Bank notes

• January 1, 2021

  About legal tender

  Find out what “legal tender” means, why legal tender status changes, and how to redeem older bank notes.

  Content Type(s): Explainers Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes
• February 25, 2020

  Exploring new ways to pay

  Speech summary Timothy Lane CFA Montreal FinTech RDV 2020 Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Fintech
• October 24, 2019

  How Canadians pay for things

  

  Kim Huynh

  From cash to contactless cards—what’s in our wallets?

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech
• November 19, 2018

  Launch of New $10 Note

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Winnipeg, Manitoba

  Governor Poloz speaks at the launch of Canada’s new vertical $10 note.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes
• October 1, 2018

  Decrypting “Crypto”

  Remarks Timothy Lane Haskayne School of Business - University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses the Bank of Canada’s research and responses to public interest in cryptocurrencies.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech
• March 8, 2018

  Unveiling of New $10 Note

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Halifax, Nova Scotia

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz joins Minister Morneau and Wanda Robson at the unveiling of Canada’s new $10 note.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes
• April 7, 2017

  Unveiling of Commemorative Bank Note Marking the 150th Anniversary of Canada

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz unveils a new commemorative $10 bank note marking the 150th anniversary of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes
• December 8, 2016

  Engaging Canadians: a #bankNOTEable process

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canadian Museum of History Gatineau, Quebec

  Governor Poloz, with Ministers Morneau and Hadju, announces the #bankNOTEable woman.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes