Currency Code:
CAD
Currency Symbol:
C$
Country/Region:
Canada
Regulated by:
Bank of Canada
Currencies
CAD
Canadian Dollar
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the official currency of Canada, symbolised as C$. Introduced in 1858, it is among the top-traded currencies in the world and is often referred to as the “loonie” due to the loon bird on the one-dollar coin.
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Frequently asked questions
The Canadian Dollar (CAD), symbolised as C$.
The Bank of Canada.
Notes: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100. Coins: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, $2.
The $1 coin features a loon bird.
Yes, it’s one of the top 10 most traded currencies.
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