The Canadian Dollar is the currency of Canada. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Canada Dollar exchange rate is the USD to CAD rate. The currency code for Dollars is CAD, and the currency symbol is $. Below, you'll find Canadian Dollar rates, a currency converter, Canadian Dollar News and more. You can also subscribe to our currency newsletters with daily rates and analysis, or take CAD rates on the go with our XE Mobile apps for your iPhone, BlackBerry, or even your regular phone.

In 2011, the Central Bank of Canada will issue a new series of bank notes printed on a polymer material. The new notes will be more durable, resulting in lower production costs and a reduced environmental impact. New security features will also increase protection against counterfeiting. The Canadian Dollar is the seventh-most traded currency on the forex market, as many institutions and individuals trade the CAD. People also refer to the CAD as the Loonie, buck, Huard, and piastre (French).