The 1947 Canadian 5 cents coin with the maple leaf mark was produced as a transitional issue due to the political change when India gained independence from British rule in 1947. The coin is made of nickel, weighs 4.54 grams, and measures 21.3 mm in diameter with a plain edge. It features the obverse with a bust of King George VI and the inscription “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :”, translating to “George VI, by the grace of God, King and Emperor of India.” The reverse displays the iconic Canadian beaver on a log with the denomination and the year “1947” accompanied by a small maple leaf symbol next to the date, which was added to distinguish these coins struck in early 1948 from earlier 1947 issues prior to the removal of “IND : IMP :” in the inscription. More than 9.5 million coins of this variety were circulated, and the maple leaf mark represents a significant numismatic historical context marking the end of the “Emperor of India” title on Canadian coins.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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