1 Cent 1947


Added by Alain Martineau
In personal collections 37
General Description In 1947 India received its independence, so "IND IMP" (India's Emperor) had to be removed from the King's titles on any British Commonwealth coins dating 1948 or newer. In Canada a problem arose when early in 1948 the new dies with "IND IMP" removed were late arriving from England, but new coins were needed so a decision was made to issue coins dated 1947, but with a small maple leaf after the date to indicate they were actually minted in 1948
Obv. Description George VI surrounded by the Latin inscription GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:
Rev. Description the maple leaf twig design
1 cent
Date with Maple leaf
Canada
Catalog code KM# 32
Diameter 19.05 mm
Thickness 1.00 mm
Weight 3.2400 g
Material Bronze
Orientation Medal
Mint Canada - Royal Canadian Mint
Edge Type plain
Edge Inscription none
Designer G.E. Kruger-Gray
Catalog prices
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F $0.15   VF $0.20   XF $0.35   UNC $3.00  

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