10 cents 1948
10 cents 1948 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 10 cents 1948 is $2.99 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | $3.00 | $3.90 | $5.90 | $6.90 | $13.70 | $26.10 | $40.80 |
Circulated: 10 cents 1948 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | $66.80 | $75.80 | $102 | $228 | $695 | $1,440 | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Varieties and features
10 cents 1948
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 422,741
- Alloy and composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 2.33 g
- Melt value: $2.99457007 (Last update : July 9, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.8
- Actual precious weight: 1.864 g
- Diameter: 18.03 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX
- Reverse: CANADA 1948 10 CENTS
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
- Reverse: Stylized schooner (Bluenose) with tall sails flying as it sails the open sea.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2380 | 10 cents 1948 - Retained broken die on 10 cents | verdigris |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2314 | 10 cents 1948 - Double 8 | patrick66patrick450 |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- April 8, 2022 - Pittman Moore - $1,093 - NGC (SP-67)
- October 1, 2021 - Victoria North - $660 - ICCS (MS-65)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $144 - PCGS (MS-64)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $445 - PCGS (SP-66)
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Last update : Thursday, July 3, 2025
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