Canada $100 Banknote - Sir Robert Borden, Medical Innovation & Polymer Security Features #217 (License: Personal Use)

This polymer $100 banknote, issued by the Bank of Canada in 2011, honors Sir Robert Borden, Canada’s eighth prime minister, alongside themes of medical innovation-highlighting Frederick Banting and Charles Best’s discovery of insulin. Key design elements include a microscopist at work, an insulin vial labeled “Insulin,” an electrocardiogram trace, and a translucent maple leaf window with embedded metallic thread. The note also features raised tactile dots for accessibility and advanced anti-counterfeiting measures.

Used on financial, educational, or numismatic web pages explaining Canadian currency, historical figures, or medical milestones; serves users seeking visual reference, collector info, or curriculum support on Canadian history/science.