Bank of Canada Unveils New $20 Bill Honoring Civil Rights Activist Viola Desmond

The Bank of Canada has unveiled its new $20 bill, featuring an image of Viola Desmond, a Canadian civil rights activist.

Desmond's story is one of determination and courage in the face of adversity. Born in 1914, she was a black woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia in 1946, sparking widespread protests against racial segregation.

The new $20 bill is part of the Bank's efforts to modernize its currency and promote Canadian history. The design of the bill features Desmond standing firmly in front of the old bus, symbolizing her unwavering commitment to justice.