PRICE: $36,050

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Vancouver

ICCS SP65
Denomination: 1 Dollar
Year: 1948
Fineness: 0.800
Material: Silver
Finish: Specimen
Krause Catalogue: KM46

ICCS SP63
Denomination: 50 Cents
Year: 1948
Fineness: 0.800
Material: Silver
Finish: Specimen
Krause Catalogue: KM45

ICCS SP65
Denomination: 25 Cents
Year: 1948
Fineness: 0.800
Material: Silver
Finish: Specimen
Krause Catalogue: KM44

ICCS SP64
Denomination: 10 Cents
Year: 1948
Fineness: 0.800
Material: Silver
Finish: Specimen
Krause Catalogue: KM43

ICCS SP65
Denomination: 5 Cents
Year: 1948
Material: Nickel
Finish: Specimen
Krause Catalogue: KM42

ICCS SP60
Denomination: 1 Cent
Year: 1948
Material: Copper
Finish: Specimen
Krause Catalogue: KM41

Prior to 1948, Canadian coins featured an inscription surrounding the bust of George VI that read "GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP" ("George VI By the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India"). Following India's independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, adjustments were necessary for the 1948 coins, requiring the removal of "ET IND:IMP" from the legend. The Royal Canadian Mint awaited the modified matrices and punches from the Royal Mint in London, which arrived significantly late. As such, 1948-dated coins were minted only in the latter part of that year, with the Dollar in particular being extremely sought-after by collectors of that series.

All prices are in Canadian Dollars

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