The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents.
The current 5 Canadian dollar bill is dominantly blue in color. The front features a portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the coat of arms, and a picture of the West Block of the Parliament buildings. The reverse side depicts children engaged in winter sports, including sledding, ice skating, and hockey.
Obverse: Sir Wilfred Laurier
Reverse: Winter sports
I got this note while visiting Niagara Falls, Canada.
