian novel exploring themes like totalitarianism,

A commemorative coin featuring the image of an eye and the inscription “Big Brother is watching you” is being released to pay tribute to “Nineteen Eighty-four” author George Orwell and mark his death 75 years ago.

The UK’s Royal Mint is set to celebrate the legacy of George Orwell, the author of "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "Animal Farm", with a special £2 coin marking the 75th anniversary of his death.

The Royal Mint said the commemorative coin is being released to mark the 75th anniversary of the author’s death

"Big Brother is watching you." Our slide into dystopia continues apace, with news that these famous words will now be printed on a coin of the realm. From 20 January, a new £2 coin will feature King Charles III on the obverse and a menacing, all-seeing eye on the reverse.

A new commemorative coin is being released featuring an eye camera lens and the phrase 'Big Brother is watching you' to honor 'Nineteen Eighty-four' author George Orwell, marking 75 years since his death.

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British literary giant George Orwell, famed for his novels '1984' and 'Animal Farm', is being commemorated with a new £2 coin by the Royal Mint. This special issue marks 75 years since the author's death and features a reverse design that nods to his iconic work '1984'.