For decades, off and on, New France was forced to use a unique style of currency when coins were in short supply. The money, made from playing cards, served an important purpose in the early years of the colony. In 2027, the Bank of Canada will be releasing a new $20 banknote featuring King Charles, the Vimy memorial and more. Thank you to the Bank of Canada Museum and David Bergeron for assisting with this episode. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://canadaehx.com/shop/ Hello Fresh: HelloFresh.ca/CHEHX E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 *sources* Maclean's Archive Canada's History Magazine Bank of Canada Museum: https://www.bankofcanadamuseum.ca/2018/12/a-good-deal/ Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/playing-card-money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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