Stephen Poloz, governor of the Bank of Canada, stands for a photograph with a copy of a commemorative $10 note at Bank of Canada headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, On Friday, April 7, 2017. The special bank note — showcasing Canada's history, land and culture — will enter into circulation on 1 June. Photographer: Chris Roussakis/ Bloomberg
OTTAWA: The Bank of Canada may not be known for its humour but it marked the nation's 150th anniversary with a bit of whimsy, embedding a computer code in its website that lets users unlock a digital celebration.
Though Governor Stephen Poloz unveiled a commemorative C$10 banknote at a live ceremony last week, the central bank's Web team had a nerdier take on the event.
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