Canadian dollar in 1871: Dominion notes

Scores on this site compare Canadian dollar with the other currencies in the atlas on reserve weight, global reach, stability, cash culture, design iconicity and policy autonomy. They are relative editorial judgements, not forecasts. The seven chapters cover origins and reforms, the look of notes and coins, the issuer's mandate, where the money circulates, FX and reserves, crisis history, and how people pay with it now.

Canadian dollar (CAD) is issued or defined under Bank of Canada. A commodity-linked G10 currency with polymer notes and a floating regime since 1970. Bank of Canada sets monetary policy and oversees the unit; physical production involves Royal Canadian Mint. Why does Canadian dollar matter globally?

Global importance comes from trade invoicing, reserve holdings, financial contracts and migrant remittances — measured here as relative scores, not prices. What does the reserve-weight score mean? It ranks how heavily central banks and global finance rely on this unit compared with others in the atlas — an editorial 0–100 score.