1936 Great Britain King George V 1 Penny Coin NGC MS65RB Highlights: 1. This coin is a physical artifact of one of the most tumultuous years in the British Monarchy. While it bears the face of George V, it circulated during the brief reign of Edward VIII and the ascension of George VI. Collectors often seek the 1936 penny specifically to represent this "triple-reign" historical anomaly in their albums. 2. The 1936 penny is the final year of the Mackennal portrait of George V, which began in 1911. For collectors, "first-year" and "last-year" issues always command a psychological and market premium. It represents the final design of the pre-WWII imperial era before the stylistic shifts seen in the George VI and Elizabeth II eras. 3. Copper is notoriously difficult to preserve compared to gold or silver. Most 1936 pennies found today are dark brown and worn. An MS65RB survivor is a "time capsule" item; the fact that it still glows with original mint red luster after nine decades makes it a "condition rarity." For a numismatist, owning an RB specimen is a statement of quality that far exceeds the value of a standard circulated coin. Coin Story: The year 1936 is famously known in British history as the "Year of the Three Kings." King George V passed away in January, succeeded by Edward VIII (who abdicated within the year), and finally by George VI. Despite the transitions, the 1936 penny continued to feature the portrait of George V. Obverse: The left-facing bust of King George V, designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: The iconic seated figure of Britannia holding a trident and shield. Significance: This marks the final year of issue for the George V coinage, representing the conclusion of a major era in British numismatics.