What’s On
Counterfeit! April 27, 14:00
England 1696: counterfeiting is rampant, the economy is in crisis and Sir Isaac Newton has been appointed Warden of the Royal Mint. Visit us for a thrilling talk about Newton’s single-minded pursuit of master counterfeiter and scammer William Chaloner. Presented by the Ottawa Numismatic Society and the Ottawa Baroque Consort. [English, with bilingual question period]
A Noteworthy Woman Exhibition
From November 30, 2018 to May 12, 2019
An exhibition that explores the imagery on our new vertical $10 bill, featuring human rights inspiration Viola Desmond. This exhibition puts a spotlight on the life and work of this remarkable, trail-blazing, Canadian woman—the first to appear on a regular bank note.
Museum Blog
Welding with Liquid
By: Stephanie Shank
Conserving the Spider Press
By: Stephanie Shank
How Does $ = Dollar?
By: Graham Iddon
TTC Tokens and the Proposed 1978 Cent
By: David Bergeron
The Vertical Note That Almost Was
By: Graham Iddon
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00
Free Admission
Learn more about the exciting, interactive Bank of Canada Museum.
NEW SCHOOL PROGRAMS. BOOK NOW!
Trading Planets and Inflation Busters, two new school programs available at the Museum.
Plan Your Visit
Welcome to our Museum!
In 2015, Queen Elizabeth became Canada’s longest reigning British monarch. This commemorative note is the only one on which she is seen wearing her jewels (in the window). See our blog. #JewelDay https://t.co/4HiD5Dy0rk pic.twitter.com/Qr7fIf3VVK
— Bank of Canada Museum (@BoCMuseum) March 12, 2019
Complete Commemorative Note Series
Since issuing its first series of bank notes in 1935, the Bank of Canada has issued four commemorative bank notes. Each commemorative note marks an important milestone for the reigning monarch or a defining moment in Canadian history.
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Looking for specific items in our Collection? Here you will be able to access all of the items in our Collection that have been digitized so far.
Travelling Exhibitions
The Bank of Canada Museum is hitting the road! Check out our travelling exhibitions in a city near you.
