Canadian 5 dollar note(Canadian journey series)

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Description:
Size: 152.4 x 69.85mm
Paper type: Cotton based
Main colour: Blue

The Canadian five dollar note is a banknote of the Canadian dollar. It is the lowest denomination issued by the Bank of Canada. The Canadian journey 5 dollar is dominantly blue. The front features a portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier(Prime Minister, 1896–1911), the coat of arms, and a picture of the West Block of the Parliament buildings. The reverse side depicts youngsters playing winter sports, including sledding, ice skating, and hockey; accompanied by a quotation from Roch Carrier's short story, "The Hockey Sweater".

The original Canadian journey Five dollar note was issued on 27 March 2002. The signature possibilities are as follows:
Left – M.D. Knight, Right – D.A. Dodge / Left – W.P. Jenkins, Right – D.A. Dodge.

Security Features:

Security features can help you to tell if a Canadian journey series five dollar bill is fake or real.

1. Maple leaves

Tilt the note. Three maple leaves change colour from pale to shiny gold.

2. Hidden number

Slightly tilt the note at eye level. The number of denomination of the banknote appears.

3. Raised print

Feel the raised print on the shoulders of the portrait, the large number of denomination of the banknote, and the words “Bank of Canada • Banque du Canada.”

4. UV feature

Look at the note under UV light. The coat of arms and the words FIVE.CINQ (or DIX. TEN) and BANK OF CANADA – BANQUE DU CANADA glow in blue over the portrait. Red fibres are scattered on both sides of the note.

Sources:
bankofcanada.ca
wikipedia.org

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