The British 1935 Penny, designed by Bertram Mackennal, featured King George V’s portrait and Britannia on the reverse. This coin, struck in bronze, circulated during Britain’s economic recovery from the Great Depression, reflecting efforts to stabilize the economy. The Statute of Westminster 1931, which granted legislative independence to British Dominions, influenced the coin’s significance, as it symbolized unity across the Empire.
Politically, the Silver Jubilee of George V in 1935 reinforced national pride, with the British 1935 Penny marking his long reign. Mackennal’s design, used since 1911, maintained continuity. As Britain modernized, the penny’s bronze composition remained crucial for everyday transactions, underscoring economic resilience.