Bank Note Videos

Watch videos about the vertical $10 note, how to fight fraud and much more.

The $10 bank note featuring Viola Desmond: security features

The bold security features are easy to check and difficult to counterfeit.

Wanda Robson sees Canada’s new $10 note featuring her sister for the first time

We gave Viola Desmond’s sister, Wanda Robson, a sneak peek at the new Canadian $10 note. A new direction for Canada’s bank notes.

Canada’s new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond

Canada’s new $10 note, reflecting on Rights and Social Justice in Canada. A new direction for Canada’s bank notes.

Canada 150 bank note

Discover the special design elements of the Canada 150 bank note that celebrate our history, culture and land.

Canada 150 bank note – security features

Learn about the security features of the Canada 150 bank note. Discover its special design elements that celebrate our history, culture and land.

Commemorative $20 Note

Learn about the security features of the $20 note commemorating the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Frontiers Series

A look at the security, design, handling and durability of Canada’s polymer bank notes.

Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines

Most fraud can be easily prevented with some simple know-how. The Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines video series provides easy-to-follow advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of bank note counterfeiting, debit card fraud, identity crime and cheque fraud. These materials will be of special interest to retailers, financial institutions and police officers.

The Life of a Bank Note: From the Lab to Your Wallet

This video series tells the story of the life of a polymer note. From the research and development of the notes through to the end of their life cycle, these videos explore the various stages in the life of Canada’s bank notes.

Bank Note Accessibility: Tips for Identifying and Storing Canadian Bank Notes

Learn how to identify Canada's new accessible polymer bank notes, discover the Canadian bank note reader and get tips for storing Canada's paper bank notes for easy identification. These videos were produced jointly by CNIB and the Bank of Canada.

Currency Function

The Bank of Canada is the country's sole bank note-issuing authority and is responsible for designing, producing, and distributing Canada's bank notes.