Country Canada Official Currency Canadian dollar Currency Code CAD Currency Symbol $ Banknote Denominations $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 Coin Denominations 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1, and $2 In Stock Yes Current Rate [exchrate from="AUD" to="CAD"] Pennies are being phased out, purchases are rounded to the nearest nickel. The $1 coin is known as a 'loonie' and $2 a 'toonie'.

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Exchange Rate 0.9113
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92.70 AUD
$2,640 CAD costs you $3,000 AUD
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Exchange Rate0.8669
Service fee 0.00 AUD
$2,640 CAD costs you $3,045 AUD
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Exchange Rate0.8631
Service fee 0.00 AUD
$2,640 CAD costs you $3,059 AUD
$69 more expensive

Exchange Rate0.8716
Service fee 30.00 AUD
$2,640 CAD costs you $3,059 AUD
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Service fee 0.00 AUD
$2,640 CAD costs you $3,069 AUD
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Exchange Rate0.8580
Service fee 0.00 AUD
$2,640 CAD costs you $3,077 AUD
$87 more expensive

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Description

The Canadian dollar is the currency used in Canada. It can be represented by the $ sign and the 3 letter code is CAD. Similar to the Aussie dollar, the Canadian dollar can be subdivided into 100 cents, which locals sometimes call pennies.

Specifications

Country	Canada
Official Currency	Canadian dollar
Currency Code	CAD
Currency Symbol	$
Banknote Denominations	$5, $10, $20, $50 and $100
Coin Denominations	5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1, and $2
In Stock	Yes
Current Rate	0.9113

Pennies are being phased out, purchases are rounded to the nearest nickel. The $1 coin is known as a ‘loonie’ and $2 a ‘toonie’.

Denominations

There are five brightly-coloured banknotes, including $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

There are six denominations of Canadian coins, including 5 cents (called a nickel), 10 cents (a dime), 25 cents (a quarter), 50 cents, one dollar (a looney), and two dollars (a toonie).

Canadian dollars are often called loonies in the same way we call dollars bucks. The nickname refers to the aquatic bird, the loon, on one side of the $1 coin. The nickname for the $2 coin, tooney, comes from the combination of ‘two loonies’. Buck, Huard, and piastre are other common nicknames.

Currency in Canada

Where is the best place to buy Canadian dollars in Australia?

If you like the reassurance of having the local currency readily available from the moment you step off the plane, you have three options to pick up the cash before you go:

Buy the currency online and either collect it in-store or have it delivered to you.
Collect from a currency exchange store.
Most expensively, buy the currency at the airport.

Online money changers like S Money are often an easy and cheap way to buy foreign exchange online but it may not necessary be as quick as walking into a store. Companies like Travelex also offer a currency exchange service online but it takes between two and five business days before the currency is ready for pick-up or delivery so you need to be organised!

Alternatively, buying your currency in-store can be a good option but it all depends on where you go. The money changers in the centre of the main cities like Sydney or Melbourne tend to be more competitive than smaller stores in the suburbs.

Only change money at the airport as a last resort. The exchange rates and fees at Australian airports are among the worst in the world so avoid it at all costs if you want to get the best bang for your buck.

Learn more: The Best Places to Buy Canadian dollars in Australia

What is the cheapest way to buy Canadian dollars?

In Australia, for amounts up to $5,000 it is often cheaper to buy Canadian dollars online. If you need a larger amount, it's better to go into a store in the city because there is more competition and you can negotiate in person.

The key to finding the best deal is to compare your options to buy foreign currency in cash. Make sure that you compare not just the exchange rate, but the total cost of your currency including any service or delivery fees.

Here are 5 top ways currently available in Australia

Online - If you are looking to buy some Canadian dollars in cash, you can now do it online. It's similar to buying anything else online but you will need some ID on hand. Online money changers, like S Money, have the best exchange rates. Most will either deliver it to your home or allow click and collect.
In-store - this is one of the best ways to get your currency fast. Just locate a store near you and bring your ID. It's a good idea to call ahead to check their rates and to make sure they have enough Canadian dollars in stock.
Overseas - Sometimes it can actually be cheaper to buy your Canadian dollars abroad. In countries like Singapore, they have very competitive money changers if you are willing to go out of your way to find them.
International money transfers - If you are sending money from Australia to Canada, using a money transfer service like Wise or OFX is a great way to convert your currency. These online services are a much cheaper option than using an Australian bank.
Travel money cards - These cards used to have terrible exchange rates and a heaps of hidden fees. While this is still the case with most bank travel cards, there are much better options available. These include Revolut, Wise and the 28 Degrees card.

Learn more: Compare AUD to CAD exchange rate