The RCMP were alerted to counterfeit Canadian currency in circulation. RCMP are advising the public and businesses to be cautious when accepting any denominations of cash and to familiarize themselves with Canadian currency security features by reading the Bank of Canada website.

The Bank of Canada includes security measures on each new series of banknotes it creates. In general, for most newer-series banknotes, it recommends checking for difficult-to-counterfeit features such as a hologram in the otherwise transparent window of the bill, raised ink in places including the phrase “Bank of Canada,” and a transparent outline around the maple leaf on the face side of the bill. The new vertical $10 bills have raised ink on the portrait, large number 10 and the word “Canada,” as well as a picture of an eagle feather which changes colour from gold to green based on the angle it is being viewed at.