Historical Insight:
1916 was a turning point in the First World War, marked by the devastating Battle of the Somme. Millions of British coins struck during this time traveled in the pockets of soldiers, factory workers, and families enduring wartime shortages. The half penny, though small in value, carried immense weight in everyday transactions.

Collecting Note:
Collectors of George V coinage appreciate wartime issues for their context. While not rare, coins from 1916 are studied as part of Britain’s economic resilience during WWI.