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The release of this partly redesigned series of notes was prompted by the death of King George V in 1936 and new legislation requiring bilingual notes.

Though not designed or produced by the Bank of Canada, this series was the first to be issued by our new central bank— going into circulation on the day it opened.

From rare toonies to Métis scrip art, the Bank of Canada Museum’s 2025 acquisitions show how money and the economy shape Canadian lives.

Celebrate Winterlude in Ottawa! Visit us throughout February and enjoy indoor family activities.

Calculate inflation over time and explore how inflation affects investments over the same time frame.

Use the currency converter to view foreign exchange rates from more than 25 countries and compare the rates over time.

Use a wide variety of financial literacy tools, including a digital budget planner, financial goal calculator, credit card comparison tool, financial literacy quiz and more.

Take this online course to learn everything you need to know about taxes in Canada. The eight interactive modules are designed for high school and up. Students walk through a comprehensive overview of taxes, from understanding a T4 slip and filing income tax to accessing benefits. A teacher’s guide and interactive scenarios are also included.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to measure inflation. Use this interactive tool to measure your own personal rate of inflation, based on the goods and services in the CPI that you consume.

Protect yourself from fraud and scams using this superhero-led resource. Over a dozen scams are explored—from phishing and smishing to identity theft, tax scams and more⁠—⁠to help youth protect their money and identity. Available in many languages.