Canada
Our Banknote catalog of Canada
The Canadian dollar (symbol: $; code: CAD) is the currency of Canada. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or sometimes C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents.
Owing to the image of a loon on the one-dollar coin, the currency is sometimes referred to as the loonie by foreign exchange traders and analysts.
Canada's dollar is the 5th most held reserve currency in the world, accounting for approximately 2% of all global reserves, behind only the U.S. dollar, the euro, the yen and the pound sterling. The Canadian dollar is popular with central banks because of Canada's relative economic soundness, the Canadian government's strong sovereign position, and the stability of the country's legal and political systems.
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1973 - Canada P85a 1 Dollar banknote
This Canadian 1 dollar banknote is associated with 1973 and catalogued as Pick P85a. Its face combin..
1973 - Canada P85c 1 Dollar banknote
Canada 1 Dollar banknote associated with 1973, catalogued as Pick P85c. The note has a black design ..
1974 - Canada 2 Dollars banknote P86a UNC
This Canadian 2 Dollars banknote is associated with 1974 and catalogued as Pick P86a. The note is gr..
1986 - Canada P94b 2 dollars banknote
This Canadian 2-dollar banknote is associated with 1986 and catalogued as Pick P94b. The note featur..
1986 - Canada P94c 2 dollars banknote
This Canadian 2-dollar banknote is associated with 1986 and is catalogued as Pick P94c. The note fea..
1986 - Canada P95b 5 dollars banknote
This Canadian 5-dollar banknote is associated with 1986 and is catalogued as Canada Pick P95b. The n..
1986 - Canada P95e 5 dollars banknote
Canada 5 Dollars banknote associated with 1986, catalogued as Pick P95e. The note is blue-grey with ..
2002 - Canada P101a 5 Dollars banknote
This individual Canada 5 dollars banknote is associated with 2002 and is catalogued under reference ..
2017 - Canada 10 Dollars banknote P112 UNC
Canada 10 dollars banknote associated with 2017, identified by the catalog reference P112. The produ..
Frequently asked questions
What periods and denominations are represented in the Canada banknote catalog?
This shop’s Canada catalog includes banknotes dated from 1973 to 2017. Represented denominations are 1, 2, 5 and 10 dollars. Examples include the 1973 1-dollar note, 1974 and 1986 2-dollar notes, 1986 and 2002 5-dollar notes, and the 2017 10-dollar note. These listings describe the scope of this catalog rather than every Canadian banknote issue.
Which Pick catalog references appear among the Canadian banknotes?
The Canadian notes are identified with Pick references including P85a, P85c, P86a, P94b, P94c, P95b, P95e, P101a and P112. These references cover several denominations and dates represented by the shop, from 1 dollar dated 1973 through 10 dollars dated 2017. A Pick number is useful for matching a listing to a specific catalog type or listed variant.
What do the letters after references such as P85a and P85c mean for identification?
In this Canada category, a shared reference number followed by different letters identifies separately cataloged variants. For example, the 1973 1-dollar note appears as P85a and P85c. Likewise, the 1986 2-dollar note is represented by P94b and P94c, while the 1986 5-dollar note appears as P95b and P95e. Collectors should compare the complete reference, including its suffix.
How can I distinguish the 5-dollar notes represented in this Canada category?
Start with the date and full Pick reference. The catalog includes 1986 5-dollar notes under P95b and P95e, indicating two listed variants associated with the same date and denomination. It also includes a 2002 5-dollar note referenced as P101a. Recording the date, denomination and complete Pick number helps prevent confusion between notes that share the same face value.
Will the serial number on a Canadian banknote match the product image?
Not necessarily. Several Canada listings state that images are product references for Uncirculated banknotes and that the serial number supplied will not correspond to the illustrated note. The 2017 P112 listing instead states that the banknote corresponds with the image. Prospective buyers should therefore read the wording on the individual product page carefully rather than assuming the same image policy applies to every listing.
Which Canadian dollar denominations appear across more than one date or variant?
Several denominations form useful collecting groups within this shop’s Canada catalog. The 1-dollar denomination is represented by 1973 variants P85a and P85c. The 2-dollar group includes 1974 P86a and 1986 variants P94b and P94c. The 5-dollar group spans 1986 variants P95b and P95e and the 2002 P101a note. These groupings can support date- or reference-based collecting.