Big news! The Viola Desmond $10 bill will enter circulation next week! Along with featuring the first non-royal woman and black person on a regularly circulating Canadian banknote, the bill …
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Currency converters aren’t just for currency brokers and dealers. They can be a convenient and valuable resource for anyone who buys or sells currency. Whether you’re buying for your next …
History of Currency in Canada
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In 1999, the euro was born. In 2002, notes and coins entered circulation and began to replace the former currencies. After being ravaged by war in the 20th century, the …
1 Year of the New Pound Sterling 10 Note
The pound sterling is slowly making the transition from paper to polymer. The first polymer note was the £5 note which was introduced in September 2016. The new £10 note …
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View PostFX101: Currency Speculation
As it stands today, currency speculation is an important driver of the international economy. It facilitates investment and trade, but can also discourage progressive policies and leave the global economy …
Combating the “Your Bills Are Fake” Scam
View PostGet Down to Business with FX101
At theCurrent we’re committed to helping you understand the wide world of foreign exchange and currency. That’s why we’ve brought you FX101 – where we break down different parts of the …