Bank notes past and present

Learn about the newest generation of Canadian banknotes.

Canada’s polymer bank notes celebrate achievements at home, around the world, and in space.

See, interact with and share the $10 bank note commemorating Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Learn about the unique and shared design elements of the $20 note that celebrates the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

This series (issued 2001-06) incorporated security features never before seen in Canadian bank notes, and the designs celebrated our culture, history and accomplishments.

The 1986 series featured different Birds of Canada on the back of each denomination. This series was designed with security features to counter the colour photocopiers of that era.

A brief historical overview of the first four series of notes issued by the Bank of Canada and the two commemorative notes issued in 1935 and 1967.

Since issuing its first series of bank notes in 1935, the Bank of Canada has issued four commemorative bank notes. Each commemorative note marks an important milestone for the reigning monarch or a defining moment in Canadian history.