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The Canadian Dollar is the primary currency of Canada. This currency is used by an estimated 37,058,856 people. Based on our estimate, Canadian Dollar is the #35 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Canadian Dollar is "CAD". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 124. The currency symbol for the Dollar is "$".
Canadian Dollar conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
CAD Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Canadian Dollar is Canada.
There are approximately 37,058,856 people around the world who use the Canadian Dollar. The Canadian Dollar is the #35 most used widely currency is the world.
37,058,856 user population
Ranked #35 in the worldCAD Exchange Rates
1 Canadian Dollar equals:
† Rates last updated at 41 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
CAD Currency Facts
CAD Details
| ISO 4217 Code | CAD |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 124 |
| Unit Name | Dollar |
| Symbol | $ |
| Currency Nicknames | Loonie, buck (English), Huard, piastre (French) |
CAD Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | cent |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | ¢ |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | $1, $2, $500, $1000 |
| Frequently Used Coins | $1, $2, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢ |
| Rarely Used Coins | 1¢, 50¢ |
CAD Issuance
| Central Bank | Bank of Canada |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.bankofcanada.ca |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 37,058,856 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #35 |
| CAD Inflation Rate | 2.27% |
| Inflation Rank | #70 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 CAD Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Bank of Canada. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Canadian Dollar may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Family Day | February 18, 2019 | Closed |
| Good Friday | April 19, 2019 | Closed |
| Victoria/Patriots' Day | May 20, 2019 | Closed |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Civic Holiday | August 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour Day | September 2, 2019 | Closed |
| Thanksgiving | October 14, 2019 | Closed |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas | December 25, 2019 | Closed |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2019 | Closed |