Bank of Canada Museum Blog
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The Bank of Canada Museum features permanent displays of the history of money in Canada and around the world, as well as temporary and travelling exhibitions on a variety of money-related themes. Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
Bank of Canada Museum Blog
1M ago
Newfoundland’s entry into Confederation marked the end of an era when Canadian provinces issued their own coins and paper money ..read more
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4M ago
It’s that time of the year again—the wrap-up of the Bank of Canada Museum’s annual acquisition program. Here are a few highlights of the latest additions to the National Currency Collection ..read more
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5M ago
But what do you do with money once you have it? That’s for you to decide. A budget can really help. It will allow you to keep track of what you earn (income) and what you spend (expenses ..read more
Bank of Canada Museum Blog
5M ago
Most of us are aware of them, but how much do we really understand about cryptocurrencies ..read more
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8M ago
With the continuing rise of e-transfers and electronic payments, people have been predicting the death of the humble cheque for decades. But it hasn’t happened yet ..read more
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9M ago
Few of us ever get a chance to see a Scenes of Canada $100 bill. Which is a pity, because it is an example of great bank note design with even greater imagery by a master engraver ..read more
Bank of Canada Museum Blog
1y ago
From skip counting to making change, working with money is a great way for students to practice math skills ..read more
Bank of Canada Museum Blog
1y ago
Coin collecting can be a fun and fascinating hobby. But there are a few things you should know to keep your collection safe and in good condition. Because coins aren’t as robust as you might imagine ..read more
Bank of Canada Museum Blog
1y ago
From design to final product, bank notes and coins can be used to explore and teach art, media and process ..read more
Bank of Canada Museum Blog
1y ago
It’s a new year—the perfect time to look back at some notable artifacts the Museum added to the National Currency collection from 2022. Each object has a unique story to tell about Canada’s monetary and economic history ..read more