Blog posts
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December 19, 2023
New Acquisitions—2023 Edition
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.
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November 27, 2023
Mo’ money, mo’ questions
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).
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November 16, 2023
Understanding cryptocurrencies
Most of us are aware of them, but how much do we really understand about cryptocurrencies?
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September 12, 2023
A checkup on cheques
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.
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July 31, 2023
The Scenes of Canada series $100 bill
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.
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July 13, 2023
Caring for your bank notes
Collecting paper money seems simple enough. But, paper is delicate stuff and demands a gentle touch.
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May 3, 2023
Teaching math using money
From skip counting to making change, working with money is a great way for students to practice math skills.
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April 4, 2023
Caring for your coins
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.
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March 22, 2023
Security is in the bank note
Security printing is a game of anticipating and responding to criminal threats. Counterfeiting is a game of anticipating and responding to bank note design. This cat and mouse relationship affects every aspect of a bank note.
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February 2, 2023
Teaching art with currency
From design to final product, bank notes and coins can be used to explore and teach art, media and process.
