Canada 15 Dollars Silver Coin 2011 Prince Harry
H.R.H. Prince Henry of Wales
Continuity of the Crown Series
Continuity of the Crown Series
Obverse: Susanna Blunt’s design of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: H.R.H. Prince Henry of Wales (Prince Harry), third in line to the British Throne.
Theme: Continuity of the Crown: H.R.H. Prince Henry of Wales (Prince Harry), third in line to the British Throne.
Mintage: 10000.
Composition: 92.5 % silver, 7.5 % copper.
Finish: Proof-like.
Weight: 30 g.
Diameter: 36.15 mm.
Edge: plain.
Face value: 15 Canadian Dollars.
Artist: Laurie McGaw (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint.
Continuity of the Crown Series
More than any other monarchy, our Royal Family is arguably the most visible and best known worldwide and has played a significant role in Canadian life for centuries.Throughout, the continuity of the crown has been of paramount importance, every king and queen contributing to the adaptability that has enabled their institution to survive. Today, the monarch’s role is vastly different from that of earlier sovereigns but it is woven with the strong threads of history; past glories that have the power to evoke a powerful sense of emotion and affection in a modern world.
Rarely does a coin feature a royal effigy on both sides, but every coin in this magnificent series does. Each portrait has the raised edges normally seen on a sculpted military medal. Its ultra-high relief has been achieved by striking the coin an impressive four times followed by extensive refining and polishing—an intense hand-crafted process that produces a unique finish for each coin.
The agreeable disposition of the Princes of Wales is unmistakable in three skilfully-crafted portraits, each one a remarkable likeness of Prince Harry, Prince William and The Prince of Wales (Prince Charles).
Prince Harry Prince William Prince Charles
H.R.H. Prince Henry of Wales (Prince Harry), Third in line to the British Throne
Britain’s Royal Family has been central to life in Great Britain, its empire, and often the world, since William I. Throughout, kings and queens have adapted the monarchy to meet every age’s challenges. Today’s monarchy represents a continuous thread in British history; one that embodies a powerful sense of identity, memory, and affection.Prince Harry was born on September 15, 1984 and baptized Prince Henry Charles Albert David. After attending Mrs. Mynors and Wetherby Schools, Harry joined his brother Prince William at Ludgrove School. In September 1998, he began his studies at Eton College.
After graduating, Harry visited Africa. Touched by the plight of Lesotho’s orphans, he co-founded Sentebale (“Forget-me-Not”), one of six charitable organizations of which he is patron.
In 2005, Harry returned to his studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. In February 2008, Harry served in Afghanistan as a member of the British Army. After being promoted to Lieutenant, Harry began training to become a full-time Army Air Corps helicopter pilot in 2009.
Prince Harry is a keen sportsman who also enjoys off-road motor-biking. In October 2008, he and Prince William began a 1,000-mile trek across South Africa to raise funds for Sentebale, UNICEF, and The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.
A legacy to last the ages.
More than any other monarchy, our Royal Family is arguably the most visible and best known worldwide and has played a significant role in Canadian life for centuries.
Throughout, the continuity of the crown has been of paramount importance, every king and queen contributing to the adaptability that has enabled their institution to survive. Today, the monarch’s role is vastly different from that of earlier sovereigns but it is woven with the strong threads of history; past glories that have the power to evoke a powerful sense of emotion and affection in a modern world.