Depicts King Charles III’s effigy, surrounded by the Latin inscription. Engraver's initials on the neck.

CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR means King Charles III, by the Grace of God King, Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Martin Jennings (MJ)

Depicts a camera lens, resembling an eye. Surrounding the lens is the inscription "BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU," a famous quote from 1984.

1984, a dystopian novel by George Orwell, explores a totalitarian society where surveillance, propaganda, and control dominate every aspect of life. The phrase "BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU" serves as a chilling reminder of the omnipresent government surveillance enforced by the Party, led by the mysterious figurehead, Big Brother. This slogan embodies the oppressive monitoring of citizens, where even thoughts are policed, and individuality is crushed. The phrase symbolizes the loss of privacy and freedom under authoritarian rule, making it a powerful warning about unchecked government power and the dangers of totalitarianism.

Engraver: Henry Gray (HDG)

The phrase "THERE WAS TRUTH AND THERE WAS UNTRUTH" from 1984 encapsulates the stark reality of a world where objective truth is systematically manipulated. In the novel, the Party controls information and rewrites history to align with its agenda, erasing any distinction between fact and fiction. This creates a society where truth is not based on reality but on what the Party dictates, fostering a culture of deception and obedience. The phrase highlights Orwell's warning about the fragility of truth in the face of propaganda and the devastating consequences when lies are normalized as a tool of control.