In true Canadian form, the answer to this question was “All three.” The design was inspired by that input and carefully incorporates many of the ideas we heard on how to best represent the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Isn’t it amazing how much history you can fit onto a little piece of polymer?
All of the historical elements in the note’s design show why this year calls for a big celebration! This bank note not only reflects the pride we feel about our country and its accomplishments, it also, we hope, instills in Canadians a different kind of confidence. The Bank is responsible for the design, production and distribution of Canada’s bank notes.