An unqualified dollar sign is not a currency code
Use an explicit currency code when recording amounts; a dollar symbol alone can be ambiguous.
The distinction that matters
Identify the currency in the page selector, account context or text around the figure. A Canadian page may still discuss multiple currencies. Keep the original amount and code together. If you cannot establish the currency, leave the amount unsuitable for cross-provider numeric comparison rather than guessing CAD.
A worked example
A table shows '$10' while a dropdown is set to USD. Copying it into a CAD comparison would change the meaning without changing the digits. Conversely, replacing a symbol with CAD merely because the article is aimed at Ontario would not resolve missing source context.
Your next steps
- Inspect the currency selection and surrounding labels.
- Record the chosen currency with the source reference.
- Avoid mixing converted and original amounts.
- Treat an unexplained symbol as an unresolved field.
Where this answer stops
Northline does not supply live exchange rates in this guide. Currency identification and conversion are separate tasks. A conversion estimate would need its own rate source, time and fee assumptions.
Sources & reading
Original Northline explanation. Worked examples use stated assumptions; they do not establish an operator’s policy or predict personal results. Read how we handle evidence.
An editorial review date is not a new policy effective date. Always check the current source for operator-specific conditions.
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