The Chinese “training money” – the copies Canadian banknotes imprinted with Chinese characters will be considered as counterfeit under Canadian law. The Chinese imprints on these banknotes reads as “not to be used as real currency” and “bills to be used as counting practice”. Even though there is a warning, these near-perfect replica of Canadian legal tender will be considered as a counterfeit as per the Canadian provincial court decision.
Judge Quentin Douglas Agnew’s decision reads as "Accordingly, a piece of paper or a coin will constitute counterfeit money if it is reasonably possible that it will be accepted in a commercial transaction by a person of ordinary prudence and vigilance." “If someone carrying a near-perfect replica of Canadian money, such a person would clearly be guilty of possession of counterfeit money.” Judge added "It should be clear that Monopoly money is not counterfeit money," "even if a person has Monopoly money in their pocket, separate and apart from the game to which it is associated, no one would suggest that they are in possession of counterfeit money."
There are many online websites still sell the fake/Counterfeit/Training Canadian currency copies. Both residents and businesses are reminded to check bills carefully during transactions. If you suspect a bill may be counterfeit, report it immediately to police. If you have any similar bills (even as a numismatic collection) its advised not to keep and destroy it.
