Known as the “loonie” or the “funds,” the Canadian dollar is among the world’s most traded currencies. With its extreme sensitivity to movements in crude oil and other commodities, traders often use the Canadian dollar to speculate on these commodities. It’s also closely tied to the US economy and dollar.
Currency:
Canadian Dollar
Currency Symbol:
$, Can$, C$, CAD
Sub unit:
cent (English) and sou (colloquial) (French)
Sub unit symbol:
¢
Bank notes:
$5, $10, $20, $50, $100
Coins:
5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1, $2
Jamaican Dollar
The Jamaican dollar is the currency of the Caribbean island nation of Jamaica. The country’s economy relies heavily on tourism, with about 1.3 million foreign tourists visiting Jamaica each year.
Shirley Liu is Finder's global program manager. She was previously the publisher for banking and investments and has also written comparisons for energy, money transfers, Uber Eats and many other topics. Shirley has a Master of Commerce and a Bachelor of Media, Journalism and Communications from the University of New South Wales. She is passionate about helping people find the best deal for their needs.
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