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Country Guide > North America > Canada | |
Currency Canadian Dollar (CAD) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of CAD100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of CAD2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents. Credit & debit cards Most international credit and debit cards are accepted. Travellers cheques To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Canadian Dollars; these are widely negotiable. Currency restrictions There are no restrictions on the import or export of either local or foreign currency. The export of silver coins over C$5 is prohibited. Exchange rate indicators
Banking hours Mon-Frei and Fri 0900-1600. Business accounts can only be set up on presentation of a letter of credit from a home bank. Some banks in major centres have extended hours; visitors should check locally. |