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Money Currency Canadian Dollar (C$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of C$1000, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of C$2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 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 The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Canadian Dollar against Sterling and the US Dollar:
Banking hours Mon-Wed and Fri 1000-1500, Thurs 0800-2100 (most banks). 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. |