Sixty per cent of respondents opposed even recognizing Charles as King, according to the same poll. Support was highest in Ontario and the Prairie provinces, and lowest in Quebec. While the new look may be an exciting switch for people who are fond of the monarchy, history buffs or collectors of currency, many Canadians are not thrilled that King Charles is the country's head of state and may not care to see his face in their wallets.Īn Angus Reid Institute poll conducted ahead of the coronation indicated that an average of just 38 per cent of respondents want to see the new sovereign on their coins and bills. He also confirmed that he has asked the Bank of Canada to update the $20 bill - the only Canadian banknote left bearing a royal's face - during its next design process.Ĭanada is not obligated to put the monarch on its money, but it is tradition. Trudeau said he has asked the Royal Canadian Mint to create an effigy of His Majesty to appear on the obverse, or "heads," side of Canadian coins in circulation. To mark the coronation of King Charles III, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed on Saturday that Canadian coins and the $20 banknote will be updated with the new monarch's image, replacing that of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth. ![]() ![]() ![]() Canadian currency is getting a facelift - literally.
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