New passports honour Canadian history

Posted Oct 26, 2012 7:14 am.

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A new Canadian passport arriving next year will pay tribute to Canadian history.

In addition to enhanced security features, the passport will feature a series of watermarks pulled from Canada’s history books.

Some of the scenes that will fill the blank pages include a drawing of the memorial of Vimy Ridge and French explorer Samuel De Champlain.

The Calgary Sun reports the watermarks will also act as extra protection against counterfeiters.

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