Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Canada
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5
2013
The blue 5-dollar polymer note features a portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s first Francophone Prime Minister. The reverse depicts Canadarm2 and Dextre, celebrating Canada’s contribution to space exploration.
10
2013
The purple 10-dollar note highlights Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister, with imagery of The Canadian train crossing the Rockies, representing national unity and growth.
20
2012
The green 20-dollar note features Queen Elizabeth II and on the reverse, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, honoring Canada’s military history.
50
2012
The red 50-dollar note shows William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada’s longest-serving Prime Minister, with imagery of the CCGS Amundsen icebreaker, representing Arctic research and exploration.
100
2011
The brown 100-dollar note portrays Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister during World War I. The reverse highlights Canadian innovation in medicine, featuring a DNA strand and insulin discovery tribute.
Material
Polymer — smooth, durable, waterproof, and resistant to wear
Watermark
Portrait of featured historical figure visible when held to light
Security Thread
Vertical metallic thread embedded in the note
Holographic Foil
Shiny holographic patch displaying color shifts and images
Raised Printing
Slightly embossed numerals and text for tactile verification
UV Features
Certain symbols and numerals glow under ultraviolet light
Color-Shifting Ink
High-denomination numerals shift color when viewed at angles
Microprinting
Tiny text of issuing authority visible under magnification
Country Info
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Ottawa
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English and French
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+1
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911 (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
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Type A/B (2- or 3-pin, 120V, 60Hz)
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Tipping is customary: 15–20% in restaurants, small tips for taxi drivers, hotel staff, and delivery services.
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