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What is 'CAD'

What currency is CAD?
CAD is the currency abbreviation or currency symbol for the Canadian dollar (CAD). The Canadian dollar is made up of 100 cents, and is often presented with the dollar sign as C$ to allow it to be distinguished from other currencies denominated in dollars, such as the U.S. Dollar (USD). CAD is considered to be a benchmark currency, meaning that many central banks across the globe keep Canadian dollars as a reserve currency.

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More About the Currency of Canada:
The Canadian dollar has been in use since 1858 when the Province of Canada replaced the Canadian Pound with its first official Canadian coins. This dollar was pegged with the U.S. dollar at par using the gold standard system of 1 dollar equaling 23.22 grains of gold. In 1871, the federal government passed the Uniform Currency Act, which replaced the various currencies of the provinces with the one national Canadian dollar. Over its history, the Canadian dollar has moved back and forth between being pegged to the U.S. dollar, and being allowed to float freely. In 1950, the Canadian dollar was first allowed to float. From 1962 - 1970 it was pegged again; after which the currency has since been allowed to float.

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When was this changed and how was it changed?

In 1871, they passed an act called Uniform Currency Act which replaced all other currencies of provinces with one national Canadian dollar and allowed free exchange between them and US dollars at par value until 1935 when this practice ended due to economic reasons during World War II (1939-1945). This practice continued until 1962 when Canada again fixed its rate against U.S Dollar by adopting a peg system where $1 USD = $1 CAD until 1973 when floating rates were adopted once again after which it has been allowed to float freely since then .

What did Canada do with their national currency at that time?

They pegged it with U.S. dollars at par using gold standard system of 1 dollar equaling 23.22 grains of gold.

When was the first official coin of Canada introduced?

The first official coins were introduced in 1858 when Canada replaced its pound with its own coins.

How many cents are in a Canadian dollar?

There are 100 cents in a Canadian dollar.

What is CAD?

CAD is the currency abbreviation or currency symbol for the Canadian dollar.

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