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Canadian twenty dollar polymer

Canadian 20 dollar polymer note

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Description:
Size: 152.4 x 69.85mm
Paper type: Polymer
Main colour: Green

20 canadian dollar polymer note obverse 20 canadian dollar polymer note reverse

Canadian twenty dollar polymer note design features

  • Portrait: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
  • Building: The Peace Tower
  • Signatures: Left – T. Macklem, Right – M.J. Carney
  • Issue date: November 2012
  • Theme: Canadian National Vimy Memorial

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is featured on the new $20 note as a tribute to Canada’s contributions and sacrifices in military conflicts throughout its history. Located on the site of the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France was erected in honour of Canadian service during the First World War

Canadian 20 dollar polymer note security features

polymer 20 canadian dollar note specimen

Raised print

polymer 20 canadian dollar note Raised print

By running your finger across the front of the 20 canadian dollar note you can feel raised print in areas such as the large number, the shoulders of the large portrait and the words “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada.”

Large window

polymer 20 canadian dollar note Large window

Look for transparency through the large window containing a metallic portrait and The Peace Tower building.

Metallic portrait

polymer 20 canadian dollar note Metallic portrait

Look at the details in the metallic portrait of in the large window. It matches the large portrait.

Metallic building

polymer 20 canadian dollar note Metallic building

Look at the details in the metallic The Peace Tower building in the large window. Tilt the note to see sharp colour changes in the building.

Small numbers

polymer 20 canadian dollar note Small numbers

Look at the numbers in and around the large window that match the value of the note. Some of the numbers appear in reverse.

Transparent text

polymer 20 canadian dollar note Transparent text

Look at the word “Canada.” It is transparent and feels slightly raised.

Maple leaf border

polymer 20 canadian dollar note Transparent text

Look at the maple leaves that border the large window. Some of the leaves cross into the window.

Frosted maple leaf window

polymer 20 canadian dollar note Frosted maple leaf window

Look at the frosted maple leaf window to see that it has a transparent outline.

Hidden numbers

polymer 20 canadian dollar note Frosted maple leaf window

The hidden numbers are an additional security feature that you can use after checking the other features if you're still unsure that a polymer note is genuine.

Sources:
bankofcanada.ca
wikipedia.org