Canada
Complete Financial Report of Canada
Basic Information
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Country ISO Code: CA
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Official Languages: English and French
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Language ISO Codes: en (English), fr (French)
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Current Official Currency: Canadian Dollar
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Currency ISO Code: CAD
Historical and Current Currencies of Canada
1. Canadian Dollar (CAD) – Current Official Currency
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ISO Code: CAD
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Symbols: $ or C$
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Singular Name: dollar
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Plural Name: dollars
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Monetary Subdivision: 1 dollar = 100 cents
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Fraction Name (singular): cent
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Fraction Name (plural): cents
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Initial Production Date: 1858 (first Canadian dollar coins)
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Final Production Date: ongoing
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Initial Circulation Date: 1858
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Final Circulation Date: currently in circulation
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Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (Ottawa and Winnipeg)
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Issuing Authority: Bank of Canada
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Coin Denominations: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents; 1 and 2 dollars
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Banknote Denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 dollars
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Designs and Symbols:
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Coins feature national symbols such as the maple leaf, caribou, Bluenose schooner, and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
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Banknotes depict prominent Canadian figures, cultural heritage, and natural landscapes.
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Historical Context:
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The Canadian dollar was introduced to replace the Canadian pound and unify currency across provinces.
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The currency has evolved with various security features and polymer notes introduced since 2011.
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The Royal Canadian Mint is internationally renowned for producing high-quality coins, including commemorative editions.
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Status: active and sole legal tender in Canada.
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Curiosities:
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The $2 coin ("toonie") was introduced in 1996, replacing the $2 banknote.
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Canada issues commemorative coins regularly, celebrating history, culture, and events.
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2. Canadian Pound (Historical Currency)
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ISO Code: No longer in use
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Circulation Period: until mid-19th century
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Context:
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Used prior to the adoption of the Canadian dollar, based on the British pound sterling system.
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Replaced by the Canadian dollar to simplify and standardize currency.
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Status: out of circulation
Economic and Monetary Context
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Canada has a highly developed and diversified economy with strong banking and financial sectors.
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The Bank of Canada manages monetary policy, currency issuance, and financial stability.
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The Canadian dollar is a major global reserve currency and widely traded internationally.
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Bilingualism is reflected in currency design and official communications, with all banknotes and coins featuring both English and French.
Summary Table
| Currency | ISO Code | Circulation Period | Current Status | Subdivision | Issuing Authority |
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| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 1858 – present | In circulation | 1 dollar = 100 cents | Bank of Canada |
| Canadian Pound | – | Until mid-19th century | Out of circulation | 1 pound = 20 shillings | British colonial system |
This report is prepared primarily in English, the most widely used language in Canada, but acknowledges French as an official language, based on authoritative and up-to-date sources.
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