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This commemorative note is a variation of the Frontiers series $20 note featuring a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The difference is that the large window contains different visual elements.
Polymer
Feel the smooth, unique texture of the note. It’s made from a single piece of polymer with some transparent areas.
Frosted maple leaf window
Look at the frosted maple leaf window to see its transparent outline.
Raised ink
Feel the raised ink on the large number, the shoulders of the large portrait, and the words “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada.”
Large window
Look through the large window containing a detailed metallic portrait, symbols and text. This metallic portrait depicts Queen Elizabeth II from 1951 and is different from the large portrait on the note. The metallic symbols include the Queen’s monogram surmounted by the St. Edward's Crown, a garland of maple leaves and text that reads, “A HISTORIC REIGN • UN RÈGNE HISTORIQUE” repeated across the top, centre and bottom of the large window.
Tilt the note to see these elements change colour.
Flip the note to see these images repeated in the same colours and detail on the back.
Maple leaves
Look for maple leaves that border and cross into the large window.