On 5-Nov-2003, "Eric Tonks" wrote:

I have heard of some unscrupulous Canadian travelers actually paying hotel
or restaurant bills in foreign countries with the CTC money. The proprietor
would be furious when the bank rejected it.

Apocryphal tale, probably urban legend. Usually has "Georgia" in it and
the trip is "driving to Florida". At least in Eastern Canada. Might
be "Oregon" and "California" for the westerners.

The key, of course, is the fact that the printer puts a copyright on
the coupons - "(C) Canadian Bank Note Company Limited" This is
apparently the kicker for the rube sceptic who finally is convinced
that it's a real bill.

Mike