Uruguayan Peso to Canadian Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Uruguay

Currency Code, Symbol: UYU, $U

Denominations of coins in circulation: $1, $2, $5, $10

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $20, $50, $100, $200, $500, $1000, $2000

History: The Uruguayan peso ($U) is a currency of a country located in South America called Uruguay. It is not used in other countries. In the international financial arena, it is known as UYU.The coins are called centésimos. Every Uruguayan peso can be exchanged for 100 centésimos. The currency has been issued in 1835. It has replaced the nuevo peso used as the national currency before that. The currency’s rate is defined by the floating system. Inflation and the political situation in the country influence the rate.Read More

Country of Circulation: Canada

Currency Code, Symbol: CAD, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Canadian dollar (symbol: CA$, code: CAD, number 124) is used for financial operations within Canada. The abbreviation of the currency used on the exchange market and in exchange offices is CAD. One Canadian dollar correlates to 100 cents.The currency was introduced in 1858. The government had used the Spanish real previously. Some types and denominations of the $ currency are not issued anymore. However, Canada officially accepts all types of currency units that have been issued since 1935. It should be mentioned that CAD is included in the list of the most traded world currencies, namely in the top ten.Read More