Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
December 28, 2018
In Canada playing cards were used as form of emergency money at a time when the colony constantly suffered from a shortage gold and silver coins.
A Good Deal
By: David Bergeron
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December 14, 2018
During the first international assembly of the Ligo in 1946, a decision was made to introduce a common world currency with an internationally stable value.
Unpacking the Collection 10
By: David Bergeron
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February 27, 2018
Canadian waters have also claimed their fair share of treasure ships.
Unpacking the Collection 7
By: David Bergeron
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October 23, 2017
I have several key responsibilities to meet the requirements of my job. None of them is more gratifying than conducting research about the incredible artifacts in the Bank’s collection.
A Curator’s Favourite Task
By: David Bergeron
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August 2, 2017
In 1934 the Department of Finance invited Emanuel Hahn to submit a design for a silver dollar to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V’s reign.
Unpacking the Collection 6
By: David Bergeron
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