Authenticity of Maple Leaf Image Doubted on New $20 Bill

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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A recent conflict has arisen between The Bank of Canada and several botanists, who are doubting the authenticity of the Canadian maple leaf’s image imprinted on the new $20 bill. This controversial image of maple leaf is visible in the translucent window of the new polymer $20 bill, which was initially circulation throughout the country on last November. The assistant director of the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Sean Blaney, seemed determined while alleging that “you can’t deny that the picture is a Norway maple leaf.”

Even though the Norway maple is an European species, Blaney explains that records show that the tree was actually imported into North America during the era of Benjamin Franklin. Since then, Norway tree is planted frequently throughout Canada, particularly in urban areas. Blaney asserted that perhaps the reason behind the appearance of Norway maple leaf in the $20 bill, is the common growing of the leaf throughout Canada since quite a while now. Furthermore, Blaney went on claiming that the controversial error did not only occur with the new bill, but in fact, he has often witnessed Norway maple leaf being mistakenly used in place of original Canadian version. “Not incredibly surprised (but) I was disappointed for sure,” stated Blaney, while referring to the image on the new $20.

On the other hand, The Bank of Canada is firm that the image on the new bill is completely authentic Canadian maple leaf. A spokesperson of the bank, Julie Girard, shared that “we go into very great detail to make sure these notes are accurate.”