Following a recent seizure of counterfeit currency, Harbour Grace RCMP is sharing images of the bills seized to display some of the things to watch out for.
Upon close examination, a number of discrepancies between legitimate currency and counterfeit currency are noted on these bills, including the transparent material of a smaller $5.00 bill adhered to a larger denomination counterfeit bill.
Please see the attached images which point out various discrepancies.
If you feel you are in possession of counterfeit currency, please contact your local police. As a retailer, you have the right to refuse suspected counterfeit currency. More information on counterfeit currency can be found here: Counterfeit prevention - Bank of Canada