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The currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar, with one Dollar equalling 100 cents. Notes come in denominations of C$1000, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of C$2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents. Money can be exchanged easily at banks, airports and bureaus. Traveller’s cheques are accepted widely, and it is recommended they are made out in Canadian Dollars to avoid additional conversion charges. ATMs are widely available, and major international credit and debit cards are accepted. See: Visa: http://www.visa.com/atms/ MasterCard: http://www.mastercard.com/cardholderservices/atm The import and export of both domestic and foreign currency is unlimited though the export of silver coins over C$5 is prohibited. Business: General banking hours in most areas are from 1000 to 1500 Mondays to Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 0800 to 2100 on Thursdays. Shopping hours are generally from 0900 to 1800 Mondays to Saturdays, with many larger stores opening longer hours – sometimes 24 hours. Normal European/American customs apply to Canada, though the French greeting of a kiss on both cheeks is common between good friends in French regions. Business is conducted formally, and in English the majority of the time. Canadians are celebrated for their friendly nature and acceptance of people from all walks of life. Tipping usually amounts to around 15 percent of bills, and tips for barstaff, taxi drivers and the like is discretionary
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