The Bank of Canada confirms people 'Spocking' its notes are not breaking the law
The Bank of Canada has spoken out against those 'Spocking' its five dollar bank notes although the institution has confirmed no one will face charges for defacing the legal tender.
Following Leonord Nimoy’s death last week, Canadian fans looked to recreate the actor's most iconic role, Spock the logical Vulcan of Star Trek, on Canadian bank notes spreading the word with the hashtag ‘#Spockyourfives’.
Bank of Canada spokesperson Josianne Menard discouraged the act, stating that while it was not illegal to Spock notes, it would lessen their circulation period.
Menard told the CBC: “The Bank of Canada feels that writing and markings on bank notes are inappropriate as they are a symbol of our country and a source of national pride.”
Due to the nation's liberal attitude towards its currency, social media users defaced their banknotes in tribute to Nimoy.
.@PMLaurier #Spock on a new five. #LiveLongAndProsper pic.twitter.com/ciQQhs5LgB
— Comrade Andy Papa (@pedalpapa) February 28, 2015
#RIPLeonardNimoy @canada #SpockYourFives pic.twitter.com/iiavbFUknV
— J.S. (@realjasonstru) February 28, 2015
"Spock" your $5 bills for Leonard Nimoy pic.twitter.com/bKdKyC3l4q
— Design Canada (@The_CDR) February 27, 2015
#spockyourfives #rip pic.twitter.com/ILUfE0gkXE
— Schoolboy DQ (@keelyscottt) March 2, 2015
Star Trek co-star William Shatner approved of the tribute on Twitter.
And the defacing of the Canadian $5 bill warms my heart
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 2, 2015