1947 ML Canadian Dime. When India was granted their independence it created a problem for the mint in Canada. The obverse coinage with “ET IND: IMP” removed showing that the King was no longer the Emperor of India would not arrive for some time. For the beginning of 1948 mintage, a Maple Leaf was added after the 1947 date to signify the new coins until the new dies arrived. Designers and Engravers: Obverse: T.H. Paget; Reverse: Emanuel Hahn Composition .800 silver, .200 copper Mintage – 9,638,793 We have a MS63 and a couple of fillers.
