Canadian Dollar Sign
About Canadian Dollar Sign
CA$ is the "Canadian Dollar Sign", the symbolic representation of Canada's official currency—the Canadian Dollar. The international currency code for the Canadian Dollar is CAD, derived from "Canadian Dollar".
The Canadian Dollar is the legal tender of Canada, commonly nicknamed the "Loonie". Representations include CA$, Can$, or C$, where CA$ uses the country code CA to distinguish it from other "$" currencies like the US Dollar.
【Currency Features】Canadian currency is divided into dollars and cents, with 1 dollar equaling 100 cents. The Bank of Canada is responsible for issuance. Coins include 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, and $2, while banknotes are made of polymer for enhanced anti-counterfeiting.
【Economic Status】The Canadian Dollar is a major commodity currency in global forex markets, with its exchange rate heavily influenced by crude oil and mineral prices. As an important reserve and trading currency, Canada's resource-driven economy grants CAD exceptionally high international activity.
How to Type Canadian Dollar Sign
Windows Input
Method 1: Type CA$ in sequence
Method 2: Use a Chinese input method to type jianada or cad and select CA$
Mac Input
Method 1: Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search "Canadian"
Method 2: Type CA$ directly
HTML Input
Use character combination or entity: CA$ or CA$
CSS Input
Use string in pseudo-elements: content: "CA\$"; or content: "CA$";
Canadian Dollar Sign FAQ
What is the difference between CA$ and $?
$ is a generic currency symbol used by multiple countries, while CA$ explicitly indicates Canadian currency by adding Canada's country code CA. In international financial transactions, CA$ effectively avoids confusion with the US Dollar (US$) or Australian Dollar (A$).
What currency is CAD?
CAD is the international standardized currency code for the Canadian Dollar, issued by the Bank of Canada, commonly represented by the symbol CA$ or C$. As a major global commodity currency, CAD has extremely high liquidity in the foreign exchange market.
Should the Canadian currency symbol be placed before or after the number?
The Canadian Dollar symbol is conventionally placed before the number, e.g., CA$50, following the prefix convention for currency symbols in English contexts. However, in French-speaking regions like Quebec, the symbol may be placed after the number or with a space.
What factors influence the Canadian Dollar exchange rate?
As a typical commodity currency, the Canadian Dollar's exchange rate is closely tied to international crude oil prices and mineral resource demand. Additionally, the Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions, US economic data, and geopolitical situations significantly impact the Canadian Dollar's movement.
What are some other names for the Canadian Dollar?
The Canadian currency is commonly referred to as the "Loonie" domestically, with the symbol CA$. Its ISO code CAD is often casually called a "buck". As the sovereign currency circulating in Canada, it is also the seventh most traded currency globally.