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🏛️ Canadian Heritage Collection1947 Maple Leaf One Cent
The 1947 Maple Leaf Penny is one of the most famous varieties in Canadian numismatics.
Although dated 1947, these coins were actually struck after India gained independence from the British Empire. Because the Royal Mint was waiting for updated dies reflecting King George VI\'s new royal titles, a small maple leaf was placed beside the date to indicate the coins were struck in 1948 using 1947 dies.
This tiny maple leaf tells an important historical story, making the coin one of Canada\'s most recognizable and collectible varieties.
📜 Curator\'s Note
The 1947 Maple Leaf cent represents a unique moment in Canadian and Commonwealth history. Rather than discard existing dies, the Royal Canadian Mint added a discreet maple leaf to identify coins struck during a period of constitutional change.
Today, this fascinating variety remains one of the most popular coins among Canadian collectors.
🪙 Obverse (Front)
Displays the uncrowned bust of King George VI by Thomas Humphrey Paget🪙 Reserve (Back)Displays two maple leaves on a single twig by G. E. Kruger
🧾 Coin Details
- Specifications
- Country: Canada
- Year: 1947 (Maple Leaf Variety)
- Denomination: 1 Cent
- Monarch: King George VI
- Portrait: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Composition: Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc)
- Weight: 3.24 g
- Diameter: 19.05 mm
- Edge: Plain
- KM#: 36a
🪶 Golden Whisper
“A small bronze coin carrying the enduring symbol of Canada.”
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