Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield poses with new 5 dollar bill aboard International Space Station April 30, 2013
Photo Credit: Sean Kilpatrick/CP

Bank of Canada unveils new $5 and $10 polymer banknotes

The Bank of Canada has unveiled the latest bills in its new polymer note series, the $5 and $10 denominations on Tuesday (April 30).

The new $5 note features images of Canadarm2 and Dextre — two mechanisms that help maintain the International Space Station. The space station’s Canadian commander, Col. Chris Hadfield, unveiled the note aboard the space station in a ceremony beamed back to Earth on Tuesday.

The new $10 note features an image of a Via Rail train journeying through the Rocky Mountains.

 

More information:
Bank of Canada press release on new bank notes – here
CBC News – Bank of Canada unveils new $5 and $10 polymer banknotes – here

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