The British 1910 Halfpenny coin, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, features King George V on the obverse and Britannia on the reverse. In 1910, Britain was on the brink of World War I, facing political tensions and economic uncertainties. The British 1910 Halfpenny symbolized continuity in currency during a period of growing global instability.
Struck in bronze, the British 1910 Halfpenny reflected Britain’s economic reliance on copper-based currency. Mackennal’s design emphasized national identity, with Britannia representing strength and resilience. The British 1910 Halfpenny played a role in everyday transactions, marking a moment of relative peace before the turmoil of war.