Composition : 92,5% silver, 7,5% copper
Mintage : 10,000

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (Prince Charles), Heir Apparent to the British Throne

Prince Charles, the eldest son of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, was born on November 14, 1948 andwas christened Prince Charles Philip Arthur George.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh decided The Prince should go to school rather than have a tutor at the Palace. He attended Hill House School, Cheam School and Gordonstoun, where his father had been educated.

At the age of 18, The Prince of Wales spent two terms as an exchange student at Australia's Timbertop. Cambridge University and Trinity College were next in his academic career. There, The Prince studied archeology, anthropology, history and graduated in 1970.

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The Prince married Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981. They had two sons; Prince William and Prince Harry. Their marriage was dissolved on August 28, 1996 and nine years later, The Prince married Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles.

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The prince is Patron or President of some 400 charitable organizations. He established The Prince's Charities to focus on causes that are particularly dear to his heart, personally founding 18 of the 20 charities that raise over £130 million annually.

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This coin is the third issue of the Continuity of the Crown.
The first coin of the series, released in 2011, depicts the Prince Henry of Wales.
The second coin of the series, released in 2011, depicts the Prince William of Wales.
The third coin of the series, released in 2011, depicts the Prince Charles of Wales.

CONTINUITY OF THE CROWN - H.R.M. PRINCE CHARLES OF WALES - 2011 CANADIAN COINS 03 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 01- STERLING SILVER and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.