Bank of Canada has just released a new plastic $20 bill as part of its upgrade of the monetary system. Canadians were alarmed when focus groups claimed to have seen “naked women” and the Twin Towers of the 9/11 attack.

The design itself is actually meant to evoke “the contributions and sacrifices of Canadian men and women in military conflicts throughout our history,” as it features the Vimy Memorial in France (the site of the Vimy Ridge battle) in remembrance of troops in World War I, and the current Head of State Queen Elizabeth II.

Take a look at the bill for yourself, can you see any of the claimed “pornography” or the Twin Towers?

Pornographic how?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2012/05/is-canadas-new-20-bill-too-pornographic.html

And the “naked women” near the top of the Vimy Memorial statue are known as the chorus. The chorus composes of Hope, Charity, Honour, Faith, Justice and Peace. Only the latter two are featured on the bill, with Peace raising a torch.

The reason for the new bills is to decrease counterfeiting and last longer. These bills are made of a high-tech polymer design, which will make it hard to counterfeit. Currently, the $20 bill is the most counterfeited bill in Canada. As well, the plastic material is harder to rip (I know by experience) and thus will last longer for citizens.

How do you like the bill?

As far as I can see, it’s just a better, improved bill to the old one. No naked women or Twin Towers stand out.