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The US dollar is the official currency of the United States of America. It was created in 1792, 16 years after the US declared independence in 1776. Common nicknames for the US dollar include bucks, greenbacks, moolah and dough.
Currency:
US dollar
Currency Symbol:
$
Sub unit:
cent
Bank notes:
$1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
Coins:
1c, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1
Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the official currency of Canada. In 2011, the Bank of Canada replaced the traditional cotton-and-paper notes with synthetic polymer, plastic-based notes. The most common nickname for the Canadian dollar is the loonie, though buck, huard and piastre are also used.
Currency:
Canadian dollar
Currency Symbol:
$
Sub unit:
cent
Bank notes:
$5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $1, $2, $500, $1000
Coins:
$1, $2, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 1¢, 50¢
Is the Canadian dollar getting stronger?
Compared to a month ago, the Canadian dollar is getting weaker against the US dollar. Currently 100 US dollars is equivalent to 137.91 Canadian dollars. A month ago, 100 US dollars was worth 135.31 Canadian dollars. This means we've seen an increase of $2.6 (1.92%) over the past month.
Today's market rate for common transfer amounts USD to CAD
Using hedging options like forward contracts, stop loss and limit orders, you can guarantee a favorable rate and maximize your international money transfer.
Basically, you’d need the reciever’s name, address and contact number. Transfer speed and fees vary per money transfer company you used as well as mode of transfer like if sending to bank account might take longer than 2 business days.
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
Currently, we don’t have a list of places where you can directly buy USD. However, you can start your search on the Internet or visit the nearest currency exchange centers in your area.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
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What info would I need from the receiving person? How long will it take to reach them? What would be the total fees?
Hi Marsha,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
Basically, you’d need the reciever’s name, address and contact number. Transfer speed and fees vary per money transfer company you used as well as mode of transfer like if sending to bank account might take longer than 2 business days.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
I want to buy a big amount of USD at the cheapest rate. Where can I get Please?
Hi Kif,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
Currently, we don’t have a list of places where you can directly buy USD. However, you can start your search on the Internet or visit the nearest currency exchange centers in your area.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua