Banknotes of the Canadian dollar

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Banknotes of the Canadian dollar?Bank of Canada
2. When was Banknotes of the Canadian dollar built?Canadian Bank Note Company
3. What is the current banknote substrate?Polymer
4. What is the introduction period for polymer series?November 2011 - November 2013
5. What are Canadian banknotes made of now?Canadian banknotes are made of a strong plastic called polymer. It makes them last longer and harder to copy.
6. Why do Canadian banknotes have secret security features?The features like windows, holograms, tiny text, and raised ink stop people from making fake money.

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): A digital form of a country's fiat currency, issued by the central bank.
Polymer Substrate: The plastic material used for modern banknotes, offering enhanced durability and security.
Monetary Policy: Actions undertaken by a central bank to manipulate the money supply and credit conditions to stimulate or restrain economic activity.