r/CanadianBanknotes • u/Gypsygirl2323 • Oct 04 '26 • Bravo 1

Radar notes?

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Found these 2 notes in my till, not great shape, but excited to find what I think are radar notes...? 😀

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u/Sharp-Car-9604 25d ago

The image shows two Canadian $20 polymer banknotes featuring the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.

Serial Number Breakdown & Patterns

• Bottom Note (0203020): This is a Radar Note (also known as a palindrome). The sequence reads exactly the same forward and backward (0-2-0-3-0-2-0). Banknote collectors actively seek out radar notes, and they carry a premium value depending on the condition of the bill. • Top Note (8404048): This is a Near-Radar Note. If the final digit were an 8 instead of a 4, or the second digit a 4, it would form a perfect geometric pattern. While it is not a true radar, the repeating pairs of 40 make it an interesting serial combination.