The Canadian 1902 10 Cent coin marked a transition period, featuring the new monarch, King Edward VII, after Queen Victoria’s death. Designed by George W. DeSaulles, its introduction coincided with Canada’s evolving identity within the British Empire. The silver content reflected Canadas economic stability and alignment with British coinage standards.
Politically, 1902 saw increasing calls for Canadian autonomy, yet the Canadian 1902 10 Cent maintained imperial symbolism through Edward VII’s portrait. The coin’s fine engraving and silver composition embodied both loyalty and national pride. The Canadian 1902 10 Cent stands as a small but powerful symbol of early 20th-century Canadian identity.