Bank of Canada unveils new $20 notes featuring King Charles III - The Globe and Mail

Sarah Ritchie

The Canadian Press

Published September 3, 2026

The Bank of Canada has unveiled the design for the country's newest $20 note, which features King Charles III for the first time.

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