What currency is used in Québec maritime?
Note that American currency is accepted in most businesses, at the current exchange rate. Banks are the best place to convert your currency. The legal tender in Québec maritime is the Canadian dollar ($), which is divided into 100 cents (¢). Coins are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10 and 25 cents, as well as $1 (known as loonies) and $2 (known as toonies). Bills are available in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 and $1000. Collectors should pay attention to 25 cent coins, since new coins are often put into circulation and each showcases a cultural or historical aspect of Canada. Collectible coins and special issues of Canadian currency can be purchased at Canada Post offices.
