One of Canadian numismatics' great stories, retold at two ounces of gilded silver. In early 1948, India's independence made the royal title “ET IND IMP” obsolete — but new dies hadn't arrived from London, so the Mint struck 1947-dated coins bearing a tiny maple leaf beside the date to mark them as 1948 strikes. This 2023 tribute magnifies the beloved 1947 Maple Leaf five-cent piece to a spectacular 50 mm format: G.E. Kruger Gray's beaver and T.H. Paget's George VI effigy faithfully recreated from archival photographs, richly dressed in selective gold plating on both faces.
Collector Specifications
Country: Canada
Year: 2023 (recreating the 1947 Maple Leaf issue)
Denomination: 5 Cents
Composition: 99.99% Pure Silver with selective gold plating (obverse and reverse)
Weight: 62.69 g (2 troy oz)
Diameter: 50 mm
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Serialized RCM COA
Condition: Individually photographed — you receive the exact coin shown; complete in original RCM black clamshell case
Mintage: 5,500
Designer: G.E. Kruger Gray and T.H. Paget original designs, recreated by RCM engravers
Historical Significance
The 1947 Maple Leaf coins occupy a singular place in Canadian collecting — coins dated for a year they weren't struck in, marked with a leaf that collectors have hunted ever since. This tribute belongs to the Mint's acclaimed series revisiting its most storied issues in large-format silver, and with just 5,500 struck, it sold out at the Mint. A perfect companion to an original George VI beaver nickel — like the 1946 example also in this shop.
Why We Love This One
A giant, gilded tribute to one of the best stories in Canadian coins. With only 5,500 made and sold out at the Mint, it's a real showpiece.
Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.
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