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20 too, on the coast roads of the north, but New Brunswick offers comparatively few good roads inducements to the motor tourist.

A deposit equal to the duty is required on cars brought from across the border into all provinces of the Dominion, but will be refunded upon departure for the United States within six months.

Money.

The dollar is the unit of currency in Canada, and United States notes and silver are accepted now at par. Only the nickel and copper coins of the United States are refused. The Canadian five-cent piece is a small silver coin, the cent an inconveniently large bronze one. The 20-cent piece is easily confused with the silver quarter of both Canada and the United States. Besides paper notes of $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 denomination, the Canadian Government issues a $4 note, also gold coins which until recently were done at the Royal Mint in England.

A list of principal banks in the chief tourist towns of the Provinces is given at the rear of this volume. The Travellers' Cheques and Letters of Credit issued by reliable banks, tourist agencies and express companies are recommended as a safe and convenient means of carrying funds. As a provision against contingencies, travellers will find it advantageous to have their local banker certify to their signature before leaving home.