This article certainly qualifies as shocking news. I don’t do any government contracting these days—though they do occationally call me to solicit my opinion on various topics that I hold unparalleled expertise in. However, I can’t tell you how many times some seemingly innocent cashier has handed me a handful of change, and one of those coins just happens to be Canadian.

I’ve often wondered how so much Canadian money finds its way into America. This certainly begins to answer some of those questions.

The next time someone gives you change, check it VERY carefully. Our national security may depend on your keen eye at the checkstand.