1947 – 10 Cents Dime Canada – Maple Leaf

The 1947 Canada 10 cents coin with the maple leaf is a special variety struck by the Royal Canadian Mint to indicate a transitional period due to the independence of India in 1947. This coin features the obverse with the bust of King George VI, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, and the reverse with a stylized Bluenose schooner sailing, designed by Emanuel Hahn. The tiny maple leaf placed beside the date “1947” on the reverse differentiates this coin from regular 1947 issues since the original coinage design still bore the outdated title “IND: IMP” (Emperor of India), which was obsolete after India’s independence. The coin is composed of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighs 2.33 grams, and has a diameter of 18.03 mm with a reeded edge. It was produced in large numbers, with a mintage of 9,638,793 pieces, and is non-magnetic. The maple leaf variety is a distinct collectible due to its historical context and design variation, often valued in the collector’s market based on its condition.