New canadian bills

The Bank of Canada has introduced new banknotes featuring iconic Canadians and commemorating significant events and themes in Canadian history. Here are the new Canadian bills:

  1. $10 bill (2013): Features Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister, and a portrait of a beaver, symbolizing Canadian ingenuity and resourcefulness.
  2. $20 bill (2011): Features Canada's first female Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, and a portrait of a polar bear, representing Canada's vast wilderness and conservation efforts.
  3. $50 bill (2011): Features William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's longest-serving Prime Minister, and a portrait of a common loon, symbolizing Canada's lakes and waterways.
  4. $100 bill (2011): Features Robert Borden, Canada's 8th Prime Minister, and a portrait of a polar bear, representing Canada's Arctic regions and conservation efforts.

These new banknotes were designed to be more secure, with advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting. They also feature a unique tactile feature, a raised dot, to help visually impaired individuals identify the denomination.

In 2020, the Bank of Canada announced plans to introduce new polymer banknotes featuring iconic Canadians and commemorating significant events and themes in Canadian history. The new designs will feature:

  1. $5 bill (2021): Features Viola Desmond, a Canadian civil rights pioneer, and a portrait of a rose, symbolizing hope and resilience.
  2. $10 bill (2021): Features the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a symbol of Canada's commitment to human rights and social justice.
  3. $20 bill (2021): Features the Canadian women's hockey team, celebrating Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
  4. $50 bill (2021): Features the Canadian Arctic, featuring a polar bear and a narwhal, representing Canada's Arctic regions and conservation efforts.
  5. $100 bill (2021): Features the Canadian War Museum, commemorating Canada's military history and sacrifices.

These new banknotes will be made of polymer, a more durable and secure material than the previous cotton-based banknotes. They will also feature advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting.