It is a polymer-based note featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the face and the Vimy Ridge memorial on the back.

[4] All Canadian banknotes underwent a major redesign in 1991, partially to incorporate some of the latest anti-forgery methods.

Each note in the 1991 series is sprinkled with special green ink dots, called planchettes, that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light.

The back depicts artworks by Bill Reid, notably his sculptures The Raven and the First Men and Spirit of Haida Gwaii; it also has a quotation from Gabrielle Roy.

As well as textured printing, the 2004 design incorporates a special tactile feature similar to Braille dots for the blind indicating the denomination.