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• December 19, 2023

  New Acquisitions—2023 Edition

  By: David Bergeron, Krista Broeckx

  
  

  

  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.

  Content type(s): Blog posts
• November 27, 2023

  Winterlude Weekends 2025

  

  Pop in, warm up, and enjoy fun, indoor family activities every Winterlude weekend.
• November 27, 2023

  Mo’ money, mo’ questions

  By: Heather Montgomery

  
  

  

  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).

  Content type(s): Blog posts Subject(s): Financial literacy Grade level(s): Grade 04, Grade 05, Grade 06, Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
• November 16, 2023

  Understanding cryptocurrencies

  By: Graham Iddon

  
  

  

  Most of us are aware of them, but how much do we really understand about cryptocurrencies?

  Content type(s): Blog posts Subject(s): Economy, Financial literacy Grade level(s): Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
• October 31, 2023

  Building budgets

  

  Balance a monthly budget for a household and learn some financial saving and spending tips along the way.

  Content type(s): Lesson plans Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Financial literacy, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
• October 31, 2023

  Thinking like an economist

  

  Introduce your students to foundational economic concepts using everyday examples.

  Content type(s): Lesson plans Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Financial literacy, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
• September 12, 2023

  A checkup on cheques

  By: David Bergeron

  
  

  

  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.

  Content type(s): Blog posts
• July 31, 2023

  The Scenes of Canada series $100 bill

  By: Graham Iddon

  
  

  

  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.

  Content type(s): Blog posts Subject(s): History
• July 13, 2023

  Caring for your bank notes

  By: Graham Iddon

  
  

  

  Collecting paper money seems simple enough. But, paper is delicate stuff and demands a gentle touch.

  Content type(s): Blog posts Subject(s): Arts
• May 24, 2023

  Money in 10 Questions: Kids Edition

  

  On view until January 12, 2025. Learn more about this exhibition, plan your visit, or check out some exhibition highlights and explore even more online activities.