Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
August 30, 2018
A little grade 8 math revealed that, since our last full year of operation, we have increased Museum attendance by 91 per cent (pause while the audience claps).
Happy Birthday, Dear Bank of Canada Museum!
By: Graham Iddon
Content type(s):
Blog posts
June 13, 2018
Dora’s work is as familiar as the change that jingles in your pocket. In all likelihood, you have come in contact with her work while using coinage to pay for your morning cup of coffee.
Unpacking the Collection 8
Content type(s):
Blog posts
May 8, 2018
Operation Fish was the largest movement of physical wealth in history.
Operation Fish
By: Robert Low
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economy,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
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
April 18, 2018
To distinguish the new production from that of 1936, a small impression was added to the reverse dies, creating a raised dot on coins struck from those tools.
New Acquisitions
By: Paul S. Berry
Content type(s):
Blog posts
March 14, 2018
Even if you’re not familiar with Viola Desmond’s story, it will likely become clear that the theme of this note is human rights and social justice.
The Bank-NOTEable Woman is Here!
By: Graham Iddon
Content type(s):
Blog posts
