New $20 Bill Features Vertical Design, Images of King and Vimy Ridge Memorial
For the first time since 1954, Canada’s $20 bill will feature a monarch other than Queen Elizabeth II, with the Bank of Canada unveiling a new vertically oriented note featuring King Charles III while retaining the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. The Bank unveiled the new bank note on Sept. 3 alongside Governor General Louise Arbour.
TL;DR
- Canada's $20 bill will feature King Charles III, the first time since 1954 a monarch other than Queen Elizabeth II will be on the note.
- The new $20 bill has a vertically oriented design.
- The Canadian National Vimy Memorial will remain on the note.
- The Bank of Canada unveiled the new bank note on September 3rd alongside Governor General Louise Arbour.