Canada unveils new $20 bill featuring portrait of King Charles
The vertical banknote features King Charles III, the first new monarch to appear on a Canadian banknote in more than 70 years.
Canada has unveiled a new $20 banknote featuring a portrait of King Charles III, marking the first time a monarch other than Queen Elizabeth II will appear on a Canadian banknote in over 70 years. The banknote, revealed at a Bank of Canada event, boasts a vertical orientation and showcases an image of the Vimy Ridge memorial on the back, commemorating Canada's role in World War II.
The front of the banknote features a floral and leafy tapestry inspired by King Charles's dedication to the environment, chosen in consultation with an Indigenous advisory council. The new $20 banknote will enter circulation early next year.
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