It's been another challenging year due to the pandemic, but the Bank of Canada would still like to remind you to be vigilant in checking the security features on your bank notes this holiday season.
Counterfeiters typically see the holidays as a prime opportunity to pass fake notes. The Bank's advice: don't let them.
Remember: Routinely checking all bank notes allows you to intercept counterfeits, keeping them out of the till and out of Canadians' change.
Always look at two or more security features when checking bank notes.
Quick tips for checking the security features on polymer notes: