FACT 1: The currency of Latvia is the Latvian Lat, to be replaced by the Euro on Jan 1 2014. It's code is LVL & its symbol is Ls. According to our data, GBP to LVL is the most popular Latvian Lats exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Latvia are: Ls5, Ls10, Ls20, Ls50, Ls100, Ls500. Replaced by the Euro on Jan 1, 2014.

FACT 3: The Lat was launched in 1922, replacing the Latvian Ruble and has taken on the third stage of the EMU, implementing the Euro as of 2014.

CAD
Canadian Dollar

FACT 1: The currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar. It's code is CAD. According to our data, CAD to USD is the most popular Canadian Dollar exchange rate conversion. Canadians nickname their currency, amongst others: Loonie, buck (English), Huard and piastre (French).

FACT 2: The most frequently used banknotes in Canada are:$5, $10, $20, $50, $100. The currency is used solely in Canada

FACT 3: In the 1950s Canada decided to have a floating currency; however, in 1962 the currency became a fixed exchange rate again at 0.925 USD = 1 Canadian Dollar. The peg was kept until 1970 after which it again became a floating currency.