The British 1825 Penny coin, designed by Benjamin Wyon, features the bust of King George IV on the obverse and a seated Britannia on the reverse. Made of copper, the British 1825 Penny symbolized the stability of the British Empire during a time of economic recovery after the Napoleonic Wars.
In 1825, the British 1825 Penny coin was minted during a period of industrial growth. The design highlighted both the monarchys authority and the nations economic power. The British 1825 Penny reflected the continued importance of copper in British currency and represented national pride in the face of growing global trade and commerce.