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By Jane McLean, About.com Guide to Canada Travel

Canadian Currency: Twoonies, Loonies and Nickels, Oh My!

Friday March 31, 2006
When differentiating ourselves from our American neighbours to the south, Canadians are quick to point out two things: First, we have better beer, and second, we had the good sense to make our money contrasting colours. It's almost impossible to mistake our purple $10 bill from the red $50. Smart, eh?

Get an overview of cash in Canada, including banking, currency exchange, sales taxes and tipping.
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