Is Canada's new money maple scented?
If you like the smell of maple, get yourself some Canadian bills.
Many Canadians insist their new polymer currency has been intentionally maple scented. The Bank of Canada denies any such shenanigans.
The new 100-dollar bill was released in November of 2011, and ever since, the bank has been flooded with emails inquiring about the money’s alleged scent emitting powers.
Much of the correspondence asks for confirmation, but now and then the bank receives a complaint about money that’s lost its hint of maple-y goodness.
In spite of the Bank of Canada’s constant denials that the notes have been intentionally scented, many continue to insist that they are. Some have even constructed theories about how exactly it is the aromatic release works.
Some believe it’s a scratch and sniff somewhere on the bill, probably a maple leaf, or even activated by heat, like when it’s been in a pocket close to the body.
Although scent isn’t one of them, Canada’s polymer money has some pretty advanced security features.
The bills have transparent strips, clear writing, and big, metallic portraits and objects that change colors.
