Content:

• Obverse: Portrait of King George V facing left with the legend GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:.

• Reverse: Seated Britannia with shield and trident, denomination “ONE PENNY” and date “1916” below.

• Material: Bronze.

Historical Insight:
The 1916 penny reflects Britain’s wartime coinage, struck in huge numbers to sustain both domestic and overseas circulation. Despite the turmoil of the era, its classic design with Britannia continued a tradition reaching back to the 17th century.