| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| General Description | The Canadian $20 bill is the most common banknote of the Canadian dollar; it is the main banknote dispensed from Canadian automatic banking machines (ABM). The current 20-dollar bill is predominantly green in colour. The 2004 $20 bill was awarded Bank Note of the Year by the International Bank Note Society in 2005. |
| Front Description | The front features a portrait of Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, the Royal Arms of Canada, and a picture of the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings. Security features visible from the front include a holographic stripe along the left side, depicting the number 20 alternated with maple leaves; a watermark of the Queen's portrait; and a broken-up number 20, which resolves itself when backlit. Signatures: W.P. Jenkins and D.A. Dodge |
| Back Description | The reverse side depicts artworks by Bill Reid, notably his sculptures Raven and the First Men and Spirit of Haida Gwaii; it also has a quotation from Gabrielle Roy. The reverse also has a visible security feature: an interleaved metallic strip, reading 20 CAN repeatedly along its length. Yellow dots representing the EURion constellation can be found on both sides (and on all 2001 series notes). As well as textured printing, this new 2004 design incorporates a special tactile feature similar to Braille dots for the blind indicating the denomination. |
| Catalog code | P#103 |
| Height | 152.40 mm |
| Width | 69.85 mm |
| Material | Paper |
| Catalog prices | UNC $27.50 |
