Penrith and Eden Museum may buy the Tudor and Stuart-era coins which were found in October 2023.

The coin's design is based on the theme of totalitarianism, which is central to Orwell's writing.

Scotland's most important collection of antique coins was taken from Broughton in the Borders in 2007.

A solid gold version of the coin will also be hidden in one of 3,000 advent calendars available.

The Royal Mint says a coin with the Atlantic salmon and the King's portrait is now the rarest 50p.

There are thought to be about 50 in circulation, with even fewer made from nickel brass.

The coin is from a time when Scotland ruled parts of northern England, experts believe.

The main character of the sequel sharing her name will appear on several versions of the coin.